Parliament of Malta

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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 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]

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 | change source]

  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.