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  • MIL-OSI USA: VNR: DAGS’ STATE ARCHIVES HOSTS SECOND “BUILDER’S SPOTLIGHT”

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    VNR: DAGS’ STATE ARCHIVES HOSTS SECOND “BUILDER’S SPOTLIGHT”

    Posted on Jul 14, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

     

    STATE OF HAWAIʻI

    KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

     

    JOSH GREEN, M.D.

    GOVERNOR

    KE KIAʻĀINA

     

    DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES

    KA ʻOIHANA LOIHELU A LAWELAWE LAULĀ

     

    KEITH A. REGAN

    COMPTROLLER

    KA LUNA HOʻOMALU HANA LAULĀ

    MEOH-LENG SILLIMAN

    DEPUTY COMPTROLLER

    KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOMALU HANA LAULĀ

     

    DAGS’ STATE ARCHIVES HOSTS SECOND “BUILDER’S SPOTLIGHT”

    July’s Musical Event Features DeVine Guitars and ʻUkuleles

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    July 14, 2025

    HONOLULU — Bolder – crispier – strong overtones – mellower. Those sound like wine reviews, but they’re actually adjectives that can be used to describe sound. In the next Builder’s Spotlight, an event by the Hawaiʻi State Archives, viewers can meet a Molokaʻi luthier whose work with different woods brings out those subtle variations. Hawaiʻi State Archives is a division of the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS).

    Eric DeVine of DeVine Guitars and ʻUkuleles will discuss how he selects the wood for his instruments. ʻUkulele player Mika Kane will demonstrate the concepts DeVine shares. Well-known Kauaʻi musician Kimo Hussey is the series host.

    This sophomore effort will occur on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It will be livestreamed on the Archives’ Facebook page (Hawaiʻi State Archives) then posted to the Archives’ YouTube page when it’s done. The event is free to watch. The public may submit questions on the Facebook page in real time and a moderator will relay the questions to the host during the event.

    DAGS Director and Comptroller Keith Regan says, “This is a wonderful opportunity for people to better understand how incredibly talented Hawaiʻi’s stringed instrument makers are, and how much thought they put into their work.”

    Builder’s Spotlight is an occasional series that features a local luthier who talks about the instruments they make, followed by a demonstration of live music on those instruments. The July event will feature six DeVine ʻukulele – together, worth approximately $100,000.

    “Our featured builder, Eric, is one of the top makers in the world. His products are stunningly beautiful and highly sought-after – and some even include precious gems in the inlay. I hope this series helps the audience appreciate the design process that transforms a piece of raw lumber to an artful masterpiece,” explains State Archivist Adam Jansen, Ph.D.

    This is one of several events the Hawaiʻi State Archives will be involved in that weekend, all involving Hawaiʻi’s official ʻauana (modern) musical instrument.

    On Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m., the late classical master John King will be inducted into the ʻUkulele Hall of Fame at the International ʻUkulele Festival of Hawaiʻi Gala Concert. The Hall of Fame is housed at the Hawaiʻi State Archives.

    On Sunday, July 20, the Archives will have a booth at the International ʻUkulele Festival in Kapiʻolani Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The booth will contain examples of ‘ukulele construction, a dozen vintage ʻukulele available for the public to play, and the world’s largest ʻukulele. At 1:30 p.m., the ʻUkulele Hall of Fame will induct the legendary musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.

     

    RESOURCES

    (Image courtesy: DAGS)

    25-7-19 Builders Spotlight_misc courtesies

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    Media contact

    Diane Ako

    Communications Officer

    Department of Accounting and General Services, State of Hawaiʻi  

    Cell: 808-764-7256

    Email: [email protected]

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US tariff threat to EU ‘totally unacceptable’: Danish FM

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BRUSSELS, July 14 (Xinhua) — Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen on Monday denounced the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration’s threat to impose 30 percent tariffs on EU exports as “totally unacceptable” at a joint press conference with European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Brussels.

    L.L. Rasmussen said the EU considers this threat “completely unacceptable and unfounded” and is ready to respond if negotiations with Washington do not produce real results.

    “We intend to continue working with the United States to find an agreed solution,” the Danish Foreign Minister noted, while stressing that the agreement must be “mutually acceptable” to both sides.

    He warned that the EU would respond with decisive and proportionate countermeasures if necessary.

    M. Šefčovič, for his part, said that the 27-country union is preparing possible countermeasures worth 72 billion euros /84 billion US dollars/.

    “We must be prepared for any outcome, including, if necessary, carefully considered and proportionate measures to restore balance in our transatlantic relations,” the European Commissioner said.

    M. Šefčovič noted that, in his opinion, “there is still potential for continuing negotiations,” but stressed that any deal would require the approval of all EU member states and the European Parliament. –0–

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump announced the sending of American weapons to Ukraine via NATO and threatened Russia with “harsh tariffs”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    WASHINGTON, July 14 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States would send weapons to Ukraine through NATO and threatened to impose “harsh tariffs” on Russia if a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.

    D. Trump announced the agreement with NATO to supply weapons to help Ukraine during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office.

    “We are going to send them weapons, and they will pay for it,” D. Trump announced, adding that the United States will produce these weapons.

    “We are going to impose very tough tariffs if we don’t have an agreement in 50 days,” Trump warned, speaking about Russia.

    As reported by a number of media outlets, the US President indicated that the size of the proposed “secondary duties” will be around 100 percent. –0–

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: BRICS expansion is a new era of global cooperation – Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Almaty, July 14 /Xinhua/ — In an exclusive article for DKnews.kz, Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin summed up the results of the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Meeting held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6-7. He noted that the expansion of the BRICS format and the active participation of the Global South countries open a new page in reforming the international order and building a more just and sustainable system of global governance.

    According to the diplomat, Kazakhstan, which has officially become a BRICS partner, plays an important role in this process and strengthens cooperation with China based on mutual trust, openness and strategic partnership.

    Han Chunlin pointed to the advantage of the scale of the expanded BRICS format and recalled the official accession of Indonesia, the largest economy and most populous member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to BRICS in January 2025.

    “These changes reflect the accelerated movement of the countries of the Global South, led by BRICS, from the periphery to the center of the international arena,” the diplomat noted.

    He also expressed the view that cooperation within the expanded BRICS format has an advantage in concepts.

    According to Han Chunlin, the BRICS countries strive to implement genuine multilateralism, safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, maintain and strengthen the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core, and oppose the creation of “closed blocs” and “narrow circles”.

