Daniel Attard

Dr Daniel Attard is a lawyer, diplomat, and politician with a distinguished track record in public service and international diplomacy. He holds a Doctorate in Law (LL.D.) from the University of Malta, where he also completed a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Notary Public. He was admitted to the bar in 2018.

Attard began his political career as Mayor of Mtarfa, Malta, and he has represented Malta on multiple fronts, including at the Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations in Geneva and at Malta’s Permanent Representation to the European Union. He also held senior roles as a Government Spokesperson for Foreign and European Affairs, as well as Malta’s Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, where he also served as Chargé d’Affaires.

In 2024, Attard was elected as a Member of the European Parliament with the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, marking a new chapter in his commitment to public service and advancing Malta’s interests at the European level.

Attard is a full member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), where he focuses on policies affecting the maritime and aviation sectors, as well as the promotion of sustainable tourism. As part of his work on the Tourism Task Force Steering Group, he advocates for a forward-looking and inclusive approach to tourism policy that strengthens European competitiveness while addressing sustainability challenges. These priority areas reflect Malta’s strategic importance as an island nation with a strong reliance on transport and tourism industries. In addition, Attard is a member of the Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Regional Development (REGI), where he engages in policy discussions on EU cohesion and sustainable regional development.