Malta is experiencing a sharp rise in the cost of servicing its national debt, with annual interest payments now approaching €300 million. Under the leadership of Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, the country has seen a notable escalation in borrowing levels over the past five years, alongside a broader shift in European monetary conditions that has pushed interest rates upward....
Continue Reading
NEWS Malta
April 3, 2026
Rising debt in Malta sparks worries over fiscal policy
Malta’s public finances are increasingly drawing scrutiny as government debt and expenditure continue to rise during a period of sustained economic expansion. Under the leadership of Clyde Caruana, the country’s...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
December 31, 2024
Malta’s Government Faces Criticism Over Debt Levels
The Nationalist Party (PN) has once again criticized the government's financial handling following the release of new data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) confirming that Malta's public debt has...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
November 24, 2023
Malta’s Debt Edges Closer to €10 Billion
In a recent announcement by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Malta's Central Government debt reached €9,680.9 million at the end of October 2023. This marks a substantial increase of €942.9...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
October 27, 2023
Malta – €52 Million Deficit in 2023
The National Statistics Office (NSO) recently released financial data for the period spanning from January to September 2023. The figures unveiled a deficit of €52 million, marking a concerning trend...