WATCH | Meet Your Candidate - Ivan Castillo

1. As a candidate what fresh ideas do you bring to Malta’s political system?  

The artificial intelligence sector. This innovation can help us tap into many other sectors. 

2. What are the three pressing challenges facing the country in the next five years? 

Overpopulation, traffic and the environment. 

  3. Why did you decide to run for election? 

Politics should be a force for real change, where the voices of citizens are not only heard, but transformed into concrete action and a better future for everyone. 

4. What is one issue you are most personally passionate about, and why? 

Wellbeing because I strongly believe that true progress is not measured only by career growth or economic success, but also by the quality of life people are able to enjoy. Everyone deserves the time to be with their families, invest in their passions, and maintain a healthy mental wellbeing. A modern society should empower people not just to work harder, but to live better. 

5. Outside of politics, how do you like to spend your free time?  

Outside politics, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, travelling, discovering new experiences, and making time for the hobbies that help maintain a healthy balance in life. I believe life should not revolve only around work and responsibilities, but also around creating meaningful moments, personal growth, and enjoying the simple things that bring happiness and peace of mind. 

Meet Your Candidate is a MaltaToday sponsored production aimed at providing visibility to candidates from all political parties during the 2026 general election