Malta's economic performance trumped other concerns
Malta started counting votes Sunday in an election expected to deliver a historic fourth term for the Labour government, despite concerns over rampant overdevelopment and systemic corruption.
Prime Minister Robert Abela, 48, called the snap election a year early, saying the government needed a fresh mandate in order to shield the tiny, import-heavy island from geopolitical crises.
While Malta’s economy grew 4.0 percent last year, there are concerns the conflict in the Middle East could have an impact on tourism due to spiralling aviation fuel costs, and drive up inflation.
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