Cabinet blindsided by budget measures targeting non-EU workers
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Internal tensions have emerged within the Labour Party after reports revealed that the Cabinet was blindsided by new budget measures specifically targeting non-EU workers. These controversial proposals, which include the potential removal of free bus passes for foreigners, are facing scrutiny for possibly violating an existing EU directive. Furthermore, the Medical Association of Malta has warned that these new measures could lead to increased healthcare waiting lists and significant staff shortages.
In a separate development, a 21-year-old hospital clerk from Żabbar has been charged with terrorism-related offences following an investigation into an alleged trip to Syria. Meanwhile, new details have surfaced regarding a survey commissioned by Yorgen Fenech's uncle, with the 22 specific questions now publicly disclosed.
Amidst these policy debates, Ramla Bay Resort announced it would provide its third-country national workers with a €400 contribution and service bonuses, emphasizing a commitment to their welfare. Additionally, environmental organizations have cautioned that a land reclamation project in Bengħajsa could severely harm the local fishing community, while residents in Qrendi protested a large-scale development during a garden inauguration.