Government extends consultation on Vision Malta 2050

The Government has extended the public consultation period for Vision Malta 2050 until the end of October, following a request from the Opposition to present its position on the long-term national strategy.

The Ministry for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects stated that although the initial consultation had closed, the extension was granted “as a sign of goodwill” to ensure the vision reflects a broad national consensus.

Minister for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri described the initiative as an “historic opportunity” to set a clear policy framework beyond the five-year political cycle. He noted that the strategy has already attracted positive feedback from various stakeholders, including the President of Malta, the Archbishop, and a number of constituted bodies, organisations, and citizens.

Broad consultation process

The Government launched the Vision Malta 2050 process in October 2024 with the support of an international consultancy that had worked on similar projects abroad. Over the past year, consultations have included social partners, public entities, and representatives from the private sector, as well as focus groups, surveys, and international outreach.

Earlier this year, a three-day convention with Maltese entrepreneurs contributed to shaping the initial framework. In April, a consultation document was launched during a meeting in Gozo, opening the process to the wider public.

Summer 2025 saw further initiatives, including the Oħlom Oħloq campaign, which collected ideas from citizens through events and a dedicated bus tour. According to Permanent Secretary for Coordination and Implementation of the Vision, Ronald Mizzi, these efforts gathered input from over 2,000 submissions covering a wide range of age groups and social perspectives.

Implementation framework

Colonel Mark Mallia, Head of Secretariat within the Office of the Prime Minister, emphasised that implementation will be structured and measurable. Each measure within the vision will be tied to key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be publicly accessible. This, he said, will allow the public to track costs, assigned policies, and progress in real time.

The final version of Vision Malta 2050 is expected to be launched early next year, once the consultation process is concluded.

The long-term strategy is based on four pillars:

• sustainable economic growth,
• services centred on individuals,
• resilient communities supported by modern education, and
• intelligent use of land and marine resources.