Affordable creative hubs, basic income for professional artists among MEIA’s pre-budget proposals

MEIA's Pre-Budget Document 2027 proposes a comprehensive strategy to support Malta's cultural and creative sectors, emphasizing the need for affordable creative hubs, a basic income pilot for artists, and improved infrastructure and funding mechanisms. The document calls for a coordinated approach linking physical spaces, fair work conditions, diversified financing, and internationalization to ensure long-term sustainability and competitiveness. Key proposals include a National Cultural Infrastructure Strategy, a National Events and Night-time Economy Strategy, and a 25% rebate on local production costs, among others.

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