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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Addressing menstrual poverty and introducing an EU menstrual health strategy – E-002340/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002340/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Maria Walsh (PPE), Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová (Renew), Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska (PPE), Nina Carberry (PPE), Ana Miranda Paz (Verts/ALE), Liesbet Sommen (PPE), Matjaž Nemec (S&D), Martin Hojsík (Renew), Kathleen Funchion (The Left), Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (S&D), Catarina Martins (The Left), Markéta Gregorová (Verts/ALE), Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus (S&D), Filip Turek (PfE), Irena Joveva (Renew), Merja Kyllönen (The Left), Evelyn Regner (S&D), Marco Tarquinio (S&D), Michalis Hadjipantela (PPE), Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak (PPE), Marit Maij (S&D), Romana Jerković (S&D), Lucia Yar (Renew), Michal Wiezik (Renew), Aurore Lalucq (S&D), Marc Angel (S&D), Regina Doherty (PPE), Thomas Waitz (Verts/ALE), Tilly Metz (Verts/ALE), Danuše Nerudová (PPE), Barry Andrews (Renew)

    Menstrual poverty is defined as insufficient access to menstrual products and facilities. It affects an estimated 10 % of the menstruating population in the EU, and approximately half of the total EU population menstruates at some point in their lives.

    The lack of a standardised EU-wide dataset on the prevalence of menstrual poverty is a significant problem. The absence of standardised data collection at EU level negatively affects effective policy responses.

    Furthermore, despite the 2022 revision of the EU VAT Directive, which allowed Member States to reduce or eliminate VAT on menstrual products, disparities persist across the Member States. The lack of a harmonised EU approach exacerbates menstrual poverty.

    Given these challenges:

    • 1.How does the Commission intend to address menstrual poverty across the EU during its new term of office?
    • 2.Does the Commission intend to present an EU menstrual health strategy to support Member States in tackling menstrual poverty?

    Menstrual poverty has been overlooked for too long and is often treated as a marginal concern. With strong political commitment and coordinated action, menstrual poverty can be eradicated. This is not just a matter of public health, but also of gender equality and fundamental human rights.

    Submitted: 11.6.2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Aliexpress, Temu, Shein in the Spotlight – Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

    Source: European Parliament

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    On 25 June 2025, IMCO held an exchange of views with representatives from the European Commission on the ongoing investigations regarding the compliance of e-commerce platforms with EU consumer and digital laws. The Commission updated Members about the state of play regarding the ongoing enforcement actions against Aliexpress, Temu and Shein designated as a Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

    The Commission accepted and made binding a series of commitments offered by AliExpress to settle a number of concerns, such as the platform’s transparency on advertising and recommender systems. The Commission also preliminarily found AliExpress in breach of its obligation to assess and mitigate risks related to the dissemination of illegal products. The Commission opened formal proceedings against Temu with respect to the sale of illegal products, addictive design and the systems used to recommend purchases to users, as well as data access for researchers. When it comes to Shein, the Commission has sent two requests for information regarding the design of the interface, protection of minors, transparency of recommending systems, traceability of traders, compliance by design, presence of illegal content and goods on its marketplace and access to data. The Commission is investigating but has not opened formal proceedings.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – North Western Waters Advisory Council’s advice concerning the negative impact of offshore wind farms – E-002568/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002568/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    France Jamet (PfE), Virginie Joron (PfE), Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain (PfE), Gilles Pennelle (PfE), Pierre Pimpie (PfE), Pascale Piera (PfE), Séverine Werbrouck (PfE), Aleksandar Nikolic (PfE), Mélanie Disdier (PfE), Anne-Sophie Frigout (PfE)

    In its Advice of 3 June 2025, the North Western Waters Advisory Council highlights the negative impact of offshore wind farms on our marine areas.

    It underlines the strategic inconsistencies across the Commission’s various guidelines and notes that wind farm projects could undermine the EU’s objectives.

    The advice also refers to the report by the European Court of Auditors, which raises concerns about the social, economic and environmental challenges for fisheries, caused in particular by fishers’ reduced access to fishing areas.

    Among its recommendations, the advice advocates greater involvement of fishers in decision-making processes and management bodies.

    • 1.Does the Commission intend to take specific measures to ensure that fishers are no longer systematically penalised as a result of usage conflicts linked to uncontrolled development of offshore wind farms?
    • 2.Will it take account of the advice of the North Western Waters Advisory Council and the report by the European Court of Auditors, which cast doubt on its energy strategy?
    • 3.Will it give proper consideration to consultations of local stakeholders who are overwhelmingly opposed to offshore wind farms?

    Submitted: 25.6.2025

    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Progress towards the objectives of the 8th EAP – E-002567/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002567/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Sara Matthieu (Verts/ALE)

    According to the European Environment Agency’s most recent report on the 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP), the EU is not on track to reach the objective of significantly reducing its consumption footprint, which is instead projected to increase further. This goes against the objectives of the 8th EAP and that of the circular economy action plan to keep resource consumption within planetary boundaries and to reduce the EU’s consumption footprint.

    In its own initiative report on the circular economy in 2021, Parliament called on the Commission to propose binding EU targets for 2030 to significantly reduce the EU’s material and consumption footprints and bring them within planetary boundaries by 2050, using indicators to be adopted by end of 2021 as part of the updated monitoring framework. In June 2024, the Council invited the Commission to assess how a governance framework to support sustainable resource management would work, and to assess the establishment of an EU long-term objective for sustainable resource use.

