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title: "Election Campaign Intensifies with New Proposals and Economic Warnings"
date: 2026-05-15T05:00:52.424+00:00
updated: 2026-05-15T17:01:28.912+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Economy", "Crime", "Community", "National"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-05-15/election-campaign-intensifies-new-proposals-and-economic-warnings
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Election Campaign Intensifies with New Proposals and Economic Warnings

## In brief

- Prime Minister Robert Abela proposed a grant for families with three or more children to buy larger cars.
- Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg spoke at a Paola rally, outlining his vision for Malta's future.
- The Chamber of Commerce warned of economic risks from Labour's policies, while a consultant criticised PN's energy proposals.

The general election campaign continues to gather pace, with both major political parties holding events and presenting proposals. Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on [the ongoing general election campaign](/article/2026-05-14/general-election-campaign-parties-entities-present-proposals) and various entities presenting their plans.

Prime Minister Robert Abela, speaking at a public meeting in Żebbuġ, announced a proposal to offer a grant to parents with three or more children to help them purchase a larger car, Newsbook reported.

Meanwhile, Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg addressed a 'Meet the Candidates' event in Paola. Newsbook quoted Borg as saying, "We have a dream to give Malta a new lease of life," as he presented his party's vision.

In related developments, The Shift News reported that businessman Darren Casha, who is involved in the proposed Sliema/Gżira lido project, is set to host Prime Minister Abela and the Labour Party youth section at his MedAsia Playa lido.

The Maltese Herald highlighted concerns raised by the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber warned political parties that while Malta's economy has grown, this growth is based on an expanding labour force rather than increased efficiency and productivity, cautioning against economic risks from what it termed Labour's "Peronist policies."

Additionally, The Shift News reported that Jonathan Scerri, a government-paid consultant and former Enemalta chairman, has become a vocal critic of the Nationalist Party's energy proposals.

The Labour Party has announced new measures aimed at the Disability and Voluntary Sector. Among these proposals is the creation of Malta's first Multi-Sensory Park. This initiative is part of a broader set of policies designed to support individuals with disabilities and strengthen the voluntary sector.

During a recent campaign event, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne shared a personal story about a woman whose son's life was reportedly saved three times through Labour Party policies. This anecdote was presented to illustrate the perceived positive impact of the party's governance.

In the lead-up to further campaign activities, the Labour Party is making its final preparations for its General Conference, scheduled to take place tomorrow on Manoel Island. Additionally, the party is organising its third mass meeting, which will be held in Mqabba. These events are expected to draw significant attendance as the election campaign intensifies.

The election campaign continues to intensify with new proposals from both major political parties. The Labour Party has pledged that a new government would not issue any new licences for facilities intending to house dangerous animals, a proposal aimed at addressing public concerns.

Meanwhile, the Nationalist Party has put forward its own plans, stating it would establish a joint police and army task force. This unit would be dedicated to tackling drug and human trafficking, irregular migration, and organised crime. Separately, NET News reported that the Chamber of SMEs has expressed support for a Nationalist Party proposal concerning succession tax.

Adding to the economic discourse, former Chamber of Commerce president Marisa Xuereb warned that the next five years would be challenging, regardless of which party forms the government. She advised caution against politicians who make numerous promises. In other campaign-related news, Lovin Malta reported that over €170,000 has already been wagered on Malta's next general election and prime minister through the platform Polymarket.

Further developments include an upcoming third election survey by statistician Vincent Marmara, set to be released tomorrow. Additionally, Times of Malta highlighted that most of Infrastructure Malta's road works over the past four weeks have been concentrated in a minister's electoral districts. Lovin Malta also reported on Nationalist MP Darren Carabott's observation that many Maltese localities currently lack active police stations.

## The Spin Room

**Medium media divide.** Independent outlets reported on new proposals from both major parties, as well as an economic warning from a former Chamber president. NET News highlighted an endorsement for a Nationalist Party tax proposal. Partisan Labour outlets did not cover allegations of road works favouritism or criticisms regarding police station closures.

- **Lovin Malta:** Reported on the Labour Party's proposal regarding dangerous animals, a Nationalist MP's criticism about inactive police stations, and details on election betting and an upcoming survey.
- **Times of Malta:** Covered the Nationalist Party's proposal for a police-army task force, a former Chamber president's warning about future economic challenges, and allegations concerning road works concentrated in a minister's electoral districts.
- **NET News:** Emphasised the Chamber of SMEs' support for a Nationalist Party proposal on succession tax.

## Updates

- **2026-05-15:** Updated with new proposals from both major parties, an economic warning from a former Chamber president, and details on upcoming election surveys and betting activity.

## Sources (16, 8 outlets)

- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/pn-set-policearmy-task-force-drug-human-trafficking.1128461)
- [The Maltese Herald](https://themalteseherald.com/2026/05/14/chamber-of-commerce-warns-of-economic-risks-from-labours-peronist-policies/)
- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/05/15/ic-chamber-of-smes-favur-il-proposta-tal-pn-dwar-it-taxxa-tas-successjoni/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/darren-carabott-police-stations/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/infrastructural-works-cluster-minister-electoral-districts.1128449)
- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/labour-announces-first-multi-sensory-park-among-new-disability-and-voluntary-sector-measures/ "Labour announces first Multi-Sensory Park among new Disability and Voluntary Sector measures")
- [The Shift News](https://theshiftnews.com/2026/05/13/minister-deploys-her-consultant-to-attack-pn-energy-proposals/)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/live-abela-to-address-labour-campaign-event-in-zebbug/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/no-new-licences-will-be-given-for-facilities-with-dangerous-animals-new-pl-proposal-states/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/news-politics/watch-vincent-marmara-to-release-third-election-survey-tomorrow-with-expert-analysis/)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/live-borg-in-pn-meet-the-candidates-event-in-paola/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/fearne-jaqsam-storja-ta-mara-li-binha-gie-salvat-3-darbiet-permezz-tal-politika-laburista/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/over-185000-already-bet-on-maltas-next-election-and-prime-minister/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/wins-hard-lessons-coming-former-chamber-president.1128450)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/il-pl-bl-ahhar-thejjijiet-ghall-konferenza-generali-ghada-fmanoel-island-u-ghat-tielet-mass-meeting-fl-imqabba/)
- [The Shift News](https://theshiftnews.com/2026/05/13/businessman-behind-sliema-lido-land-grab-to-host-pl-party/)

## More stories

- [General Election Campaign: Parties and Entities Present Proposals](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-05-14/general-election-campaign-parties-entities-present-proposals) (2026-05-14)
- [PN Leader Challenges PM to Report Fuel Hub Claims to Police](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-05-06/pn-leader-challenges-pm-report-fuel-hub-claims-police) (2026-05-06)
- [Labour and Nationalist Parties Detail Election Promises and Campaign Activities](https://filqosor.com/article/2026-05-04/labour-nationalist-parties-detail-election-promises-campaign-activities) (2026-05-04)

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