The Head of Secretariat at the Office of the Prime Minister, Colonel Mark Mallia, has attributed the Labour Party’s historic fourth consecutive electoral victory to the credibility of Prime Minister Robert Abela, the government’s track record of delivering on its promises, and a vision focused on improving people’s quality of life.

In an interview published in the Maltese-language Sunday newspaper Kulhadd, discussing Labour’s successful 2026 election campaign and the government’s priorities for the new legislature, Mallia said voters chose continuity because they trusted the government’s leadership and its ability to transform promises into tangible results.

Mallia explained that the campaign slogan, “INT Malta: Your Dream, Our Project,” emerged from internal discussions aimed at placing citizens at the heart of Labour’s electoral message.

“The individual citizen was at the centre of everything,” he said, noting that the party wanted to show that Malta’s economic growth and strong financial position could enable people’s aspirations to become a reality.

He spoke about major projects proposed during the campaign, including the transformation of Manoel Island, White Rocks and Fort Campbell into family-friendly public parks. According to Mallia, public consultation will play a key role in shaping these developments, ensuring that citizens themselves help design the projects.

The campaign’s theme song, “Believer,” launched on May 1, 2026 at Castile Square, was created to reinforce this message. Mallia said the song celebrated the achievements of recent years while encouraging people to believe that their ambitions for the future could be realised. The song’s message, “Our beat goes on,” reflected Labour’s commitment to maintaining Malta’s momentum of economic growth and social progress.

Reflecting on the campaign, Mallia identified the final two mass meetings in Ħamrun and the Granaries (Il-Fosos) as his most of memorable moments.
He described the Ħamrun event as an innovative one that introduced a new kind of format, concert-style, for political mass meetings. Despite initial scepticism, he said the event proved to be highly successful.

The final rally at the Granaries was another highlight, drawing large crowds and demonstrating strong public support for Labour. Mallia said the atmosphere and turnout challenged claims that large-scale political gatherings were no longer relevant in modern politics.

The election result itself was the ultimate reward, he added, describing Labour’s fourth consecutive victory as an unprecedented moment in Malta’s political history.

As for disappointments, Mallia acknowledged that the campaign briefly drifted from its planned strategy during its second week. However, he said the team quickly corrected course and returned to its original plan.

The 2026 campaign took place against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Gulf region. Mallia said the government could not afford to pause its responsibilities during the election period.

He explained that regular communication with Prime Minister Abela ensured that government operations continued smoothly while protecting Malta’s national interests.

Asked what factors contributed most to Labour’s re-election, Mallia highlighted several key achievements of the previous legislature.
Among them were the Prime Minister’s leadership during difficult decisions, the strength of the government team, Malta’s economic success, and a strong social conscience reflected in policies supporting different sectors of society.

He said voters recognised the government’s commitment to financial support measures, quality-of-life improvements and long-term projects, including the regeneration of the Grand Harbour area.

Looking ahead, Mallia said the government has already begun implementing its electoral programme.

Among the early achievements of the new legislature, he cited Malta’s exit from the European Union’s Excessive Deficit Procedure and the conclusion of a new collective agreement for Junior College academics.

The government is now preparing its first budget of the term, with priorities focused on:Greater support for first-time home buyers;
New incentives for families raising children;Measures to increase workers’ incomes;
Pension increases.

Mallia said these initiatives are designed to make life “easier, better and stronger” for Maltese families.

Mallia concluded with a message of gratitude to the thousands of Labour Party volunteers who contributed to the election campaign.

“Together,” he said, “we must ensure that Malta continues moving forward and that the Labour Party remains the country’s strongest political force.”