AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBudget 2027: The government will spend another €400 million on energy subsidies and raise pensions by €10 a week, while introducing higher tourist taxes and fees for foreign workers. Business groups welcomed social measures but warned of rising costs and a lack of long-term growth plans. Childcare: The Malta Chamber of SMEs and childcare operators want the government to reverse its decision to end free childcare for many third-country nationals, warning families, centres and employers could be hit. Hospital Tender: All three bids for a new 300-bed St Vincent de Paul hospital exceed the €1.3 billion budget; the lowest is €1.74 billion, leaving a major funding gap. Police Accountability: A magistrate acquitted developer Michael Stivala over alleged misuse of a disabled parking badge, citing “multiple shortcomings” in the police case, including missing evidence and a witness who was not called.
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