Malta |
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At a glance
Malta has been a member of the euro area since 1 January 2008. Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on the same day. The euro replaced the Maltese lira (MTL) at a conversion rate EUR 1 = MTL 0.429300.
Malta is represented by Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister, at Euro Summit meetings and by its Minister of Finance, Edward Scicluna, at Eurogroup meetings.
- Adoption of the euro: 01/01/2008
- Former currency: Maltese lira (EUR 1 = MTL 0.429300 )
- GDP per capita (current prices): €15 300 (2011 - Eurostat)
- Number of votes at the Council of the EU: 3
- Member of the Schengen area: Yes
- Official languages: English (en), Maltese (Maltese)
Government
Malta has a unicameral parliamentary system. The House of Representatives (Kamra tar-Rappreżentanti) has 69 members elected for five years.
The President of the Republic is the head of state, elected by the Parliament for five years. The President appoints the Prime Minister.
Other facts:
- Political system: parliamentary republic
- Voting age: 18, voting not compulsory
- National Day: 21 September (Independence Day – 1964)
Institutions
Contacts
Permanent Representation to the EU
Rue Archimède/Archimedesstraat 25
1000 Bruxelles/Brussel
BELGIUM
Tel. +32 23430195
E-mail: maltarep@gov.mt
Documents
Excessive Deficit Procedure
Key facts and figures
- Member of the euro area: since 1 January 2008
- EU accession: 1 May 2004
- Capital: Valetta
- Population: 420 085 (2012 - Eurostat)
- Area: 316 km2
Representatives
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Euro Summit
Joseph Muscat |
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Eurogroup
Edward Scicluna |