AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Identity: MDIA issued a tender to implement Malta’s European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, letting citizens and residents securely identify themselves online/in person, verify age, store documents and sign electronically across the EU. Cost of Living & Wages: GWU wants COLA paid twice yearly instead of once, arguing the current basket and timing no longer match how families spend. Housing Affordability: Malta’s residential property prices rose 6.7% in Q1 2026, but critics warn growth is outpacing wages and pushing homeownership further out of reach. Local Governance: Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat wrote to PM Robert Abela after a new video showed disorder linked to short-lets, demanding stronger legislation and enforcement. EU Politics: RSF says most member states are still flouting the European Media Freedom Act, while EU citizens back tougher tax crackdowns and Cyprus tops the push. Migration Debate: Abela says Malta’s labour migration policy is working; PN’s Alex Borg attacks the PM as out of touch with families’ financial reality. Justice & Integrity: TMID reports a rise in dangerous scams and an AI byline hijack case, while a Valletta feast statue was damaged during film preparations.
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