AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Identity Push: Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) has issued a tender to deliver the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, aiming to let residents securely identify themselves online and in person, verify age, store documents and sign electronically across the EU. AI for Astronomy: A University of Malta-led project, Strada, is training a foundation AI model on millions of radio telescope images to help astronomers spot patterns and anomalies faster. Scams and Trust: Malta’s financial services watchdog reports a rise in more complex scams, including fake bank payment requests and long-running “pig butchering” frauds. Workplace Rights: Cabinet approved five days of paid leave for pregnancy loss before 23 weeks, with employer-paid support capped at €110/day and requiring medical certification. Gender and Employment: New coverage highlights Malta’s gender gap in senior public appointments despite women making up most tertiary graduates, alongside Malta’s mid-range Gender Equality Index score. Energy and Reliability: Commentary questions Gozo’s new electric bus rollout, pointing to ongoing electricity supply problems that undermine the promised clean-air future. R&D Tax Context: A Europe-wide R&D tax subsidy comparison shows big differences by country, with Malta among those not showing significant expenditure-based relief.
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