Prime Minister of Malta
The
Prime Minister of Malta is the most powerful figure within the government of
Malta, although the
President of Malta has higher rank. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President, with the President making his or her decision based on the situation within the Maltese
parliament. A Prime Minister must command a majority of the votes in parliament to hold office.
Twelve people have served as Prime Minister of Malta since the office was established in
1921. The post did not exist in the period between
1933 and
1947 or the period between
1958 and
1962.
