Momentum said it is lending its full support to the Nationalist Party’s motion to enshrine environmental protection within the Constitution.

The Party stressed that this proposed constitutional change is of “paramount importance” and would require a two-thirds majority in Parliament. This would make environmental safeguards far more difficult to reverse or weaken in the future.

Momentum called on all Members of Parliament from the Labour Party to vote in favour of this motion. The Party said that it believes that “regardless of political affiliation, every representative must recognise the urgent need to protect the nation’s natural heritage.”

Momentum’s General Secretary, Mark Camilleri Gambin, stated, “our land, sea, and air have been deteriorating for years due to uncontrolled and often illegal development. The environment is the very lifeline of our country, and its protection is a matter of conscience for every person who holds public office. We believe this constitutional change is an essential step toward preserving Malta for present and future generations.”

In addition to its parliamentary appeal, Momentum urged all citizens to attend the upcoming national protest against the Planning Bills organised by nearly 50 non-governmental organisations this Saturday, October 4th, at 10am in Valletta in front of the Law Courts and march to the Castille.

Momentum said that “the demonstration will serve as a powerful public statement that the people demand a commitment to a sustainable and livable future for Malta.”

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