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Joseph Muscat
former Prime Minister of Malta / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Muscat (born January 22, 1974) is a Maltese politician. He was Prime Minister of Malta from 2013 through 2020.[1] He is also the Leader of the Partit Laburista (PL) since June 2008.[2] Muscat was re-elected as Prime Minister in 2017.[3]
Quick Facts Joseph Muscat KUOM, 13th Prime Minister of Malta ...
Joseph Muscat KUOM | |
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13th Prime Minister of Malta | |
In office March 11, 2013 – January 13, 2020 | |
President | George Abela Marie Louise Coleiro Preca George Vella |
Deputy | Louis Grech Chris Fearne |
Preceded by | Lawrence Gonzi |
Succeeded by | Robert Abela |
13th Chairperson-in-office of the Commonwealth of Nations | |
In office November 27, 2015 – April 19, 2018 | |
Head | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Maithripala Sirisena |
Succeeded by | Theresa May |
Personal details | |
Born | (1974-01-22) 22 January 1974 (age 50) Pietà, State of Malta |
Political party | Labour Party |
Spouse(s) | Michelle Tanti |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Malta University of Bristol |
Website | Joseph Muscat |
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He was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2008.[4] He was Leader of the Opposition from October 2008 to March 2013.[5]
He has been seen as a controversial politician due to broken promises and corruption.[6] His cabinet has been linked to the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.[7]
In December 2019, Muscat announced he would resign on January 12, 2020.[8] He resigned on January 13, 2020.