    “BRICS countries unanimously call for resolving disputes around international and regional hot spots through dialogue and consultation, rejecting unilateral sanctions and threats of force. BRICS advocates for strengthening political coordination and harmonization of positions, seeking to constructively advance the reform of the existing international system, bringing more inclusiveness, fairness and legitimacy to the global governance system,” the ambassador emphasized.

    He also noted that cooperation within the expanded BRICS format has advantages in development and governance.

    According to Han Chunlin, deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework is an inevitable choice for China and Kazakhstan in their commitment to genuine multilateralism.

    “This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN. However, the world is still far from calm, and geopolitical conflicts flare up one after another. Maintaining the post-war international order and jointly ensuring peace and stability are the common call of the international community and the common aspiration of China and Kazakhstan,” the diplomat said.

    He is convinced that Kazakhstan’s accession to the BRICS partner countries will further strengthen and expand cooperation, opening a new page in the joint development of the Global South.

    “The Chinese side is ready, together with the Kazakh side, to actively implement the important agreements reached by the heads of the two states, continuously strengthen cooperation within the BRICS framework, firmly protect the international system with the central role of the UN and the international order based on international law, and resolutely and unequivocally defend the common interests of a wide range of developing countries,” the ambassador emphasized.

    “China, using this leaders’ meeting as a milestone, will continue to adhere to the ‘BRICS spirit’ and, together with Kazakhstan and other BRICS partners, will continuously deepen and expand the BRICS cooperation mechanism to promote the development of global governance in a more equitable, rational, efficient and orderly direction. This will consolidate forces to realize the modernization of the Global South based on peaceful development, win-win cooperation and common prosperity, and advance the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind,” Han Chunlin concluded. -0-

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Provocations and incitement of war by armed groups advocating for “Taiwan independence” will only lead to their self-destruction – PRC Ministry of Defense

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) — Provocations and warmongering by armed groups advocating “Taiwan independence” are useless and will only lead to their self-destruction, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said Monday.

    Jiang Bin made the statement in response to a journalist’s question about the creation of Taiwan’s first HIMARS multiple launch rocket system battery.

    In order to secure American support for “Taiwan independence,” the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration is selling out Taiwan’s interests to the United States by squandering the Taiwanese people’s hard-earned money to pay for “defense costs,” the official said.

    “Buying American weapons to give oneself courage is absolutely useless and self-deceiving, and resisting reunification by force is a dead end,” Jiang Bin said.

    The official was also asked about the launch of the W121 air route by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, which is a connecting route with the M503 route. The establishment and launch of the relevant air route is a routine action carried out by relevant departments in accordance with the needs of managing the development of civil aviation, and will benefit compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, Jiang Bin noted.

    However, as the official pointed out, the DPP authorities used the event to fan the so-called “military threat from the mainland” in a reckless attempt to raise security concerns, escalate confrontation and hinder cross-coast exchanges, which runs counter to public sentiment and is doomed to fail.

    According to Jiang Bin, the root cause of the current cross-Strait tensions is that the DPP administration, in collusion with external forces, has been continuously carrying out provocations aimed at achieving “independence.”

    “We hope that Taiwanese compatriots will see through the ‘true face’ of the DPP administration advocating ‘Taiwan independence’, recognize the grave danger of separatism, resolutely oppose separatist actions, and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” the Chinese defense ministry spokesman concluded. -0-

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Timberbiz

    Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction

    Mission

    Timberbiz is Australasia’s home for timber news and information.

    Timberbiz’s aim is to produce complete, informative and quality industry publications, which focus on industry news, views, research and development and solution outcomes; offer a quality medium through exceptional service; and provide an effective advertising service.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: More services coming to Chinook Regional Hospital

    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

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  • MIL-OSI: Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”): Correction of Record Date for the October 2025 Distribution on its ETF Series

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES
    OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

    TORONTO, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), issued a news release on July 11, 2025 announcing the 2025 Q3 distributions on the Fund’s ETF Series, which consist of one payment in each of August, September and October 2025. In the news release, the record date for the October 2025 payment was incorrectly described as September 30, 2025. The correct record date for the October 2025 payment should be September 29, 2025. All other information in that news release remains unchanged.

    The table below shows the record date, payment date and payment amount of the 2025 Q3 distributions of the Fund’s ETF Series.

    Record Date Payment Date Distribution per Unit
    July 31, 2025 August 8, 2025 CAD $0.038
    August 29, 2025 September 8, 2025 CAD $0.038
    September 29, 2025 October 7, 2025 CAD $0.038


    The ETF Series of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund trades on the TSX under the ticker symbol UDA.

    For further information, please visit our website at www.caldwellinvestment.com or contact us at 416-593-1798 or 1-800-256-2441.

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  • MIL-OSI: Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”): Correction of Record Date for the October 2025 Distribution on its ETF Series

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES
    OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

    TORONTO, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), issued a news release on July 11, 2025 announcing the 2025 Q3 distributions on the Fund’s ETF Series, which consist of one payment in each of August, September and October 2025. In the news release, the record date for the October 2025 payment was incorrectly described as September 30, 2025. The correct record date for the October 2025 payment should be September 29, 2025. All other information in that news release remains unchanged.

    The table below shows the record date, payment date and payment amount of the 2025 Q3 distributions of the Fund’s ETF Series.

    Record Date Payment Date Distribution per Unit
    July 31, 2025 August 8, 2025 CAD $0.038
    August 29, 2025 September 8, 2025 CAD $0.038
    September 29, 2025 October 7, 2025 CAD $0.038


    The ETF Series of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund trades on the TSX under the ticker symbol UDA.

    For further information, please visit our website at www.caldwellinvestment.com or contact us at 416-593-1798 or 1-800-256-2441.

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”): Correction of Record Date for the October 2025 Distribution on its ETF Series

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES
    OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

    TORONTO, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), issued a news release on July 11, 2025 announcing the 2025 Q3 distributions on the Fund’s ETF Series, which consist of one payment in each of August, September and October 2025. In the news release, the record date for the October 2025 payment was incorrectly described as September 30, 2025. The correct record date for the October 2025 payment should be September 29, 2025. All other information in that news release remains unchanged.

    The table below shows the record date, payment date and payment amount of the 2025 Q3 distributions of the Fund’s ETF Series.

