The Forum Unions Maltin noted the continued implementation of beneficial measures and noted that some of its important proposals submitted to the MCESD were included in the Budget.
However, it still had to evaluate the impact of tax increases mentioned in the Budget speech and their effect on its members.
The Forum welcomed proposals for the creation of jobs and reduction of the deficit since this augured well for Malta not to be penalised by the EU.
On the other hand, it still had its reservations on the proposals regarding the health hector.
It hoped the Budget presented a true and fair view of the prevalent state of affairs and that in the forthcoming year there would be no other indirect or direct tax increases implemented other than those mentioned in the budget.