Power Reliability & Grid Management: Energy Minister Miriam Dalli asked Malta’s social partners for measures to tackle electricity disruptions during peak demand after the recent heatwave, stressing the talks won’t mean higher bills or tariff changes but will focus on managing localised surges on the grid. Public Accounts & Energy Oversight: Malta’s Public Accounts Committee debate continues over an NAO report that flagged serious shortcomings in Enemalta’s electricity distribution planning and investment after the 2023 power cuts, with the Opposition pushing for earlier discussion than the government’s planned November slot. Fisheries Cost Relief: Prime Minister Robert Abela announced electricity and water service charge reductions for fishermen—up to 55% on electricity and 57% on water—plus plans to discuss converting an abandoned Xatt is-Sajjieda building into a Malta Food Agency facility with cold storage. SME Investment Mood: The Chamber of SMEs says 78% of small businesses are uncertain or unwilling to invest in the coming months, underlining a wider climate of hesitation. EU Social Climate Funding: The European Commission endorsed Malta’s €60.6m Social Climate Plan (2026-2032) to support vulnerable households, transport users and small companies in the clean transition. Tech & Industry Finance: GlobalFoundries secured a US CHIPS-backed $300m push for silicon photonics R&D, aiming to boost AI data-centre interconnect performance and energy efficiency. Urban Planning & Sports Infrastructure: Planning Authority approval clears the way for San Ġiljan Aquatic Sports Club’s international-standard water polo facility with sea reclamation, while Attard inaugurated Tommaso Dingli Square under Vjal Kulħadd.