WATCH | Meet Your Candidate - Joe Giglio

1. What fresh ideas do you bring to Malta’s political system? 

I bring with me 33 years of experience working in the justice sector, with an area of specialisation in criminal law. I therefore believe that I can contribute to improve both the justice system and strengthen law enforcement. 

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

We need to change the economic model, which is so labour intensive and create new niches that generate wealth yet do not cause havoc on our infrastructure. The most pressing challenges facing the country, be it traffic, overpopulation, crowded hospitals, an infrastructure that is crumbling are all a direct consequence of an economic model the Labour Party introduced without any plan whatsoever. 

The rising cost of living is another issue which needs to be addressed. It is also indispensable that local councils are given back the power they had to run their localities and that they are adequately funded to do so. The general sense of neglect is a result of the fact that councils have been rendered toothless and consequently ineffective. 

3. Why did you decide to run for election? 

When I saw the state the country was brought into, I felt I had the duty to contribute for change. Politics is a vocation to serve your country. 

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

Improving the quality of life of each and every one of us. The creation of new economic niches which would enable Malta to diversify its economy, strengthen long-term resilience, attract higher value investment and create more sustainable driven growth. We deserve better than over-crowding, rising costs and short-term vision.  

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

I simply enjoy being with my wife and four children, especially if we are all travelling together. 

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