Labour Migration Policy: Prime Minister Robert Abela says Malta’s Labour Migration Policy is working, pointing to the second-lowest net inflow of foreign workers since 2017, with 2025 ending at 588,254 people (+14,004 year-on-year) and net migration of 13,906. Cost of Living & Wages: Nationalist MP Alex Borg hits back, saying Abela is “disconnected” from families whose wages run out before month-end, while the GWU calls for COLA to be paid twice a year instead of once annually. Housing Affordability: Residential property prices rose 6.7% in Q1 2026, but commentators warn this is feeding an affordability crisis as wages lag and homeownership gets harder. Social Dialogue: The MCESD is spotlighted as Malta’s key forum for social dialogue, with criticism that consultation has been inconsistent. Gozo Transport Reliability: A debate follows the launch of an electric bus fleet in Gozo, with concerns that electricity supply problems could undermine the promised benefits. Aviation Safety: Malta Air (Ryanair subsidiary) flights were linked to a serious incident in Greece where a window dislodged after takeoff and a passenger was partly pulled out before being dragged back in. Innovation Scoreboard: Malta is now classed as a “strong innovator” in the EU’s 2026 Innovation Scoreboard, with overall performance up since 2019. Tourism & Travel: China published a visa-free entry list for 35 European countries including Malta, enabling short stays for tourism, business and visits.