    • 1.What has the Commission done to reduce the consumption footprint under the 8th EAP and what are the main reasons for not achieving the objective?
    • 2.What action has the Commission taken to establish a governance framework to support sustainable resource management, and will this be incorporated in the future circular economy act or elsewhere?

    Submitted: 25.6.2025

    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Prevention of power outages – E-002483/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002483/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Michał Wawrykiewicz (PPE)

    In reaction to the power outages in Spain and Portugal on 28 April 2025 it is clear that the EU needs to strengthen the security of its critical infrastructure. The blackout lasted for 36 hours and its impact on the Spanish economy alone is estimated to be EUR 1.6 billion. The outage had a knock-on effect on the mobile network. Around 150 flights were cancelled in both countries due to the outage. In Spain, download speeds in some areas fell by as much as 85 %, while in Portugal, speeds in regions such as Porto and Vila Real dropped by 90 %. Unfortunately eight people have died as a result of the outages.

    • 1.What mechanisms will the Commission employ to protect critical infrastructure at the EU level?
    • 2.Does the Commission plan to review and update the Directive on the Resilience of Critical Entities (2022/2557) or any other relevant provisions of EU law concerning the security of critical infrastructure?
    • 3.What measures are being considered by the Commission to enhance the EU’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to cyberattacks and acts of sabotage targeting critical infrastructure, particularly in the energy, transport and telecommunications sector?

    Submitted: 20.6.2025

    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Future common agricultural policy and bullfighting – E-002610/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002610/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Niels Fuglsang (S&D)

    • 1.Does the Commission agree that for both food safety and animal welfare reasons, it is undesirable to process meat for human consumption from bulls killed in bullfights, and can it indicate whether it is possible that such meat is circulating on the EU market without a label informing consumers of its source?
    • 2.Can the Commission confirm that around EUR 200 million is allocated each year, through the common agricultural policy (CAP), to the breeders of bulls intended for bullfighting, indicate whether it is willing to change this in the future CAP, and state whether it is willing to open a dialogue and/or make a proposal regarding the welfare of animals used for culture and tradition?
    • 3.Can the Commission give its opinion on bullfighting in relation to animal welfare, explain its interpretation of Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which relates to animal welfare measures, in the context of culture and tradition, and indicate whether it agrees that animal welfare should be safeguarded in this context, as was decided recently in Mexico City[1]?

    Submitted: 27.6.2025

    • [1] https://www.animanaturalis.org/n/46833/bull-death-prohibited-in-mexico-city-first-step-toward-ending-bullfighting.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – EU support for Spanish regions overwhelmed by high migratory pressure – E-001238/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission is aware of the migratory challenges faced by Spain and follows the situation closely.

    The European Border and Coast Guard Agency and the EU Agency for Asylum adopted operational plans to support Spain in migration management.

    Spain benefits from various EU funds for asylum and migration and border management, including the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)[1], the Border Management and Visa Fund (BMVI)[2] and the Next Generation EU funds.

    In recent years, the Commission allocated to Spain funding under the AMIF and BMVI as emergency assistance specifically to address the situation of the Canary Islands (EUR 52.3 million for the financial programming period 2021-2027).

    In addition, the Commission allocated[3] to the Member States additional resources to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum[4]. Also, these resources can be used by regional authorities in accordance with the rules set at national level.

    Furthermore, both national and regional authorities can allocate resources from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the European Regional Development Fund for migrant integration.

    ESF+ will invest over EUR 142 million in Spain from 2021 to 2027 to support the socioeconomic integration of migrants, including EUR 2.4 million in the Balearic Islands, EUR 5 million for family-based care of unaccompanied minors and EUR 15 million to improve employment opportunities for vulnerable groups in the Canary Islands.

    The Interreg Madeira-Azores-Canary Islands Cooperation Programme 2021-2027[5] supports cross-border cooperation to tackle migration challenges.

    • [1] Regulation (EU) 2021/1147 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.
    • [2] Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund the instrument for financial support of the Border Management and Visa Policy.
    • [3] https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/european-commission-provides-additional-eur-3-billion-support-migration-and-asylum-management-2025-05-12_en.
    • [4] https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/pact-migration-and-asylum_en.
    • [5] The cooperation area is comprised of three outermost regions — the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands and seven third countries — Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Mauritania, Senegal and São Tomé and Príncipe.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Threats at the external borders – the role of FRONTEX – E-001723/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The core mandate of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) is to support Member States in external border management and returns.

    The support of Frontex is invaluable to Member States’ ability to manage the EU’s external borders safely and effectively. Furthermore, the Commission continues to attach great importance to ensuring that the Agency has sufficient human and financial resources for the fulfilment of its tasks.

    Frontex has a broad mandate to comprehensively support the Member States in managing migration at their sections of EU external borders. Nonetheless, the Commission will assess this issue in detail in the process of preparing the review of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896[1].

    As question three falls under the responsibility of Frontex, the Commission has asked the Agency to provide an answer to the question raised by the Honourable Member. The Agency’s reply will be sent to the Honourable Member by the Commission as soon as possible.

    • [1] Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624, OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1-131.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Urgent inquiry regarding the continued detention and deportation risk of Abdulrahman al-Khalidi – E-001410/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    Directive 2008 /115/EC[1] sets common standards and procedures to return illegally staying third-country nationals. The rules on the assessment of applications for international protection are laid down in Directive 2011/95/EU[2].

