The Maltese government has announced a significant reduction in its energy subsidies for 2025, with allocated funds set to decrease by half from this year’s amount. According to budget figures released on Monday, Malta will allocate €152 million to subsidize energy costs for households and businesses, down from the €320 million earmarked in 2024. This reduction comes as international energy costs stabilize, allowing Malta to divert resources to other budgetary priorities while continuing to balance EU demands to scale back subsidy spending....

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