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March 29 2025 08:33:06 by PCLMedia
 
For 2025, Malta's minimum wage has seen a modest increase of just 3.9%, translating to an additional €36 per month, bringing the total to €961. This places Malta among the lowest in the EU, with workers in countries such as Poland, Croatia, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, and Greece earning more.

According to Moviment Graffitti's newly released report, Malta's economic growth has disproportionately benefited the wealthy, leaving many workers grappling with rising housing costs, utilities, and basic living expenses. Despite the country’s GDP growth, wages have failed to keep up with inflation, leaving workers facing stagnant pay.

The report, endorsed by several organizations, highlights a sharp rise in the cost of living, particularly in the rental sector, where prices have outpaced wage growth. A national living income study referenced in the report shows that many minimum wage earners are unable to cover essential expenses without taking on additional work or relying on government benefits.

Moviment Graffitti argues that economic success should not be solely measured by GDP but by workers’ ability to afford a decent quality of life. While benefits and subsidies are important, the organization stresses that these should not be used as a substitute for fair wages. They call for a statutory wage increase that reflects the real cost of living.

In the face of rising inflation and growing inequality, Moviment Graffitti, along with other organizations, demanded a meaningful wage increase on May Day of last year, advocating for broader worker justice. The pressure for reform continues to build.

The Nationalist Party (PN) criticized the Labour Government for being out of touch with the hardships faced by Maltese families, particularly the growing cost-of-living crisis. Despite rising inflation and the continued increase in essential goods’ prices, the government has rejected proposals from the opposition to address these issues.

Recent statistics show a rise in the cost of living, particularly in food, health-related goods, and housing. The PN highlights the mounting pressure on consumers, with businesses and employees warning of rapidly increasing operational costs that affect consumers directly. The party has put forward concrete solutions to ease the burden on families but claims the government remains indifferent.

With inflation rates rising, especially in essential areas like food and hygiene products, the PN accuses the Labour Government of ignoring the pressing needs of the people. The government’s failure to address the crisis, including the taxation of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and the refusal to act on import and export price hikes, has intensified the divide between the Labour Party and the opposition.

The PN insists that it is in tune with the people's concerns and offers practical solutions that could alleviate the cost-of-living crisis. In contrast, the Labour Government’s reluctance to act could ultimately lead to a change in leadership, with the Nationalist Party promising to implement these reforms if given the opportunity.
 

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