    When applying these directives, Member States have to respect the fundamental rights as enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights[3], including the principle of non-refoulement and the right to an effective legal remedy.

    The Commission has no responsibility to take decisions relating to assessment of applications for international protection and on the return of illegally staying third-country nationals.

    This responsibility lies entirely in the Member States competences and the Commission cannot intervene in the assessment of the merits of individual cases.

    The Commission may only decide to follow up on an individual case if the latter reveals a general practice of incorrect application of EU law in the Member State concerned or if it relates to a problem of compliance of national legislation with EU law.

    The Commission closely monitors Bulgaria’s implementation of the asylum and return rules, including the respect of fundamental rights. Compliance with the return acquis is also assessed in the context of the regular Schengen evaluation mechanism.

    • [1] Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals, OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 98-107.
    • [2] Directive 2011/95/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on standards for the qualification of third-country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection, for a uniform status for refugees or for persons eligible for subsidiary protection, and for the content of the protection granted (recast), OJ L 337, 20.12.2011, p. 9-26.
    • [3] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:12012P/TXT.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Financial losses for the EU following the bankruptcy of Northvolt – E-001074/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    As the Honourable Members correctly point out, in line with the applicable legal framework approved by the co-legislators, budgetary guarantees such as those underpinning the European Fund for Strategic Investments[1] and the InvestEU Fund[2] are granted for investments based on their alignment with EU policy priorities and their additionality.

    Where such guarantees are implemented in indirect management, implementing partners are fully responsible to enforce contract terms, in accordance with their own rules and procedures, including during legal insolvency proceedings. This includes measures to minimise losses for the relevant partner and the EU guarantee.

    The Commission provides annual reports on guarantee calls in the aggregate at the end of each financial year in accordance with Articles 250 and 217 of the Financial Regulation[3], and any loss from the relevant guarantees will be reported in that context, with due account to the necessary protection of commercially sensitive information.

    The Commission carries out annual evaluations of the adequacy of the provisioning for budgetary guarantees given expected losses.

    If the Commission has evidence that such provisioning is inadequate, it is prepared to take remedial action in line with Article 217 of the Financial Regulation.

    However, over the last decade no remedial action has been necessary and, looking ahead, no such action appears likely since losses experienced remain in line with expectations.

    In general, the Commission gives top priority to a viable battery ecosystem in the EU. The recently announced ‘Battery Booster’ will support that ecosystem notably through dedicated financing and demand-side measures, favouring EU production and diversification of supplies.

    • [1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32015R1017.
    • [2] https://investeu.europa.eu/investeu-programme/investeu-fund_en.
    • [3] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=OJ:L_202402509.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Safety of eCommerce products – Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

    Source: European Parliament

    online shopping.PNG © stock adobe

    On 26 June 2025, IMCO approved an own initiative report on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports. This report includes the digitalisation of market surveillance and customs processes through technologies such as AI and block chain. It also delves into improved consumer transparency on product safety and sustainability.

    Rapporteur Salvatore De Meo (EPP) reaffirmed the importance of simplifying the regulatory framework, clarifying platform liability and the role of the ‘responsible person’ for non-EU imports and delineating non-fiscal duties under the deemed importer Union Custom Code framework. Additional elements comprise a reference to working conditions in large “warehouses”, a mention of exploring reduced VAT for second-hand goods, the need for adequately covering fast fashion, and a reference to the impact of e-commerce logistics on urban environments and city centres. On the handling fee, the report simply acknowledges the Commission’s proposal at this stage, pending further assessment.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – PFAS rules and public health – E-001467/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    As set out in the mission letters from the Commission President, the Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy and the Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy were given the task to work on the Chemicals Industry Package and to provide clarity on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

    For this, the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (DG GROW) and the Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) work closely together the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) and other Commission services.

    For example, DG SANTE is following the discussions related to possible measures on PFAS in food contact materials and in medical devices in the context of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006[1] and in food packaging in the context of Regulation (EU) 2025/40[2].

    With respect to actions taken by the Commission to reduce the impact of PFAS on public health, including those under the remit of DG SANTE such as presence of PFAS as contaminants in food and their use as active substances in plant protection products, the Commission refers the Honourable Member to replies E-001626/2025[3], E-000268/2024[4], E-003754/2023[5], E-002285/2023[6] and E-000375/2023[7].

    The Commission is addressing PFAS contamination through different environmental and health legislation. Those pieces of legislation ensure that soil, (drinking) water and food comply with EU safety standards. Maximum levels for PFAS are set in drinking water and various foods.

    • [1] Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2006/1907/oj.
    • [2] Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 2024 on packaging and packaging waste. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/40/oj.
    • [3] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-10-2025-001626-ASW_EN.html.
    • [4] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2024-000268-ASW_EN.html.
    • [5] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2023-003754-ASW_EN.html.
    • [6] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2023-002285-ASW_EN.html.
    • [7] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2023-000375-ASW_EN.html.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Towards a comprehensive European policy on food donations to reduce food waste and support vulnerable communities – E-001747/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    On 18 February 2025, the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement[1] on the Commission’s legislative proposal for a targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive[2] in order to set legally binding food waste reduction targets to be achieved by Member States by 2030.

