“We have reached a moment in Maltese history when we need a new vision which truly reflects the developments happening in these islands. The Maltese are actually much more tolerant nowadays in their everyday life and are not so bothered if people have a different political opinion than theirs, and yet there has been a lot of political discrimination in this campaign especially through the main parties’ propaganda,” said Alternattiva Demokratika chairman Harry Vassallo yesterday just outside parliament, after a walkabout held from City Gate in Valletta.

AD have faith that a big part of the Maltese people shall change the political history of Malta this coming Saturday and include another party in parliament, and it shall be the last election where there are only two political parties which show a lack of respect towards each other. “We want to see a new era coming in where parties no longer use government funds for propaganda, and there is an Electoral Commission as well as a Broadcasting Authority which represents all the parties,” said Dr Vassallo.

“The dirtier the politics and the more false accusations are thrown around, the stronger will these tactics contrast with the way AD has gone about this campaign,” he added.

According to AD “The winner takes it all” system creates fear and division among people because it is perceived that only one political party will have all the power and total control, and those who are not part of that party will suffer. While a third party and a coalition, offer the opportunity for a new system – a country with a stable government and the removal of stagnation from Maltese political history.

“This would be our contribution. At first it may be hard for the other parties to accept a new reality in the Maltese political system, but if it is the people’s choice it will happen, just as it has in many other European governments. A coalition government would also mean there is no mocking of the losers and there will not be a three-day charade of mayhem in order to celebrate,” said Dr Vassallo.

If approximately 2,500 people in one district vote for AD then it is possible that they will elect a member to Parliament, and if either of the major parties does not obtain an absolute majority (50 per cent plus one vote) then a coalition government can be formed. In this case, the party with the relative majority can team up with AD.