AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBudget Delivery: Budget 2026 measures are 86% implemented, with the government forecasting about 90% by year-end as it prepares next year’s budget. Reported measures include tax cuts for parents and pension increases. Rule of Law: The European Commission says Malta must do more to implement its rule-of-law recommendations, renewing scrutiny nine years after Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder. Public Finances: Malta’s deficit narrowed to 2.1% of GDP, while public debt rose to €11.4 billion; separately, around €1 billion in government tenders were challenged in 2025. Maritime & Sanctions: A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 tonnes of Russian diesel is bound for New York under the Trump-Putin deal, raising questions about sanctions and Malta’s role in international shipping.
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