AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPBS Ethics Row: TVM presenter Luke Dalli is accused of breaching PBS impartiality rules by openly acting as a Labour Party agent during the election count, even posting photos showing him in both roles. Public Finance & Debt: The NSO says Malta’s national debt has surged to nearly €12bn, with borrowing accelerating sharply after delayed publication of key figures during the election campaign. Parliament Leadership: Prime Minister Robert Abela is expected to nominate veteran MP Carmelo Abela as the next Speaker, ending Anġlu Farrugia’s 13-year tenure. EU Fiscal Update: The European Commission recommends Malta be removed from the Excessive Deficit Procedure after Malta cut its deficit to 2.2% in 2025, ahead of schedule. Corporate & Tech: Shopify reports a major global outage affecting store access and logins, while GlobalFoundries announces a partnership with the US DOE’s Genesis Mission to move AI chip designs toward prototype silicon. Business Growth: Hili Ventures posts €69.6m profit before tax for 2025 and flags further expansion in 2026. Skills & Hiring: A Eurobarometer survey highlights that recruiting outside the EU is “too difficult” for many SMEs, with Malta among the highest shares attempting it. Safety Incident: A fireworks factory explosion near St Paul’s Bay injures two men working in nearby fields.
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