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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 2 FEBRUARY 2025 4 INTERVIEW Mark Camilleri Gambin: 'People must contribute to change they wish to see' Momentum Secretary General Mark Camilleri Gambin believes political parties promising the silver bullet that would solve problems stemming from the economy are being disin- genuous. "That is why we are approaching this subject from a detailed perspec- tive so our policies prioritise eco- nomic justice, prosperity and peo- ple's wellbeing," he tells me. Camilleri Gambin is second in command of Malta's newest political party. He sits down for this inter- view a few weeks after Momentum, fronted by veteran politician Arnold Cassola, launched and announced its intention to contest the next general election. A tech entrepreneur, he admits it is not enough to complain about issues which people feel strongly about. "People must roll up their sleeves and contribute to the change they wish to see," he says. On whether he feels Cassola's personality could overshadow oth- er members of the party, Camilleri Gambin says Cassola has been one of the most consistent and persistent voices in the political arena. "Look at what he was able to achieve when he was alone, now imagine what we can do under a structured organisation," he says. The secretary general says the par- ty is aware it must provide concrete proposals which go beyond political ideology. "That is why we are organising what we are calling Vision Circles, where we debate, discuss and ex- amine different sectors. From these meetings we are then drawing up policies on which to base our pro- posals," he says. Momentum describes itself as a centrist party, based on the values of good governance, a flourishing envi- ronment and a just economy. Its core values also state that candidates will be allowed a free vote on matters of conscience. Asked if this might create doubts among voters about candidates' stance on certain issues, Camilleri Gambin insists it is not a problem, as their views will be declared before the election. "There is also the reality that no matter how controversial these sub- jects might be, they are not the only factors which determine how people vote," he says. Momentum is Malta's newest political party with a view to occupy the centre ground. The party's secretary general, Mark Camilleri Gambin, sits down with Karl Azzopardi to discuss the party's work, Arnold Cassola's larger- than-life stature and a free vote on ethically-contentious issues