Five more electoral proposals from Momentum

Momentum has launched another set of proposals from its 2026 manifesto, setting out five commitments that it claims “voters will not find on the manifestos of PL and PN”.

“Both parties have had decades to fix these problems,” Momentum candidate Alastair Farrugia.

“They have chosen not to. Momentum is the only political party promising a real change from decades of damage to our environment, our health, and our quality of life.”

Last month, the party pledged stronger, more autonomous local councils and promised that key public appointments would require a two-thirds parliamentary majority.

It has also proposed that graduates would pay only 15% tax during their first five years of employment if Momentum is elected to government. 

Moratorium on high-rises

The party is proposing a two-year moratorium on all new permits for buildings of ten floors or more. ‘

“The moratorium is not a permanent ban. It is a breathing space to assess the damage, develop proper planning criteria, and ensure no further permits are issued until a credible national framework is in in place,” the party said.

Independent annual audits

It also pledged a Public Integrity Act which means the National Audit Office would examine every elected official’s assets within 90 days of taking office, every year. Currently, politicians declare their own wealth with no independent checking. 

Vacant property tax

Momentum will work to introduce a tax on vacant properties, applying from the second vacant residential property onwards, with revenue ring-fenced for social housing.

“Empty homes push prices up and lock people out of the market,” Momentum said.

Stronger FOI law

The party also promised an Open Malta Act to replace the current Freedom of Information law, which will require the government to publish information “by default, not wait for someone to ask” within 15 working days.

The proposed Act will remove a minister’s power to veto the release of information and officials who delay or block requests will face daily fines.

Rebuild the PA

The party has also pledged to work to “completely rebuild” the Planning Authority into an independent entity, “free from conflicts of interest”.