AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVacant Property Tax Debate: Momentum renewed its push for a tax on second-and-beyond vacant homes, arguing it could ease Malta’s housing crunch, while critics warn vacancy is complex and such measures may not deliver much without wider reforms. PBS Ethics Row: Luke Dalli is accused of openly flouting PBS impartiality rules by acting as both a state broadcaster representative and a Labour Party agent during election count coverage. Cabinet Accountability Clash: Repubblika attacked Robert Abela’s decision to bring Chris Fearne and Rosianne Cutajar back into Cabinet, saying the reasons behind their earlier resignations still stand. Parliament Leadership: Veteran Labour MP Carmelo Abela is expected to replace Anġlu Farrugia as Speaker, ending a 13-year run. Public Finance Transparency: The NSO says central government debt hit about €11.97bn by end-April, with borrowing spiking in the final pre-election month; the delay in publishing the figures is again under fire. EU Fiscal Update: The European Commission recommends Malta be removed from the Excessive Deficit Procedure after Malta’s deficit fell to 2.2% of GDP in 2025. EU Politics: Socialists fired an early shot in the race for the next European Parliament presidency, with Malta’s Roberta Metsola at the centre of the wider contest.
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