In a press conference in Marsascala, AD said that it was emerging as the voice of reason in this electoral campaign. AD also presented its candidate for the 3rd District Carmel Cacopardo and its local candidate for Marsaskala, Reuben Zammit.
Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson, said: “The current situation on broadcasting has to change. A Broadcasting Authority ruling earlier this week made it clear that in leaders and deputy leaders debates, all political parties should be treated equally. This follows an earlier Broadcasting Authority ruling which states that all political parties should be invited by TVM, Net and One during the electoral campaign. AD expects that these rulings are fully adhered to, and we have asked Broadcasting Authority to investigate accordingly. The BA will next Tuesday hear AD submissions on three protests submitted by AD: one against PBS, and one each against ONE and NET.”
Arnold Cassola, AD spokesperson on EU and International Affairs, said: “In our manifesto we are presenting several proposals for constitutional reforms which should benefit participatory democracy and further pluralism in our country. Apart from our proposed reform of the electoral system, which adds a 2.5% national threshold to the present system, and a law regulating political party financing, we are proposing, amongst
other things, that Members of Parliament are to serve on a full time basis, that the President of the Republic is elected by the 68 mayors of Malta together with the 65 MPs, that Members of the Judiciary and of important National Commissions or Boards are nominated by the President with approval by parliament and that the right of citizens to clean air and water is entrenched in the Maltese constitution”.