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Executive branch Malta, in 35 editions.
The entry for Malta published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Vincent (Censu) TABONE (since 4 April 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Edward (Eddie) FENECH ADAMI (since 12 May 1987); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Guido DE MARCO (since 14 May 1987)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held on 22 February 1992 (next to be held by February 1997);
- results - NP 51.8%, MLP 46.5%;
- seats - (usually 65 total) MLP 36, NP 29;
- note - additional seats are given to the party with the largest popular vote to ensure a legislative majority;
- current total 69 (MLP 33, NP 36 after adjustment)
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Vincent (Censu) TABONE (since 4 April 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dr. Edward (Eddie) FENECH ADAMI (since 12 May 1987); Deputy
Prime Minister Dr. Guido DE MARCO (since 14 May 1987)
House of Representatives:
last held on 22 February 1992 (next to be held by February 1997); results -
NP 51.8%, MLP 46.5%; seats - (usually 65 total) MLP 36, NP 29; note -
additional seats are given to the party with the largest popular vote to
ensure a legislative majority; current total 69 (MLP 33, NP 36 after
adjustment)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held on 22 February 1992 (next to be held by February 1997);
- results - NP 51.8%, MLP 46.5%;
- seats - (usually 65 total) MLP 36, NP 29;
- note - additional seats are given to the party with the largest popular vote to ensure a legislative majority;
- current total 69 (MLP 33, NP 36 after adjustment)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Vincent (Censu) TABONE (since 4 April 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Edward (Eddie) FENECH ADAMI (since 12 May 1987); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Guido DE MARCO (since 14 May 1987)
president, prime minister, deputy prime minister, CabinetHouse of Representatives:
Chief of State:
President Vincent (Censu) TABONE (since 4 April 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dr. Edward (Eddie) FENECH ADAMI (since 12 May 1987); Deputy
Prime Minister Dr. Guido DE MARCO (since 14 May 1987)
last held on 22 February 1992 (next to be held by February 1997); results -
NP 51.8%, MLP 46.5%; seats - (usually 65 total) MLP 36, NP 29; note -
additional seats are given to the party with the largest popular vote to
ensure a legislative majority; current total 69 (MLP 33, NP 36 after
adjustment)
president, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
President Vincent (Censu) TABONE (since 4 April 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Dr. Edward (Eddie) FENECH ADAMI (since 12 May 1987); Deputy
Prime Minister Dr. Guido DE MARCO (since 14 May 1987)
The entry for Malta did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Edward (Eddie) FENECH ADAMI (since 12 May 1987); Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Guido DE MARCO (since 14 May 1987)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president on advice of the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Edward
(Eddie) FENECH ADAMI (since 12 May 1987); Deputy Prime Minister Dr.
Guido DE MARCO (since 14 May 1987)
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president on advice of the prime
minister
- chief of state:
- President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994) was elected for a five-year term by the House of Representatives head of government: Prime Minister Dr. Edward (Eddie) FENECH ADAMI (since 12 May 1987) was appointed by the president;
- Deputy Prime Minister (since 14 May 1987) and Foreign Minister (since 1990) Dr. Guido DE MARCO cabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president on advice of the prime minister
chief of state: President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)and Foreign Minister Dr. Edward1987); 1987) was appointed by the president; Deputy Prime Minister Dr. (since 14 May 1987)
Guido DE MARCOCabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president on advice of the prime
- chief of state:
- President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Dr. Alfred SANT (since 28 October 1996); Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. George VELLA (since 29 October 1996)
- cabinet :
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held NA April 1994 (next to be held by NA April 1999);
- following House of Representatives elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term
- election results:
- Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)
head of government : Prime Minister Dr. Alfred SANT (since 28 October
1996); Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. George VELLA
(since 29 October 1996)
cabinet : Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the
prime minister
elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a
five-year term; election last held NA April 1994 (next to be held by
NA April 1999); following House of Representatives elections, the
leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is
usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term
election results: Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI elected president; percent of
House of Representatives vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dr. Alfred SANT (since 28 October 1996); Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign and Environment Minister Dr. George VELLA (since 29 October 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held NA April 1994 (next to be held by NA April 1999);
- following House of Representatives elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term
- election results:
- Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote-NA
chief of state: President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Dr. Alfred SANT (since 28 October
1996); Deputy Prime Minister Minister/Foreign and Foreign Environment Minister Dr.
