Former Finance Minister claims party ignored his 300-page population warning
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Former Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has publicly stated that his extensive 300-page warning on population growth was disregarded by the Labour party, explaining his rationale behind the increased fees for non-EU nationals. Concurrently, Caruana, who currently serves as Minister for Finance and Employment, confirmed that the measures concerning non-EU workers in the Budget 2027 are final, despite facing pressure from within Labour officials, Members of Parliament, and unions advocating for a more humane approach. A recent survey further indicated that one-third of Maltese citizens are concerned that the upcoming budget will negatively impact the country.
In other significant political developments, the political group Momentum has called for the resignation of Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg. This demand follows a series of high-profile acquittals and what Momentum describes as "recurring shortcomings in criminal prosecutions". Separately, Joe Giglio stated he would not apologize for a ruling on an ethics breach, asserting his innocence.
Meanwhile, a Maltese court has awarded the Vatican Bank €24.1 million in a property dispute originating in Budapest. On a positive note, one of Malta's last surviving Punic towers is slated for restoration. The country also saw a Maltese Pokémon player achieve a historic 6th place finish at a major European tournament.