Prime Minister of Malta

Prime Minister of Malta
Prim Ministru ta' Malta (Maltese)
Coat of arms of the Republic of Malta
Incumbent
Robert Abela
since 13 January 2020
StyleThe Honourable (formal)
His Excellency (diplomatic)
TypeHead of government
Member ofCabinet of Malta
European Council
ResidenceVilla Francia (primary)
Girgenti Palace (summer)
AppointerPresident of Malta
Term length5 years, no direct term limit
Inaugural holderJoseph Howard
Formation1923
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister
Salary€50,276 annually[1]
Websitehttp://opm.gov.mt/

The prime minister of Malta (Maltese: Prim Ministru ta' Malta) is the head of government, which is the highest official of Malta. The prime minister chairs Cabinet meetings, and selects its ministers to serve in their respective portfolios. The prime minister holds office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the Parliament, as such they sit as members of Parliament.

The prime minister is appointed by the president, in doing so, the president is of the opinion that the appointed individual is the most able to command the majority of the House of Representatives; typically, this individual is the leader of a political party or coalition of parties that hold the largest number of seats in the House of Representatives.

The prime minister is ex officio an appointee to the grade of Companion of Honour - K.U.O.M. (Kumpanju tal-Unur) of the National Order of Merit.

  1. ^ "PAY RISE: proposal for PM's salary to double in 2018, PM opposes increase, PN reacts (UPDATE 2) - The Malta Independent". www.independent.com.mt.