Electricity has become a luxury

Another summer, yet the problems remain the same. It seems that in our country, having electricity during the summer has become a luxury.

Maltese families have now endured at least four summers of power cuts and voltage problems. Over the past few hours, thousands of people were left without electricity and had to spend the night in extreme heat.

This is the result of a Government that has brought our country’s infrastructure to its knees and neglected it for years, despite the sharp increase in the population.

Despite the inconvenience caused by roads being dug up for trenching works, and despite the considerable efforts of Enemalta employees, it is clear that this Government has completely failed to plan the electricity system properly, and it is the people who are paying the price.

Many people are being forced to cover the cost of damage to household appliances due to voltage problems, and throw away food that has spoiled because of the power cuts.

The Partit Nazzjonalista has long called for greater seriousness and competence in the provision of a basic service such as electricity.

Surely, in 2026, having electricity in one’s home cannot be considered a luxury or an unreasonable demand.

Yet under this Government, even electricity appears to have become a luxury.

Mark Anthony Sammut
Shadow Minister for Energy and the Environment

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