    Record Date Payment Date Distribution per Unit
    July 31, 2025 August 8, 2025 CAD $0.038
    August 29, 2025 September 8, 2025 CAD $0.038
    September 29, 2025 October 7, 2025 CAD $0.038


    The ETF Series of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund trades on the TSX under the ticker symbol UDA.

    For further information, please visit our website at www.caldwellinvestment.com or contact us at 416-593-1798 or 1-800-256-2441.

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Ring Energy to Participate in Water Tower Research Fireside Chat on July 15, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) (“Ring” or the “Company”) today announced its participation in a fireside chat with Water Tower Research (“WTR”) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM Central Time.

    As part of WTR’s ongoing Fireside Chat Series, Jeff Robertson, Managing Director at WTR, will lead an in-depth conversation with Paul McKinney, Ring’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Included in the discussion will be a variety of important topics including the integration of Central Basin Platform assets acquired at the end of the first quarter of 2025 from Lime Rock Resources IV, LP and strategies to maximize synergies. Topics will include:

    • Strategic fit with Ring’s existing Central Basin Platform assets;
    • Opportunities to maximize cost synergies;
    • Adapting the capital program during market turbulence; and
    • Pathway to achieving deleveraging goal.

    Investors and other interested parties can access the event by registering in advance at
    https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2017520589833/WN_vWA5ccrWQjSATPrDXYwb8Q.

    The presentation will also be available through Ring’s web site, www.ringenergy.com on the “Overview” page under the “Investors” tab.

    About Ring Energy, Inc.
    Ring Energy, Inc. is an oil and gas exploration, development, and production company with current operations focused on the development of its Permian Basin assets. For additional information, please visit www.ringenergy.com.

    SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

    This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements involve a wide variety of risks and uncertainties, and include, without limitations, statements with respect to the Company’s strategy and prospects. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which are disclosed in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and its other filings with the SEC. Readers and investors are cautioned that the Company’s actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

    Contact Information

    Al Petrie Advisors
    Al Petrie, Senior Partner
    Phone: 281-975-2146
    Email: apetrie@ringenergy.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Cyber A.I. Group Files Patent for Market Disruptive CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 AI-driven Cybersecurity Technology

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Intelligent and Affordable AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solution Engineered for Global Adoption as Company Continues High-Growth Expansion Initiatives

    Advanced Technology Team Led by Dr. Peter Morales Delivering Global Market Disruptive Technology

    MIAMI and NEW YORK and LONDON, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI” or the “Company”), an emerging growth Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and IT services company engaged in the development of next-generation AI-driven Cybersecurity technology, today announced that it has formally filed a U.S. patent for its proprietary CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 platform—an intelligent, adaptable and cost-effective cybersecurity solution tailored to the unique needs of small and mid-sized businesses around the world. The Company was represented by prominent national patent firm Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane P.C. in the filing of the provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

    CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 represents a major technological leap in the fight against cyber terrorism and digital threats, delivering advanced AI-driven capabilities at a fraction of the traditional enterprise cost. The platform is built to provide real-time threat detection, proactive system defense and adaptive incident response—bringing enterprise-level cybersecurity that scales to the needs of organizations across the global market.

    The patent filing is a critical milestone in CyberAI’s broader growth strategy as the Company prepares for an anticipated initial public offering (IPO) within the next 12 to 18 months. CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is central to the Company’s mission of redefining global cybersecurity standards while targeting $100 million in revenues through international expansion and acquisition.

    “This patent filing signals the beginning of an extraordinary new chapter for CyberAI,” said A.J. Cervantes, Jr., Executive Chairman and Founder of Cyber A.I. Group. “CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is not just a product—it’s a robust platform for our market disruptive technology. We are engineering a solution that integrates the best of Artificial Intelligence, affordability and accessibility for middle-market clients who have historically been left behind due to prohibitive costs by legacy providers. As we advance toward our public listing, this IP positions us at the forefront of the global AI-driven cybersecurity revolution utilizing a cost-effective subscription model.”

    With an elite team of technologists and cybersecurity experts, CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is designed with modularity and scalability in mind—enabling seamless integration across hybrid and cloud-native environments. By leveraging machine learning, behavioral analytics and autonomous response capabilities, the system proactively neutralizes threats before they can disrupt business operations.

    “Cybersecurity is no longer optional for small and mid-sized enterprises—it’s mission critical,” said Dr. Peter J. Morales, Chief Technology Officer at CyberAI. “CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 levels the playing field by delivering an intelligent, responsive and cost-efficient defense mechanism that grows with the organization. This patent filing is a testament to our commitment to innovation, protection and progress for businesses of all sizes.”

    CyberAI’s aggressive expansion strategy includes the acquisition and integration of targeted IT services companies worldwide, each strategically repositioned under the CyberAI brand. The introduction of CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 strengthens the Company’s ability to deliver unified, AI-powered protection across its target markets of North America, Europe and the Middle East.

    “As we continue scaling our operations and moving closer to our public offering, CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 represents both a technological cornerstone and a commercial differentiator,” said Walter Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of Cyber A.I. Group. “This innovation underscores our mission to democratize access to cutting-edge cybersecurity and positions us to lead in one of the most urgent and high-growth sectors in global technology.”

    More information about CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 and the Company’s strategy is available at: https://investors.cyberaigroup.io/gnw

    About Cyber A.I. Group

    Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI”) is a next-generation technology company pioneering the development of advanced, proprietary platforms at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. With a mission to redefine how organizations protect, predict and respond to digital threats, CyberAI is positioning patent pending technologies that enable autonomous threat detection, adaptive risk mitigation and intelligent system resilience across enterprise and cloud environments. At the core of CyberAI’s innovation is a team of world-class technologists, data scientists and cybersecurity experts dedicated to creating breakthrough solutions that are scalable, secure and globally deployable. The company’s technologies are designed to address the most urgent and complex challenges facing today’s digital infrastructure—from AI-driven security orchestration to autonomous anomaly detection and predictive analytics for critical systems. CyberAI’s commitment to continuous innovation and deep IP development is positioning it at the critical merger between AI and the global cybersecurity landscape. By fusing artificial intelligence with real-world cyber defense expertise, the company aims to set new standards for intelligent infrastructure protection and digital trust. For more information, please visit: cyberaigroup.io

    Contact

    Cyber A.I. Group, Inc.
    Tel: 786.749.1221
    info@cyberaigroup.io

    London:
    60 Park Lane, #3
    London, W1K 1NA

    New York:
    641 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor
    New York, NY 10022

