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title: "Nationalist Party Unveils New Economic Proposals, Including VAT Exemptions and Training Funds"
date: 2026-05-08T17:01:59.274+00:00
updated: 2026-05-08T17:01:59.274+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Economy", "National"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-05-08/nationalist-party-unveils-new-economic-proposals-including-vat-exemptions-and-training-funds
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Nationalist Party Unveils New Economic Proposals, Including VAT Exemptions and Training Funds

## In brief

- The Nationalist Party proposed doubling the VAT exemption threshold for businesses.
- The party also pledged to remove VAT for non-governmental and voluntary organisations.
- Another proposal includes fully funding employer-provided training for worker upskilling and reskilling.

Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on [the Nationalist Party's proposed tax cuts for businesses](/article/2026-05-08/nationalist-party-proposes-significant-tax-cuts-for-businesses). Today, the party announced further economic proposals, including changes to Value Added Tax (VAT) and worker training.

Opposition Leader Alex Borg proposed doubling the VAT exemption threshold for businesses. This measure aims to reduce the tax burden on smaller enterprises, allowing more businesses to operate without collecting VAT.

Additionally, Borg pledged to remove VAT for all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and voluntary organisations. This is intended to support the work of these groups and ease their financial obligations.

Another key proposal from the Nationalist Party focuses on workforce development. The party plans to fully fund training programmes provided by employers for the upskilling and reskilling of their workers.

This initiative is designed to help employees acquire new skills or adapt to evolving job market demands, with the costs entirely covered by the state.

These proposals were announced as part of the party's ongoing economic platform, which also includes broader tax reduction plans.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both Lovin Malta and Times of Malta reported on the Nationalist Party's latest economic proposals without significant differences in framing.

## Sources (4, 2 outlets)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/alex-borg-proposes-doubling-vat-exemption-threshold-for-businesses/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/no-vat-ngos-voluntary-organisations-borg-pledges.1128093)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/pn-proposes-fully-funded-training-for-worker-upskilling-and-reskilling/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/election-desk-less-taxing-times-ahead.1128082)

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