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Episode 6 · 2 November 2026

Ir-Replika tal-Budget

Guests: Marisa Xuereb, Chris Cilia, George Gregory, Sergio Mallia

Claims checked · 9

  • True 2
  • Mostly true 4
  • True but lacks context 2
  • Unlikely true 1
  1. PN members alleged that foreigners voted in the last general election. Chris Cilia Mostly true
  2. Malta is underperforming in education. Marisa Xuereb Mostly true
  3. The protests currently taking place across Europe are driven by high energy costs. Chris Cilia Mostly true
  4. Around 15% of Malta's budget is capital expenditure, compared with 8 to 8.5% in the OECD. George Gregory True
  5. Inflation was lower between 2008 and 2012 than in the past five years, despite today's more extensive energy subsidies. Sergio Mallia True but lacks context
  6. Malta's tourism no longer has shoulder months like it did in the past. George Gregory Mostly true
  7. More graduates are struggling to find jobs in Malta. Marisa Xuereb Unlikely true
  8. Despite subsidies and pensions, statistical indicators show that thousands of people struggle to afford certain necessities. Sergio Mallia True but lacks context
  9. Disruptions to Russian energy supplies and the Iran conflict put significant pressure on Europe's economy. Chris Cilia True