Deputy Prime Minister of Malta

Deputy Prime Minister of Malta Viċi Prim Ministru ta' Malta
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Malta
Incumbent Louis Grech since 13 March 2013
Style	The Honourable
Appointer	George Abela as the President of Malta
Term length	General Elections are held every five years at a maximum, but may be held sooner. The Deputy Prime Minister is by convention the deputy leader of the victorious party. No term limits are imposed on the office.
Formation	1921

The Deputy Prime Minister of Malta (Maltese: Viċi Prim Ministru) is the second-most senior officer in the Government of Malta after the Prime Minister of Malta being a minister in his own right.

Being the Deputy of the Prime Minister, he can take the position of acting Prime Minister when the Prime Minister is temporarily absent.