Party Proposals

The Nationalist Party proposes to increase financial assistance provided to social partners under a Nationalist government.

Labour commits to having the state cover all therapy costs for neurodivergent children until they reach the age of 18. This was stated as an earlier campaign promise that the new allowance builds upon.

PN proposes to improve service pensions for members of the disciplined forces.

The Labour Party proposes to build underground parking in certain open-space projects, so that the surface level remains available for public use.

Labour proposes a €1,000 annual allowance for persons with a disability aged between 18 and 23 to be used for therapy services. The measure aims to support a more dignified life for this age group.

The Labour Party proposes to increase parking spaces as part of its electoral manifesto, including the introduction of Park-and-Ride facilities and schemes targeted at residents.

PN proposes annual grants for elderly people living independently at home, tiered by age: €500 for those aged 70–74, €850 for those aged 75–79, and €1,050 for those aged 80 and over.

The Nationalist Party proposes increasing pensions by a minimum of €650 annually for all pensioners in Malta and Gozo. The measure is intended to help pensioners cope with rising living costs and strengthen financial support for the elderly.

PN proposes a €2,000 annual grant for women who stayed home to raise their families. The measure is intended to recognise years of unpaid caregiving and domestic work carried out in support of their households.

The Nationalist Party proposes a payment of €2,000 per year to grandparents who take care of grandchildren (babies/toddlers), as part of a broader set of pension-related proposals.

PN proposes reducing fees for residents of government elderly homes. The party states the measure would save residents an average of €3,600 per year, aiming to ease financial pressure on elderly residents and their families.

The Labour Party proposes to double paternity leave to one full month.

The Labour government proposes to increase the existing government grant for senior citizens aged 75 and over by an additional €200. The measure was announced as part of a broader set of proposals focused on pensioners and elderly care.

Labour proposes to expand Malta's Active Ageing Centres by increasing their opening days, introducing more activities, and opening additional centres across the country.

Labour proposes to increase the bonus paid to people who made social security contributions but did not contribute enough to qualify for a pension, with the increase to be applied annually in line with the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).

The Labour government proposes to fully address pension inequalities affecting people born before and after 1962, with the reform to be completed by 2028. The announcement was made at a Labour Party event in Għaxaq ahead of the general election.

Labour proposes expanding the Silver T free transport service for elderly people by offering it during additional hours and extending trip coverage beyond village boundaries.

The Labour government proposes raising the assistance provided to elderly people who employ a live-in carer from €9,000 to nearly €11,000, bringing it in line with the national minimum wage.

PN proposes to strengthen the Eco-Reduction scheme for people living alone by raising the annual energy unit limit to 3,000 units per year.

PN proposes measures to improve flexible working arrangements aimed at enhancing work-life balance for parents and workers across Malta.

ADPD proposes an increase in paid parental leave, structured to incentivise both mothers and fathers to share time caring for their children during the early stages of development.

PN proposes introducing 15 days of dedicated government-paid leave for parents to care for sick children. The measure would be separate from personal vacation leave, which parents are currently required to use in such situations.

PN proposes that new family leave benefits introduced by the government would also apply to self-employed workers, including business owners and freelancers.

PN proposes extending maternity leave to six months at full pay for mothers.

PN proposes introducing paid leave entitlement for fathers following the birth of a child.

ADPD proposes that work contracts be made public in order to reduce discrimination between men and women in the workplace.

PN proposes retrofitting Gozo ferries with dedicated calming rooms, aimed at children who avoid the Malta–Gozo crossing due to potential panic or sensory distress.

PN proposes introducing dedicated 'Calming Rooms' on all Gozo Channel passenger vessels. The spaces would be designed to support children and individuals with anxiety, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent conditions.

The Labour Party proposes introducing a cash rebate scheme for local artists, offering a 10% reimbursement on eligible expenses up to a maximum of €50,000. The scheme aims to support growth in the creative sector.

The Labour Party proposes extending the Tallinja On Demand shuttle service to Gozo. The service allows users to book a bus seat on demand, as part of a broader effort to improve public transport options on the island.

The Labour Party proposes establishing a new centre for art, design and creativity in Gozo. The centre would serve as a hub for artists and creative professionals as part of an investment in culture and community spaces.

Labour proposes to establish a dedicated e-sports centre equipped with gaming facilities and venues for organising tournaments and other competitive events.

PN proposes allowing eligible NGOs and voluntary organisations to purchase government-owned properties they currently lease and operate from. The party states that many such organisations have invested their own resources into maintaining and adapting these spaces for public benefit.

PN proposes a scheme under which registered NGOs and voluntary organisations would receive a full (100%) annual refund of VAT paid on goods and services directly linked to their mission and community work.

At a Labour Party political activity in Siġġiewi, MP Alex Muscat stated that the Labour Party supports Maltese hunting and trapping traditions, contrasting this with what he described as inconsistency within the Nationalist Party, including on energy subsidies.

PN proposes a Child Trust Fund in which a Nationalist government would deposit €5,000 for every newborn child. The fund would grow over time and be accessible to the child at key life milestones.

The Labour Party proposes to increase the Children's Allowance and the In-Work Benefit. This proposal forms part of the party's electoral manifesto titled 'Int Malta – Il-Ħolma Tiegħek, il-Proġett Tagħna'.

PL proposes to extend the Heritage Malta passport to all residents at no cost, meaning Maltese and Gozitan citizens would no longer need to pay to visit Heritage Malta museums and historical sites.

The Labour government proposes to expand a pilot scheme — originally limited to children aged 3–5 with autism — to provide free, fully government-funded swimming lessons to all children in that age group, with the aim of ensuring water safety.

The Labour Party proposes to introduce a personal budget scheme for individuals with disabilities who require it, alongside a €20,000 grant for first-time buyers with severe disabilities. Persons with disabilities over 18 would also continue to benefit from a tax refund.

PL proposes that parents of children with a disability will be taxed at the parental tax rate, and that the carers' grant will be raised to the level of the minimum wage.

Labour proposes to increase the weekly pension by €50 over the course of the next legislature, with the full increase to be implemented by the end of the parliamentary term.

PL proposes allowing couples to transfer up to five years of surplus National Insurance contributions between spouses, so that the partner with insufficient contributions can qualify for the minimum pension. Those who have already paid the shortfall themselves would also be able to transfer surplus contributions to improve their pension.