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Malta calls early election, with PM pledging stability amid Iran war

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

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Malta to hold snap elections in May

The vote will take place on May 30, nine months before the end of the prime minister’s term.

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Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela calls early snap election for May

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