Economy
In addition to the numerous proposals the PNPD has already made about the economy, it is proposing that financial regulators such as the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) be made completely independent from government. This would ensure that there is no political interference, the manifesto reads.
It is pledging for 25% of all government purchases to be made from small enterprises that employ less than 50 people. This is has been proposed to give a helping hand to small businesses and help them grow.
The PNPD has also pledged to consolidate the financial services sector, partly by launching a high-level expert group where stakeholders will provide recommendations on a direction the industry should take.
Pushing for developments in the FinTech sector, short for financial technology, is another proposal that would be supported through the launch of a €200 million FinTech mobilisation fund worth €200 million.
Tourism
For the tourism sector, a tax credit of 50% is being offered for all capital expenditure made by individuals or companies that convert residential properties in old village areas into accommodation for tourists.
The PNPD will also look into attracting 6 star hotel investments, as well as offering schemes for 3 star hotels to be upgraded.
A carrying capacity study has been promised, in relation to the number of tourists in Malta, in order to identify optimal investments in the tourism sector that would cater for Malta's particular need.
Support for all operators in the tourism sector to have a stronger online presence, in line with the modern digital market is also included in the electoral manifesto.
Health
A PNPD government would find facilities close to Mater Dei Hospital to create a centre for mental health. It is pledging for Malta to become a centre of excellence for diabetes, an ailment afflicting some 10% of the nation.
Medicines prescribed for chronic illnesses such as diabetes and eczema will be provided free of charge.
A national programme will be launched with the aim of reducing the average obesity rate in Malta over a period of 10 years to the average EU level.
Clean politics
When it comes to clean politics, the party is pledging that, in order to clean Malta's name in Europe, emphasis will be put on Malta's role as a trustworthy, respectable financial centre. Within this section, the manifesto also states that Ambassadors will need to go through a hearing in front of the Committee of Foreign Affairs and the parliament of Europe and will "need to answer any question which the committee may require of them."
Within a section titled 'Strengthening the transparency and freedom of the media', the manifesto pledges that all Government contracts will be published. Where secrecy is needed within contracts, necessary arrangements will be made for the access of confidential information for Parliament and other state entities, depending on the case.
Ministers will not be able to use their own private email address for official use.
A digital platform will be created which identifies all the property of the Government of Malta.
Politics for the people
Under the subtitle of 'equality', the party is pledging to push for the possibilities of 'teleworking', which will "encourage the private sector to increase female employees in company boards." The party said that it will certify that at least half members in public boards will be women.
Single parents will be exempted from NI contributions for the first year of their employment or training period.
In the work against violence against women section, the party is pledging that a holistic response team will be available at all times. Another pledge assures that abuse victims will be at a distance from one another outside the court room.
When it comes to pledges for elderly people, the party is pledging 50 hours of free treatment a month for elderly people who live at home and have specific medical conditions.
For people with a disability, the party is pledging to subsidize digital hearing aids, whilst investing in guide and service dogs.
When it comes to community life, the party is pledging to create a system where, upon receiving a fine, it will be suspended for six months, and if the same fine does not occur within six months, the first will be removed.
Energy
In the energy sector, a PN-government would reduce the price of petrol and diesel by 5c/ltr; and would remain under the EU average through the legislature.
The manifesto also pledged to remove the LNG tanker as quickly as possible; and begin building a gas pipeline to Sicily.
It will also introduce consumer rights in the solar energy sector by providing compensation to those persons who lost their solar capabilities due to development.
Transport and metro system
To address the traffic situation, work would begin immediately on an over and underground metro system which will go through principle urban areas, and the two main islands.
A national infrastructural plan, so that the metro system will form part of a greater holistic investment in the transport sector.
The Environment
The environment will be enshrined in the constitution, which will create an economic model that reflects this.
White Rocks will be made a national park, and the existing buildings will be converted into an eco-park; while valleys like Wied Ghomor will be granted national protection;
The would increase marine protected zones and create an underwater eco museum to attract new forms of tourism.
The Environment Resources Authority's deficiencies will also be addressed.
Development
The discretion to authorise the development on ODZ land will be removed from the Prime Ministerial and Government ; this will be replaced by a two thirds parliamentary approval on all major projects of national importance in both the private and public sector.
There will be no speculative land reclamation, as ODZ will have the same economic value as IDZ.
There will be National Policies for Architecture in urban zones and Skyline.
The new administration would introduce a reduction in capital earning to 5% for near zero energy buildings; and regeneration projects in Marsa, Hamrun, Qawra, and Bugibba.
There will be a reduction of 15% to 10% in rental tax in the same areas.
A percentage of VAT from businesses within a certain locality will be allocated to the improvement of public infrastructure in that area.
There will also be the introduction of legislation regulating the noise and dirt from construction sites.
It will also introduce incentives for the maintenance of scheduled properties; and for solutions to abandoned properties that are embroiled in a legal inheritance battle.
Resource management
A National Policy for Water with stakeholders will be created in order to make a national plan on the conservation and improvement for water quality.
There will be reduced generation of waste and inefficiency of waste management.
A five-year plan to have solar energy car pumps across the island.