Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win
Voting has commenced in Malta's parliamentary elections, with the ruling Labour Party anticipated to secure a fourth consecutive term. Prime Minister Robert Abela initiated the snap election to address future challenges amid an uncertain international landscape. While Malta's economy remains robust, concerns about potential inflation due to external conflicts and rising costs are being raised.
- ▪Voting in Malta's parliamentary elections began on Saturday.
- ▪Opinion polls indicate the ruling Labour Party is likely to win a fourth term.
- ▪Concerns exist regarding inflation and tourism due to rising aviation fuel prices.
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- ▪ Voting ongoing in snap elections in Malta, governing party expected to win — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Malta parliamentary elections begin as ruling party set to win — France 24 (EN)
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 13:35:27 +0800 |
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Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to winSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 30, 2026, 01:35 PMUpdated May 30, 2026, 01:35 PMVALLETTA, May 30 - Voting in parliamentary elections opened in Malta on Saturday, with opinion polls showing the ruling Labour Party on course to win a record-breaking fourth term.Prime Minister Robert Abela called the snap election just four years into the current five-year term, citing future challenges for the Mediterranean island stemming from the uncertain international situation.Malta's economy is among the best performers in the European Union, growing 4% last year, with inflation low and no real unemployment.
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