AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMalta’s Fiscal Line in the Sand: Prime Minister Robert Abela says Malta “will absolutely not return” to EU excessive deficit procedures, pointing to improved finances and earlier success in exiting the EDP. EU Budget Watch: The European Commission also confirmed Malta met fiscal targets ahead of schedule, keeping the country on track with EU fiscal rules. Aviation & Travel Demand: New airport data shows Europe’s passenger traffic dipped year-on-year in April, with Malta among the better performers (+13.5%), while Germany and parts of the UK saw declines. Local Public Health & Fireworks: A Mater Dei emergency specialist is calling for an evidence-based review of Malta’s fireworks sector after explosions at a Naxxar factory, focusing on health and workplace risks. Cyber & Crypto Fraud Case: Court testimony continues in the Tammy Caruana phishing case, where alleged victims say they were tricked into sharing banking details later used for crypto transfers. EU Politics, Huawei Probe: The European Parliament moved closer to allowing Belgian prosecutors to investigate MEP Daniel Attard, as immunity decisions deepen the Huawei corruption standoff.
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