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Malta's Labour Party wins record fourth term in parliamentary election
Preliminary results gave Labour a comfortable majority as Robert Abela won a fresh mandate amid concerns over the Middle East crisis.
- On Sunday, Malta's Labour Party secured a historic fourth consecutive term, with preliminary counts confirming the governing party retained a parliamentary majority and Prime Minister Robert Abela set to be sworn in on Monday.
- Abela called the snap election a year early to seek a fresh mandate, aiming to shield the import-heavy Mediterranean island from Middle East-related economic uncertainties while campaigning on 4% GDP growth.
- General secretary Charles Bonello conceded the election on TVM but said his party managed to slash Labour's majority from the 55% share taken in 2022, following Saturday's 87.4% turnout.
- Supporters celebrated with chants of "four times!" as Abela told reporters, "This is a victory of all the people," while 73-year-old Margaret Camilleri said she was "thrilled they've made history."
- Governance challenges persist, as a 2025 Council of Europe report identified significant corruption issues, while rapid population growth has strained infrastructure in the tiny European Union nation.
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Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abella will be sworn in for a new term today after his ruling Labor Party won a fourth consecutive parliamentary election and retained its majority in parliament, albeit by a smaller margin than in 2022.
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Total News Sources71
Leaning Left12Leaning Right15Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Right
37% Right
L 29%
C 34%
R 37%
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