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title: "Momentum Party to File Police Report After Campaign Banner Removal"
date: 2026-04-27T19:56:44.485+00:00
updated: 2026-04-27T23:01:07.421+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Community", "National"]
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# Momentum Party to File Police Report After Campaign Banner Removal

## In brief

- The Momentum political party's electoral campaign banner, placed above the Santa Venera tunnels, was removed by the Cleansing Department.
- Momentum stated this indicates "not a level playing field" for political parties.
- The party intends to file a police report regarding the banner's removal.

The Momentum political party has announced its intention to file a police report following the removal of its electoral campaign banner. The banner, which was displayed above the Santa Venera tunnels, was taken down by the Cleansing Department.

The party criticised the removal, stating that it demonstrates a lack of a "level playing field" for political parties in Malta. Momentum suggested that such actions hinder fair campaigning.

According to reports, the party views the incident as a significant impediment to their electoral efforts and believes it warrants official investigation by the police.

This development comes amidst ongoing political campaigning, with smaller parties often highlighting challenges they face in gaining visibility compared to larger established parties.

The small opposition party Momentum has accused the government of "theft" following the removal of its campaign banners. Newsbook reported that five banners were taken down by the Cleansing Department.

One of the banners was removed shortly after being put up on the Santa Venera Bridge. Momentum views these removals as an indication of an uneven playing field for political parties, especially with ongoing speculation about a snap election.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Newsbook reported Momentum's accusation and the details of the banner removals.

## Updates

- **2026-04-27:** Updated with Momentum's accusation of 'theft' following the removal of five campaign banners.

## Sources (3)

- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/not-level-playing-field-momentum-electoral-campaign-banner-removed.1127567)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/momentum-banner-removed-by-cleansing-department-hours-after-election-campaign-launch/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-04-27/local-news/Momentum-says-banner-removed-from-Santa-Venera-bridge-shortly-after-campaign-launch-6736289172)

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