Securing continued economic stability through major crises, notably COVID‑19 and the ensuing wars with sustained global inflation shocks, has become one of the hallmark’s of Robert Abela’s Government. Each major challenge successfully turned into growth opportunities.

Driven largely by digital and future‑oriented sectors, Malta sustained strong GDP growth, significantly outperforming the EU average. Also, sectors such as financial services, iGaming, IT, and ICT, continued to expand with record economic contributions.

Key in supporting this were the energy and fuel subsidies that protect households and businesses, enhance competitiveness, and keep inflation at lower rates than in neighbouring countries.

The results obtained are being noticed and received international validation from the IMF, outlining expectations of continued strong growth, declining fiscal deficit, and sound public finances.

The economic model is being further fine tuned with a shift in tourism policy towards quality and long‑haul connectivity, also supported by major infrastructure upgrades, energy, and digital investments, including funding for AI, high‑performance computing, clean energy projects, and mass transport planning.

Growth cannot be haphazard, and the Government’s policy is steadily guided by Malta’s Vision 2050, a long‑term strategy prioritising wellbeing, productivity, and higher value‑added careers.
 
The underlying aim is to focus on longer, healthier lives, increased disposable income, and improved life satisfaction.