Tag: Carmel CAcopardo
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Constitutional Court rejects ADPD appeal on human rights and electoral law
The Constitutional Court has rejected a complaint filed by ADPD–The Green Party, saying it has no authority to rule on the matter. The case focused on Articles 52 and 52A of the Constitution. The Court said the Constitution does not explain how to deal with possible conflicts between its own provisions. Because of this, it…
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ADPD slams Labour for ignoring corruption and undermining good governance
ADPD-The Green Party believes that Malta’s governance is under serious strain due to rampant corruption and lack of accountability undermining the country’s institutions. In a press conference held this morning outside the Office of the Prime Minister, Deputy Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo attacked the Labour government for its complete disregard for scandals involving misappropriation of social…
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ADPD Deputy Chairperson calls for ethics investigation into Johann Buttigieg’s appointment as Planning Authority Chairman
Deputy Chairman of ADPD – The Green Party, Carmel Cacopardo, sent a formal complaint to the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life and requested an investigation into the promotion of Johann Buttigieg to the post of Executive Chairman of the PA. Cacopardo’s submission pointed out Buttigieg’s professional links and controversies in the past. The latter…
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Sandra Gauci to be elected ADPD leader next Saturday
Things are slightly better in the Maltese political landscape with a stronger third party that actually has a chance of capturing one-third of the non-voting electorate. Carmel Cacopardo is to resign as leader of ADPD in the party’s Annual General Meeting next Saturday. The only contender for the leadership is Sandra Gauci, the current deputy…
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Why the Nationalist Party can no longer lead the Opposition
The Nationalist Party performed poorly during the last general election losing more votes than Labour did. There are two main reasons why the Nationalist Party can not recover to previous relative highs. Firstly, the Nationalist Party is scarred by a history of corruption and bad governance. Sure, one would claim that it is nothing in…
