Momentum presents another five new electoral proposals for a fairer, greener and more transparent Malta

Momentum is today unveiling five electoral proposals aimed at strengthening democracy, protecting the environment, and ensuring fairness and equality for all.

Mark Camilleri Gambin, election candidate and general secretary of Momentum, said, “These are some of the proposals reflecting Momentum’s commitment to various issues relating to our society, such as good governance, justice, a better democracy and family needs, offering practical solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing Malta today.”

The proposals include:

• Constitutional protection against discrimination based on age and disability
  Momentum proposes to enshrine in the Constitution the principle of non-discrimination on the basis of age and disability. This includes addressing unfair practices such as unequal pension treatment and forced retirement, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of age or ability, is treated with dignity and equality.
• Stronger and more autonomous local councils
  Momentum proposes diversifying local council income streams to reduce over-reliance on central government. New funding sources would include Airbnb licence payments, a share of traffic fines for road maintenance, and allocations based on tourism impact, traffic flow, and environmental considerations.
• Create a working environment that enables both career and family life
  Women should not have to choose between building a career and raising a family. We will promote workplace policies, including flexible working, parental leave, and access to childcare, that make it genuinely possible to pursue both.
• Merit-based high-level public appointments
  Momentum proposes that key public appointments require a two-thirds majority in Parliament to ensure broad consensus and reduce political patronage. For roles not subject to parliamentary approval, all interviews should be recorded and documented, with clear competence criteria and scoring systems published, so the public can verify that appointments are made on merit.
• A truly independent media regulator
  Momentum calls for the creation of an independent media regulatory authority free from government and partisan influence. The Public Broadcasting Authority must no longer include representatives of political parties, ensuring that the media serves the public interest with fairness, balance, and integrity.

Camilleri Gambin added, “Momentum believes that these proposals will contribute to a more transparent, inclusive, and environmentally responsible Malta, where institutions serve the people, and future generations are protected.”

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