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Abela Calls Snap May Election, Promises Utility Cuts, Light-Rail

4/28/2026

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Prime Minister Robert Abela announced a snap election for 30 May 2026, prompting President Myriam Spiteri Debono to dissolve Parliament.
Abela pledged lower electricity, water and fuel prices and €250 million in household savings.
The government unveiled a €2.8 billion light-rail link from the airport to St Paul’s Bay, a key election issue.
Opposition leader Alex Borg said the Nationalist Party is ready, launched a 33-day campaign and urged unity.

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Prime Minister Robert Abela announced a snap election for 30 May 2026, prompting President Myriam Spiteri Debono to dissolve Parliament.
Abela pledged lower electricity, water and fuel prices and €250 million in household savings.
The government unveiled a €2.8 billion light-rail link from the airport to St Paul’s Bay, a key election issue.
Opposition leader Alex Borg said the Nationalist Party is ready, launched a 33-day campaign and urged unity.