Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Cost of living adjustment (COLA) 2027
The 2027 cost of living adjustment is announced at €6.41 per week, up from €4.66 per week in 2026.
€6.41 per week
Speech printed p. 16 · PDF p. 20
Budget measure
Bonus increase for qualifying former disciplined-services members
The bonus for qualifying former disciplined-services members with a service pension increases by €520 annually in 2027.
Budget 2027Announced
Amount
+€520 per year
Previous
No direct comparator
Effective from
Awaiting guidance
What it means
Applies to former disciplined-services members receiving a service pension who have no social-security pension and are not employed. The existing COLA bonus is paid in two annual instalments. This is distinct from the service-pension disregard and must not be added to every pensioner's income.
Affects: Pensioners.
Sources
- Diskors tal-Budget 2027, Ministry for Finance (Malta), 2026-10-26. Printed p. 21 (PDF p. 25)
Related measures
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Pension increase 2027
Specified pension categories rise by €10 per week in 2027, a figure that includes COLA.
€10 per week (including COLA)
Speech printed p. 19 · PDF p. 23
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Carer at Home grant 2027
The Carer at Home grant is announced at €9,800 per year for 2027, up from €9,000 per year in 2026.
€9,800 per year
Speech printed p. 23 · PDF p. 27