    Miami:
    990 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 503
    Miami, FL 33132

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/11d952ea-113e-494a-aa7c-3229403200cb

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Cyber A.I. Group Files Patent for Market Disruptive CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 AI-driven Cybersecurity Technology

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Intelligent and Affordable AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solution Engineered for Global Adoption as Company Continues High-Growth Expansion Initiatives

    Advanced Technology Team Led by Dr. Peter Morales Delivering Global Market Disruptive Technology

    MIAMI and NEW YORK and LONDON, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI” or the “Company”), an emerging growth Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and IT services company engaged in the development of next-generation AI-driven Cybersecurity technology, today announced that it has formally filed a U.S. patent for its proprietary CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 platform—an intelligent, adaptable and cost-effective cybersecurity solution tailored to the unique needs of small and mid-sized businesses around the world. The Company was represented by prominent national patent firm Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane P.C. in the filing of the provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

    CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 represents a major technological leap in the fight against cyber terrorism and digital threats, delivering advanced AI-driven capabilities at a fraction of the traditional enterprise cost. The platform is built to provide real-time threat detection, proactive system defense and adaptive incident response—bringing enterprise-level cybersecurity that scales to the needs of organizations across the global market.

    The patent filing is a critical milestone in CyberAI’s broader growth strategy as the Company prepares for an anticipated initial public offering (IPO) within the next 12 to 18 months. CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is central to the Company’s mission of redefining global cybersecurity standards while targeting $100 million in revenues through international expansion and acquisition.

    “This patent filing signals the beginning of an extraordinary new chapter for CyberAI,” said A.J. Cervantes, Jr., Executive Chairman and Founder of Cyber A.I. Group. “CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is not just a product—it’s a robust platform for our market disruptive technology. We are engineering a solution that integrates the best of Artificial Intelligence, affordability and accessibility for middle-market clients who have historically been left behind due to prohibitive costs by legacy providers. As we advance toward our public listing, this IP positions us at the forefront of the global AI-driven cybersecurity revolution utilizing a cost-effective subscription model.”

    With an elite team of technologists and cybersecurity experts, CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is designed with modularity and scalability in mind—enabling seamless integration across hybrid and cloud-native environments. By leveraging machine learning, behavioral analytics and autonomous response capabilities, the system proactively neutralizes threats before they can disrupt business operations.

    “Cybersecurity is no longer optional for small and mid-sized enterprises—it’s mission critical,” said Dr. Peter J. Morales, Chief Technology Officer at CyberAI. “CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 levels the playing field by delivering an intelligent, responsive and cost-efficient defense mechanism that grows with the organization. This patent filing is a testament to our commitment to innovation, protection and progress for businesses of all sizes.”

    CyberAI’s aggressive expansion strategy includes the acquisition and integration of targeted IT services companies worldwide, each strategically repositioned under the CyberAI brand. The introduction of CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 strengthens the Company’s ability to deliver unified, AI-powered protection across its target markets of North America, Europe and the Middle East.

    “As we continue scaling our operations and moving closer to our public offering, CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 represents both a technological cornerstone and a commercial differentiator,” said Walter Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of Cyber A.I. Group. “This innovation underscores our mission to democratize access to cutting-edge cybersecurity and positions us to lead in one of the most urgent and high-growth sectors in global technology.”

    More information about CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 and the Company’s strategy is available at: https://investors.cyberaigroup.io/gnw

    About Cyber A.I. Group

    Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI”) is a next-generation technology company pioneering the development of advanced, proprietary platforms at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. With a mission to redefine how organizations protect, predict and respond to digital threats, CyberAI is positioning patent pending technologies that enable autonomous threat detection, adaptive risk mitigation and intelligent system resilience across enterprise and cloud environments. At the core of CyberAI’s innovation is a team of world-class technologists, data scientists and cybersecurity experts dedicated to creating breakthrough solutions that are scalable, secure and globally deployable. The company’s technologies are designed to address the most urgent and complex challenges facing today’s digital infrastructure—from AI-driven security orchestration to autonomous anomaly detection and predictive analytics for critical systems. CyberAI’s commitment to continuous innovation and deep IP development is positioning it at the critical merger between AI and the global cybersecurity landscape. By fusing artificial intelligence with real-world cyber defense expertise, the company aims to set new standards for intelligent infrastructure protection and digital trust. For more information, please visit: cyberaigroup.io

    Contact

    Cyber A.I. Group, Inc.
    Tel: 786.749.1221
    info@cyberaigroup.io

    London:
    60 Park Lane, #3
    London, W1K 1NA

    New York:
    641 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor
    New York, NY 10022

    Miami:
    990 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 503
    Miami, FL 33132

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/11d952ea-113e-494a-aa7c-3229403200cb

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  • MIL-OSI: Cyber A.I. Group Files Patent for Market Disruptive CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 AI-driven Cybersecurity Technology

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Intelligent and Affordable AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solution Engineered for Global Adoption as Company Continues High-Growth Expansion Initiatives

    Advanced Technology Team Led by Dr. Peter Morales Delivering Global Market Disruptive Technology

    MIAMI and NEW YORK and LONDON, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI” or the “Company”), an emerging growth Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and IT services company engaged in the development of next-generation AI-driven Cybersecurity technology, today announced that it has formally filed a U.S. patent for its proprietary CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 platform—an intelligent, adaptable and cost-effective cybersecurity solution tailored to the unique needs of small and mid-sized businesses around the world. The Company was represented by prominent national patent firm Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane P.C. in the filing of the provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

    CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 represents a major technological leap in the fight against cyber terrorism and digital threats, delivering advanced AI-driven capabilities at a fraction of the traditional enterprise cost. The platform is built to provide real-time threat detection, proactive system defense and adaptive incident response—bringing enterprise-level cybersecurity that scales to the needs of organizations across the global market.

    The patent filing is a critical milestone in CyberAI’s broader growth strategy as the Company prepares for an anticipated initial public offering (IPO) within the next 12 to 18 months. CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is central to the Company’s mission of redefining global cybersecurity standards while targeting $100 million in revenues through international expansion and acquisition.

    “This patent filing signals the beginning of an extraordinary new chapter for CyberAI,” said A.J. Cervantes, Jr., Executive Chairman and Founder of Cyber A.I. Group. “CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is not just a product—it’s a robust platform for our market disruptive technology. We are engineering a solution that integrates the best of Artificial Intelligence, affordability and accessibility for middle-market clients who have historically been left behind due to prohibitive costs by legacy providers. As we advance toward our public listing, this IP positions us at the forefront of the global AI-driven cybersecurity revolution utilizing a cost-effective subscription model.”

