2009 Maltese presidential election

An indirect presidential election was held in Malta on 12 January 2009. Former Labour Party deputy leader George Abela was elected to become the next President of Malta on 4 April 2009, when the incumbent Eddie Fenech Adami steps down; this marks the first time that a member of the opposition was elected president, as the Nationalist Party controlled the legislature.[1][2]

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References
  1. "Abela to be nominated President tomorrow". The Times of Malta. 2009-01-11. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
  2. "Abela welcomed as next President". The Times of Malta. 2009-01-12. Retrieved 2009-01-20.


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