A second term, on the strength of new alliances

The parliament that emerged from the May 24th elections has re-elected Annita Demetriou as House Speaker for a second term. The choice came under a new electoral system, following intense behind-the-scenes manoeuvring in the days and hours leading up to the parliamentary session.

Demetriou takes up the role carrying not only a full term of experience but a considerable weight of responsibility. The Speaker of the House of Representatives holds the second-highest office in the state — first...