On 13 July 2026, the European Commission published a staff working document updating the climate and digital tracking for Malta's modified recovery and resilience plan (RRP), detailing how each measure contributes to climate and digital targets under the Recovery and Resilience Facility Regulation (EU) 2021/241. The document applies the methodologies of Annexes VI and VII to calculate coefficients for climate and digital objectives, with new or revised measures marked in yellow.
The updated tracking identifies key climate measures with a 100% coefficient, including C2.I.2 (€84.3 million for electric vehicles), C7.I.1 (€61.1 million for REPowerEU grid works), C7.I.2 (€20 million), C1.I.3 (€10 million), C2.I.3 (€10 million), C1.I.1 (€8.6 million), C1.I.2 (€5.3 million), and C1.I.5 (€3 million). Key digital measures with a 100% coefficient include C3.I.1(a) (€14.1 million), C3.I.3 (€17.5 million), C3.I.4 (€12 million), C3.I.5 (€7.8 million), C3.I.1(b) (€2.6 million), C3.I.2 (€3.2 million), C4.I.2(b) (€2.3 million), and C6.I.1 (€4.7 million). The REPowerEU chapter measures (C7.I.1 and C7.I.2) are excluded from the digital target calculation.
The document accompanies a Commission proposal for a Council implementing decision amending the original approval of Malta's RRP from 5 October 2021. The update ensures transparency on how Malta's modified plan aligns with the RRF's requirement that at least 37% of expenditure support climate objectives and 20% support digital transition. The largest single allocation is €84.3 million for electric vehicles, reflecting Malta's focus on decarbonising transport, while the €61.1 million for REPowerEU grid works targets energy security and renewable integration.
The updated tracking provides clarity for Malta's national authorities on compliance with RRF tagging rules, facilitating disbursement requests. For EU taxpayers, the document ensures accountability on how funds are allocated to green and digital priorities. The exclusion of REPowerEU measures from digital targets may reduce the overall digital share, potentially requiring Malta to compensate with other digital investments. Businesses in the electric vehicle and grid infrastructure sectors stand to benefit from the earmarked funding, while other sectors may see limited direct support.
The Council is expected to vote on the proposed implementing decision amending Malta's RRP, following the Commission's proposal. The European Parliament is not directly involved in the approval of individual member state plans but may scrutinise the overall RRF implementation.