    In that agreement, the co-legislators introduced a strengthened approach on food donation. Upon formal adoption of the amended Directive, which is expected by the end of 2025, Member States will be required to take measures ensuring that economic operators with a significant role in the prevention and generation of food waste (as identified by each Member State) facilitate the donation of unsold food that is safe for human consumption in the context of donation agreements.

    Furthermore, in order to facilitate the recovery and redistribution of safe, edible food to those in need, a Commission Notice setting out EU guidelines on food donation[3] supports compliance of providers and recipients of surplus food with relevant requirements laid down in the EU regulatory framework (e.g. food safety, food hygiene, traceability, liability, Value-Added Tax, etc.) and promotes common interpretation by regulatory authorities in the Member States of EU rules applying to the redistribution of surplus food.

    Finally, the Food donation sub-group of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste[4] is currently identifying and assessing barriers to food donation and opportunities to facilitate this practice across the EU, as well as developing recommendations for actions at EU and national level.

    • [1] https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety-news-0/provisional-agreement-reached-eu-food-waste-reduction-targets-2025-02-20_en.
    • [2] Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives, OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3-30, as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/851 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May, OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 109-140.
    • [3] Commission Notice — EU guidelines on food donation (2017/C 361/01).
    • [4] EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste: https://food.ec.europa.eu/food-safety/food-waste/eu-actions-against-food-waste/eu-platform-food-losses-and-food-waste_en.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Infringement of Directive 1999/70/EC on insecure employment in schools – E-001987/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    Regarding the first question, the Commission recalls that directive 1999/70[1] requires Member States to adopt effective measures to prevent abuse of successive fixed-term employment contracts but leaves Member States a certain margin of discretion as to how they achieve this objective.

    The Treaties do not confer to the EU competence to adopt binding guidelines on how to prevent abuse of such contracts in the Italian school system .

    Concerning Decree-Law 131/2024, the Commission notes that the provisions on compensation were amended to address the lack of effective measures to penalise abusive use of successive fixed-term contracts.

    As explained in the Commission’s reply to petition 1264/2024, whether national legislation contains sufficient safeguards to prevent such misuse warrants further assessment[2].

    The Commission is notably monitoring, in the context of infringement procedure INFR(2014)4231, the practical effects of recent legislative amendments and recruitment measures aiming to comply with the relevant reforms and targets set out in the National Resilience and Recovery Programme.[3]

    Regarding the third question, the Commission refers to its explanations in reply to petition 1264/2024, noting that EU law does not regulate the recruitment systems that Member States may choose to apply to permanent or support positions.

    The system of teachers’ recruitment remains a responsibility of the Member State in line with the subsidiarity principle.

    • [1] Council Directive 1999/70/EC of 28 June 1999 concerning the framework agreement on fixed-term work concluded by ETUC (European Trade Union Confederation), UNICE (Union of Industrial and Employers’ Confederations of Europe) and CEEP (European Centre of Enterprises with Public Participation) (OJ L 175, 10.7.1999, p. 43) — https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/1999/70/oj/eng.
    • [2] This assessment refers, in particular, to the criteria set out in the Mascolo judgment referenced by the honourable member ( Judgment of 26 November 2014 in joined cases C-22/13, C-61/13 to C-63/13 and C-418/13, Mascolo and Others, ECLI:EU:C:2014:2401).
    • [3] Reform of the system for recruiting teachers (M4C1R.21) and target M4C114 to recruit 70 000 teachers by 2026.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: The power of connections in developing countries

    Source: European Investment Bank

    PasarPolis’ chief executive officer, Cleosent Randing, says artificial intelligence has helped build efficient claims systems. LeapFrog

    LeapFrog has also invested in companies like PasarPolis and Goodlife Pharmacy to improve access to insurance and healthcare.

    Nur Fajar earns an income as a rideshare driver on his motorbike in Jakarta, just like his father did. He was introduced to PasarPolis through a friend and bought life insurance for himself and his father.

    When his father fell ill and passed away a few months later, Fajar was relieved to learn that he qualified for an insurance payment. Now, Fajar earns additional income as an insurance sales agent, encouraging others in his community to take out the simple policies.

    PasarPolis is the first company in Indonesia to offer a range of insurance products – vehicle, home and travel – through agreements with mobile apps. By working closely with companies such as Gojek, the e-commerce company Tokopedia and the technology firm Xiaomi, PasarPolis offers insurance products that cover a range of needs.

    Gojek is a ride-hailing app that operates across Southeast Asia, with over 2 million drivers in Indonesia alone, including Fajar. PasarPolis provides insurance to people who offer and take rides through Gojek.

    PasarPolis grew fast and now serves more than 80 million people, issuing over a billion policies. Its chief executive officer, Cleosent Randing, credits part of this success to artificial intelligence, which has helped build efficient claims systems.

    “Technology is the biggest enabler for us to really make insurance available for all, in terms of removing the friction,” Randing says, “in terms of creating products that are innovative or really making claims seamless.”

    In East Africa, Goodlife Pharmacy is making healthcare easier and more reliable for around two million people each year. With 145 stores across Kenya and Uganda, the company runs East Africa’s largest chain of pharmacies. These stores offer pharmaceuticals, diagnostics services and doctor consultations. “What makes us stand out is our customer service,” says Amaan Khalfan, Goodlife’s chief executive officer. “I think that’s the critical driver.”

    Lilian Kelly, a pharmacy technician at Goodlife, says that many people don’t understand their medication or how important it is to use it correctly. She ensures that people know how to take their medicine when they get home from a hospital or doctor’s visit.

