Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has outlined a new proposal by the Labour Party that would see workers receive a €1,000 annual payment. In an explainer, Caruana said the measure is aimed at directly supporting workers while continuing to reduce their tax burden. “Because today we have many people who have entered and succeeded in the Maltese and Gozitan
he Nationalist Party has proposed new measures aimed at making energy costs fairer for families and individuals. The party noted that changing lifestyles, including remote work and the use of cleaner technologies, are increasing electricity consumption in households. It said policy should support these choices rather than penalise people for going
The Nationalist Party has pledged to reduce energy bills directly, without bureaucracy or complex systems. The party said savings should be automatic and clearly visible in people’s bills, rather than dependent on complicated formulas. It added that the aim is to deliver practical cost of living relief through tangible reductions in energy expenses
The Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works said that 1,000 road interventions have been completed across Malta over the past two years, describing it as a key step in strengthening the country's infrastructure. In a statement, the Ministry said that the works, carried out by Infrastructure Malta, ranged from large-scale projects involving
Momentum has set out a new package of proposals aimed at opening up how public money is spent and how political decisions are taken, arguing that transparency should be the default rather than something citizens have to request. The party said its plans form part of its 2026 electoral manifesto and are intended to give the public direct, continuous
Prime Minister Robert Abela on Monday defended the first-time buyer schemes proposed as part of the Labour Party's electoral pledges, addressing claims that they would drive up inflation. At a Labour Party conference, a journalist from The Malta Independent pointed out that, since the Prime Minister announced additional assistance measures last week,
The Malta Employers Association has urged political parties to exercise restraint and realism in their electoral pledges, warning against a campaign dynamic driven by competitive promises that may prove unsustainable in the long term. In a statement issued during the ongoing election campaign, the association said it had already cautioned parties against
Momentum candidates were out in force across the streets of Malta this weekend, conducting a series of discussions in Birkirkara, Luqa, Mosta, Swieqi and Siġġiewi, a party statement said Monday. During the visits, volunteers distributed the Momentum newspaper, which outlines the party's core pillars of good governance, a just economy, and a commitment
Angel Mizzi, wife of Labour candidate Omar Rababah, has addressed the online backlash her partner has faced since announcing his candidacy. In a video shared on social media, Mizzi said criticism is expected in politics, but drew a line at hate and misinformation. “Hatefulness hurts, and it hurts a lot,” she said. “We accept criticism… but certain
