# Robert Abela

_Maltese politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Robert Abela is a Maltese lawyer and politician who has served as prime minister of Malta and leader of the Malta Labour Party since 2020, following the resignation of Joseph Muscat on 13 January that year. The son of former president George Abela, he was elected to Parliament in 2017.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 December 1977 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Sliema ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer; jurist; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840#P106))
- **Political party:** Labour Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840#P102))
- **Education:** University of Malta; St Aloysius' College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840#P69))
- **Spouse:** Lydia Abela Zerafa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Malta (since 13 January 2020); member of the 13th House of Representatives of Malta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840#P39))

## Questions

**When was Robert Abela born?**  
Robert Abela was born on 7 December 1977 in Sliema.

**What positions has Robert Abela held?**  
Positions held by Robert Abela include: Prime Minister of Malta (since 13 January 2020); member of the 13th House of Representatives of Malta.

**Where did Robert Abela study?**  
Robert Abela was educated at University of Malta, St Aloysius' College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Robert Abela](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Abela) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q37860840](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37860840) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Robert Abela, 2025.06.26 (03) (cropped).jpg by European Union (Attribution)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robert_Abela,_2025.06.26_(03)_(cropped).jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Robert Abela". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/robert-abela. Retrieved 10 November 2026.