    Kelly gives support in person and online. She fields questions and follows up with clients through WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. “It’s actually exciting,” she says, “being able to change someone’s life in that way.”

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Strategic dependence: Brussels losing its soul in American clouds (cloud services of Microsoft, AWS/Amazon, Google) – E-001866/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission’s digital transformation is guided by its cloud strategy[1], prioritising a secure hybrid multi-cloud approach. The hybrid aspect is delivered through private cloud infrastructure under full Commission control, as the key part of its digital autonomy.

    The multi-cloud dimension ensures resilience and mitigates vendor lock-in, with operators awarded via procurement procedures compliant with EU laws, data protection and cybersecurity legislation and international agreements.

    Contracts have been awarded to a variety of providers, all of which are EU-based entities. The Commission has included European providers without corporate ties to the United States and makes extensive use of open-source software.

    Currently, in line with the objective to avoid dependency, 85% of workloads run in the Commission’s private cloud. The remaining 15%, managing non-confidential data, are equally distributed among Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL (AWS) and Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, and — to a lesser extent — OVHcloud. Contracts concluded with AWS and Microsoft are valid until 2030 and 2031 respectively, with no volume commitment in usage.

    Since 2014, successive cloud and software framework contracts[2] have incorporated award criteria reflecting European digital sovereignty initiatives such as references to SecNumCloud that resulted in a contract awarded to OVHcloud.

    Looking ahead, the Commission remains committed to leveraging forthcoming legislative and procurement instruments to strengthen EU digital sovereignty and foster innovative EU services.

    The upcoming Cloud and Artificial Intelligence Development Act[3] will ensure secure EU-based capacity for critical needs, backed by a single EU-wide cloud policy for the public sector.

    • [1] https://commission.europa.eu/publications/european-commission-cloud-strategy_en.
    • [2] For example, Cloud III or SIDE III.
    • [3] https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14628-AI-Continent-new-cloud-and-AI-development-act_en.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova – E-000186/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    Moldova was granted EU candidate status in June 2022 and accession negotiations opened in June 2024. However, the current rate of economic growth and convergence with the EU risks holding the country back from progressing rapidly on its EU track[1].

    The Commission proposal for a regulation establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova aims to address the underlying structural deficiencies holding back Moldova’s growth potential, accelerate alignment with EU laws and standards and facilitate the progressive integration of Moldova in the EU single market.

    The Commission defines disinformation as ‘false or misleading content that is spread with an intention to deceive or secure economic or political gain and which may cause public harm’[2].

    Moldova has a very active and vibrant civil society, and their organisations are operating in a broadly enabling environment, as the Commission assessed in its Enlargement report of October 2024[3]. EU financing of civil society organisations is regulated by the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the EU[4].

    • [1] Communication on the Moldova Growth Plan, eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52024DC0470.
    • [2]  COM/2020/790 final: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52020DC0790.
    • [3] https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-adopts-2024-enlargement-package-2024-10-30_en.
    • [4] https://commission.europa.eu/publications/eu-financial-regulation_en.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Impact of the revised EU Emissions Trading System on household costs – E-001665/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission is aware of this study[1], which shows that in the absence of complementary measures, the annual increase in heating costs for households in the lowest six deciles in Belgium could range from EUR 154 to EUR 261 or 0.8% to 0.6% of total expenditure, and from EUR 53 to EUR 158 or 0.6% to 0.5% for transport costs. These estimations are coherent with the Commission’s impact assessment[2] for the review of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive[3].

    Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels causes energy price volatility and higher supply costs. The Commission and Member States are working towards the timely implementation of the new Emission Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2) in combination with complementary measures to decouple people’s energy bills from fossil fuel cost volatility.

    The Social Climate Fund (SCF)[4] is designed to address the impact of ETS2 on vulnerable households. For those not eligible under the SCF, Member States also must target the national ETS2 revenues[5] at measures to anticipate and address its effects.

    The Affordable Energy Action Plan[6] aims at lowering energy costs by improving energy efficiency and energy savings and by addressing other aspects of the energy market that influence energy prices.

    The upcoming Citizens Energy Package[7] will focus on activating citizens to produce, sell and use their own energy and on tackling energy poverty.

    As part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive[8], Member States are also developing targets, policies and measures and related financing for building renovations that reduce exposure to fossil fuels and alleviate energy poverty. A range of policies are also available for Member States to incentivise electrification and clean technologies.

    • [1] https://energyville.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ETS2-paper_final-15042025.pdf.
    • [2] SWD(2021) 601 final.
    • [3] Directive 2003/87/EC.
    • [4] The SCF amounts to EUR 86.7 billion for the period 2026-2032.
    • [5] National ETS2 revenues are estimated to amount to EUR 270 billion for the period 2027-2030.
    • [6]  COM/2025/79.
    • [7] https://energy.ec.europa.eu/news/citizens-energy-package-commission-starts-consultation-process-2025-06-19_en.
    • [8] Directive (EU) 2024/1275.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Different interpretations of state support rules impact 500 jobs – E-001676/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    1. In general, State aid should not encourage or facilitate the relocation of services or production from one Member State to another. EU State aid rules contain safeguards in this sense. The Hungarian aid to Apollo Tyres was granted in the context of state aid schemes approved by Commission decisions in cases SA.56926 and SA.57375[1]. The schemes were adopted to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to partially compensate companies for losses suffered because of the lockdown measures introduced by the Hungarian Government, in line with the state aid rules applicable to this type of situations.

