Claudette Abela Baldacchino
Claudette Abela Baldacchino | |
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| Born | February 17, 1973 Qrendi, Malta |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Politician |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Member of the European Parliament (2013–2014), Head of Women's Group Nisa Laburisti (2014–2018) |
Claudette Abela Baldacchino (born 17 February 1973) is a Maltese journalist and political figure who held the position of Member of the European Parliament between 2013 and 2014. She represented Malta's Labour Party and served as the head of the Women's Group, Nisa Laburisti, from 2014 until 2018.
Biography
Originating from Qrendi, Malta, Abela Baldacchino earned qualifications in social studies in 1999 and later in social administration in 2005. Her career in journalism began in 1995, working as a news presenter and reporter for Maltese radio and television outlets. During the 2000s, she covered topics related to the Maltese Community of the Regions, emphasizing Social Europe with a focus on human-centered issues rather than economic factors.
Starting in 2005, she became involved with the Council of Europe as a member of its Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. After her election to the European Parliament in 2009, she became part of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection and participated in the Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand.
In 2013, media attention arose when she stood for election to the European Parliament amid criminal fraud allegations concerning travel expenses. Following an extensive judicial process, all charges were dismissed on 15 September 2021.
On 5 February 2024, she declared her intention to run as a candidate for Malta's Labour Party in the forthcoming June European Parliament elections.