Prime Minister Expresses Confidence in Energy Minister Amidst Calls for Resignation

28 July 2026, 09:56 · Updated 28 July 2026, 13:03

Prime Minister Robert Abela has publicly expressed his full confidence in Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, stating that she will retain her position. This declaration follows renewed questions regarding Minister Dalli's handling of the recent power-cut crisis.

The Prime Minister, speaking after a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, insisted that investment in Malta's electricity distribution network would "continue accelerating" in the coming weeks and months.

Meanwhile, the Nationalist Party and the Opposition have called for Minister Dalli's resignation. The Chamber of Commerce also warned of a "wake-up call" regarding the energy situation.

Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again expressed his full confidence in Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, despite calls for her resignation from the Nationalist Party and Opposition. The Prime Minister also highlighted that "unprecedented investments" have been made to improve the country's electricity distribution network.

This reassurance follows recent widespread power cuts across the island, which have led to increased scrutiny of the energy sector and its infrastructure.

The Nationalist Party has explicitly called for Energy Minister Miriam Dalli to resign following the recent widespread power cuts across the island. MaltaToday reported on the Opposition's demand.