Speculation is once again in the air. Will Robert Abela call an early election? On paper, the next general election should take place in March 2027. That is what the law says. That is what Abela himself has repeated countless times. As soon as Bernard Grech announced that he’s resigning, Abela started hinting that the election date is flexible. Let’s be honest. This has nothing to do with the national interest. It has everything to do with fear.