Robert Abela

Prime Minister of Malta & Leader of Partit Laburista.

[Robert Abela @RobertAbela_MT]

W/ President @EmmanuelMacron & fellow 🇪🇺 leaders in Paris for the French National Day celebrations, marking the strong friendship between 🇲🇹 & 🇫🇷. - RA

[Robert Abela @RobertAbela_MT]

Proud to see Malta achieve Strong Innovator status for the first time in the European Innovation Scoreboard.

This is a significant milestone & one of the 25 key targets in our electoral programme.

We will continue building a stronger, more resilient Malta. - RA

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It was a pleasure to meet Ambassador Somers Farkas @USAmbMalta at the reception celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

May the enduring friendship, cooperation & partnership between Malta and the US continue to flourish for many years to come. - RA

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In #Cyprus, addressed a High-Level Conference on EU islands & coastal communities.
#Malta welcomes @EU_Commission's work on a dedicated Strategy for Islands. Islands face real challenges, but are also hubs of innovation & resilience — this must shape EU policy. - RA

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This morning, I welcomed European Commissioner @EUCssrMcGrath at Castille.

I underlined my government’s commitment to establish a National Human Rights & Equality Commission, a reform that will advance equality, safeguard fundamental rights & strengthen good governance. - RA

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Malta has once again ranked #1 in Europe for digital government services.

This achievement reflects the country’s continued investment in digital transformation and the Public Service’s commitment to improving people’s lives every day. - RA

#eGovernment #PublicServiceMT

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Ahead of Day 2 of #EUCO in Brussels, I met with like-minded EU leaders to discuss migration.

The Pact on Migration and Asylum and the adoption of the revised Return Regulation are a major European achievement.

Now, we focus on implementation and further cooperation. - RA

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Ahead of #EUCO, I met with fellow Friends of Cohesion Leaders.

Together, we reaffirmed that Cohesion Policy remains key to strengthening competitiveness, resilience and prosperity across the Union. - RA

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In Brussels for #EUCO.

On the agenda: Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, the MFF and migration.

New priorities are emerging, but Europe’s core task remains the same: keeping the Union strong, united & forward-looking. - RA

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Another good result.

S&P Global Ratings confirm our country’s rating and give us a stable outlook, as they believe our newly elected administration will prioritise protecting families and businesses from the effects of the global economic slowdown. - RA

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The positive certificates keep coming.

Eurostat today show Malta's GDP growth in 2026 Q1 as 4.3%.

Once again we are best in class. Growing at a rate 14 times the euro area average.

Progressive policies are the best economic recipe. - RA

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On my way to the EU-Western Balkans Summit.

Malta remains committed to dialogue, cooperation and strong partnerships, particularly with our Western Balkan partners as they shape their future with the EU.

Together, we can build a safer, more resilient future for all. - RA

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While growth in the euro area fell to just 0.8% in 2026 Q1, Malta’s economy grew by 3.9%, or by about 5 times as much.

Growth exceeded the projections made by the Commission and other international institutions.

Moreover workers’ income rose by twice the GDP growth rate. - RA

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Malta led overall growth.

Growth expectations remain positive despite rising uncertainty. Strong momentum, rising wages, measures cushioning price increases, and a falling deficit.

The European Commission’s opinion speaks for itself. - RA

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Robust economic momentum, continues to outperform European peers, dynamic, consistent record of fiscal prudence, strong fundamentals, investor-friendly regulatory framework... some of the reasons why Scope Ratings rate Malta A+ with a stable outlook.

Let us stay the course. - RA

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A new record home-ownership rate in 2025, 85%, up from 81% in my first year as PM. Schemes like equity sharing, the 10% deposit scheme, New Hope, the first time buyers grant, the incentives to buy UCA properties all helped to achieve this result. But more remains to be done. - RA

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While 5 EU countries have just been given a negative outlook on their rating by Moody's, the international agency reaffirmed Malta's A2 rating with a stable outlook based on our strong trend growth, moderate debt and strong institutional framework - RA

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#Malta has taken another decisive step towards a #sustainable future with the launch of a national plan for the #energy sector. The country will continue to transition towards cleaner, more secure and more efficient energy. @RobertAbela_MT @Miriamdalli
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From offshore wind in our Exclusive Economic Zone, to a third interconnector with Sicily, to making Gozo Malta's first carbon-neutral island — this is our commitment to a decarbonised economy that protects families and businesses from energy price instability. -RA

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Today we are presenting Malta's national energy plan for public consultation. A long-term strategic vision for how Malta and Gozo will transition to clean energy — diversified, secure, and built for the future. - RA #IntMalta