President of Malta

The office of the President of Malta, known in Maltese as President ta' Malta, came into being on 13 December 1974, when Malta became a republic within the Commonwealth. Queen Elizabeth II ceased to be head of state, and the last Governor-General, Sir Anthony Mamo, became the first President of the Republic.

Related Topics:
Maltese - 13 December - 1974 - Malta - Republic - Commonwealth - Queen Elizabeth II - Head of state - Governor-General - Anthony Mamo

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Like the British monarch, however, the President of Malta is a constitutional head of state, with executive power remaining with the Prime Minister. The President is elected by the unicameral House of Representatives, known in Maltese as Kamra tar-Rappre?entanti. The first woman to hold the post of President was the late Agatha Barbara, a former Labour government minister. The current President is Eddie Fenech Adami.

Related Topics:
Prime Minister - Unicameral - Agatha Barbara - Eddie Fenech Adami

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