Six Months Of Free Gym For Youths Born In 2007, 2006 and 2005 To Start On Sunday

In a speech marking Workers’ Day, Prime Minister Robert Abela confirmed that the government will begin delivering on a key electoral pledge this coming Sunday: six months of free gym access for young people born in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

“This is a direct investment in our youths’ wellbeing,” said the Prime Minister. “A healthy generation is a strong generation – and we want our young people to have every opportunity to live active and fulfilling lives.”

The scheme will make gym memberships more accessible to thousands of 17 to 20-year-olds across Malta and Gozo.

Alongside youth-focused initiatives, Dr Abela announced that between 2025 and 2026, Malta will benefit from a €500 million investment wave by a range of local and global companies. These include ST Micro Electronics, Baxter, Lufthansa Technik, Magro Brothers, Actavis, James Caterers, and Gimas.

The investments span strategic sectors such as digital technology, clean energy, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, financial services, and medical devices, creating high-quality careers and aligning with the long-term Malta 2050 Vision.

The Prime Minister also revealed that Malta’s new Labour Migration Policy is moving into the implementation phase, a key step toward better workforce regulation and long-term planning.

On the social front, the government will continue its reforms to adjust pensions for citizens born before 1962, aiming to eliminate the historical discrimination.

Meanwhile, the popular Cost of Living Benefit (COLA+) will see its second instalment paid out this June, with families receiving up to €1,500 annually. This measure alone will distribute almost €50 million this year to help households cope with inflation.

Throughout his address, Dr Abela emphasised that all these policies reflect the government’s commitment to working families.

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