    2. Regarding the alleged closure and relocation of the Enschede factory, the Commission cannot interfere in specific company decisions regarding restructuring plans.

    3. The Commission decisions in cases SA.56926 and SA.57375 do not depart from the standard interpretation of the applicable state aid rules. Furthermore, the Commission does not have any indication that the Hungarian schemes at issue were not implemented in line with those decisions.

    • [1] Commission decision of 8 April 2020 in case SA.56926 (2020/N) — Hungary COVID-19: Aid measures for increasing competitiveness of undertakings in relation with the COVID-19 outbreak, OJ C 144 of 30.4.2020; Commission decision of 23 June 2020 in case SA.57375 (2020/N) — Hungary COVID-19: Compensation scheme related to the recovery of the Hungarian economy, OJ C 302 of 11.9.2020.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Withdrawal of the ‘standard essential patents’ proposal – E-001708/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission has reviewed all pending proposals with the European Parliament and the Council, particularly those that have been blocked for a long time or that lack realistic prospects for progress and where an agreement is unlikely.

    Based on this review, it has identified 37 proposals that it intends to withdraw — including the proposal for a regulation on standard-essential patents[1].

    In line with the interinstitutional agreement on better law making, the Commission will take due account of the positions of the Parliament and the Council before deciding on the withdrawal of the proposal.

    The Commission and its services took good note of discussions at the Competitiveness Council on 22 May 2025 in which the Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Romanian, Slovak and Spanish delegations communicated that they do not agree with the proposed withdrawal of the ‘standard essential patents’ file. The Commission looks forward to receiving the formal position of the Council in due course.

    The Commission remains open to exploring, together with the co-legislators and stakeholders, the most suitable way to ensure that Europe stays at the forefront of technological innovation and industrial competitiveness.

    • [1] See Annex IV to the Commission work programme 2025 — https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/7617998c-86e6-4a74-b33c-249e8a7938cd_en?filename=COM_2025_45_1_annexes_EN.pdf.
    Last updated: 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Security: PENSACOLA MAN SENTENCED IN DRUG AND FIREARM CASE

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Dillon Devontrez Royster, 31, of Pensacola, Florida was sentenced to 10 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

    U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “I applaud the substantial efforts of our state and federal law enforcement partners to investigate, arrest, and help bring this drug trafficker to justice. This is yet another important case by my office fulfilling the promise of President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to Take Back America by aggressively pursuing criminal offenders who victimize our communities.  We will not stop until we have rid our streets of these criminals who peddle in violence and addiction.”

    “This is a huge win for public safety in Northwest Florida,” said ATF Tampa Field Division’s Assistant Special Agent in Charge Cheryl Harrell. “Armed drug trafficking is a serious crime – this investigation demonstrates what can be accomplished when law enforcement agencies work together to remove an armed drug trafficker from our communities.”

    On April 17, 2024, members of the Escambia County Sherriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives executed a search warrant at Dillion Royster’s residence. During the search, law enforcement found approximately 1,851 grams of methamphetamine, 10 grams of fentanyl, and numerous firearms.

    This sentence was the result of a joint investigation by Escambia County Sherriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey M. Tharp prosecuted the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline) a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. To access available public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website. For more information about the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/fln/index.html.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Weiser Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BOISE – Cody Michael Howells, 35, of Weiser, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today.

    According to court records, the investigation began when the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (“ICAC”) received CyberTip reports from an online social media platform. A CyberTip is a report submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC gathers leads and tips regarding suspected online crimes against children and forwards them to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. ICAC determined that numerous files of child sexual abuse material had been uploaded to an account, later identified as belonging to Howells. ICAC subsequently executed a federal search warrant at Howell’s residence in Weiser. During an interview, Howells admitted to viewing child sexual abuse material. ICAC located additional files of child sexual abuse material on Howell’s cellphone. At the time, Howells was on parole for Lewd Conduct with a Minor Under 16.

    Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also sentenced Howells to lifetime supervised release following his prison sentence and ordered him to pay $30,000 in restitution to victims in the images he possessed. Howells will be required to register as a sex offender as a result of the conviction.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Whatcott commended the work of the Idaho ICAC Task Force, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Rupert Police Department, and the Weiser Police Department, which led to the charge. Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Robins prosecuted the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.  As part of Project Safe Childhood, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho and the Idaho Attorney General’s Office partner to marshal federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Virginia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Scheme

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Greenbelt, Maryland – Today, U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby sentenced Alonzo Brown, 27, of Richmond, Virginia, to 45 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, in connection with a conspiracy and scheme to defraud the Maryland Department of Labor (MD-DOL) and California Employment Development Department (CA-EDD).  Judge Griggsby also ordered Brown to pay $310,428.08 of restitution to the victims and forfeit all money, property, and/or assets derived from the scheme, including a money judgment of $310,428.08.

    Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty plea with Special Agent in Charge Troy W. Springer, National Capital Region, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG), and Special Agent in Charge Kareem A. Carter, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) – Washington Field Office.

    According to the guilty plea, from at least June 2020 through March 2021, Brown conspired with Michael Cooley, 26, of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and Isiah Lewis, 35, of Prince George’s County, to devise and execute a scheme to defraud individuals and multiple state workforce agencies, including in Maryland and California, of more than $800,000 in unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, successfully obtaining more than $300,000.  The scheme was sophisticated and used personal identifiable information — such as name, date of birth, and social security number — from more than 60 individuals to file online UI applications in Maryland and California, using anonymous email addresses to obscure their identities and avoid detection.

