Government expenditure on social security benefits rose by 9.9% to €390.3 million during the first quarter of 2026, continuing the upward trend in welfare and pension spending in Malta. According to the latest figures published by the National Statistics Office, the increase was driven by higher expenditure on both contributory and non-contributory benefits, with pension payments once again accounting for the largest share of the rise. The NSO d…
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