Prime Minister Robert Abela emphasised the need for timely European action to address inflation, particularly in the energy sector, during discussions with European leaders in Brussels. He stated that the European Union must “take timely action to tackle inflation,” especially against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted that strengthening the Single Market must translate into a “real positive impact” for citizens and businesses across all Member States, including peripheral countries like Malta. He explained that energy prices have a wider impact locally due to increased transport and logistics costs. 
“We must support our families and businesses,” he said, stressing the need to protect them either by avoiding price increases or by absorbing external pressures to safeguard competitiveness. He reaffirmed Malta’s commitment to maintaining stability since the start of the 2022 energy crisis.
The Prime Minister also referred to a joint letter concerning the sanctioned Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz, calling for an effective European solution to risks affecting maritime security and the environment. Discussions also addressed Ukraine, the Middle East, migration, and inflation pressures, with Malta advocating diplomacy, multilateralism, and coordinated EU action.
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