AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Identity: Malta’s Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) has issued a tender to roll out the EU’s EUDI Wallet, aiming to let residents securely identify themselves online/in person, verify age, store documents and sign electronically across Malta and the EU. AI for Astronomy: A University of Malta-led project called Strada is training a foundation AI model on radio telescope images to help astronomers spot interesting patterns faster than manual review. Innovation Scoreboard: Malta has moved into the “strong innovator” group in the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard, with the EU’s overall innovation performance up 11.6 points since 2019. EES Border System: Malta is among EU states pushing to extend emergency safeguards for the Entry/Exit System after 6 September, citing readiness and operational difficulties. Cost of Living (COLA): The GWU is calling for COLA to be paid twice a year instead of once, arguing the current system lags behind real household spending. Gozo Electric Buses: Gozo’s new electric bus fleet is reporting rising ridership and projected CO₂ cuts, but critics point to ongoing electricity supply problems affecting charging reliability.
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