The Nationalist Party said that is proposing “concrete measures to reduce taxes for parents and workers, and to revive our localities as the cradle of the Gozitans and Maltese.”

During a dialogue meeting on Sunday in Nadur, Gozo, the Leader of the PN Bernard Grech, referred to recent events in our country, including the decision regarding the airstrip in Gozo and the issue of the Local Plan amendment for Paceville.

Bernard Grech stated that our localities “cannot become liveable localities if services cannot keep up with demand and fail to protect people’s lives. This, continued the PN Leader, applies both to local plans and the Gozo airstrip.”

“We are in politics to make people’s lives better. We want our localities to improve,” said Grech. He insisted that “vibrant localities not only contribute to the well-being of residents by providing a better quality of life, but they also serve as a source that generates economic growth. We need localities that become the cradle of the Maltese and Gozitans, places where we can once again enjoy living.”

He spoke about the quality of life currently offered by the localities and listed seven points related to the environment:

The need for absolute transparency when the Government makes decisions that impact the environment and development

The need for open discussion, not decisions made behind closed doors. The Government cannot impose its will and expect us to accept it, or only listen to its close allies

The Partit Nazzjonalista supports sustainable development that enhances the environment, not haphazard development that degrades it; we want an environment in which people can live happily Initiatives should aim to improve people’s quality of life, not cause them distress and inconvenience

We want vibrant communities where people can meet and enjoy life, not where everyone is frustrated in traffic

We need development that considers the long term, not thoughtless construction

We require projects and initiatives that improve connectivity, but these must be well-planned and account for other infrastructure needs, such as electricity, lighting, water, drainage, and roads.

The Leader of the PN also discussed the need to be competitive every day. “We must be competitive now before we find ourselves at risk of losing our competitiveness because then it will be too late. With the tax reduction measures being proposed, a new Nationalist Government would ensure everyone benefits from more money in their pockets, thus strengthening our country’s competitiveness.”

Bernard Grech also mentioned a number of measures aimed at ensuring that parents, workers, and the self-employed end up with more money in their pockets.

He emphasised the immediate need for the Government to stop taxing the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). He pointed out that the cost of living increase that will be announced will compensate for the extra money spent this year. “This means the Government has already taxed us. It does not make sense to pay tax again on what we have already spent,” stated Grech.

The Leader of the PN stated that “the Maltese and Gozitans can enjoy a much better life if we give them back their localities and leave more money in their pockets.”

Grech claimed that “a new Nationalist Government will do just that.”

During the dialogue, Architect Edward Scerri and Lawyer Nadia Vella also spoke, focusing on how Gozitans deserve a better quality of life in the environment and open spaces for families in Gozo, as well as access to various services that truly address their needs, including those related to the courts.

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