Parliament of Malta
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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.
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Parliament of Malta Il-Parlament ta' Malta | |
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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/ |
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Between 1921 and 1933 the Parliament was bicameral, consisting of a Senate (Senat) as well as a Legislative Assembly (Assemblea Leġiżlattiva).