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 for Malta's fiscal health. This revelation comes after the announcement that in 2022, Malta reported a deficit of €982.2 million, equivalent to a significant 5.7% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In this article, we delve into the implications of this deficit and the challenges facing the Maltese government in the coming months....
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