Momentum (political party)
Political party in Malta
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Momentum (Maltese: Partit Momentum) is a centrist[1] to centre-left political party in Malta. It was founded by Arnold Cassola and Mark Camilleri Gambin and officially launched in 2025.
Momentum Partit Momentum | |
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| Governing body | Executive Committee |
| Chairperson | Arnold Cassola |
| General Secretary | Mark Camilleri Gambin |
| Founders | Arnold Cassola |
| Ideology | Centrism[1] Environmentalism Anti-corruption |
| Political position | Centre to centre-left[2] |
| European affiliation | European Democratic Party |
| Colours | Turquoise |
| Parliament of Malta | 0 / 79 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 6 |
| Local Council Seats | 0 / 462 |
| Election symbol | |
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| Website | |
| partitmomentum.org | |
History
Arnold Cassola previously led the Democratic Alternative party from 2008–2009 and then again from 2013–2017 before resigning from the party in 2019. Cassola's resignation was reportedly due to clashes with party leadership and disagreements over the views of abortion of another Green candidate.[3]
Cassola later contested the 2019, 2022 and 2024 elections as an independent candidate. He achieved his best result as an independent candidate in the 2024 European Parliament election, when he attained the third-highest number of first preference votes.
Following the election, Cassola called for a "centre-green-left" coalition to be established.[2] Cassola later established "vision circles" as policy discussion forums.[4]
Momentum joined the European Democratic Party in May 2025.[5]
In March 2026, ADPD leader Sandra Gauci announced that the party was in talks with Momentum to join forces for the upcoming general election.[6]
Ideology
Momentum's main focus is on good governance, economic justice and environmentalism.[7] The party allows for a free vote on ethical issues, particularly the issue of abortion.
Executive Committee
Momentum's first executive committee was announced with the formation of the party.[8]
- Chairperson – Arnold Cassola
- General Secretary – Mark Camilleri Gambin
- Treasurer – Carmel Asciak
- Committee Members – Sumaya Ben Saad, Katya Compagno, Natasha Azzopardi, Dr Matthew Agius