AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMalta’s Industrial Pulse: Malta’s industrial production rebounded 7.3% year-on-year in April, with manufacturing up 8.1% and gains in wood/paper printing, electronics, motor vehicles and food & beverages, while energy and capital goods fell. EU Farm Economics: Eurostat data shows EU agricultural output prices down 2.9% in Q1 2026, with Malta the standout gainer (+14.8%); input prices were broadly stable (-0.4%). Tourism & Aviation: Malta Air’s CEO warns the EU Entry and Exit System (EES) could trigger long airport queues and even disrupt flights to Malta, as airlines push for delays beyond summer. Local Business Finance: Corinthia owner IHI says it’s carrying heavy debt and tight short-term liquidity even as it seeks a new bond issue, with current ratio below 1. EU Consumer Rules: The European Commission starts infringement steps against 20 Member States for late transposition of the EmpCo Directive on environmental claims, targeting greenwashing. Energy Costs Watch: A new ranking highlights how electricity prices vary wildly, with Europe and fuel-importing island nations among the highest-cost markets.
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