Buttigieg began her career at the
Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean. She served as a Policy Officer at the Permanent Representation of Malta to the
European Union when Malta served as
president of the Council of the European Union in 2017. She is also the Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality. She has also supported
LGBTIQ+ rights and taking a more inclusive approach for the community, which she has stated are fundamental human rights. In addition, Buttigieg has supported looser restrictions on
abortion, especially when women are experiencing complications during pregnancy, which she has stated gives prospective mothers "peace of mind". In January 2025, Buttigieg was named a European Young Leader by Friends of Europe. == Personal life ==