Moody's affirms Malta's A2 rating with a stable outlook, citing economic strengths and challenges.

Moody's has praised Malta's economy for its strong growth, moderate debt burden, and sound institutional framework, while citing challenges in closing its fiscal deficit and addressing corruption and upholding the rule of law. The credit rating agency maintains Malta's A2 rating with a stable outlook, highlighting the nation's diversified economy and domestic funding base as strengths.