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
- 1."National Archives of Malta: Annual Report, 2016" (PDF). National Archives of Malta: 44–45. 15 February 2017.
- 2.[2.2][2.3]Vincent E. McHale (1983) Political parties of Europe, Greenwood Press, p631 ISBN 0-313-23804-9