The Times of Malta explains the strategy for hunting fines being proposed, with lower fines for minor offences but tougher ones for serious infringements. It also reports on the migrants' open centres and the impact that these are having on localities, prompting calls for action from NGOs.

In-Nazzjon gave prominence to the fact that Simon Busuttil got 83% of the votes in the European Parliament for his appointment to a committee of experts which advises the judges slated to join the European Court of Justice. It also announced that the Independence Day celebrations will start on Sunday - giving the party leader to be elected on Saturday his first platform.

L-Orizzont spoke to three environmentalists who said that the country needed to step up recycling, rather than having to resort to an incinerator. It also reports on the government's decision to add a further €30 million to the so-called 62+ bonds for the elderly after the original €100 million were snapped up within hours.

Malta Today reports that a 3,500 square metre fuel station at Maghtab has been put back on the agenda of the Planning Authority because "no specific reason" was given for its refusal in 2016. It also highlights the tension growing between outgoing PN leader Simon Busuttil and contender Adrian Delia, manifesting itself on WhatsApp.

The Malta Independent has as its main story comments on plans to introduce gender-neutral uniforms, as well as the PN's electoral commission standing firm on its decision that lifetime party members would not be eligible to vote in the leadership contest on Saturday.