Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna speaks about the pride he felt while presenting the very first budget as prepared by the new Labour Government, and which outlines its vision for the future of the country. Prof. Scicluna explains that the Budget is not simply an accounting exercise which shifts funds from one department or ministry…

  In his weekly video blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses recent reports pertaining to the publication and reporting of national statistics in which he called for less ambiguity in how these figures are presented to the media and the public. Prof. Scicluna explains that when he fulfilled the role of an MEP, he…

  In his weekly video blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses his recent visit to Washington to attend the annual meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He explains that such meetings represent an opportunity for representatives of the attending countries to not only obtain a deeper understanding…

  In his weekly blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna explains the proposed amendments to the Central Bank Act, which he presented to parliament a few days ago, which propose, among other changes, the creation of a new Deputy Governor position within the Central Bank of Malta. Prof. Scicluna explains that this change must be…

Part 1 – Videoblog 18     Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the recently-signed Memorandum of Understanding between Malta and China regarding the state-owned entity Enemalta, and addresses various questions and criticisms which surfaced over the last few days. Prof. Scicluna explains that the new Government’s plan was to bring about a change in…

  In his weekly blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses credit rating agency Fitch’s recent report, and the recently-signed Memorandum of Understanding between Malta and China which is part of the new Government’s plan to return Enemalta to financial viability. He explains that while Fitch’s appraisal is a fair one as it considers the…

In his weekly blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the various issues involved in any discussion on pensions. He explains that solutions are not straightforward.   Sometimes they can be costly in terms of public spending. This is especially the case, he argues, when it comes to attempting to address pension anomalies, or addressing…

 Il-blog jaghti giegh lin-Noble Prize winner fl-ekonomija Ronald Coase li ghadu kemm miet fl-eta ta’ 102 sena. Il-kontribut tieghu juri kif ix-xjenza tal-ekonomija tmur il-quddiem. F’dan il-kaz dwar spjegazzjonijiet li jirrigwardjaw id-ditti tan-negozju u r-rimedji ta’ problemi ambjentali. Is-soluzzjoni innovattiva u unika ta’Coase baqghet tissemma bhala it-Teorema ta’ Coase – Monday, 9th September, 2013

  In his weekly video blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna draws from his considerable personal experience as a Maltese Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and discusses the attributes any MEP should possess. Prof. Scicluna argues that the European Parliament is very different from Malta’s Parliament, beginning with how the European Parliament is composed…

  In his weekly video blog Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the recently published Pre-Budget Consultation document, which is founded on the principle of stability for the benefit of all (stabbiltà biex noħolqu l-ġid għal kulħadd).   Prof. Scicluna says that the aim of the pre-budget consultation document was to deliver an analysis of…