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title: "Nationalist Party Unveils New Proposals, Government Rejects Copying Claims"
date: 2026-05-05T17:02:34.201+00:00
updated: 2026-05-05T17:02:34.201+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Economy", "Environment", "National"]
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# Nationalist Party Unveils New Proposals, Government Rejects Copying Claims

## In brief

- The Nationalist Party (PN) has proposed removing the gas tanker from Marsaxlokk Bay and moving it offshore.
- The PN also suggested a discount on electricity bills, claiming the government's previous energy minister did not rule out such a possibility.
- Prime Minister Robert Abela rejected accusations that the government copied PN proposals, emphasising credibility and the government's energy record.

The Nationalist Party (PN) has put forward new proposals, including the relocation of the gas tanker currently stationed in Marsaxlokk Bay. The party suggests moving the tanker further offshore.

Additionally, the PN has proposed a reduction in electricity bills. In support of this, the party highlighted that neither former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat nor former Energy Minister Miriam Dalli had previously stated that such a discount was impossible.

In response to these and other proposals, Prime Minister Robert Abela dismissed claims that the government was copying ideas from the Nationalist Party. Speaking on the matter, the Prime Minister stated that the upcoming election would hinge on the credibility of the parties and the government's track record, particularly concerning energy policy.

## The Spin Room

**Medium media divide.** NET News focused on the Nationalist Party's new proposals, including the gas tanker relocation and electricity bill discounts. The Malta Independent reported on Prime Minister Abela's rejection of claims that the government was copying PN proposals, linking it to the government's energy record.

- **NET News:** Emphasised the Nationalist Party's specific proposals for the gas tanker and electricity bill reductions, framing them as viable and challenging the government's past statements.
- **The Malta Independent:** Focused on the Prime Minister's reaction to the PN's proposals, highlighting his defence against accusations of copying and his emphasis on the government's credibility and energy record.

## Sources (3, 2 outlets)

- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/05/05/proposti-pn-it-tanker-tal-gass-jitnehha-mill-bajja-ta-marsaxlokk-u-jinhareg-il-barra/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-05-05/local-news/Abela-rejects-PN-claims-of-copying-proposals-says-election-hinges-on-credibility-and-energy-record-6736289406)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/05/05/ir-rohs-li-qed-jipproponi-l-pn-fil-kontijiet-tad-dawl-bhal-miriam-dalli-lanqas-muscat-ma-qal-li-dan-ir-rohs-mhux-possibbli/)

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