Malta Alex Borg submits declaration of interest to retain PN leader post

Alex Borg Eyes PN Leadership Retention

ByHot Malta 26 June 2026

In an unexpected turn of events, Alexander ‘Alex’ Borg, the Nationalist Party’s (PN) secretary general, has submitted a declaration of interest to retain his leadership post. This comes amidst murmurs of discontent within the party, following their defeat in the 2022 general election.

Borg’s Declaration: A Surprise Move

Borg’s declaration, submitted to the PN’s executive committee, has taken many by surprise. The move comes just months after the party’s loss to the Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela. The PN had been hoping for a fresh start under a new leader, with former Opposition Leader Bernard Grech stepping down in the wake of the election.

Party Reaction: Mixed Bag

Reactions from within the PN have been mixed. Some party members have welcomed Borg’s decision, citing his experience and steady hand during the party’s internal struggles. Others, however, have expressed concern, arguing that the party needs a new direction and fresh ideas to challenge the ruling Labour Party.

PN veteran and former MP, Jason Azzopardi, has publicly supported Borg’s decision, stating, “Alex has the experience and the know-how to lead the PN out of this rut. We need stability now more than ever.” Meanwhile, young PN activist and social media influencer, Maria Grech, has expressed a different view, “We need new blood, new ideas. We can’t keep doing the same thing and expect different results.”

: The Party’s Future

The PN’s executive committee is set to meet next week to discuss Borg’s declaration. The committee will then make a recommendation to the party’s general council, who will ultimately decide on the leadership issue. The party’s future hangs in the balance, with many hoping that the right decision will be made to strengthen the PN’s position as the main opposition party.

In the heart of Malta’s political scene, at the PN’s headquarters in Pietà, the air is thick with anticipation. The party’s future, and indeed Malta’s political scene, could be significantly reshaped by the decision that lies ahead.