In a press conference marking four years in office since winning the last general election, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that 82% of electoral manifesto measures have been implemented.
Abela described Malta as having “exceptional economic results”, being among the top 10 economies in the EU, with the national wealth exceeding the Eurozone average. Abela also said that Malta has the lowest unemployment rate in the EU.
Moreover, Abela said that the government spent nearly €1 billion to keep energy, fuel, and gas prices stable. He claimed that Malta was the only European country not to raise energy prices in light of recent geopolitical turmoil.
Abela said that the government invested over €6 billion in social investment from 2022 to the first quarter of 2026. The government increased children’s allowance, introduced tax reductions for workers and parents, and implemented policies aimed at improving quality of life for families, Abela said.
Abela also pointed towards key reforms and sectoral changes that were implemented during this term. These included IVF law amendments, Family Court reform, collective agreements improving workers’ wages and conditions, and the strengthening of Gozo services.
In addition, Abela recalled what he described as the largest budget in Malta’s history, which included €100 million in AI and digitalisation and €40 million for businesses. The budget also included continued investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and sustainability.
Abela also listed some upcoming projects, including the Project Green initiative in Cospicua and the organic waste renewable energy plant.
“This is only the beginning,” Abela said, and he promised continued reforms.
The conference was also addressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg.
“In a world where we have crisis after crisis, this government did not allow these to affect the Maltese and Gozitan citizens,” Borg said.
Borg also said that during this term, Malta acted as a voice on the international stage rather than simply being a passive observer. He referenced Malta’s time on the UN Security Council, and claimed that the country took a central position on a number of geopolitical issues.