The Minister of Economic Affiairs Dr Chris Cardona, has appointed a Committee tasked with looking to improve the open-air markets that are situated all over Malta and Gozo.

The Ministry explained that there are currently over 1,500 such operators, and the main objective is for these operators and their families to have improved, as well as more dignified working conditions, with better regulations, both in the interest of the consumer and at European level.

The Committee will be assisting the Ministry on any matter relating to open-air markets and hawkers, including legal terms, strategy and culutre, as well as introducing efficient systems in the interest of both sellers and consumers.

The Ministry announced that the first commitment of the Committee will be one of the measures related to the Budget, which deals with the relocation of the Valletta open-air market, ‘Il-Monti,’ from Merchants Street to Ordnance Street.

In conclusion, the Ministry said that it will be acting on the recommendations of the Committee to ensure that the transition takes place in an organised and effective manner in the interest of all stakeholders.

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