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PL promises discussions on flexible working conditions for all workers
The Prime Minister walked out of Castille right on stage to address a PL mass meeting, where he announced a new set of proposals
1 May 2026, 6:29pm
Matthew Farrugia
Matthew Farrugia
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(Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)
The Labour Party has promised to hold a discussion with social partners about the possibility for employees to request flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexi-time and compressed work weeks.
After walking out from his official office in Castille, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced a series of new proposals.
On the first proposal regarding flexible working conditions, Abela explained that employers who accept such requests would be eligible for government support for each employee who shifts to remote working.
(Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)
(Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)
Abela also unveiled plans for an “Individual Learning Accounts” scheme, under where the government would allocate €500 annually for each child over a period of 10 years.
Abela also unveiled plans for an “Individual Learning Accounts” scheme, under where the government would allocate €500 annually for each child over a period of 10 years. The funds will be capped at a total of €5,000.
(Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)
(Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)
(Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)
(Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)
On pensions, Abela announced that in the next legislature, all former members of the disciplined forces will receive increases equivalent to the full rise in pensions.
Tax changes for part-time workers were also announced. Abela promised that the 10% tax rate will be extended to cover the first €15,000 of income for part-time employees, up from €10,000. For self-employed individuals working part-time, the threshold will increase from €12,000 to €20,000 annually.
Matthew Farrugia is a journalist at MaltaToday
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