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Vassallo says that 12,000 support this new feasible alternative

"We do not and will never have any ties to the lobbies which herd the government from behind the scenes. Everybody has a right to work to earn and enjoy his wealth. Nobody has a right to buy the law."

These were the words of 46-year-old Harry Vassallo, chairman of Malta’s Green party, Alternattiva Demokratika. He was addressing activists at the annual general meeting held yesterday morning in Gzira.

After seasons of internal turmoil, the party seems to have reinvigorated its roots and appears optimistic about its future.

Dr Vassallo told party activists: "Our support is three times greater than ever before. Twelve thousand men and women and one tenth of the country’s youth prefer AD to any other political party. We have wrought the miracle no one wanted to believe."

His closing speech was preceded by presentations from Mario Mallia, the outgoing secretary general, and Arnold Cassola, who kicked off a debate on Europe.

A resolution was also passed which committed Alternattiva Demokratika to participating in the next local council elections to be held in March.