Malta's Robert Abela Forms Two-Tier Cabinet

Abela’s record cabinet creates a two-tier government

Six of Robert Abela’s newly appointed ministers appear to have little meaningful executive authority, highlighting the extent to which Malta’s largest-ever Cabinet has become a vehicle for political accommodation rather than effective governance. An analysis of the ministerial responsibilities published in the Government Gazette shows that at least six of the 21 ministers have been … Continued

By Ivan Camilleri