Momentum pushes for absolute ban on commercial projects in Comino

Momentum called for Comino to be strictly protected as a Natura 2000 site with absolutely no commercial development as “one of the last unspoilt places” in the Maltese islands.

It explained that Comino is home to unique biodiversity, pristine marine habitats, and natural beauty that can never be replaced once destroyed. Adding that despite this, commercial interests continue to push for development on the island. 

Momentum insisted that if elected to parliament, the party will push for the absolute protection of Comino from any form of development, whether it be hotels, pools, restaurants, or berthing facilities.

“Comino must remain untouched for future generations,” Momentum said. “There is no compromise on this.”

On Friday, Momentum issued a series of proposals to defend Malta’s coastline from privatisation, exploitation, and environmental destruction as public beaches are quietly handed over to well-connected operators, it claimed.

“What we are seeing is a system where access to the sea depends on who you know and what you can afford,” Momentum Executive Member Graziella Spiteri said. “That is not acceptable in a European democracy.”

Momentum promised to ensure free public access to every part of the Maltese coastline as guaranteed by public law, pointing out that this right is routinely violated by private operators, developers, concession holders, and politicians who look the other way.

It added that too many of Malta’s public beaches have ended up in the hands of the same well-connected few through opaque processes and cosy deals that lock out ordinary citizens. 

If elected to parliament, Momentum insisted that it will push for beach concessions to be awarded through impartial and transparent selection procedures that comply with EU policies, asserting that every concession must be subject to open competition, clear criteria, and public accountability.

“Malta’s coastline belongs to everyone. That is not a slogan, it is the law,” Momentum concluded.