-
National Reform Programme – Towards Budget 2015 – Videoblog 42
In his weekly video blog, Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the upcoming 2015 Budget and some of the more important dates along its preparation calendar. Prof. Scicluna explains that in the run up to the 2015 Budget, the Maltese Government is required to submit to the European Commission two documents which represent the core…
-
Minister Scicluna In Washington For 2014 Spring IMF/WB Meetings – Videoblog 41
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna attended high level meetings in Washington with international financial institutions to discuss the country’s economic outlook, and the crucial economic reforms currently underway. Prof Scicluna was attending the 2014 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Spring Meetings along with other Finance Ministers from the 188 countries…
-
Isolating the risks of banking activities – Videoblog 40
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna explains that the financial crisis had far reaching consequences that are still being addressed to this day by European countries through discussions and joint action by EU Finance Ministers in the ECOFIN. Prof. Scicluna referred to his participation during a two-day meeting held on the 1st and 2nd April 2014…
-
Finance Minister pays tribute to Chinese engineers who lost their lives during construction of Dock 6
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Addolorata Cemetery on Saturday 5th April 2014 in remembrance of two Chinese engineers who lost their lives during the construction of the No. 6 Dry Dock in Malta in 1979. The ceremony is an annual event organised by the Chinese Embassy on Chinese…
-
Engaging with the Commission on the basis of competence – Videoblog 39
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna explains the working relationship that exists between the Finance Ministry and the European Commission. He explains that Malta’s Finance Ministry is no different from other finance ministries across all 28 European Member States, and that like them, the Maltese Finance Ministry continuously works closely with the Commission. Prof. Scicluna…
-
The factors behind the New Government’s Successes – Videoblog 38
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna explains the reasons for the economic growth rate of 2.4% which Malta achieved for 2013, a rate which exceeded that of the previous year by double and outperformed the expectations of various international institutions. Prof. Scicluna explains that the economic success achieved in this regard is down to various…
-
Commission: Macroeconomic risks in Malta contained – Videoblog 37
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the recently-published Commission In-Depth Review Report, which delivered a positive assessment of the state of the Maltese economy and public finances. Prof. Scicluna explains that in the same way medical tests assess a patient’s health in an attempt to identify and diagnose illnesses; such reports assess an economy’s…
-
Visit to the offices of the World Aviation Group
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna toured the offices of the World Aviation Group, located in the Aviation Centre, Luqa. The customer services and customer care backoffice sector, in which the three different operations which form the World Aviation Group (Centrecom, BPO Services, and Aviation Online) operate, represents a valuable emerging economic niche which is providing…
-
A Very Busy Week: Promoting Malta as an important regional business hub – Videoblog 36
) Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses his participation during various conferences and events held over the previous days, and how these tie in with the country’s economic turnaround. Prof. Scicluna explains that one conference, dealing with the topic of taxation, saw a large number of professionals from various countries coming together to discuss…
-
Winter Forecast confirms Government’s Strategy – Videoblog 35
Finance Minister Prof. Edward Scicluna discusses the recently-announced European Commission 2013 Winter Forecast, which delivered a positive economic outlook on the Maltese economy across the board. Prof. Scicluna notes that in the previous two forecasts, the Commission had maintained that Malta would not be able to close 2013 with a deficit of 3%. He…