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President of Malta

PostPresident
BodyMalta
President ta' Malta
FlagFlag of Malta.svg
InsigniaFlag of the President of Malta.svg
Insigniasize150px
InsigniacaptionPresidential Standard
IncumbentGeorge Abela
Incumbentsince4 April 2009
StyleHis Excellency
ResidenceSan Anton Palace
AppointerHouse of Representatives
TermlengthFive years
Formation13 December 1974
InauguralAnthony Mamo

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The President of Malta is the constitutional head of state of Malta.

The President is appointed by a resolution of the House of Representatives of Malta for a five year term, taking an oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution.

The President of Malta also resides directly or indirectly in all three branches of the state. He is part of Parliament, he appoints the judiciary and the executive authority is vested in the President.

George Abela is currently serving as the 8th President of Malta.


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