Developers' Association Requests EU Probe into Affordable Housing Scheme

31 March 2026, 01:00 · Updated 31 March 2026, 19:00

The Malta Developers Association (MDA) has formally requested the European Commission to investigate Malta's affordable housing scheme. The association claims that the current scheme distorts the market and leads to unfair competition within the sector.

According to reports, the MDA believes the scheme's structure creates an uneven playing field for developers. This move by the developers' lobby group highlights growing concerns within the industry regarding the government's approach to housing policies.

Following the MDA's request, Nationalist Party (PN) spokesperson Alex Borg accused the government of causing divisions within the business community. Mr Borg stated that the government's housing policy is not working effectively and that the MDA's decision to seek an EU probe shows a lack of trust in local institutions.

Mr Borg further suggested that the government is not listening to the concerns raised by developers. His comments underscore the political tension surrounding the country's housing sector and the government's strategies to address affordability.

Separately, ONE News reported that Alex Borg was accused of copying statements made by PN leader Bernard Grech. This accusation was made in the context of Borg's public comments, though the specific statements were not detailed in the report. This suggests a political counter-narrative regarding Borg's criticisms.