Labour Party Proposes Grants Up To €12,000 for Large Families to Purchase Larger Cars

2026-05-15T08:01:46.94+00:00 · Updated 2026-05-15T11:00:44.646+00:00

The Labour Party has announced a new proposal offering grants of up to €12,000 to families with three or more children to help them purchase larger vehicles. This measure is intended to support large families with the financial burden of acquiring bigger cars.

Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on the intensifying election campaign and new proposals. This latest proposal was announced as part of the party's pre-election commitments, with the full manifesto expected to be released this Friday.

While the proposal aims to assist families, it has already drawn criticism from various organisations. These groups have expressed concerns that offering such grants could lead to an increase in the number of cars on Malta's roads, potentially exacerbating existing traffic and environmental issues.

Lovin Malta detailed that the grant would range from €5,000 to €12,000, depending on the vehicle and family size. Times of Malta also reported on the pledge, confirming the maximum grant amount and the eligibility criteria of families with more than three children.

NET News highlighted the immediate backlash from organisations, focusing on their argument that the grant would encourage more car ownership, contrary to efforts to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable transport methods.

Bicycle advocacy group Rota has strongly criticised the Labour Party's proposed grant for larger family cars, arguing that the measure would go against efforts to address Malta’s traffic problems. Rota stated that the grant would also make roads more dangerous.

This criticism follows the Labour Party's announcement yesterday of subsidies for direct car purchases, a pledge made in a press release and reiterated by the Prime Minister at a party rally in Żebbuġ. The proposal aims to provide grants of up to €12,000 for families with three or more children to buy larger vehicles.