Malta Opposition Leader Alex Borg Pledges Basic Income for Artists
Malta Opposition Leader Alex Borg Pledges Basic Income for Artists
Malta’s Opposition Leader Alex Borg has pledged to introduce a basic income for all artists, aiming to support the creative sector during his party's engagement with the local arts community. Speaking at a public meeting, Borg also urged the government to find ways to incentivize the opening of underutilized private and church-owned theatres across the island.
Malta’s Opposition Leader Alex Borg has pledged to introduce a basic income for all artists, aiming to provide financial support to the creative sector. The announcement was made during an introductory speech at a meeting between the Nationalist Party and a community of Maltese artists, which was open to the public.
Borg emphasized that the arts should not be viewed as extraneous to the Maltese economy. Instead, he argued that the government must find ways to increase the value of this industry further. A key component of his proposal involved addressing the underutilization of cultural infrastructure across the island.
He noted that Malta possesses many theatres owned by private entities and the Church that are currently not being used. Borg suggested that these venues could add significant additional value to the sector if properly incentivized and integrated into the cultural landscape.
The Nationalist Party leader stated that the government should find ways to encourage the opening of these spaces and make better use of them. The remarks preceded a private meeting with artists, highlighting the party's focus on integrating the arts more deeply into national economic discussions.
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