    Griggsby sentenced Cooley to 87 months in federal prison for his role in the scheme back in April.

    This case is part of the District of Maryland COVID-19 Strike Force, a Strike Force that is one of five strike forces established throughout the United States by the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute COVID-19 fraud, including fraud relating to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  The CARES Act was designed to provide emergency financial assistance to Americans suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The strike forces focus on large-scale, multi-state pandemic relief fraud perpetrated by criminal organizations and transnational actors.  The strike forces are interagency law enforcement efforts, using prosecutor-led and data analyst-driven teams designed to identify and bring to justice those who stole pandemic relief funds.

    For more information about the Department’s response to the pandemic, please visit justice.gov/coronavirus.  Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form.

    U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the DOL-OIG and IRS-CI for their work in the investigation.  Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Bijon A. Mostoufi and Jared M. Beim, who are prosecuting this federal case, and Joanna B.N. Huber, who is supporting the case.

    For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to report fraud, please visit justice.gov/usao-md and justice.gov/usao-md/report-fraud.

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  • MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde Investigates the Merger of GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS) related to its sale to SRS Distribution for $110.00 per share without interest to GMS shareholders. Is it a fair deal?

    Click here for more info https://monteverdelaw.com/case/gms-inc/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE EQUAL. Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask:

    1. Do you file class actions and go to Court?
    2. When was the last time you recovered money for shareholders?
    3. What cases did you recover money in and how much?

    About Monteverde & Associates PC

    Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders…and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. 

    No one is above the law. If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.

    Contact:
    Juan Monteverde, Esq.
    MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC
    The Empire State Building
    350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740
    New York, NY 10118
    United States of America
    jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com
    Tel: (212) 971-1341

    Attorney Advertising. (C) 2025 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC (www.monteverdelaw.com).  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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  • MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde Investigates the Merger of DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating DNOW Inc. (NYSE: DNOW) related to its merger with MRC Global Inc. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, current DNOW shareholders will own approximately 56.5% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. Is it a fair deal?

    Click here for more info https://monteverdelaw.com/case/dnow-inc/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE EQUAL. Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask:

    1. Do you file class actions and go to Court?
    2. When was the last time you recovered money for shareholders?
    3. What cases did you recover money in and how much?

    About Monteverde & Associates PC

    Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders…and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. 

    No one is above the law. If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.

    Contact:
    Juan Monteverde, Esq.
    MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC
    The Empire State Building
    350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740
    New York, NY 10118
    United States of America
    jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com
    Tel: (212) 971-1341

    Attorney Advertising. (C) 2025 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC (www.monteverdelaw.com).  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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  • MIL-OSI: UPDATE – Andvaris Appoints Mahmud Samad as Advisor to Support Strategic Growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Andvaris Inc., a leading provider of staffing and workforce solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mahmud Samad as Advisor. This advisory role reflects the company’s continued commitment to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and financial innovation.

    Mahmud brings a wealth of experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, and scaling fast-growing businesses.

    Andvaris continues to grow rapidly, expanding its service offerings and client base across the U.S. The company is poised to strengthen its financial foundation and accelerate innovation in workforce solutions.

    About Andvaris Inc.

    Founded in 2014, Andvaris is a national staffing and recruiting company offering AI-powered hiring technology, contingent workforce solutions, and employer of record services. Headquartered in Miami, FL, the company supports businesses in building agile and diverse teams across industries.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8f9b6a63-0bb5-4b8e-9c1d-21900e263895

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  • MIL-OSI: BTCMiner Lanches a cloud mining platform to Makes It Easy to Earn Millions Every Day

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, where markets are notoriously volatile and unpredictable, one platform is offering an opportunity for investors to earn millions of dollars daily, even while they sleep. BTC Miner launches a cutting-edge cloud mining platform, has unlocked the door to a new era of stable, risk-free, and high-reward investments, enabling users to earn passive income from cryptocurrency mining without the need for expensive hardware, complicated setups, or market expertise.

    A Game-Changer in the World of Crypto Mining

    As traditional investment avenues grow increasingly uncertain, especially with rising inflation and fluctuating stock markets, cryptocurrency continues to be one of the most attractive financial opportunities. Yet, many investors have hesitated to enter the market due to the complexity of mining and the high barriers to entry.

    BTC Miner’s innovative cloud mining model removes those barriers, offering a seamless solution for anyone to earn cryptocurrency passively, regardless of their experience or technical background. With BTC Miner, investors can stake their funds into a powerful mining contract, sit back, and watch their assets grow—all without the hassle of owning or managing mining equipment.

    The Power of Consistent, Risk-Free Earnings

    Unlike other platforms that expose users to significant market risk and fluctuating returns, BTC Miner offers a guaranteed daily return, providing users with consistent passive income. For example:

    • Invest $200 and earn $10 per day, totaling $220 in just two days
    • Invest $1000, earn $23.80 per day, totaling $1071.40 in three days
    • Invest $30,000, earn $502.50 per day, totaling $35,175 in seven days

    The guaranteed principal + fixed return contracts ensure that no matter the market volatility, investors can enjoy a steady stream of income without worrying about losses. Earnings are paid out every 24 hours, and users can withdraw or reinvest their profits with a single tap.

