AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Finances: Scope Ratings kept Malta at A+ with a stable outlook, citing strong growth and falling deficits but warning that energy subsidies and state-enterprise guarantees remain risks. It expects the deficit to rise to 2.6% this year and next. EU Diplomacy: Robert Abela welcomed an agreement on EU representation in possible Ukraine-Russia peace talks, while Malta told the UN that the end of the Western Sahara mission must not end international engagement. Population and Infrastructure: The Fiscal Council says infrastructure investment per person barely grew over six years as the population surged. Island Policy: The Malta Business Bureau is seeking a permanent 50% cut in EU emissions charges on eligible island shipping routes, warning costs could reach households and businesses. Government regulations also designate Comino a protected area for breeding Malta’s endemic honey bee.
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