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Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war
Abela said Labour is poised to win a record fourth straight term as he cited stability and rising regional economic risks.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that Malta will hold a parliamentary election on May 30, calling the vote nine months before his five-year term expires.
- Abela's Labour Party currently holds 55% of parliamentary seats and seeks a historic fourth consecutive term, while Opposition leader Alex Borg leads the Nationalist Party into an election for the first time.
- International conflicts, including the recent attack on Iran, could impact inflation and tourism; Abela guaranteed energy prices will remain stable despite Malta's deficit at 2.2% of GDP.
- Labour launched its "Int Malta" slogan alongside government plans for a €2.8 billion light rail system, while Borg responded that "PN is ready" using the "Nifs" slogan.
- This election offers the first indication of whether a controversial gender quota mechanism is leaving a trace on Malta's electoral landscape, as smaller parties including ADPD hope to break the parliamentary duopoly.
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Malta’s PM Calls Early General Election
Maltese prime minister Robert Abela called an early general election for May 30th, as his Labour Party seeks a fourth consecutive term in office. In a televised address, Abela said the country needed a renewed mandate to address current challenges, particularly concerns over rising energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, stating Our country needs an elected government with a new mandate focused solely on the country’s needs. He adde…
The Prime Minister of Malta, Abela, has announced parliamentary elections for the end of May.
Robert Abela announces snap election for May 30
Updated 7.10pm Maltese voters will head to the polls on May 30, nine months before the current administration's term is due to end.Robert Abela announced the general election date at 7pm in a televised address, triggering a five-week-long campaign.Speculation over an early election had been mounting for weeks, with the prime minister hinting at an...
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