Alex Borg

Biography

Dr. Alex Borg was born on 10 June 1995 in Rabat (Victoria), Gozo. He is a lawyer by profession and was first elected to the Maltese Parliament in 2022 with the highest number of votes among the Party’s candidates, after the then-Leader. He served for three years as Shadow Minister for Gozo and sat on both the Gozo and Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Committees. Dr. Borg was raised in Nadur and studied at the Bishop’s Conservatory, the Gozo College, and at Sir M.A. Refalo Sixth Form. In 2019, he graduated in Law and began practising as a lawyer. That same year, he was elected to the Executive of the Moviment Żgħażagħ Partit Nazzjonalista (MŻPN – the Party’s Youth Wing), and shortly after, to the Executive Committee of the Party. He strongly believes in a contact-based style of politics and that politicians must remain close to the people at all times. Politically, he describes himself as supporting a strong, competitive economy while also believing in robust social services such as free healthcare and education. In June 2025, following the resignation announcement of the Party’s then-Leader Dr. Bernard Grech, Dr. Borg expressed his interest in the role and contested the election for Party Leader. He was elected Leader of the Party on 6 September 2025 and took the oath as Leader of the Opposition four days later, on 10 September.

Proposals

Last proposal update: 14 May 2026

• Introduce 15 days of separate government-paid leave when children fall ill

  Family Support

  The Nationalist Party (PN) proposes introducing 15 days of separate government-paid leave for parents when their children fall ill. This measure aims to prevent parents from having to use their personal vacation leave to care for sick children, offering a flexible system funded by the government.

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• Build a breakwater in Marsalforn

  Infrastructure

  Construct a breakwater in Marsalforn to protect the seafront during winter.

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• Invest in Gozo General Hospital with 400 beds and a helipad

  Health

  Invest in Gozo General Hospital, including building a 400-bed facility and a helipad for emergency cases.

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• Increase Gozo Channel fleet

  Transport

  Increase the Gozo Channel fleet by adding another passenger boat and a cargo boat.

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• Expand Mġarr harbour

  Infrastructure

  Expand Mġarr harbour to address current needs, including the growing number of passengers using the port.

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• Extend Paternity Leave to Four Weeks

  Family

  Alex Borg proposed extending paternity leave in Malta from 10 working days to four full weeks on full pay. This measure aims to allow fathers more time to support their partners and bond with their newborn children, ensuring fathers are actively present from the beginning.

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