Population Growth, Inflation Among Malta’s Top Concerns Overpopulation is Malta’s leading public concern, with 22.3% citing it as their top issue, a Maltatoday survey has found. Traffic (20.3%) and inflation (13.4%) follow closely, while 9.4% raised concerns about the number of foreign workers. Corruption also featured, with 8.2% of respondents flagging it as a key issue. The findings suggest that socio-economic pressures continue to weigh on public sentiment, reflecting broader debates around sustainability, planning, and quality of life as the population grows. (Maltatoday)
PN Closes Gap as Labour’s Lead Narrows in New Poll A new Times of Malta poll shows Labour ahead by 5 percentage points, translating to an estimated 15,000-vote lead if an election were held today. This represents a slight narrowing from February, when the gap stood at 6.5 points. Labour’s support dropped from 51.5% to 50.1%, while the Nationalist Party edged up to 45.1%. Though Labour maintains a lead, the PN’s gradual recovery continues from its 2022 result of 41.7%. The shift appears driven more by a drop in Labour’s projected support than by a significant surge for the Opposition.
Abela Announces Plans to Protect Traditions in Constitution Prime Minister Robert Abela has pledged to enshrine the protection of Maltese traditions, sports, and hobbies in the Constitution. Speaking at a Labour event in Cospicua, he also announced new government schemes, including compensation for band clubs on property loan interest and a camping site in northern Malta. He emphasised that environmental policy and traditional practices should not be viewed in conflict. Abela defended the government’s ongoing work, including the Manoel Island regeneration project, and criticised the Opposition for what he described as attempts to politicise cultural values. (The Malta Independent)
Borg Urges Focus on Social Issues, Slams Political Attacks Opposition leader Alex Borg criticised the government for focusing on political attacks rather than addressing pressing social concerns. During a PN gathering, Borg said recent polls suggest the gap between Labour and the Nationalist Party is shrinking, increasing expectations on the PN to deliver. He argued that residents feel neglected, and pledged housing incentives to revitalise the capital. He also raised concerns over healthcare pressures, population growth and quality of life, insisting the government lacks a long-term plan. Borg said the PN would prioritise substance over spectacle and lead a more solution-driven political approach. (TVM)