    With an elite team of technologists and cybersecurity experts, CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 is designed with modularity and scalability in mind—enabling seamless integration across hybrid and cloud-native environments. By leveraging machine learning, behavioral analytics and autonomous response capabilities, the system proactively neutralizes threats before they can disrupt business operations.

    “Cybersecurity is no longer optional for small and mid-sized enterprises—it’s mission critical,” said Dr. Peter J. Morales, Chief Technology Officer at CyberAI. “CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 levels the playing field by delivering an intelligent, responsive and cost-efficient defense mechanism that grows with the organization. This patent filing is a testament to our commitment to innovation, protection and progress for businesses of all sizes.”

    CyberAI’s aggressive expansion strategy includes the acquisition and integration of targeted IT services companies worldwide, each strategically repositioned under the CyberAI brand. The introduction of CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 strengthens the Company’s ability to deliver unified, AI-powered protection across its target markets of North America, Europe and the Middle East.

    “As we continue scaling our operations and moving closer to our public offering, CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 represents both a technological cornerstone and a commercial differentiator,” said Walter Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of Cyber A.I. Group. “This innovation underscores our mission to democratize access to cutting-edge cybersecurity and positions us to lead in one of the most urgent and high-growth sectors in global technology.”

    More information about CyberAI Sentinel 2.0 and the Company’s strategy is available at: https://investors.cyberaigroup.io/gnw

    About Cyber A.I. Group

    Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI”) is a next-generation technology company pioneering the development of advanced, proprietary platforms at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. With a mission to redefine how organizations protect, predict and respond to digital threats, CyberAI is positioning patent pending technologies that enable autonomous threat detection, adaptive risk mitigation and intelligent system resilience across enterprise and cloud environments. At the core of CyberAI’s innovation is a team of world-class technologists, data scientists and cybersecurity experts dedicated to creating breakthrough solutions that are scalable, secure and globally deployable. The company’s technologies are designed to address the most urgent and complex challenges facing today’s digital infrastructure—from AI-driven security orchestration to autonomous anomaly detection and predictive analytics for critical systems. CyberAI’s commitment to continuous innovation and deep IP development is positioning it at the critical merger between AI and the global cybersecurity landscape. By fusing artificial intelligence with real-world cyber defense expertise, the company aims to set new standards for intelligent infrastructure protection and digital trust. For more information, please visit: cyberaigroup.io

    Contact

    Cyber A.I. Group, Inc.
    Tel: 786.749.1221
    info@cyberaigroup.io

    London:
    60 Park Lane, #3
    London, W1K 1NA

    New York:
    641 Lexington Avenue, 14th Floor
    New York, NY 10022

    Miami:
    990 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 503
    Miami, FL 33132

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/11d952ea-113e-494a-aa7c-3229403200cb

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Piero Cipollone: The digital euro: legal tender in the digital age

    Source: European Central Bank

    Introductory statement by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament

    Brussels, 14 July 2025

    Thank you for inviting me to take part in this exchange of views. I would like to talk about why we need the digital euro – and the cost of not pursuing it.

    My message is simple. The main reason for issuing a digital euro is to preserve the benefits of cash in the digital era. To do so, we need to complement physical cash with a digital form of cash.

    The inability to use physical cash in online transactions or for digital payments at the point of sale deprives us of a key payment option, reducing resilience, competition, sovereignty and, ultimately, consumers’ freedom to choose how to pay.

    This increases the risks that European consumers, merchants and policymakers face. For a growing number of their transactions, Europeans lack access to central bank money – the money that is backed by the sovereign and has legal tender status, underpinning our monetary union because it is accepted everywhere in the euro area.

    Monetary sovereignty and people’s freedom to pay with legal tender: two sides of the same coin

    The Eurosystem is committed to cash and will continue to issue it.[1] But people’s habits are shifting towards digital payments.

    As the role of online payments has grown, the role of cash in day-to-day transactions has been declining at pace: between 2019 and 2024 its share fell from 68% to 40% in volume terms and from 40% to 24% in value terms.[2]

    This has two important implications.

    First, the role of cash will be significantly reduced if we do not provide a digital equivalent. If we fail to act, we will fail to fulfil our responsibility as a central bank towards the people we serve.

    Second, our monetary sovereignty is eroding. People’s ability to pay across the euro area with sovereign money – cash – and frequently choosing to do so, is a key pillar of monetary sovereignty. A digital form of cash would protect our sovereignty and ensure our monetary union is also a digital monetary union.

    What’s particularly concerning in Europe is that the gap left by declining cash use is being filled by non-European payment solutions. For card payments, only seven out of the 20 euro area countries have a national card scheme. These card schemes cannot be used in other euro area countries and are also losing market share domestically. For e-commerce, European-owned solutions are prevalent in only three euro area countries.[3]

    Strengthening our legal tender to stop the erosion of our monetary sovereignty

    To address this situation, the Single Currency Package protects the rights of those who want to continue to pay with cash, while complementing physical cash with a digital form of the legal tender: the digital euro.

    I believe we are being presented with a false choice: a private pan-euro area payment solution or a public one. First, it is not just about payments; it is about the evolution of the money. And second, it is a historical fact that state-issued money and money issued by private parties have typically coexisted, reinforcing each other.[4]

    The cost of inaction

    Since the start of the euro, we have recognised the need for an integrated retail payments market. This prompted the development of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to harmonise bank transfers. However, SEPA does not cover key use cases such as payments at the point of sale.

    Over the years, private firms have made several attempts to create a pan-European payment solution, but difficulties in coordinating among market participants prevented those firms from delivering a scalable and unified system.[5] Some 25 years after the launch of the euro, we still have no European payment solution that allows people to pay digitally throughout the euro area in stores, for e‑commerce goods and services and from person to person.

    Let us take a leap of faith. Imagine things would be different this time and that banks would manage to work together to rapidly provide a pan-European private payment solution. Would it still make sense to have the digital euro? The answer is yes.

    First, the digital euro would help preserve money as a public good that is easily accessible to everyone and universally accepted across the euro area. By contrast, private money belongs to the competitive space, so we cannot guarantee its acceptance by all merchants.

