Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · National News16 MPs—one in five—won't contest Malta's May 2025 election. Why this exodus of experienced legislators matters for governance, accountability, and your next government.
Politics · National NewsPN proposes 26-week paid maternity leave, 4-week paternity leave, and 15 days sick child leave for all workers in Malta including self-employed families.
Politics · EconomyMalta's PN proposes scrapping €5.42 monthly meter rent. Learn how eliminating this charge could affect your electricity bill and energy market competition.
Culture · PoliticsGovernment grants Sliema fishermen 95% rent discount on waterfront boathouse for 45 years, preserving traditional maritime heritage against coastal development pressure.
Politics · National NewsMomentum proposes decentralizing Malta's public sector hiring to end political patronage. New rules would boost NAO audit powers and require asset checks.
Politics · National NewsMalta's May 30 snap election candidate nominations close May 11. Learn key deadlines, early voting options for residents abroad, and what to expect.
Transportation · PoliticsPN plans sensory-friendly calming rooms on Gozo ferries to help neurodivergent passengers access mainland healthcare, therapy, and school services without sensory crisis.
Environment · PoliticsAt least 14 birds including protected species shot during Malta's spring 2026 hunt. Tracked kestrel vanishes in Miżieb. BirdLife demands enforcement action.
Politics · National NewsMalta leads EU with 91% support but only 33% trust local media—among Europe's lowest. Why residents embrace Brussels while doubting home institutions.