Biography
Professor Arnold Cassola, an academic and politician, is the leader of Momentum. He is the author of more than 40 books, mostly about Maltese history and culture. In 1999, he was elected Secretary General of the European Green Party in Brussels. He was unanimously re-elected in 2003. He is the most-voted third-party and independent candidate in the 105-year history of Maltese elections. In 2024, he obtained the third-highest amount of first-count votes in the MEP elections, after Metsola and Agius Saliba.
Proposals
Last proposal update: 14 May 2026
Widen Definition of Judicial Interest for NGOs and Individuals
GovernanceThe party proposes to expand the definition of judicial interest. This would enable individuals and non-governmental organizations to take legal action against the government in court.
View sourceEstablish a Constitutional Convention with Citizen Participation
GovernanceMomentum proposes a Constitutional Convention that includes citizens' assemblies. The outcome of this convention would be subject to a national referendum.
View sourceTransfer Prime Minister's Decision-Making Power to Parliament
GovernanceMomentum advocates for decisions currently made by the Prime Minister, such as election dates, publication of magisterial inquiries, and new appointments, to be made by Parliament instead.
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