Malta: General elections June 3

Event

Malta will hold its general elections on Saturday, June 3. Traffic disruptions are possible throughout the country as people gather to vote. Political gatherings may also disrupt public transportation and business operating hours may be altered.

Context

The current Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat, has called for snap general elections following a corruption scandal linked to the Panama Papers involving his wife over an alleged offshore company in Panama.

Advice

Individuals in Malta are advised to avoid all public gatherings or demonstrations and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.