Bernard Grech

Bernard Grech (born 8 June 1971) is a Maltese politician and lawyer who has been the leader of the Nationalist Party since 2020.

Bernard Grech
Grech in 2022
Leader of the Opposition
Assumed office
7 October 2020
PresidentGeorge Vella
Prime MinisterRobert Abela
Preceded byAdrian Delia
Leader of the Nationalist Party
Assumed office
3 October 2020
Preceded byAdrian Delia
Member of Parliament
Assumed office
6 October 2020
Personal details
Born (1971-06-08) 8 June 1971
Paola, Malta
Political partyNationalist Party
SpouseAnneMarie Grech
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Malta

Early and professional life

Grech was born on 8 June 1971, in Paola to John and Frida Grech. He grew up in Birżebbuġa and he graduated as a lawyer, focusing on civil law.[1] Grech practiced his professional activity in two law firms, specializing in the mediation of family disputes.

Involvement in politics

In 2011, Grech took part in the campaign, which was later lost, against the legalization of divorce in Malta.[2] Not officially involved until then in active roles in politics, he got closer to the positions of the Maltese Nationalist Party in 2018. In August 2020 he stood against the leader Adrian Delia, after the party congress voted to hold a new leadership contest.[3]

Grech became the leader of the Nationalist Party on 3 October 2020, winning the election against incumbent Adrian Delia with 69.3% of the votes.[4] He was sworn in as Leader of the Opposition on 7 October.[5]

Personal life

Grech declares himself a practicing Catholic; he also expressed opinions against the legalization of abortion.[6] In his private life he cultivates a personal interest in opera.[2]

Grech is married to AnneMarie.[7] They have 2 children together, a son and a daughter, and reside in Mosta.

Grech's father John died on 18 September 2022 at the age of 90, while his mother, Frida, died in January 2023.[8][9]

References
  1. Diacono, Tim (26 July 2020). "Who Is Bernard Grech, The Rising Star Seeking To Become PN Leader?". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  2. Borg, Jacob (7 August 2020). "Bernard Grech: From Delia darling to leadership challenger". Times of Malta. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. "Delia on the ropes as council votes for PN leadership election". Times of Malta. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  4. Vella, Matthew (3 October 2020). "Bernard Grech is new PN leader with 69.3% of the vote". Malta Today. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020.
  5. Azzopardi, Karl (7 October 2020). "Bernard Grech sworn in as Opposition leader". Malta Today. Archived from the original on 10 October 2020.
  6. Balzan, Saviour (24 August 2020). "The man of the moment - Bernard Grech". Malta Today. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  7. "Top Bernard Grech aide Jeremy Gingell resigns". Times of Malta. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  8. Balzan, Jurgen (18 September 2022). "PN calls off Sunday meeting following death of Bernard Grech's father". Newsbook. Beacon Media Group. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  9. "Bernard Grech announces passing of mother, Frida". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
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