    Second, the digital euro would enhance resilience. We would have a reliable fallback in times of crisis, complementing cash. An especially important feature is that the digital euro would also function offline, providing a secure payment method even without an internet connection.[6] Moreover, as is the case with cash, we would be sure that all components of the digital euro remain in European hands.

    Third, the digital euro would prevent market concentration. The availability of legal tender and its wide adoption would put merchants in a stronger position to negotiate fees. In addition, the digital euro would create open standards with a wide acceptance network, making it easier for payment service providers to scale up their solutions. This would result in greater competition and innovation at European level.[7]

    Conclusion

    Let me conclude.

    The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union entrusts you, the co-legislators, to “lay down the measures necessary for the use of the euro as the single currency.”

    We can together ensure that our currency is fit for the digital age by complementing physical cash and private payment initiatives with digital cash. Indeed, the digital euro is key to preserving the benefits of cash in the digital era.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Sudan: Life-saving aid must reach the people caught between the rains and conflict

    Source: Amnesty International –

    Following the start of the rainy season in Sudan’s North Darfur region, Amnesty International’s Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah said:

    To stop this humanitarian emergency from spiraling further, parties to the armed conflict must facilitate rapid, unconditional and safe access to humanitarian aid, and end all attacks on humanitarian objects and personnel.

    Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Director for East and Southern Africa,

    “The rainy season is a terrifying prospect for many Sudanese who have fled fighting in North Darfur between armed groups. Internally displaced persons and refugees have told Amnesty International that they fear the coming rains will heighten the risk of diseases and make already dire conditions in their areas even worse. They are desperate for food, including seeds to plant ahead of the rains, water and medical services. Adequate shelter also remains a major concern. One 90-year-old woman told us that she didn’t have any proper shelter and was living under the trees. Others are in similar situations.

    “Sudan is the world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crisis, yet the humanitarian response for 2025 is grossly underfunded. This will go down in history as an abject failure unless Sudan’s international partners rise to the occasion and increase emergency funding for the humanitarian response in Sudan, as well as for Sudanese refugees.

    “To stop this humanitarian emergency from spiraling further, parties to the armed conflict must facilitate rapid, unconditional and safe access to humanitarian aid, and end all attacks on humanitarian objects and personnel.

    “Sudan is the world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crisis, yet the humanitarian response for 2025 is grossly underfunded. This will go down in history as an abject failure unless Sudan’s international partners rise to the occasion and increase emergency funding for the humanitarian response in Sudan, as well as for Sudanese refugees. More must be done to save lives. The international community cannot afford to look away.”

    Background

    Since the latest armed conflict broke out in Sudan in April 2023, over 11 million people have fled their homes. Displaced persons live in dire conditions in Sudan, including in Darfur, one of the regions most severely affected by fighting, as well as other countries. Cases of cholera outbreak are already being reported in North Darfur.

    Parties to the conflict continue to impede humanitarian access and attack humanitarian objects and personnel.Diplomatic efforts have so far failed to ensure sufficient humanitarian aid to a suffering population.

    The rainy season in Darfur typically lasts from June to September. In April, MSF already warned that the rainy season threatened to worsen the ongoing malnutrition crisis. In August 2024, the UN confirmed famine conditions in Zamzam camp and identified 13 other areas at risk of famine.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: GG Mothai: Aid cuts are putting LGBTIQ+ lives at risk in rural Botswana

    Source: Amnesty International –

    The Trump administration’s abrupt and sweeping suspension of US foreign aid is placing the lives and human rights of millions at risk. The cuts have ended critical programmes across the globe, including vital grassroots LGBTIQ+ organizations in Botswana which challenge entrenched homophobia and provide safety and support for LGBTIQ+ people.

    Gagotheko (GG/Gybian) Mothai is a non-binary human rights advocate based in Maun, Botswana, and director of the Pink Triangle LGBTQ Support Group.

    Below, GG shares the profound impact of grassroots organizations on LGBTIQ+ people’s lives and raises serious concerns about the welfare and safety of LGBTIQ+ people due to funding cuts.

    Maun is a deeply traditional and conservative place, more so than Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, where people are more aware. Maun is smaller and harmful cultural values still dominate.

    People here see LGBTIQ+ people as “un-African” or “possessed”. Homophobia is normalized, and being open about our identities puts us at constant risk of violence. We are rejected by our families, forced into unwanted marriages (especially LBQ women) and are cast out by our religious leaders. It feels harsher and more personal because it comes from people who are close to us: our families, chiefs and neighbours.

    I was disowned by my family in 2020, amid the pandemic.

    Activism here is survival work. It can feel powerful, we’ve seen real shifts: families starting to understand their queer children, churches slowly opening to dialogues on spirituality and sexuality, and queer people beginning to heal. But it’s also painful and emotionally draining. You may see progress on one side of town whilst violent incidents are increasing on the other.

    This is my hometown. I keep doing this work here because I hope one day to have a hometown that is kind, understanding and accepting.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Eswatini: Authorities must ensure access to justice for opposition MP Bacede Mabuza

    Source: Amnesty International –

    Reacting to the continued delay in the hearing of the appeal by the detained opposition Member of Parliament, Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said:

    “Eswatini’s authorities are failing to safeguard the independence and integrity of the country’s courts – a failure illustrated by the persistent delay to hear Bacede Mabuza’s appeal.  This undermines Mabuza’s right to access to justice and effective remedies including to an appeal to a higher tribunal.

    Authorities must end any interferences in judicial independence – whether direct or indirect, ensure respect for the human rights of everyone in the country and uphold the rule of law.

    Vongai Chikwanda, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa

    “In recent years, the Eswatini courts have been unable to protect human rights, and advance access to justice in cases of persecution of opposition leaders, human rights defenders, activists, and journalists. Authorities must end any interferences in judicial independence – whether direct or indirect, ensure respect for the human rights of everyone in the country and uphold the rule of law.”  

    Background

    On 15 July 2024, MPs Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube were sentenced to 85 years and 58 years respectively, after being convicted under the Suppression of Terrorism Act of 2008 and the Sedition and Subversive Activities Act of 1938. They were found guilty of allegedly inciting unrest during pro-democracy protests in June 2021. On 1 June 2023, after almost two years of arbitrary detention, they were convicted of terrorism, sedition, and murder. Mabuza’s case has been omitted from the court roll on three consecutive occasions by the Registrar of the Supreme Court, despite all required documents, including the Notice of Appeal, Record of Proceedings, and supporting pleadings, being properly filed.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Risk management tools under the CAP – E-002797/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002797/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Maria Grapini (S&D)

    The risk management tools under the CAP should offer an effective response to crises in order to protect European farmers, without discriminating or differentiating among them.

