#52026SC02182026 Country Report on Malta’s Economy, Jobs, Inflation, and Public Finances
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The report reviews Malta’s economic outlook and highlights strong growth, continued job creation, persistent labour shortages, rising inflation pressure, and a stable government deficit. It does not create new legal duties, but it sets the policy context for future EU recommendations on Malta’s budget, labour market, infrastructure, and competitiveness. Businesses should watch labour availability, wage costs, tourism demand, infrastructure constraints, and possible future fiscal measures. Compliance and finance teams should treat this as a planning signal rather than a rule change.
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Key Changes
- Reports robust GDP growth in Malta, with real GDP growing 4.0% in 2025 and forecast at 3.7% in 2026
- Highlights persistent labour shortages, especially in tourism, healthcare, and service sectors
- Notes that the government deficit fell to 2.2% of GDP in 2025 and is expected to remain stable in 2026