Minister for Finance Edward Scicluna appeared before the Economic and Financial Committee of the European Parliament (ECON) in his capacity as President of the Council of Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN). Minister Scicluna had served as Vice-Chairman of the ECON for four years when he was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP).  …

Minister for Finance Edward Scicluna presented trophies to the jockeys and owners of winning horses during the first edition of the Twanny Bugeja Equestrian Festival which was held yesterday at the Marsa Racecourse.   PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE   The festival, organised by the Malta Racing Club with the support of…

The Ministry for Finance is supporting the Malta Racing Club in organising the first edition of the Twanny Bugeja Equestrian Festival which will honour the memory of late sports journalist who was a fixture of local horse racing for over 37 years.   PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE During a press conference…

The Ministry for Finance welcomes the latest data on prices published today by the NSO which showed that annual inflation as measured by the HICP remained at a relatively low level of 0.8 per cent in November of this year.   PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE The low inflation level was mainly…

Minister for Finance, Prof. Edward Scicluna held a meeting with Mr. Leo Brincat, member of the European Courts of Auditors at the Finance Ministry. Amongst the various subjects discussed was the strengthening of the co-operation between the EU Court of Auditors and the Council.   PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE   Mr.…

Whilst commending the Chairman for his Group’s ambitious plans in countries around the world including Malta, Minister Scicluna talked about the Government’s support towards companies with vision, which is needed to take the economy to a new and higher phase.   PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE Minister Scicluna also stated that the…

Minister for Finance Edward Scicluna met with a delegation from the European Banking Federation, during which he expounded on the priorities of the 2017 Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.   PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE The meeting focused on the Capital Markets Union, insolvency law, the need for educational…

Malta, like some other Member States, still has some reservations on the proposed amendments to the Anti-Tax Avoidance Draft Directive (ATAD), and the Maltese Government requires more time to fully analyse and assess its implications, and to consult with the Opposition in Parliament.   PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE Minister for Finance…

Yesterday, Minister for Finance Edward Scicluna held bilateral talks with German Federal Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schäuble in Berlin as part of the preparations for the 2017 Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.   PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR FINANCE Minister Scicluna and Minister Schäuble discussed areas of common interest…

Minister for Finance, Prof. Edward Scicluna met with the Lord Mayor of London Dr Andrew Parmley ahead of the upcoming Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the meeting held at the Ministry for Finance, Prof. Scicluna and Dr Parmley spoke about areas of common interest in the light of the forthcoming Presidency of…