VALLETTA: Malta votes Saturday in elections expected to result in an unprecedented fourth consecutive term for the Labour government, which has pledged to keep the Mediterranean island nation stable in a turbulent world.
Prime Minister Robert Abela called a snap general election last month, saying the government needs a new mandate due to rising geopolitical tensions.
Opinion polls point to a win for Abela, who is campaigning on Labour’s economic record during 13 years of power and a promise to shield import-heavy Malta from external shocks.
The tiny Mediterranean island has a thriving economy based largely on tourism, online gaming and financial services.
But looming large among voter concerns is the potential fallout from the Iran war, in a country that imports nearly all its energy.
