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[WATCH] Cassola: Third force or not, vows to be ‘thorn in the side’ of institutional arrogance
Independent politician Arnold Cassola says he will remain active in politics even after the 2024 European elections
9 June 2024, 3:32pm
Matthew Vella
Matthew Vella
1 min read
Arnold Cassola (centre)
Independent candidate Arnold Cassola was toasting a decent showing in first-count votes - at the time of writing unverified in number - by saying he would still remain active as an independent politician even after the 2024 elections.
“Five years ago I vowed to run for the European elections again following an altercation here at the counting hall, because I wanted to stand up to the arrogance of those who wanted me out of politics,” Cassola said.
Cassola said he would keep his ‘citizen-watch’ initiative active on Facebook. “I will be a thorn in the side for those who arrogantly wield power and want citizens to be simple puppets on a string, angling for government jobs and person-of-trust roles.”
“The same goes for honest companies that deserve meritocratic access to government tenders. We want a just society. I believe this election has shown that a section of the Maltese people, has voted for an independent candidate, that is me, and currently stands third-in-line after the two major parties.”
This article is part of a content series called Ewropej. This is a multi-newsroom initiative part-funded by the European Parliament to bring the work of the EP closer to the citizens of Malta and keep them informed about matters that affect their daily lives. This article reflects only the author’s view. The action was co-financed by the European Union in the frame of the European Parliament's grant programme in the field of communication. The European Parliament was not involved in its preparation and is, in no case, responsible for or bound by the information or opinions expressed in the context of this action. In accordance with applicable law, the authors, interviewed people, publishers or programme broadcasters are solely responsible. The European Parliament can also not be held liable for direct or indirect damage that may result from the implementation of the action.
Matthew Vella, a freelance journalist at MaltaToday, was formerly executive editor at Malt...
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