By aligning business incentives and public governance with technological adoption, we replace behind-the-scenes headcount with tech-driven efficiency
The figures show an economy characterised by exceptionally high employment and a heavy reliance on services, alongside rapid demographic change
New demographic assumptions point towards lower net migration and fertility than previously expected
'If Malta fails to improve productivity, the consequences will be severe,' Chamber says
The Gozo Business Chamber says the next budget should focus on making policy commitments and delivering tangible outcomes
'A well-functioning public procurement market can play an important role in supporting competitiveness', official says
'We are cutting bureaucracy and making it easier for our SMEs to compete,' EU Commission VP says
3 out of every 4 people say their standard of living is average
Total expenditure by the close of July 2026 stood at €5.37 billion
The debt level effectively doubled in less than 10 years as it had reached just under USD20 trillion in 2017
The highest annual inflation rate was registered in housing
Fitch forecasts real GDP growth of slightly below 4% in both 2026 and 2027, following growth of 4% in 2025
HICP inflation excluding energy and food increased slightly to 2.4 per cent
Good governance is not only a reputational question, it is also an economic one, he said
Michael Stivala says a national building code will be launched in the coming months
By aligning business incentives and public governance with technological adoption, we replace behind-the-scenes headcount with tech-driven efficiency
The figures show an economy characterised by exceptionally high employment and a heavy reliance on services, alongside rapid demographic change
New demographic assumptions point towards lower net migration and fertility than previously expected
'If Malta fails to improve productivity, the consequences will be severe,' Chamber says
The Gozo Business Chamber says the next budget should focus on making policy commitments and delivering tangible outcomes
'A well-functioning public procurement market can play an important role in supporting competitiveness', official says
'We are cutting bureaucracy and making it easier for our SMEs to compete,' EU Commission VP says
3 out of every 4 people say their standard of living is average
Total expenditure by the close of July 2026 stood at €5.37 billion
The debt level effectively doubled in less than 10 years as it had reached just under USD20 trillion in 2017
The highest annual inflation rate was registered in housing
Fitch forecasts real GDP growth of slightly below 4% in both 2026 and 2027, following growth of 4% in 2025
HICP inflation excluding energy and food increased slightly to 2.4 per cent
Good governance is not only a reputational question, it is also an economic one, he said
Michael Stivala says a national building code will be launched in the coming months