{"id":58019,"date":"2026-06-03T17:54:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=58019"},"modified":"2026-06-03T17:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:54:35","slug":"prime-minister-robert-abela-selects-ministers-and-parliamentary-secretaries-in-the-new-cabinet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/prime-minister-robert-abela-selects-ministers-and-parliamentary-secretaries-in-the-new-cabinet\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Robert Abela selects Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries in the new Cabinet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Prime Minister Robert Abela selects Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries in the new Cabinet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following the democratic choice of the Maltese people in the general election of 30 May 2026, the swearing-in of the Cabinet will take place tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Robert Abela has selected a number of Ministers who have the experience, competence and motivation to continue to lead the country forward. A number of Ministers will continue to fulfil the role they had in the previous legislature along with other responsibilities. Others, including a number of Deputies who served as Parliamentary Secretaries in the previous legislature, have been given new Ministerial responsibilities. Two Parliamentary Secretaries will be assisting the Ministers in their work.<\/p>\n<p>The formation of the Cabinet reflects the Government\u2019s commitment to delivering on the electoral manifesto chosen by the people, particularly the creation of wealth and investment in the quality of life of the people. While the Government is committed to continuing to deliver strong economic results, the work of the Cabinet will focus on the implementation of measures that make people\u2019s lives easier, more beautiful and better.<\/p>\n<p>The responsibilities of the Ministers and the contribution that the Parliamentary Secretaries are expected to make reflect the main priorities of the Government, including the digital sector, housing, mobility and the regeneration of different parts of our country.<\/p>\n<p>These are the Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries selected by Prime Minister Robert Abela according to their responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>Ian Borg<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health<\/p>\n<p>Owen Bonnici<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Housing and Lands<\/p>\n<p>Michael Falzon<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Social Policy and the Family<\/p>\n<p>Anton Refalo<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply<\/p>\n<p>Silvio Schembri<\/p>\n<p>Minister for the Economy, Technology and Strategic Projects<\/p>\n<p>Julia Farrugia<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering<\/p>\n<p>Clint Camilleri<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Gozo<\/p>\n<p>Byron Camilleri<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Education and Sport<\/p>\n<p>Miriam Dalli<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Energy, Environment and Grand Harbour Regeneration<\/p>\n<p>Clyde Caruana<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Finance<\/p>\n<p>Clifton Grima<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Attard<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Planning, Infrastructure and Employment<\/p>\n<p>Jo Etienne Abela<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Tourism<\/p>\n<p>Chris Bonett<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Sustainable Mobility<\/p>\n<p>Chris Fearne<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Foreign and European Affairs<\/p>\n<p>Alison Zerafa Civelli<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Local Government and Public Works<\/p>\n<p>Keith Azzopardi Tanti<\/p>\n<p>Minister for European Funds, Social Dialogue and Consumer Protection<\/p>\n<p>Glenn Bedingfield<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Home Affairs and Security<\/p>\n<p>Malcolm Paul Agius Galea<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Arts, Culture and National Heritage<\/p>\n<p>Omar Farrugia<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Youth, Wellbeing and Implementation of the Electoral Programme<\/p>\n<p>Rosianne Cutajar<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Equality and Civil Rights<\/p>\n<p>Deo Debattista<\/p>\n<p>Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministry for Health (responsible for Active Ageing)<\/p>\n<p>Alicia Bugeja Said<\/p>\n<p>Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Energy, Environment and Climate (responsible for Animal Welfare)<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_58019\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"58019\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 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