‘Declaring A National Emergency Will Not Bring Back Power To Malta’, Robert Abela Says
Prime Minister Robert Abela has outrightly said that declaring a national emergency will not bring back the electricity to the Malta people.
In a recent interview on ONE Radio, Prime Minister Robert Abela touched on the importance of national unity in facing the current crisis, criticising the opposition, led by Bernard Grech, for utilising partisan politics.
This comes after former PN leader Adrian Delia called upon the government to announce a national state of emergency, in light of the ongoing struggles with regards to electricity.
“Declaring a national emergency will not bring back the power/electricity to the Maltese people,” Abela said.
Among other various important points mentioned by Robert Abela, he emphasised the urgent need for regulation reform in Malta’s construction industry, calling time on outdated practices.
“This sector previously had no regulations. Buying and operating heavy duty construction machinery was easier than obtaining a motorcycle license,” he said.
He suggested that those who are not willing to adapt to the changes should reconsider their place within the sector.
The overhaul includes public consultations in the second stage, inviting both public and sector-specific opinions to help further shape the regulations.
Abela assured listeners that these reforms will welcome serious service providers, distinguishing professionals from amateurs. He pointed out that the goal is to nurture a profitable sector that respects the rights of third parties while guaranteeing high-quality buildings to avert not only immediate but also long-term tragedies.
Prime Minister Robert Abela also noted the mandatory nature of training requirements under the new rules. These would serve to ensure that everyone in the sector stays updated with the latest best practices.
“Enforcement will be key in this sector going forward,”
Elsewhere in the interview, PM Abela addressed the pressing issue of the climate crisis and its impact on financial investment, global economy, and renewable energy efforts.
“We have the funds, we need to increase them and speed up the implementation and efficiency,” he stated, acknowledging the global and local need to intensify renewable energy efforts in light of the escalating climate crisis.
He also responded to the opposition’s stance on the energy crisis, emphasising solution-oriented leadership over finger-pointing.
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