AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBudget Battle: Prime Minister Robert Abela says the 2027 Budget will retain energy and fuel subsidies, double tax relief for working parents and raise pensions by €10 a week. PN leader Alex Borg says the Budget lacks a clear economic vision and argues the higher tourist eco-contribution should apply only from May to October. Public Accountability: A parliamentary reply revealed that Transport Malta paid €104,000 for consultancy work by Keith Fenech, despite initially disclosing only a €10,000 contract after a records request. Malta’s Finances: Moody’s affirmed Malta’s A2 rating and forecast 4.1% growth this year, but warned that €400 million in energy subsidies will weigh on public finances. Commonwealth Diplomacy: Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne is in Antigua for Commonwealth meetings, where Malta signed a cooperation agreement with Grenada and presented its work chairing the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group.
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