Forecast / target
The speech reports a simulation of removing energy subsidies, not an announced policy or expected outcome.
Amount
Hypothetical scenario—not a prediction
Previous
No direct comparator
Effective from
Awaiting guidance
Scenario assumptions: electricity +70%, fuel +65%. Relative to baseline, real GDP is 0.9% lower in year one and 2.2% lower in year three; real household disposable income is 3.2% and 6.4% lower respectively; first-year CPI is 4.9% higher; unemployment is about 2,600 higher by year three. Scenario COLA is €18.05/week, not the announced €6.41. These values must never replace published forecasts or actual calculator rules.
Affects: Residents, Companies & SMEs, Economy.
The additional COLA mechanism runs again, paying €200 to €1,500 a year depending on disposable income and household size. Over 100,000 households are expected to benefit.
€200 to €1,500 per year
Speech printed p. 22 · PDF p. 26
From 2027 free public transport is restricted to Maltese and Gozitan residents, resident EU nationals and long-term residents.
Speech printed p. 30 · PDF p. 34
A 25% tax rate on retained or reinvested profit is announced for qualifying companies with turnover not above €1 million, compared with 35% on distributed profit.
25% on retained profit
Proposed rules; implementation not confirmed.
Speech printed p. 34 · PDF p. 38