PN’s 2026 Manifesto: A Sneak Peek into the Party’s Proposals

Imagine standing at the bustling Republic Street in Valletta, the heart of Malta’s capital, on a sunny afternoon. The usual humdrum of tourists and locals alike is interrupted by a flurry of activity. You look up to see a sea of blue and white banners unfurling from balconies, signaling the start of the Nationalist Party’s (PN) campaign for the 2026 general election. But what exactly is the party proposing? Let’s look their manifesto, still in draft form, to find out.

Economy: Growth and Sustainability

The PN, under the leadership of Bernard Grech, is promising a ‘Malta that works for everyone’. Their economic vision is centered around sustainable growth, with a keen focus on green energy and digital transformation. They propose to:

• Increase the number of electric vehicle charging points islandwide, aiming for at least one in every residential street by 2030.
• Promote the development of green technologies, aiming to make Malta a regional hub for renewable energy.
• Invest in digital infrastructure, ensuring high-speed internet access for all Maltese households and businesses.

Education: Investing in Our Future

Education is another key area in PN’s manifesto. They aim to make Malta a hub for quality education, attracting international students while ensuring our local students have the best opportunities. Some of their proposals include:

• Increasing investment in early childhood education, aiming to provide free kindergarten education for all children aged three and above.
• Expanding the number of scholarships available for Maltese students pursuing higher education locally and abroad.
• Promoting Malta as a destination for international students, offering tax incentives for foreign universities setting up campuses here.

Housing: Affordability and Accessibility

The housing crisis is a hot topic in Malta, and PN has some proposals to tackle it. They aim to:

• Increase the supply of affordable housing, with a target of building at least 5,000 new affordable homes by 2026.
• Introduce a rent control mechanism to protect tenants from sudden and excessive rent increases.
• Promote the development of co-living spaces and community housing projects to encourage shared living and reduce housing costs.

These are just a few highlights from PN’s 2026 manifesto. As the party continues to refine and finalize its proposals, one thing is clear: they’re aiming to make Malta a greener, more digitally connected, and more affordable place to live and work. With the election still a few years away, it’s an exciting time to be a part of Malta’s political scene.

As Bernard Grech himself put it, “Our vision is a Malta that is forward-looking, sustainable, and inclusive. A Malta where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and prosper.”