Prime Minister Robert Abela has officially been sworn in for a third term in office, marking the beginning of a new legislature following Labour’s historic fourth consecutive general election victory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Abela took the oath of office during a ceremony in Valletta earlier today before making his way to the Auberge de Castille, where supporters had already begun gathering to celebrate the occasion.Crowds waving Labour Party flags filled Castille Square as the Prime Minister arrived back at his official office following the ceremony. The atmosphere remained festive throughout the afternoon, with supporters marking a result that saw Labour secure a fourth consecutive electoral mandate, a first in Malta’s political history. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)The swearing-in formally kicks off a new five-year legislature and comes just days after voters returned Labour to government.With the ceremony now complete, attention is turning to the composition of the next Cabinet, with ministerial appointments expected to be announced in the coming days.Supporters continued gathering in Valletta throughout the afternoon as celebrations carried on outside Castille.•