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Robert Abela

Near-certain (D2 primary)Centre-left; PM

Interviews & media

Watch
Times of MaltaConstruction, traffic, economy and election rumours
Nov 2025Watch
Robert Abela Official YouTubeSpeeches, press conferences and campaign content
Read
MaltaTodayMuscat legacy, DCG murder, Steward, abortion, environment
Mar 2023
Track record
★★★★★
Controversy
High
Social media
High

Political alignment

EU Group
S&D
Ideological position
Centre-left; PM
Intra-party standing
PM and party leader; D2 primary, D5 secondary
Key issue focus
National economic stability; cost of living
Abortion stance
Silent

Track record

Controversies (3)

  • Planning Authority paid €17,000/month to Abela's family law firm before he became PM

    High

  • Accused by PN of knowing in 2021 the Vitals hospitals deal was fraudulent but continuing payments; Muscat subsequently charged criminally

    High

  • Attacked magistrate overseeing Vitals inquiry; described "the establishment" as conspiring against Labour — widely condemned as undermining judicial independence

    High

Social media & campaign

Platforms
FacebookInstagramprimeminister.gov.mt