Government says 86% of Budget 2026 measures implemented

Government has implemented 86% of the measures announced in Budget 2026, with the figure expected to reach 90% by the end of the year, according to a report presented on Monday.

On Monday, Head of the Public Service Tony Sultana presented the Budget 2026 Implementation Report to Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, as preparations for Budget 2027 enter their final stages.

The implementation rate for the 2026 Budget stands at 86% (Photo: MFF/PPS)

The document outlines the implementation status of measures announced in Budget 2026, as well as those carried over from budgets between 2022 and 2025.

According to the report, 86% of Budget 2026 measures have been implemented, with the figure expected to rise to around 90% by the end of the year.

Among the measures implemented, government highlighted a €10 weekly pension increase for more than 100,000 pensioners and €160 million in tax reductions for parents.

Meanwhile, stipends were increased by 15% for 16,800 students, while around 10,800 low-income families benefited from an increase in the Children's Allowance.

The Pink Card scheme, which provides eligible individuals with free medication and medical assistance, was also extended to people aged 65 and over receiving the Supplementary Allowance. According to government, around 9,500 people have benefited from the measure.

The annual grant under the Carer at Home scheme was also increased to €9,000, while Servizz.gov centres began opening on Saturdays and a new centre opened in Birżebbuġa.

The report also highlights projects announced in previous budgets that were implemented this year. These include the Ċensu Moran Regional Health Centre, the new AI-powered Servizz.gov portal, and compensation for former employees of Telemalta, the Shipyard and the Gas Board.

Sultana stressed that budget measures should not remain mere commitments on paper but must translate into tangible results for the public. He added that transparency and accountability are essential pillars of a public administration that serves its citizens.