The left think-tank organisation Zminijietna has welcomed the fact that the progressive policy of state subsidies to keep energy prices affordable has become a crucial element in today’s electoral debate.

Zminijietna however warned “against proposals for the liberalisation of the energy distribution sector, stressing that energy distribution should remain under strong public control in order to safeguard affordability, energy security, and social stability.”

Zminijietna also noted that ”there is now broad consensus among the political parties that increased investment in renewable energy is a national priority. The organisation stated that public investment in solar farms and battery storage should form part of Malta’s future energy strategy.”

The organisation further called for ”national consensus on investment aimed at connecting Malta to future European energy grid infrastructure and pipeline projects that could facilitate the eventual use of hydrogen as part of the country’s long-term energy transition.”

With regard to recent announcements by the PL ”concerning possible exploration activities by Chevron in waters south of Malta, and proposals by the PN for a major Mediterranean bunkering and LNG logistics hub,” Zminijietna stated that ”any future energy-related projects must be subject to full public scrutiny, environmental assessment, and a national discussion focused on Malta’s long-term social and ecological interests rather than short-term commercial gain.”

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