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PN Seeks Explanation of Security and Local Council Spending
The PN called for an explanation of spending and allocations for security and local councils, arguing that the Budget had not addressed their needs.
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Labour Delegation Discusses Digital Investment and Workers’ Measures at GO
A Labour Party delegation met GO management and workers in Bulebel, Żejtun, discussing digital connectivity, Budget measures and working conditions.
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PN Calls for Measures to Prevent Prosecution Errors
The PN has called for measures to prevent prosecution errors following what it described as court observations about an error in calculating the sentence requested by the Attorney General’s Office.
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Labour Outlines Budget Measures on Carer Support and Gozo Channel Travel
Minister Julia Farrugia and Labour MP Cressida Galea outlined Budget measures covering energy prices, disability support and free Gozo Channel travel for foot passengers.
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Labour Criticises Opposition Leader Alex Borg’s Budget Reply
The Labour Party criticised Opposition Leader Alex Borg’s Budget reply, with its speakers questioning his proposals and highlighting government support measures.
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Labour Party Criticises Opposition Leader’s Speech
The Labour Party criticised the Opposition Leader’s speech, alleging that it contained incorrect statements and omitted any mention of energy subsidies.
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Labour Says It Obtained Opposition Leader Alex Borg’s Speech Through a Leak
The Labour Party challenged economic arguments it said Opposition Leader Alex Borg would make in Parliament, citing material it said it had obtained through a leak.
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Prime Minister Robert Abela Pledges Continued Subsidies and Pension Increases
Prime Minister Robert Abela told a political activity in Marsaxlokk that a Labour Government would continue subsidies, pension increases and tax reductions for parents.
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Żgħażagħ Laburisti Backs Benefit Restrictions for Third-Country Nationals
Żgħażagħ Laburisti has backed the Government’s decision to end certain benefits for third-country nationals without long-term resident status, under criteria announced in the Budget.
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Labour Party Outlines Budget Measures for Families
The Labour Party outlined pension increases, a workers’ bonus and support for treatment and care in its statement on the Budget.
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Momentum Calls for Legal Protection for Mayors After Paola Mayor’s Account Freeze
Momentum expressed solidarity with Paola Mayor Jason Silvio and called for legal safeguards after saying a developer froze his personal bank account following a council planning appeal.
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Labour Expresses Support for Raħal Ġdid Mayor Jason Silvio Over Garnishee Order
The Labour Party expressed support for Raħal Ġdid Mayor Jason Silvio, saying he had personally faced a garnishee order while carrying out his duties in the locality’s interests.
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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola Visits Speaker Carmelo Abela
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola made her first visit to Speaker Carmelo Abela at Parliament in Malta, where discussions covered EU enlargement, security and economic competitiveness.
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MP Rebecca Buttigieg Sets Out Budget Measures for Parents
MP Rebecca Buttigieg said parents with two children and a total income of up to 60,000 would retain more than €6,500 next year through energy subsidies, the Super Bonus and increased tax reductions.
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Opposition Leader Alex Borg Criticises Budget 2027 in First Reaction
Opposition Leader Alex Borg said Budget 2027 did not answer the everyday problems facing Maltese and Gozitan families, workers and businesses.
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Abela Outlines Budget Priorities at Meeting with Forum Unions Maltin
Prime Minister Robert Abela told Forum Unions Maltin representatives that the next Budget would invest in social support, pensions and young people, while maintaining fuel and energy subsidies.
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Maltese Parliamentary Delegation Attends IPU Assembly in Tanzania
Speaker Carmelo Abela is leading a Maltese parliamentary delegation at the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, with Deborah Schembri and Bernice Bonello also participating.
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Maltese Parliamentary Delegation Participates in IPU Assembly in Tanzania
Speaker Carmelo Abela and MPs Deborah Schembri and Bernice Bonello are participating in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania.
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Labour Criticises PN Over Parliamentary Question on Political Expression
The Labour Party criticised a parliamentary question by PN MP Justin Schembri, alleging that it placed the political expression of people in public roles under scrutiny.
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Speaker Carmelo Abela Elected to IPU Humanitarian Law Committee
Speaker Carmelo Abela has been elected to the Inter-Parliamentary Union Committee to Promote Respect for International Humanitarian Law during the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania.
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Momentum Calls for Remote Voting for Maltese Citizens Abroad
Momentum is calling for postal, embassy and secure online voting for Maltese citizens abroad, citing election flight costs of almost €3 million.
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Momentum Calls on Bonnici to Remove Commercial Structures at Ix-Xatt Tas-Sliema
Momentum has written to Minister Owen Bonnici and the Lands Authority Board of Governors seeking the removal of structures it alleges occupy public land illegally at Ix-Xatt Tas-Sliema.
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Abela Announces Budget Plans for Widows’ Pensions and Youth Contributions Credits
Prime Minister Robert Abela said the next Budget would provide widows with their spouses’ full pension and announced social security contribution credits for young people undergoing court-ordered rehabilitation.
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Peter Agius and Adrian Delia Propose Delivery Subsidy Scheme for Malta
PN representatives Peter Agius and Adrian Delia have proposed a €15 million annual scheme to subsidise delivery costs for businesses offering free delivery to Malta.
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Momentum Calls for Broadcasting Authority to Apply Impartiality Rules to All Stations
Momentum urged the Broadcasting Authority to apply impartiality rules consistently across broadcasters, saying it receives limited opportunities on PBS and no coverage on NET or ONE.
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Ian Borg Outlines Health Projects at Labour General Conference
Ian Borg discussed healthcare projects and Alex Agius Saliba addressed the forthcoming Budget during speeches at the Labour Party’s General Conference.
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Labour Criticises Opposition Over Pre-Budget Document
The Labour Party criticised the Opposition Leader after saying he had confirmed in a Malta Daily interview that he would again not present a pre-budget document.
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PN Valletta Councillors Say They Were Not Consulted on Daphne Poster Requests
PN councillors in Valletta distanced themselves from a decision to refuse requests for posters commemorating Daphne Caruana Galizia, saying they had neither been consulted nor informed.
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PN Proposes Joint Parliamentary Committee to Address Traffic
The PN has proposed a parliamentary committee with equal government and opposition representation to examine traffic measures and publish reports every three months.
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Robert Abela Meets GWU for Budget 2027 Consultations
Prime Minister Robert Abela discussed employment, workers’ conditions and energy price support during a Budget 2027 consultation meeting with the General Workers’ Union in Valletta.