Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · National NewsLabour projected to win Malta's May 2026 election. New €5,000 child payments, mortgage subsidies, 26-week maternity leave, and tax breaks coming your way.
Politics · National NewsADPD demands state funding (€3 per vote) and transparency after Labour and Nationalist parties spend millions on campaigns. See proposed reforms.
Politics · National NewsGlenn Micallef's May 2025 Labour rally speech triggered Brussels ethics review. Details on Malta's EU representation and Commission integrity rules for residents.
Politics · EconomyECB corrects Malta's debt figures down by €600M after data error fueled pre-election political row. What the correction means for Malta's fiscal health.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's 1,200 port workers receive pandemic pay from employer-funded reserves, not taxes. Find out payment criteria and what this means for the sector.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's €933M April debt jump triggers political row over ECB data transparency. Finance Minister vs PN leader clash over true borrowing figures before election.
Politics · National NewsCompare how Malta's parties pledge to implement Daphne inquiry reforms. Labour vs Opposition on journalist protection, corruption laws, and governance changes ahead of May 30 election.
Politics · EconomyMalta's May 30, 2026 election features major Gozo promises: free pedestrian ferries, digital nomad hubs, healthcare upgrades. What Labour's €175M plan means for residents.
Politics · TransportationBolt offers 10% off rides (code IVVOTA26) on Malta's May 30 election. Plus free buses nationwide, €90 flight fares for overseas voters. Full details inside.