    No Initial Investment Needed – Get Started with a $500 Welcome Bonus

    To make the entry even easier, BTC Miner offers a $500 welcome bonus to new users upon registration. This bonus can be used immediately to purchase an active mining contract, giving newcomers a zero-risk opportunity to start earning. With this initiative, even those with no initial capital can begin generating daily returns right away.

    An Attractive Referral Program: Earn More by Sharing the Wealth

    BTC Miner’s referral program offers generous rewards for users who introduce the platform to others. With a 7% reward for direct referrals and an additional 2% for second-tier referrals, users can quickly build a passive income stream by inviting others to join.

    • No upper limit on referral earnings
    • Incentivized rewards system designed to help users grow their investments without lifting a finger

    Fully Regulated, 100% Safe – FCA Certified

    BTC Miner operates with full regulatory compliance, having been certified by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This ensures the platform’s adherence to the highest industry standards and provides investors with peace of mind, knowing their funds are handled securely and transparently.

    Why BTC Miner?

    • ✅ FCA-Certified: Fully regulated and secure, providing maximum trust and transparency.
    • ✅ Guaranteed Profits: Fixed returns and principal protection, with no market volatility risks.
    • ✅ AI-Driven Smart Mining: Optimized mining operations, ensuring the best return on investment.
    • ✅ Global Accessibility: Available for users worldwide with multi-currency support including USDT, BTC, ETH, XRP, and more.
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    How to Start Making Millions with BTC Miner

    1. Sign up for free at: https://btcminer.net
    2. Claim your $500 bonus and choose a suitable contract
    3. Start earning daily, with automatic payouts and the option to reinvest for more profit.

    About BTC Miner

    Founded in 2009, BTC Miner is a leader in the cloud mining industry, offering cutting-edge mining technology with a focus on user accessibility, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices. The platform combines artificial intelligence, green energy, and smart contract technology to provide a stable and profitable environment for cryptocurrency investors.

    In 2025, BTC Miner is poised to lead the next wave of digital wealth creation, offering everyone the chance to make millions through stable, risk-free cloud mining. Whether you are new to cryptocurrency or a seasoned investor, BTC Miner is your gateway to passive income and financial freedom.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Listeners across South Sudan celebrate Radio Miraya entering last year as teenager

    Radio Miraya, a stalwart among South Sudanese broadcasters, is slowly becoming a young adult. What better way to celebrate its 19th anniversary than doing so together with its avid listeners?

    In Juba, the station did a live broadcast at the Women Union’s Centre together with media colleagues, other stakeholders, a crowd of invited Miraya fans and with listeners from across the country interacting with the presenters of the day.

    It was a day of indulging in decades-old poems and singing and dancing along to songs which, over time, have become milestone moments in the young nation’s history. It was indeed a good occasion for a long walk down memory lane.

    Laurence Ladu Luka, a volunteer teacher, has been closely following the broadcaster’s path since 2012, when he was a student in Yei. At the time, he would often schedule his time not to miss his favourite Miraya mainstays, like its Breakfast Show, Nationwide and Roundtable Discussions on the hottest issues of the day, with the latter segment having left a lasting impression.

    “The discussions I used to absorb inspired me to follow governance, cultural, social and economic issues, and I still do,” he said, adding that he proudly remembers that he was once also invited to participate in a talk show, speaking about waste management problems in the capital.

    Never generations have also discovered and joined Radio Miraya’s on-air journey.

    “You may mostly be working from your studios, far removed from us, but you give a voice to the voiceless, voices and reliable information that reach faraway towns and villages, affecting the lives of young and old people alike. Long may that continue,” said Apen Abraham, a senior student at the Darling Wisdom Academy.

    His peer Safa Sarif confessed that the live broadcast on the anniversary had a profound impact on her.

    “It has made me a fan because now I understand the importance of radio. From now on, I’ll be listening closely and learning a lot,” she vowed, pointing to the solar-powered device that she and others in attendance had received.

    Patricia Okoed, Miraya’s Head of Programming, will have been pleased with these testimonies.

    “What makes us unique is that we reach 80 per cent of the country, more than anybody else, and hopefully with more to come. Our microphones are open for everyone who wants to tell us and South Sudan about what is going on in their minds and lives,” she said.

    Radio Miraya is run by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni, Kenya Red Cross Deepen Collaboration on Community Health and Emergency Preparedness

    Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, chaired a consultative meeting with the Kenya Red Cross Society to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening Kenya’s health system, particularly at the community level.

    The discussions focused on epidemic preparedness and response, community-based surveillance and early warning systems, mental health, and the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

    PS Muthoni emphasized the need to streamline efforts between the Ministry and partners to ensure visibility, sustainability, and long-term impact of health interventions.

    “We must align and consolidate our efforts to deliver measurable impact, build resilient communities, and ensure no one is left behind,” she stated.

    Looking ahead, the Ministry of Health and the Kenya Red Cross agreed to expand their collaboration to include joint emergency preparedness and response initiatives, data sharing as well as coordinated capacity building for emergency response personnel.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Morocco: His Majesty (HM) the King Congratulates Canada’s Governor General on National Day


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    His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency Mary May Simon, on the occasion of her country’s national day.

    In this message, the Sovereign extends His sincere congratulations to May Simon and His warmest wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the Canadian people.

    The Kingdom of Morocco looks forward to working together with Canada to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest, HM the King underlines.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.

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