The 2026 Budget appears to have gone down well with the public, according to the latest MaltaToday survey.The findings show the budget was well-received, earning an average rating of 3.2 out of five. However, despite the extensive tax cuts targeting lower- and middle-income earners, only 30% of respondents say they’ve been left with more money in their pockets. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)While 9.1% feel worse off following the Budget, a larger 40.5% say they are in roughly the same position as before.When it comes to trust in managing the country’s finances, the Labour Party maintains a clear lead, with 49.7% of voters saying they trust Labour over the Nationalist Party’s 20.7%.Finance Minister Clyde Caruana also enjoys a positive approval rating, scoring 3.4 out of five, including favourable feedback from some PN voters.The results suggest that while the Budget was generally well-received, many Maltese remain cautious about its immediate impact on their personal finances — but Labour continues to hold the upper hand on economic trust.Do you agree with the results?•