Maltese Government 2013–2017
Maltese Government 2013–2017 | |
|---|---|
21st Cabinet of Malta | |
| Incumbent | |
| Date formed | 11 March 2013 |
| Date dissolved | 1 May 2017 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | George Abela (2013–2014) Marie Louise Coleiro Preca (2014–2017) |
| Head of government | Joseph Muscat |
| Total no. of members | 16 |
| Member party | Labour Party |
| Opposition party | Nationalist Party |
| Opposition leader | Lawrence Gonzi (2013) Simon Busuttil (2013–2017) |
| History | |
| Election | 2013 general election |
| Predecessor | Maltese Government 2008–2013 |
| Successor | Maltese Government 2017–2022 |
The Maltese Government 2013–2017 was the Government of Malta from 11 March 2013 till 1 May 2017. The Maltese government is elected through a General Election for a five-year term (projected dissolution was 10 March 2018). The Head of Government was Joseph Muscat. On 1 May 2017, whilst speaking during a Labour Party mass meeting, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat announced a snap general election for 3 June 2017, a year before the end of his term.