In mid-December of 2023, the President delivered what he said was his final speech on Republic Day since his term in office was soon coming to a close.
The next President of the Republic will need the seal of approval of a two-thirds majority in parliament. JAMES DEBONO asks whether Robert Abela can avoid a deadlock without shooting himself in the foot
There is no reason why Malta cannot go down the same route as Ireland, Austria and other countries in creating a system that empowers voters to choose the head of state