Parliament of Malta
The Parliament of Malta (Maltese: Il-Parlament ta' Malta) is the constitutional legislative body in Malta, located in Valletta. 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.
Parliament of Malta Il-Parlament ta' Malta | |
|---|---|
| 14th Legislature | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | House of Representatives |
| History | |
| Founded | 1921 |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 79 |
Political groups | Government (44)
Opposition (35)
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| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote (not counting members co-opted to fulfill gender quota) | |
Last election | 26 March 2022 |
Next election | 2027 |
| Meeting place | |
| Parliament House, Valletta | |
| Website | |
| http://www.parlament.mt/ | |
Between 1921 and 1933 the Parliament was bicameral, consisting of a Senate (Senat) as well as a Legislative Assembly (Assemblea Leġiżlattiva).
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