Partit Momentum Officially Launches Manifesto For 2026 Election
Momentum has officially launched its manifesto for the 2026 General Election, titled “For a Just and Beautiful Malta”, presenting what the party described as a comprehensive framework for transparent governance, sustainable growth and a fair economy.
The manifesto contains 259 proposals, with 47 key measures highlighted during the launch. According to the party, the proposals were developed through consultations involving eight Vision Circles, eleven contributing organisations and several individual experts.
Momentum said its vision is built around four main pillars: transparent and accountable governance, sustainable environment and planning, a just and innovative economy, and a resilient and equal society.
Speaking during the launch, General Secretary Mark Camilleri Gambin described the manifesto as more than a list of promises, calling it a “systemic redesign” of how the country functions.
He said the proposals address issues ranging from corruption and governance reform to environmental protection and social equality.
Among the headline proposals is a subsidised shared transport system supported by €234 million in annual fare subsidies. Under the proposal, young people aged between 15 and 24 and elderly persons over 65 would be able to use the service for a flat €2 fee.
The party also wants to invest €20 million to expand Malta’s bus lane network and introduce mobile applications that provide real-time information on bus occupancy.
Momentum is also proposing democratic reforms including requiring a two-thirds parliamentary majority for key appointments, introducing e-voting for Maltese citizens, and automatically disqualifying anyone convicted of corruption from holding public office. The party further proposed criminal penalties for requesting or granting political favours.
Other measures include restricting social media access for children under 16 in line with the European Parliament’s position, introducing tax incentives for young people entering the agricultural sector, expanding the teaching of Maltese history beyond the Second World War, and offering tax credits for attending democratic education courses.
The manifesto also proposes making Parliament a full-time role with stricter rules on conflicts of interest and outside employment, while supermarket prices for essential everyday goods would be negotiated to help reduce grocery costs for families.
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