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Democratic Action Party (Malta)

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The Democratic Action Party was a political party in Malta.

History

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The party was established in 1947 as a revived Maltese Political Union.[1] 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.[1]

Ideology

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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.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Vincent E. McHale (1983) Political parties of Europe, Greenwood Press, p631 ISBN 0-313-23804-9