Parliament of Malta

constitutional legislative body in Malta

The Parliament of Malta (Maltese: Il-Parlament ta' Malta or also known as Il-Maħdet ta' Malta) is the constitutional legislative body in Malta, located in Valletta.[1]

Parliament of Malta

Il-Parlament ta' Malta
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
HousesHouse of Representatives
History
Founded1921
Leadership
Structure
Seats67
Parliament of Malta
Political groups
Government
  •   Labour Party (37)

Opposition

Elections
Single transferable vote
Last election
3 June 2017
Next election
2022
Meeting place
Parliament House, Valletta
Website
http://www.parlament.mt/

The parliament is unicameral, with a democratically elected House of Representatives and the President of Malta.

By Constitutional law, all government ministers, including the Prime Minister, must be members of the House of Representatives.

References change

  1. "Parliament House inaugurated, holds first sitting: 'A milestone in Malta's parliamentary history' – President". Times of Malta. 4 May 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2015.