PN Leader Backs Basic Wage For Artists During Meeting With Local Creatives

Partit Nazzjonalista Leader Alex Borg has said that artists deserve not only recognition, but also a country that provides them with more opportunities to develop and contribute to society.

Addressing an event organised by the PN for artists, Borg said that arts and culture are essential parts of Malta’s identity and can also become an important pillar of the economy if investment is made in the sector.

He said that art does not only benefit those who create it, but also enriches the lives of people who experience and appreciate it. According to Borg, greater importance must be given to the creative sector to allow it to reach its full potential.

The PN Leader also expressed support for a proposal by the Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) calling for artists to receive a basic wage, arguing that many artists are not receiving the recognition they deserve.

Borg highlighted the PN’s proposal for PORT, a Cultural District, which he said would provide a dedicated space for the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as exhibition areas and training facilities for artists.

The event provided artists from different areas of the sector with the opportunity to share their ideas, discuss challenges and contribute to future policies on arts and culture.

The discussion was also attended by PN Deputy Leader Alex Perici Calascione, Shadow Minister for Arts, Culture and National Heritage Justin Schembri, and PN Spokesperson for the Film Industry Marilena Gauci.

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