Prime Minister Robert Abela has urged supporters to turn Labour’s proposals into votes as the electoral campaign enters its final days, insisting that a strong turnout will be crucial for the party to continue implementing its vision for the country.

Addressing supporters, Abela said the choice facing voters in five days’ time should be based on the “Int Malta” manifesto, which he described as a programme built around the needs, realities and aspirations of the Maltese and Gozitan people.

“This programme was written by you,” Abela said, arguing that the manifesto reflects the experiences and daily challenges shared by citizens from across the country.

The Prime Minister described Labour’s campaign as a positive one focused entirely on people and their quality of life, saying the proposals aim to make life “easier, better and more beautiful” for families, workers, youths and pensioners.

Abela said he was proud to present a manifesto centred around people and designed to support citizens at every stage of life ,even before birth.

Among the measures highlighted were proposals to strengthen IVF services, increase children’s allowances, improve pension schemes and provide further support for workers and families.

He also referred to several measures already outlined in Labour’s original manifesto, including stronger pension increases, support for first-time buyers, higher stipends, business incentives and the annual €1,000 worker bonus.

The Prime Minister stressed that every proposal contained in the manifesto was intended to make a tangible and positive difference in people’s lives.

“That is why this should be your choice,” he said.

Abela argued that the proposals could only become reality through a strong and stable economy, saying the government had successfully guided Malta through major international crises, including the pandemic, wars and the global energy crisis.

Despite international instability, he said, Malta had managed to keep energy bills stable while other countries faced rising costs.

“Who has the credibility to keep energy bills stable?” Abela asked. “Those who once sent five light bulbs during a much smaller crisis, or us, who ensured that you did not pay higher bills?”

The Prime Minister also reflected on the personal significance of the locality where the event was held, saying the street carried many memories for him because it was where he once had his office and experienced moments that helped shape him, even in his current role as Prime Minister.

He said listening to people had always been one of Labour’s defining characteristics, adding that he continues to receive daily messages from citizens explaining the realities they are facing.

According to Abela, these conversations help the government better understand the challenges affecting families and provide direction for future action.

While noting the strong positive reactions being received for Labour’s proposals, the Prime Minister stressed that enthusiasm alone would not be enough.

“We need votes to make these proposals reality,” he said, urging supporters to collect their voting documents, vote early on Saturday and support all Labour candidates. Abela concluded by insisting that Labour was presenting voters with a clear and realistic plan for the country’s future, centred on stability, social support and continued economic growth