Alexander Balzan, a former chief policy adviser to Prime Minister Robert Abela, has returned to publicly funded government work through several new appointments following his resignation from Castille in 2024. His departure came in the aftermath of the Labour Party’s poor performance in the June 2024 European Parliament elections, a result that triggered internal criticism and a broader reshuffle within the party’s senior ranks. Despite the circumstances surrounding his exit, Balzan has since been awarded a series of contracts and appointments that together provide him with a steady income from public funds....

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