George VELLAcabinet : cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the
minister
elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a
five-year term; election last held NA April 1994 (next to be held by
NA April 1999); following House of Representatives elections, the
leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is
usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term
election results: Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI elected president; percent of
House of Representatives vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Eddie Fenech ADAMI (since 6 September 1998); Deputy Prime Minister Guido de MARCO (since 8 September 1998)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held NA April 1994 (next to be held by NA April 1999);
- following House of Representatives elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote--NA
chief of state: President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI (since 4 April 1994)
head of government: Prime Minister Dr. Alfred SANT Eddie Fenech ADAMI (since 28 October 61996); September 1998); Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign and Environment Minister Dr. Guido de MARCO (since
George VELLA29 October 1996) 8
September 1998)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime
prime minister
elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a
five-year term; election last held NA April 1994 (next to be held by
NA April 1999); following House of Representatives elections, the
leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is
usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term
term; the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the
advice of the prime minister
election results: Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI elected president; percent of
House of Representatives vote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Guido DE MARCO (since 4 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Eddie FENECH ADAMI (since 6 September 1998); Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence GONZE (since 4 May 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held NA April 1999 (next to be held by NA April 2004);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Guido DE MARCO elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote - NA
chief of state: President Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI Guido DE MARCO (since 4 April 1994) 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Eddie Fenech FENECH ADAMI (since 6Guido de MARCO Lawrence GONZE (since 8 4 May 1999)
September 1998)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the
elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a1994 1999 (next to be held by1999); 2004); following House of Representatives legislative elections, the
election results: Ugo MIFSUD BONNICI Guido DE MARCO elected president; percent ofvote--NA vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Guido DE MARCO (since 4 April 1999) head of government: Prime Minister Eddie FENECH ADAMI (since 6 September 1998);
- Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence GONZE (since 4 April 1999) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held NA April 1999 (next to be held by NA April 2004);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister election results: Guido DE MARCO elected president;
- percent of House of Representatives vote - 54%
chief of state: President Guido DE MARCO (since 4 April 1999)May April 1999)NA 54%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Guido DE MARCO (since 4 April 1999)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Eddie FENECH ADAMI (since 6 September 1998); Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 4 April 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held NA April 1999 (next to be held by April 2004);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Guido DE MARCO elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote - 54%
chief of state: President Guido DE MARCO (since 4 April 1999)
head of government: Prime Minister Eddie FENECH ADAMI (since 6 September 1998); Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence GONZE GONZI (since 4 April 1999)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term; election last held NA April 1999 (next to be held by NA April 2004); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: Guido DE MARCO elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote - 54%
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Eddie FENECH ADAMI (since 4 April 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held 29 March 2004 (next to be held by April 2009);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Eddie FENECH ADAMI elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote - 33 out of 65 votes
chief of state: President Guido DE MARCO Eddie FENECH ADAMI (since 4 April 1999) 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Eddie FENECH ADAMI (since 6 September 1998); Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 4 April 1999) 23 March 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term; election last held NA April 1999 29 March 2004 (next to be held by April 2004); 2009); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: Guido DE MARCO Eddie FENECH ADAMI elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote - 54% 33 out of 65 votes
The same text in 2006 and 2007.
- chief of state:
- President Edward FENECH ADAMI (since 4 April 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 29 March 2004 (next to be held by April 2009);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Eddie FENECH ADAMI elected president; House of Representatives vote - 33 out of 65 votes
chief of state: President Eddie Edward FENECH ADAMI (since 4 April 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 29 March 2004 (next to be held by April 2009); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: Eddie FENECH ADAMI elected president; percent of House of Representatives vote - 33 out of 65 votes
- chief of state:
- President Edward FENECH ADAMI (since 4 April 2004)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 March 2004 (next to be held by April 2009);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Eddie FENECH ADAMI elected president; House of Representatives vote - 33 out of 65 votes
chief of state: President Edward FENECH ADAMI (since 4 April 2004)
head of government: Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections: president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 March 2004 (next to be held by April 2009); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: Eddie FENECH ADAMI elected president; House of Representatives vote - 33 out of 65 votes
- chief of state:
- President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
chief of state:
President Edward FENECH ADAMI George ABELA (since 4 April 2004) 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections:
president elected by the House of Representatives for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 March 2004 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2009); 2014); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: Eddie FENECH ADAMI
George ABELA elected president; president by the House of Representatives vote - 33 out of 65 votes
- chief of state:
- President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
chief of state:
President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister is appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results:
George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
- chief of state:
- President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
chief of state:
President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); term; election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results:
George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
- chief of state:
- President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004) note - Prime Minister GONZI lost a key budget vote on 10 December 2012, paving the way for a general election on 9 March 2013;
- the GONZI government will continue in a caretaker capacity until the election
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
chief of state:
President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI (since 23 March 2004) note - Prime Minister GONZI lost a key budget vote on 10 December 2012, paving the way for a general election on 9 March 2013; the GONZI government will continue in a caretaker capacity until the election
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term; election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results:
George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
- chief of state:
- President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
chief of state:
President George ABELA (since 4 April 2009)
head of government:
Prime Minister Lawrence GONZI Joseph MUSCAT (since 23 March 2004) note - Prime Minister GONZI lost a key budget vote on 10 December 2012, paving the way for a general election on 9 11 March 2013; the GONZI government will continue in a caretaker capacity until the election 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term; election last held on 12 January 2009 (next to be held by April 2014); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results:
