The Malta Chamber launches its Proposals for the 2026-31 Legislature
The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry launched its proposals for the 2026-31 legislature. The document titled ‘LEAD: Leverage, Excellence, Agility, Delivery’ focuses on what should be the direction of the country in the next 5 years.
In his opening remarks, The Malta Chamber President, William Spiteri Bailey, highlighted that these recommendations are not a wish list. “They are a strategic roadmap, grounded in consultation, evidence, and the lived realities of businesses operating in Malta today,” he emphasised.
“A few weeks ago, we addressed the country’s political parties with a clear message: Malta stands at a crossroads. The decisions taken in the next legislature will determine whether we consolidate our progress or allow emerging challenges to erode our competitiveness,” he stated.
CEO Dr Marthese Portelli presented the 144 proposals. She insisted that to be ready, we must immediately gear up on:
Productivity
Competitiveness
Infrastructure
Connectivity
Logistics
Utilities and Renewables
Technology
Human Resources
Spatial Planning
Governance
Institutional Agility
Quality
Excellence
In her presentation, Dr Portelli reiterated that “a Government needs to inspire trust in the general public, as well as in local and foreign investors and international regulatory bodies. A government needs to foster an ecosystem that promotes economic growth without compromising the quality of life. A Government needs to be truly able to lead the country through current challenges and also challenges that may lie ahead, while at the same time safeguarding the country’s long-term fiscal stability.”
She explained that Malta’s future economic performance will be determined less by how fast it grows and more by how efficiently it functions.
