VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Investor confidence in Malta has rebounded sharply, with 79% of respondents now viewing the country as an attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), according to the 21st EY Attractiveness Survey Malta, Future Realised.
The figure marks a significant rise from 54% last year, while 67% of investors rate Malta as equally or more attractive than other European locations. The country’s corporate tax regime and social stability remain its strongest assets, cited positively by 78% and 70% of investors respectively.
Confidence in Malta’s political, legal, and regulatory stability has also strengthened, as concerns over reputation and global tax reform continue to ease.
However, the survey highlights new pressures, with skills shortages emerging as the top threat to Malta’s long-term appeal—60% of investors report difficulty finding specialised talent. Cost competitiveness and infrastructure constraints also pose growing challenges.
Investors emphasise the need to focus on education, STEM, and entrepreneurship to sustain competitiveness. AI is seen as a key growth driver, with nearly half of investors considering related investments.
Prime Minister Robert Abela said government priorities include boosting human development, raising household incomes above the EU average, and achieving top-tier life satisfaction. He confirmed that Malta Vision 2050, a 25-year strategic plan, will be launched in early 2026.
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