Malta Opposes EU's Proposed Tax on Gambling Industry
Malta is leading a campaign against a proposed European Union tax on the gambling industry, arguing that such a levy would harm its burgeoning betting sector. The Maltese government, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, has expressed strong opposition to the tax, which is part of broader EU budget negotiations. The tax is intended to fund increased EU spending, including defense and post-COVID debt repayments. However, Malta contends that higher taxes would drive gambling businesses out of the EU and boost illegal operations. The issue has divided EU member states, with gambling-heavy Southern European countries opposing the tax, while Western European nations, led by France, support it. 
