Former Maltese Housing Minister Roderick Galdes has formally withdrawn from contention for Malta’s upcoming general election after a turbulent internal political battle that exposed growing tensions within the governing Labour Party. His decision follows months of public scrutiny, resignation from Cabinet and an ultimately unsuccessful effort to reverse an internal party decision that blocked his candidacy. Recent reporting confirms that Galdes resigned as minister in January 2026 and was later barred by Labour’s executive from contesting the election after a secret ballot....
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