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Malta's Labour Party wins record fourth term in parliamentary election
Preliminary counts showed Labour retained power as Robert Abela sought a fresh mandate on economic stability and protection from Middle East turmoil.
- 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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The Labour Party in Malta remains in power after the parliamentary election. Opposition leader admits defeat.
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