CANDIDATES 2026

The Shadow Minister for the Economy and Enterprise, Jerome Caruana Cilia, was elected to Parliament in March 2022. He is a member of the Economic and Financial Affairs Committee and the Standing Committee on Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Affairs.  Caruana Cilia is an experienced financial services professional. Formerly at an international bank in Malta, Caruana Cilia is now responsible for Risk Management at a leading FinTech company. He holds a Masters in Politics and the European Union degree, where he studied Political Economy and also holds a Master of Business Administration where he obtained a distinction. He also holds a Certificate in Sustainability for Finance and a Certificate in FinTech for Finance and Business Leaders. Caruana Cilia is a member of the Malta Institute of Management, the Malta Association of Risk Management, and a member of the Institute of Leadership, in the United Kingdom. He is also a lecturer in the field of management and finance, particularly on Anti-Money Laundering regulations, Supervision and Corporate Governance. Caruana Cilia has actively participated in various conferences, both locally and abroad, most recently in the Inter-parliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the EU.  

Ivan is married to Corinne and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He works in logistics at Enemalta. He was elected to Parliament in 2022, representing the 12th District. He serves as Shadow Minister for the Employment, Maritime, and Aviation sectors. He also served as Opposition Spokesperson for the Fight Against the Cost of Living and Social Dialogue. His political identity is built on safeguarding workers’ rights, economic reform, cost-of-living issues, and governance of the maritime sector. Previously, between 2019 and 2022, he served as Minority Leader in the Mellieħa Local Council. Beyond his parliamentary role, he was also active in the Nationalist Party’s worker-focused branch, serving as President of the Solidarjetà Ħaddiema Partit Nazzjonalista (SĦPN), a position he first assumed in 2016 and was re-elected to in 2020.

Ludwig Cauchi was born in 1975, is from Lija, married, and has a son. He comes from a business background. He began his work experience in the family business, a company in the manufacturing sector. The company was founded in the late 1970s and was one of the pioneers in its field. In addition to manufacturing, the company imported and supplied related materials and accessories to other local companies in the same sector. Ludwig started working in the family business from a young age, beginning at the lowest level. Over the years, he gradually worked his way up until he became director of the company following the passing of his father, one of its founders. After taking over leadership, Ludwig continued to specialize in the company’s products, while replacing others with new and more innovative ones. He further expanded his experience through meetings on project sites with clients, architects, engineers, and designers involved in ambitious projects that brought satisfaction to him and his team upon completion. Some time ago, Ludwig felt the need to retire from the business world to spend more time with his family. After the 2022 General Election, he felt called to enter politics and became one of the new candidates for the next General Election, aiming to contribute to his country and be part of the change Malta needs. For the past four years, Ludwig has served as International Secretary of the Nationalist Party’s SME Forum. For a period, he also contributed as a member of the Executive of the Nationalist Party.

Annabelle is a new candidate for the general election representing the Nationalist Party. She is a young mother living in Qormi. She graduated in European Studies and currently works in the iGaming sector. She served as President of the Nationalist Party’s Workers’ Solidarity Movement after several years of being active within the party as a volunteer in ELCOM.

Oliver Cini was born on the 4th November 1980, is from Luqa, and is 45 years old. He is married to a teacher and is a Marine Surveyor with both local and international experience in the energy sector, particularly in gas (LNG/LPG) and transitional fuels. Throughout his career, he has worked on marine operations and projects related to the development of the energy sector. As a politician and Maltese citizen, he strongly believes in the values of family, education, and the common good, and embraces honest, people-focused politics, with a clear vision towards a more sustainable future and new opportunities for the country.

Antonello Cuschieri is a warranted lawyer with experience in the legal, regulatory, and gaming industries. He also holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology, bringing together legal expertise with a strong background in technology and innovation. Professionally, Antonello has worked extensively within Malta’s gaming sector, particularly in compliance, governance, and regulatory affairs, gaining first-hand experience of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses and workers in a rapidly evolving industry. Outside his professional career, Antonello has long been involved in public and community life. He previously served as Minority Leader within the Ħamrun Local Council, where he worked to represent residents and contribute towards initiatives aimed at improving the locality and quality of life for the community. He is also a father of two. Antonello believes that politics should be centred around people, accountability, and practical solutions that improve everyday life, while ensuring that future generations are given the opportunities they deserve.

Edmond is 48 years old, married, and the father of a 17-year-old son. He is a lawyer and served in the Malta Police Force for 25 years, retiring with the rank of Superintendent. He strongly believes in justice that is fair, impartial, and blind, and it was this belief that motivated him to enter politics, as he felt the country was losing its sense of justice. Among his interests are traditional customs, and he believes that Malta’s traditions and heritage should be preserved and promoted. He also regularly practices scuba diving and is a member of several local clubs.

He graduated and has been practicing as a lawyer since 2001. He founded the Nationalist Party’s Professionals Forum in 2014. He was a candidate in the 2017 and 2022 general elections. He has served as a Nationalist Party Local Councillor in Marsaskala since 2019, where he has been a resident since 2002. His personal interests, apart from politics, include reading, music, and road running as a sport. He is married to Natalie (née Zammit) and they have two children, Mariah and Jael.