Democratic Action Party (Malta)
Democratic Action Party Partit Azzjoni Demokratika | |
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| Abbreviation | DAP |
| Leader | Joseph Hyzler |
| Founded | 19 March 1947 |
| Dissolved | September 1950 |
| Split from | Nationalist Party |
| Preceded by | Maltese Political Union |
| Ideology | Political Catholicism British unionism Anti-communism |
| Political position | Right-wing |
The Democratic Action Party was a political party in Malta.
History
The party was established on 19 March 1947 by former Nationalist legislator Joseph Hyzler,[1] as a revived Maltese Political Union.[2] It won four seats in the elections that year. However, it was reduced to just a single seat in the 1950 elections, and was dissolved shortly thereafter.[2]
Ideology
The party was a grouping of landowners and professionals who sought to oppose economic and social reforms. It also supported protecting the interests of the Catholic church.[2]
References
- ↑ "National Archives of Malta: Annual Report, 2016" (PDF). National Archives of Malta: 44–45. 15 February 2017.
- 1 2 3 Vincent E. McHale (1983) Political parties of Europe, Greenwood Press, p631 ISBN 0-313-23804-9
