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The TCN debate ignores what drives demand for foreign labour

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The debate over third-country nationals has focused too heavily on who is entering Malta and too little on the economic activities creating demand for their labour.

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3 Nov 2026 11 min read
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Following two high-profile acquittals in Malta, it may be time to explore a question that other European countries have already answered in different ways.

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2 Nov 2026 11 min read
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The principal attempt of this budget is to ease a difficult trade-off: preserving economic confidence today while financing the infrastructure Malta needs for tomorrow.

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The red Budget briefcase of Malta's Minister for Finance

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4 November
1947
Paul Boffa becomes the first PM of a Labour Government in Malta
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