EU Energy Rules: The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against 18 states, including Malta, over incomplete electricity market transposition, and launched action against 26 countries over hydrogen and decarbonised gas rules. MFSA & Finance Oversight: Malta’s MFSA has flagged shortcomings in fund managers’ outsourcing arrangements, warning against “letter box” setups and demanding stronger due diligence and governance. Gaming Regulation: The Malta Gaming Authority defended its framework after questions about alleged €250m gambling tax evasion linked to Maltese-linked operations. Public Finances: Opposition MPs say Malta ended August with a bigger deficit and debt above €12bn despite higher tax receipts, pointing to rising recurrent spending and interest costs. Retail Pressure: Malta’s retail sector is expanding in high-footfall towns, but owners cite compliance burdens, VAT reporting, staffing pressures and rent/stock cost swings. Gozo Jobs Plan: PN leader Alex Borg calls for Gozo’s economy to diversify around productive private-sector, well-paid jobs, backed by harbour upgrades, logistics, a hospital and an innovation hub. Training & Security Investment: Malta’s AFM will receive about €7.4m for King Air upgrades and a new ground simulator training device. Energy Interruptions Support: Government announced ex-gratia credits for households hit by power cuts in July–August, with automatic bill credits for eligible consumers. Maritime Data Push: OceanEye alliance funding topped €211m, with Canada pledging C$82m to expand global ocean monitoring.