Prime Minister Robert Abela told Labour supporters in Żejtun on Tuesday that young people entering the labour market would be exempt from income tax for three years, presenting the measure as a key electoral pledge. Addressing the rally, Abela contrasted Malta's position with what he described as more precarious conditions for young people across other
Labour has pledged to give mothers six months of maternity leave while doubling paternity leave to a month if re-elected. The proposals were unveiled on Tuesday morning, with Prime Minister Robert Abela saying that a new government had to offer families “not just money, but also time”. The proposals would see new mothers receive 26 weeks (six months)
The Labour Party has outlined a series of social and economic measures at its first press conference of the election campaign, focusing on families, young people and pensioners. Central to its proposals is a significant expansion of family-related leave. Maternity leave would increase to 26 weeks, while paternity leave would double to one month. A
Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced another family-focused proposal as part of Partit Laburista ’s electoral manifesto, this time centred on financial support for new parents. Under the proposal, Malta’s current birth bonus would be increased to €5,000 for every child, replacing the existing tiered system. At present, parents receive €1,000 for