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Malta Calls Early Election for May 30 as PM Seeks Stability

The vote tests Labour’s push for a fourth straight term after pledges to keep energy bills steady.

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela, pictured at an EU leaders' retreat in February, has called early general elections

Overview

  • Prime Minister Robert Abela called a snap parliamentary election for May 30, one year early, saying Malta needs stability given global risks.
  • He promised to keep energy prices stable and said his government would act as a shield for households and businesses.
  • Opinion polls reported by Reuters indicate Labour is on course to win a record fourth consecutive term.
  • Opposition leader Alex Borg, 30, will lead the Nationalist Party into his first general election after gains in the 2024 European vote.
  • Malta’s economy is strong by EU standards, yet its reliance on imported energy and tourism has raised concerns about price and travel shocks from the Middle East war.