Borg Pledges Party Reform After Leadership Win Newly elected Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has pledged sweeping reforms, promising to restructure the party, strengthen MPs’ work, boost media output, launch a social media team, and start the party’s first official podcast. Speaking on NET TV, Borg said he aims to reconnect with citizens and present a credible alternative government. “We must unite and move forward,” he said, thanking Adrian Delia and his supporters. Borg emphasised building an inclusive party with “doors open to everyone of good will.” He said he wants to leave the party’s headquarters to meet citizens where they are, including disillusioned PL supporters and former PN voters now willing to return. Borg won the leadership by just 44 votes. (Times of Malta)
Abela Unveils ICU Leave for Parents, Stresses Labour’s Duty Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced plans to introduce special leave for parents with children in intensive care, addressing a long-standing gap in family support. Speaking at a Labour gathering in Valletta, Abela said the leave would help families facing uncertain, emotionally taxing hospital stays. He praised Labour MP Romilda Zarb for championing the cause. Abela also responded to the PN leadership election, calling it evidence of internal chaos and highlighting Labour’s responsibility to lead with “greater humility.” He announced that a public-private partnership would deliver a “world-class convention centre” and pointed to economic achievements, including double the EU average growth and historic lows in benefit dependency figures. “Trust is not permanent,” he said. “We must earn it.” (Maltatoday)
Schembri Set to Replace Scicluna at Central Bank Economy Minister Silvio Schembri is expected to become Malta’s next Central Bank Governor, replacing Edward Scicluna, who will not seek a second term when his mandate ends in December, Newsbook Malta has learned. Schembri, an economist and former Central Bank employee, previously served as Supervisor Economist at the bank before entering politics. Sources close to Schembri confirmed he is stepping back from constituency events and has ceased canvassing, indicating his shift toward a technocratic role as an election looms. Schembri holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Economics from the University of Malta. His appointment would signal continuity in economic policy and bolster Labour’s reputation for financial stewardship amid ongoing economic growth and low welfare dependency figures. (Newsbook)
