Malta: Labour Party under PM Robert Abela wins a record fourth consecutive term
Results announced on 31 May 2026 showed Malta's Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in the snap general election.
Summary
Malta's Labour Party won a record fourth straight term in the snap general election held on 30 May 2026, with results announced on 31 May. Prime Minister Robert Abela had called the vote a year early. Labour won about 51.8% of the vote against 44.7% for the opposition Nationalist Party, led by Alex Borg. Abela has led Malta, the EU's smallest member state, since January 2020.
Key facts
- Country
- Malta (smallest EU member state)
- Winner
- Labour Party – record 4th consecutive term
- Prime Minister
- Robert Abela
- Vote share
- Labour 51.8%; Nationalist Party 44.7%
- Poll date
- 30 May 2026 (snap election); results 31 May
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In May 2026, which party won a record fourth consecutive term in Malta's general election under Prime Minister Robert Abela?
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Correct answer: B — Labour Party
Malta's Labour Party, led by PM Robert Abela, won an unprecedented fourth consecutive term.