Strategy

PwC Malta's Summer 2026 Economic Update reveals that Malta's population has surged to 588,254, with foreign residents now comprising 31% of the total. Projections indicate the population could reach 636,000 by 2030, making Malta one of Europe's fastest-growing economies while simultaneously creating unprecedented pressure on healthcare, energy infrastructure, and public services that demand immediate strategic investment and planning.

L'industria aeronautica e della difesa affronta il secondo semestre 2026 con portafogli ordini record ma vincoli industriali persistenti.

Malta’s recent launch of its economic vision for the coming decades – Vision 2050 – signals its determination to counter the constraints of its size by ensuring a clear focus on adding value.

Ask any business owner what keeps them up at night and payroll will almost certainly be on the list. Not because it is complicated in concept, but because the consequences of getting it wrong are immediate, personal, and in many cases costly. Employees expect to be paid correctly and on time, without exception.

As artificial intelligence reshapes legal workflows in 2026, a generation of young lawyers confronts fundamental questions about career longevity and professional identity. Drawing on multiple industry surveys and the perspectives of Gen Z practitioners, this analysis examines whether AI represents an existential threat or a transformative tool that will redefine what it means to practice law.

Dr. Martin Heuber has taken the helm as Managing Partner of Mayer Brown in Germany, succeeding Guido Zeppenfeld in this leadership role. What strategic priorities is this banking and finance expert setting in the current market climate, and how are debt funds performing under his guidance?

PwC Malta's Summer 2026 Economic Update reveals that Malta's population has surged to 588,254, with foreign residents now comprising 31% of the total. Projections indicate the population could reach 636,000 by 2030, making Malta one of Europe's fastest-growing economies while simultaneously creating unprecedented pressure on healthcare, energy infrastructure, and public services that demand immediate strategic investment and planning.

L'industria aeronautica e della difesa affronta il secondo semestre 2026 con portafogli ordini record ma vincoli industriali persistenti.

Malta’s recent launch of its economic vision for the coming decades – Vision 2050 – signals its determination to counter the constraints of its size by ensuring a clear focus on adding value.

Ireland's Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 introduces a new legal framework requiring public bodies to prioritise and expedite delivery of State-funded infrastructure projects designated as critical by the Government. The Act establishes ministerial oversight powers, coordination duties, and resource allocation requirements while notably exempting designated projects from certain climate action obligations.

As digital transformation accelerates and AI reshapes the workplace, young workers face mounting challenges in acquiring relevant skills and securing entry-level positions. This analysis examines how technological evolution, remote work dynamics, and AI-driven recruitment are creating new barriers for youth employment, while highlighting innovative government initiatives across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific that are helping bridge the digital skills gap.

The launch of this consultation forms part of the Central Bank’s efforts to improve the efficacy and efficiency of its regulatory activities. It builds on the Central Bank’s recently published ‘Our Approach...