Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Malta
Malta is a parliamentary republic led by Prime Minister Robert Abela of the Labour Party since 2020, following their 2022 election victory. President Myriam Spiteri Debono serves as head of state since April 2024. The unicameral House of Representatives holds legislative power in a system dominated by the Labour and Nationalist parties.
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Parliamentary republic
Legal System
Mixed legal system of English common law and civil law (Napoleonic Code)
Head of State
President Myriam Spiteri Debono(since 2024)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Robert Abela(Labour Party)since 2020
Political Indicators
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2022)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Centre-left
Centre-right
Voting Rights
Maltese citizens aged 16 and older can vote in national elections. EU citizens residing in Malta can vote in local and European Parliament elections.
Recent Developments
- Labour Party re-elected with majority in March 2022 general election
- Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Robert Abela on 6 January 2024
- Narrow judicial constitutional reform passed in 2024 amid opposition disagreements on broader changes
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