George ABELA elected president by the House of Representatives
- chief of state:
- President Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (since 4 April 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president appointed by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term;
- appointment last held on 4 April 2014 (next to be held by April 2019);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term;
- the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA appointed president; Joseph MUSCAT elected prime minister
chief of state:
President George ABELA Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (since 4 April 2009) 2014)
head of government:
Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected appointed by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term; election appointment last held on 12 January 2009 4 April 2014 (next to be held by April 2014); 2019); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year term; the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results:George ABELA Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA appointed president; Joseph MUSCAT elected president by the House of Representatives prime minister
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (since 4 April 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a 5-year term (1-term limit);
- election last held on 4 April 2014 (next to be held by April 2019);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (PL) elected president;
- House of Representatives vote - unanimous;
- Joseph MUSCAT (PL) appointed prime minister
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president
elections:appointed indirectly elected by a resolution of the House of Representatives for a five-year term; appointment 5-year term (1-term limit); election last held on 4 April 2014 (next to be held by April 2019); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a five-year 5-year term; the deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results:appointed (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; Joseph MUSCAT elected (PL) appointed prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (since 4 April 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a 5-year term (1-term limit);
- election last held on 4 April 2014 (next to be held by April 2019);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (PL) elected president;
- House of Representatives vote - unanimous;
- Joseph MUSCAT (PL) reappointed prime minister
chief of state: President Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (since 4 April 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a 5-year term (1-term limit); election last held on 4 April 2014 (next to be held by April 2019); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; Joseph MUSCAT (PL) appointed reappointed prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (since 4 April 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 4 April 2014 (next to be held by April 2019);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (PL) elected president;
- House of Representatives vote - unanimous;
- Joseph MUSCAT (PL) reappointed prime minister
chief of state: President Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (since 4 April 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term (1-term limit); term; election last held on 4 April 2014 (next to be held by April 2019); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; Joseph MUSCAT (PL) reappointed prime minister
- chief of state:
- President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- George VELLA (PL) elected president;
- House of Representatives vote - unanimous;
- Joseph MUSCAT (PL) reappointed prime minister
chief of state: President Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA George VELLA (since 4 April 2014) 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; election last held on 4 2 April 2014 2019 (next to be held by April 2019); 2024); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: Marie-Louise Coleiro PRECA George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; Joseph MUSCAT (PL) reappointed prime minister
- chief of state:
- President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert ABELA (13 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- George VELLA (PL) elected president;
- House of Representatives vote - unanimous;
- Joseph MUSCAT (PL) reappointed prime minister
chief of state: President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Joseph MUSCAT (since 11 March 2013) Robert ABELA (13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; Joseph MUSCAT (PL) reappointed prime minister
- chief of state:
- President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert ABELA (13 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- George VELLA (PL) elected president;
- House of Representatives vote - unanimous;
- Robert ABELA (PL) appointed prime minister
chief of state: President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Robert ABELA (13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; Joseph MUSCAT Robert ABELA (PL) reappointed appointed prime minister
- chief of state:
- President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert ABELA (13 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- 2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president;
- House of Representatives vote - unanimous;
- 2020: Robert ABELA (PL) appointed prime minister
2014: Maria Louise Coleiro PRECO elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
chief of state: President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Robert ABELA (13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results: 2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; 2020: Robert ABELA (PL) appointed prime minister
2014: Maria Louise Coleiro PRECO elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
- chief of state:
- President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert ABELA (13 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
- 2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president;
- House of Representatives vote - unanimous;
- 2020: Robert ABELA (PL) appointed prime minister
2014: Maria Louise Coleiro PRECO elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
chief of state: President George VELLA (since 4 April 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Robert ABELA (13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2019 (next to be held by April 2024); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results:
2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; 2020: Robert ABELA (PL) appointed prime minister
2014: Maria Louise Coleiro PRECO elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
- chief of state:
- President Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (since 4 April 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert ABELA (since 13 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 27 March 2024 (next to be held by March 2029);
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election results:
2024: Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
chief of state: President George VELLA Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (since 4 April 2019) 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Robert ABELA (13 (since 13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2019 27 March 2024 (next to be held by April 2024); March 2029); following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
election results:2019: George VELLA 2024: Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous; 2020: Robert ABELA (PL) appointed prime minister unanimous2014: Maria Louise Coleiro PRECO 2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
- chief of state:
- President Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (since 4 April 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Robert ABELA (since 13 January 2020)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term;
- following legislative elections, the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister for a 5-year term;
- deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
- most recent election date:
- 27 March 2024
- election results:
2024: Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
- expected date of next election:
- by March 2029
chief of state: President Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (since 4 April 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Robert ABELA (since 13 January 2020)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the advice of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by the House of Representatives for a single 5-year term; election last held on 27 March 2024 (next to be held by March 2029); following legislative elections, the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed as prime minister by the president for a 5-year term; deputy prime minister appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister
most recent election date: 27 March 2024
election results:
2024: Myriam Spiteri DEBONO (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
2019: George VELLA (PL) elected president; House of Representatives vote - unanimous
expected date of next election: by March 2029
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