Malta's Labour Party wins fourth consecutive election by a clear margin

The Labour Party in Malta has won the parliamentary election and thus achieved a historic result. With 51.8 percent of the vote, Prime Minister Robert Abela clearly prevails against the conservative opposition. Opposition leader Alex Borg concedes his defeat.

The result is unusual by European standards: Four consecutive election victories are rare in modern democracies. The Labour Party thus remains in power and can begin a fourth term – a success that German Social Democrats can only dream of at the moment.

Corruption allegations during the election campaign

However, the election campaign was marked by accusations. The opposition accused the government of corruption and nepotism. Borg had unsuccessfully tried to place these issues at the center of the debate. Nevertheless, Abela's party maintained the upper hand.

The election result shows stable political conditions in the smallest EU member state. However, the lead was narrower than in the previous election four years ago. This could suggest that voters trust the Labour Party but with less enthusiasm than before.

The celebrations in Malta were grand: Abela declared the victory historic and thus emphasized the significance of the fourth mandate. The Labour Party can now prepare for a new legislative period and continue its policies.