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title: "Institute of Maltese Journalists Elects New Council for 2026-2028 Term"
date: 2026-08-08T08:02:11.721+00:00
updated: 2026-08-08T08:02:11.721+00:00
topics: ["Community", "Events", "National"]
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# Institute of Maltese Journalists Elects New Council for 2026-2028 Term

## In brief

- The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM) has elected a new council to lead the organisation.
- The newly elected council will serve for the 2026-2028 term, overseeing the institute's operations.
- This election marks a new period of leadership for the professional body representing journalists in Malta.

The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM) has announced the election of its new council. This council will be responsible for leading the institute for the upcoming 2026-2028 term.

The IĠM serves as the professional body representing journalists in Malta, working to uphold journalistic standards and advocate for media freedom. The election of a new council is a regular process to ensure continued representation and governance for its members.

Both MaltaToday and ONE News reported on the election of the new council.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported this development consistently without notable framing differences.

## Sources (2)

- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/kunsill-gdid-ghall-istitut-tal-gurnalisti-maltin-ghall-perjodu-2026-2028/)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143663/institute_of_maltese_journalists_elects_new_council_for_202628_term)

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