    Does the Commission not consider that the provisions of Recital 21 and Article 41a(5) of the proposal for a regulation (COM (2025) 236 final) allowing Member States the possibility of national co-financing of up to 200 % (in the form of state aid) in the event of climate disasters could lead to disparities between regions? This could happen owing to the differing potentials of the Member States, which are at different stages of development, and the provision risks undermining the level playing field in the single market.

    Rather than making provision for national co-financing, the financing of the crisis reserve at EU-level could be bolstered, and this used equitably for farmers wherever they are farming.

    Submitted: 9.7.2025

    Last updated: 14 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Risk management tools under the CAP – E-002797/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002797/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Maria Grapini (S&D)

    The risk management tools under the CAP should offer an effective response to crises in order to protect European farmers, without discriminating or differentiating among them.

    Does the Commission not consider that the provisions of Recital 21 and Article 41a(5) of the proposal for a regulation (COM (2025) 236 final) allowing Member States the possibility of national co-financing of up to 200 % (in the form of state aid) in the event of climate disasters could lead to disparities between regions? This could happen owing to the differing potentials of the Member States, which are at different stages of development, and the provision risks undermining the level playing field in the single market.

    Rather than making provision for national co-financing, the financing of the crisis reserve at EU-level could be bolstered, and this used equitably for farmers wherever they are farming.

    Submitted: 9.7.2025

    Last updated: 14 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Risk management tools under the CAP – E-002797/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002797/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Maria Grapini (S&D)

    The risk management tools under the CAP should offer an effective response to crises in order to protect European farmers, without discriminating or differentiating among them.

    Does the Commission not consider that the provisions of Recital 21 and Article 41a(5) of the proposal for a regulation (COM (2025) 236 final) allowing Member States the possibility of national co-financing of up to 200 % (in the form of state aid) in the event of climate disasters could lead to disparities between regions? This could happen owing to the differing potentials of the Member States, which are at different stages of development, and the provision risks undermining the level playing field in the single market.

    Rather than making provision for national co-financing, the financing of the crisis reserve at EU-level could be bolstered, and this used equitably for farmers wherever they are farming.

    Submitted: 9.7.2025

    Last updated: 14 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Risk management tools under the CAP – E-002797/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002797/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Maria Grapini (S&D)

    The risk management tools under the CAP should offer an effective response to crises in order to protect European farmers, without discriminating or differentiating among them.

    Does the Commission not consider that the provisions of Recital 21 and Article 41a(5) of the proposal for a regulation (COM (2025) 236 final) allowing Member States the possibility of national co-financing of up to 200 % (in the form of state aid) in the event of climate disasters could lead to disparities between regions? This could happen owing to the differing potentials of the Member States, which are at different stages of development, and the provision risks undermining the level playing field in the single market.

    Rather than making provision for national co-financing, the financing of the crisis reserve at EU-level could be bolstered, and this used equitably for farmers wherever they are farming.

    Submitted: 9.7.2025

    Last updated: 14 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Risk management tools under the CAP – E-002797/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002797/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Maria Grapini (S&D)

    The risk management tools under the CAP should offer an effective response to crises in order to protect European farmers, without discriminating or differentiating among them.

    Does the Commission not consider that the provisions of Recital 21 and Article 41a(5) of the proposal for a regulation (COM (2025) 236 final) allowing Member States the possibility of national co-financing of up to 200 % (in the form of state aid) in the event of climate disasters could lead to disparities between regions? This could happen owing to the differing potentials of the Member States, which are at different stages of development, and the provision risks undermining the level playing field in the single market.

    Rather than making provision for national co-financing, the financing of the crisis reserve at EU-level could be bolstered, and this used equitably for farmers wherever they are farming.

    Submitted: 9.7.2025

    Last updated: 14 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Presentation of the CAP after 2027 by Commissioner Hansen – Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

    Source: European Parliament

    Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for Agriculture © European Union, 2024

    At its meeting on 16 July, the College of Commissioners is likely to adopt the post-2027 multiannual financial framework package, including the first set of sectoral proposals. Commissioner Hansen will present the proposal on the common agricultural policy after 2027 which is supposed to be part of the package in the afternoon of the same day in ComAGRI and answer questions from MEPs.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Presentation of the CAP after 2027 by Commissioner Hansen – Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

    Source: European Parliament

    Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for Agriculture © European Union, 2024

    At its meeting on 16 July, the College of Commissioners is likely to adopt the post-2027 multiannual financial framework package, including the first set of sectoral proposals. Commissioner Hansen will present the proposal on the common agricultural policy after 2027 which is supposed to be part of the package in the afternoon of the same day in ComAGRI and answer questions from MEPs.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Definition and declaration of an international health emergency – E-001491/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    1. A ‘health emergency’ definition is not included in EU legislation. However, Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371[1] defines a serious cross-border threat to health. Internationally, a public health emergency of international concern is set in the International Health Regulations[2].

    2. The EU can recognise a public health emergency on its own. The procedure for the recognition is set in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371[3], which foresees a consultation with relevant agencies and bodies[4]. The recognition has a form of an implementing act, requiring a favourable opinion of the Member States. The Commission does not have to consult the World Health Organisation (WHO) before the recognition, but should nonetheless inform the WHO about its intention to adopt such decision.

    3. The substantial conditions for the recognition stem from Articles 2(1) and 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371. In particular, the cross-border nature of a health threat and the need for EU-level coordination must be identified.

    • [1] Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371: ‘serious cross-border threat to health’ means a life-threatening or otherwise serious hazard to health of biological, chemical, environmental or unknown origin, as referred to in Article 2(1), which spreads or entails a significant risk of spreading across the national borders of Member States, and which may necessitate coordination at Union level in order to ensure a high level of human health protection (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L:2022:314:FULL&from=EN).
    • [2] https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/246107/9789241580496-eng.pdf (Article 6 and Annex II of the International Health Regulations).
    • [3] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022R2371&qid=1673887469777.
    • [4] The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, or the Advisory Committee on public health emergencies (referred to in Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371) or any other relevant Union agency or body.
    Last updated: 14 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Definition and declaration of an international health emergency – E-001491/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    1. A ‘health emergency’ definition is not included in EU legislation. However, Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371[1] defines a serious cross-border threat to health. Internationally, a public health emergency of international concern is set in the International Health Regulations[2].

