A number of “positive measures” announced by the Finance Minister in last week’s budget, have been commended by the National Youth Council (KNZ). The organisation added that it believes that this is a positive budget.

In a statement, the KNZ said that it had presented various proposals to the Government, and welcomed the fact that some of these have been implemented in the budget document.

KNZ noted however, “that there is an ever-growing need for further, sustainable investment in the transport sector.”

The Organisation went on to say that, “even though this budget includes a number of encouraging initiatives, this is surely insufficient to combat the daily challenges being faced by Maltese and Gozitan youths.”

KNZ also emphasised the need for “a clear policy” in the area of recruitment of new teachers, as well as “the digitalisation problem” within the labour market.

The Organisation remarked that it recognises that whilst further investment in the new Gozitan hospital has been announced, “the concerned authorities should work towards further general investment in Gozo and the need of increasing job opportunities in Gozo for Gozitan youths.”

In conclusion, the KNZ expressed its enthusiasm to see that all the announced measures are implemented and promised its full cooperation in implementing all measures related to youths.

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