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title: "Parliament to Reconvene This Saturday, Prime Minister Abela Confirms"
date: 2026-06-14T13:58:14.211+00:00
updated: 2026-06-15T05:03:53.691+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "National"]
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source: Fil-Qosor
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# Parliament to Reconvene This Saturday, Prime Minister Abela Confirms

## In brief

- Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed that Parliament will reconvene this Saturday, 20th June.
- This marks the shortest period between a general election and the opening of Parliament in Malta's history.
- The Prime Minister stated this move signals the government's commitment to immediate action on its manifesto.

Prime Minister Robert Abela has confirmed that the Maltese Parliament will reconvene this Saturday, 20th June. This announcement comes days after the final composition of Parliament is expected to be confirmed.

According to the Prime Minister, this period between a general election and the opening of Parliament is the shortest in Malta's history. He described the swift reconvening as a clear message that the government is committed to taking immediate action on its electoral manifesto.

The move aims to demonstrate the government's readiness to implement its pledges without delay, following the recent general election.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both independent outlets reported Prime Minister Robert Abela's announcement regarding the reconvening of Parliament, with Lovin Malta adding details about the historical significance and the Prime Minister's stated intentions.

## Updates

- **2026-06-15:** Updated with reporting from multiple outlets: the agenda will include a new Commission for Civil and Human Rights.

## Sources (6)

- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-06-14/local-news/Parliament-to-open-on-20-June-new-Commission-for-Civil-and-Human-Rights-tops-the-agenda-PM-6736290506)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/06/14/il-parlament-se-jiftah-is-sibt-20-ta-gunju/)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/142540/abela_vows_to_hit_the_ground_running_as_parliament_reopens_on_20_june)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/parliament-to-convene-on-saturday-abela-confirms/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/parliament-convened-saturday.1129917)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/news-politics/parliament-to-reopen-on-saturday-as-abela-pledges-immediate-action-on-pl-manifesto/)

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