Valletta To Be Recognised In Constitution As Malta’s Capital City

A legislative process has been launched in the House of Representatives to formally establish Valletta in the Constitution as the Capital City of Malta

Although Valletta has always functioned as the country’s administrative centre and capital, the Constitution has never explicitly stated this.

In June of 2023, MP Cressida Galea had put forth a proposal to discuss the possibility of amending the Constitution for this very reason.

The amendment is set correct that omission by granting Valletta official constitutional status.

It is further being proposed that the amendment be entrenched through a two thirds majority vote in the House of Representatives, thereby giving it lasting legal protection.

Minister Owen Bonnici said that the amendments would provide Valletta with the constitutional recognition it rightfully deserves. He noted that the Government is acting not only in honour of the nation’s history but also in line with values that uphold respect, preservation and national pride.

Parliamentary Secretary Alison Zerafa Civelli said that recognising Valletta in law, as well as commemorating the National Anthem on 27 December, are natural steps in safeguarding Malta’s heritage. She remarked that the City welcomes around 60,000 people daily.

Mayor Olaf McKay described the initiative as a historic moment that honours Valletta’s unique legacy and supports a long term vision for future generations.

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