In the Press: 16 MPs fail to declare assets | Positive economic forecast from EC

The Times of Malta

The European Commission's spring forecast for Malta gave encouraging signs, predicting a growth in Malta's economy - by an expected 2.3%-  and an improvement in public finances over the next two years. It anticipates a rise in inflation and fewer new jobs but unemployment should remain stable.

Speaking on a radio interview yesterday, PM Joseph Muscat said that he was against illegal hunting but that the practice should be allowed to continue under heavy enforcement. PN leader Simon Busuttil said yesterday that the issue should not be politicized but should be settled by means of a referendum.

In-Nazzjon

The front page announces a Constitutional amendment set to be presented by the Opposition that would seek to eradicate discrimination based on disability. The Private Member's Bill would seek to give persons with a disability legal protection against discrimination of any kind and provides legal support for victims of discrimination.

Announced yesterday by PN leader Busuttil, MP Stephen Spiteri and MEP candidate Therese Comodini Cachia, they said the amendment would bring the Constitution closer to ratifying the EU's human rights convention.

L-Orizzont

The PM yesterday made reference to the European Commission's positive forecast for Malta's economy, during a political event in Siggiewi. Muscat said that the results of the report were achieved not by coincidence but by hard work by a credible government that is committed to reaching its goal.

The Malta Independent

16 Labour MPs, including the Prime Minister, have not declared their assets as required by the MP's code of ethics. All Opposition MPs declared their financials, although some missed the 31 April deadline and were still filing documentation until last Friday. The newspaper reports that the majority offered no supporting documentation and simply jotted down a figure.