Why Malta Has a President and a Prime Minister – And What Each One Does

Wait… Malta has a President AND a Prime Minister? Isn’t one leader enough? That’s what lots of people wonder when they first hear about Malta’s government. But don’t worry – we’re here to explain it in a fun and simple way!

Let’s start with the basics. Malta is a republic, which means the people choose their leaders. And just like in a school, there are different jobs for different people.

The President – The Symbol of the Country

The President of Malta is like the school headmaster. They don’t run the day-to-day stuff, but they’re super important. The President represents the whole country and makes sure everything is fair and follows the rules.

They sign laws before they become official.

They help keep the country united and respectful.

They also do ceremonies and meet important visitors.

Right now, the President is Myria Vassallo, the first female President in Malta’s history!

The Prime Minister: The Boss of the Government

Now here’s the one who does the actual running of the country. The Prime Minister is like the school head of student council – they help make decisions, lead the team, and solve problems.

The Prime Minister chooses ministers to look after things like schools, roads, hospitals and money.

They help make and change laws.

They speak to other countries and run the government.

The current Prime Minister is Robert Abela.

So, in short:

The President is the face of the nation.

The Prime Minister is the person who runs the show.

They work together to keep Malta safe, smart and successful!

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