    2. The EU can recognise a public health emergency on its own. The procedure for the recognition is set in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371[3], which foresees a consultation with relevant agencies and bodies[4]. The recognition has a form of an implementing act, requiring a favourable opinion of the Member States. The Commission does not have to consult the World Health Organisation (WHO) before the recognition, but should nonetheless inform the WHO about its intention to adopt such decision.

    3. The substantial conditions for the recognition stem from Articles 2(1) and 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371. In particular, the cross-border nature of a health threat and the need for EU-level coordination must be identified.

    • [1] Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371: ‘serious cross-border threat to health’ means a life-threatening or otherwise serious hazard to health of biological, chemical, environmental or unknown origin, as referred to in Article 2(1), which spreads or entails a significant risk of spreading across the national borders of Member States, and which may necessitate coordination at Union level in order to ensure a high level of human health protection (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=OJ:L:2022:314:FULL&from=EN).
    • [2] https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/246107/9789241580496-eng.pdf (Article 6 and Annex II of the International Health Regulations).
    • [3] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022R2371&qid=1673887469777.
    • [4] The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, or the Advisory Committee on public health emergencies (referred to in Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2371) or any other relevant Union agency or body.
    Last updated: 14 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Revision of Directive 2011/64/EU and growth of the shadow economy – E-002810/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002810/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Marlena Maląg (ECR)

    Directive 2011/64/EU established minimum excise duties on manufactured tobacco in the European Union, giving Member States the freedom to set higher rates based on their own circumstances. The Law and Justice Party Government of 2015-2023 made use of this freedom to pursue a policy of moderate excise duty increases, which led to a reduction in the shadow economy and growth in budgetary revenue in Poland. In 2024, Donald Tusk’s new governing coalition decided to significantly increase these rates, which has already led to a growth in the shadow economy, according to market analyses. Similar observations have been made in the Netherlands, which has seen an increase in the consumption of cigarettes without excise duty having been paid.

    In relation to the above:

    • 1.Has the Commission assessed the risk of the shadow economy growing as a result of the possible revision of Directive 2011/64/EU and the increase in minimum rates?
    • 2.Does the Commission have data available on the impact of increases in excise duties on the rate of illegal trade of processed tobacco in Member States?
    • 3.Has the Commission taken into account differences in purchasing power and geographic location of Member States when developing new legislative proposals on tobacco taxation?

    Submitted: 9.7.2025

    Last updated: 14 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Establishing a housing fund and doubling funds – E-001262/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission agrees with the Honourable Member that the housing crisis impacts a large number of European citizens. In response to the housing crisis, the Commission will put forward a European Affordable Housing Plan (‘the EHAP’) in 2026.

    The Commission notes, that in respect of the subsidiarity and proportionality principles, primary responsibility for affordable and social housing is within the remit of Member States, regional and local authorities and the EAHP will respect these principles.

    In addition, the Commission put forward a — mid-term review — legislative proposal to modernise cohesion policy[1] including incentives to encourage Member States and regions to double their investments in affordable housing under the Cohesion policy.

    The relevant legislation on European funds and programmes[2] available for Member States, regions and local authorities for housing contain rules on governance, including allocation mechanism[3], and follow the said principles, in line with the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

    Any future budgetary provisions, including the allocation methodology, will be decided by co-legislators at the next MFF negotiations. In addition, the recent communication on NextGenerationEU[4] explicitly recognises the possibility to inject equity to national promotional banks, also for affordable housing.

    The Commission will continue to strengthen its contribution to mitigating the housing crisis, including for youth in its future actions.

    The Commission aims to cut unnecessary red tape and simplify processes[5] in order that available funding can be disbursed as quick as possible. On this matter the Commission works in close cooperation with the managing authorities and other relevant bodies.

    • [1] Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1058 and (EU) 2021/1056 as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review, COM(2025) 123.
    • [2] Most importantly the Recovery and Resilience Plans, the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund, the European Social Fund+ and the InvestEU programme.
    • [3] For Cohesion policy Funds, the methodology on allocation of global resources per Member State is defined by Annex XXVI of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy.
    • [4] Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council NextGenerationEU — The road to 2026, COM/2025/310 final (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52025DC0310).
    • [5] In general, simplification is a key objective of the Commission, as evidenced also by the simplification omnibuses and the mentioned NextGenerationEU communication.
      Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Competitiveness Compass for the EU COM/2025/30 final (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52025DC0030&qid=1750151442346).

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Establishing a housing fund and doubling funds – E-001262/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission agrees with the Honourable Member that the housing crisis impacts a large number of European citizens. In response to the housing crisis, the Commission will put forward a European Affordable Housing Plan (‘the EHAP’) in 2026.

    The Commission notes, that in respect of the subsidiarity and proportionality principles, primary responsibility for affordable and social housing is within the remit of Member States, regional and local authorities and the EAHP will respect these principles.

    In addition, the Commission put forward a — mid-term review — legislative proposal to modernise cohesion policy[1] including incentives to encourage Member States and regions to double their investments in affordable housing under the Cohesion policy.

    The relevant legislation on European funds and programmes[2] available for Member States, regions and local authorities for housing contain rules on governance, including allocation mechanism[3], and follow the said principles, in line with the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

    Any future budgetary provisions, including the allocation methodology, will be decided by co-legislators at the next MFF negotiations. In addition, the recent communication on NextGenerationEU[4] explicitly recognises the possibility to inject equity to national promotional banks, also for affordable housing.

    The Commission will continue to strengthen its contribution to mitigating the housing crisis, including for youth in its future actions.

    The Commission aims to cut unnecessary red tape and simplify processes[5] in order that available funding can be disbursed as quick as possible. On this matter the Commission works in close cooperation with the managing authorities and other relevant bodies.

    • [1] Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2021/1058 and (EU) 2021/1056 as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review, COM(2025) 123.
    • [2] Most importantly the Recovery and Resilience Plans, the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund, the European Social Fund+ and the InvestEU programme.
    • [3] For Cohesion policy Funds, the methodology on allocation of global resources per Member State is defined by Annex XXVI of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy.
    • [4] Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council NextGenerationEU — The road to 2026, COM/2025/310 final (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52025DC0310).
    • [5] In general, simplification is a key objective of the Commission, as evidenced also by the simplification omnibuses and the mentioned NextGenerationEU communication.
      Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Competitiveness Compass for the EU COM/2025/30 final (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52025DC0030&qid=1750151442346).

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