Latest News from Malta Employers

As the country prepares for the 2026 budget, the Malta Employers Association today announced a suite of forward-looking proposals designed to steer Malta towards sustainable economic transformation — one that strengthens competitiveness, supports social well-being, and aligns with the country’s physical and demographic realities. President Ivan Refalo explained that “Our vision extends far beyond short-term…

Political Parties Urged to Avoid Unrealistic Proposals Amid Worker Shortages As the Islands approach a general election, in the scenario of an acute shortage of workers, the Malta Employers’ Association calls on political parties to remain vigilant against unsustainable populist promises.  The Association is following developments closely and has noted certain suggestions for the implementation…

1 October 2025 Last week, the Malta Employers Association signed a Bi-lateral Agreement with the Cross Cultural International Foundation (CCIF) which centres around a new EU-Funded project called Unlock Project which was entered jointly between the Association and CCIF with the aim of empowering employers to tap into the funding opportunities available to them. CCIF…

8 September 2025 Malta Employers congratulates Dr Alex Borg on his election as the new Leader of the Partit Nazzjonalista. His appointment marks an important milestone in the development of Malta’s political landscape. The Association looks forward to engaging in a constructive and forward-looking dialogue with him and his team to discuss a vision for…

Malta Employers supports the recent call made by the Ombudsman for harsher penalties applicable to irregular developments. The recommendation is welcome in view of the current situation, across the board, not merely in planning and construction. The predicament is brought about by weak enforcement structures, penalties that are considered low and affordable, and above all…