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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Change to public toilet provision in Uig, Isle of Skye

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    Public toilet provision in Uig in the Isle of Skye will move to the port’s new ferry terminal when it opens this autumn.

    At Highland Council’s Skye and Raasay Committee meeting today (Monday 30 June) it was agreed that the current toilets, which are in poor state of repair, should be closed on 31st August following the full commissioning of the new facilities at the ferry terminal.

    The new terminal includes publicly accessible toilets which will be maintained to a high standard and will be open during all ferry operating hours.

    Members and the public are keen to see these hours extended and discussions on this issue will continue with Caledonian MacBrayne.

    Chair of the Skye & Raasay Area Committee, Cllr John Finlayson, welcomed the news and said: “This move to the new ferry terminal is positive for the community, ferry users and visitors to the area.

    “I am sure everyone welcomes the new and modern facilities that will now be available.”

    The current cost to operate the Uig PC is an estimated £9,372 per annum.

    The Council does not have a statutory responsibility to provide or operate Public Conveniences.

    The cost to refurbish the facility is estimated at £150,000.

    An approach has been made to Uig Community Trust to discuss the possibility of taking over ownership of the Uig PC via lease or Community Asset Transfer.

    The replacement of the existing PC with modern facilities at the ferry terminal aligns with current policy to consolidate services where appropriate, improve the quality and accessibility of public amenities, and reduce ongoing maintenance and operational costs.

    The new facilities provide a more suitable and sustainable long-term solution.

    The ferry terminal can provide male and female toilets and changing facilities within the building.

    During ferry operating hours, the building will be accessible to all.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Additional bins will help keep popular visitor spots tidy

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    Visitors will find it easier to dispose of their litter at several popular spots across Highland after the rollout of additional bins. The rollout has been planned to support the tourism season as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to improve and support sustainable tourism in the area.

    Councillor Derek Louden, Chair of Highland Council’s Corporate Resources Committee, said: “The Corporate Resources Committee considers the Highland Council’s Delivery Plan on an ongoing basis, which includes an ambitious portfolio of projects targeting increased investment in tourism infrastructure. 

    “At the most recent committee meeting on 5 June, Members were pleased to hear about the plans that are in place to support responsible tourism and to address the concerns raised by our communities regarding littering.  Building upon the launch of the Highland Campervan and Motorhome Scheme in 2024, it is encouraging to see that additional large bins are being rolled out for 2025.”

    Councillor Ken Gowans, Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, said: “These plans for 2025 include providing waste enclosures at key sites including Inverness Torvean, Dunnet Seadrift, Wick Riverside, Golspie Beach (Shore Street), Ullapool Latheron Lane, Gairloch Harbour, and Kylesku Bridge (East).  These enclosures have been aesthetically designed to improve the look of the waste facilities at some of our key tourist sites.

    “A common theme we found in the feedback received from residents and tourists is that improved infrastructure should encourage more responsible behaviours. Increasing our bin capacity at these popular visitor sites will help to protect our fragile environment by minimising overfilling during peak periods.”

    The bin design incorporates a reduced opening which will protect waste on windy days and prevent instances of fly tipping.  Sites were selected based upon intelligence gathered during previous tourism seasons by multi-disciplinary teams across the Council. 

    The sites receiving additional bins will be:

    • Dunnet Head Car Park
    • Dunnet Seadrift Car Park
    • Wick Riverside Car Park
    • Glengarry Viewpoint Car Park
    • Nairn Harbour
    • Gairloch Harbour
    • Little Gruinard Bay Car Park
    • Rogie Falls
    • Durness Village Car Park
    • Golspie Shore Street Car Park
    • Kylesku Bridge (East) Car Park

    For further information and details about joining the Highland Campervan and Motorhome Scheme, please visit: www.highland.gov.uk/motorhome and for details regarding locations of our Public Conveniences and Waste and Recycling Centres please visit: www.highland.gov.uk/tourism.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in Loch Eishort, Isle of Skye

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    Highland Council’s Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort. Eating bivalve shellfish such as cockles, mussels, oysters or razor fish from the area of Loch Eishort may pose a health risk arising from the consumption of these biotoxins.

    As a sensible precaution, people should avoid eating bivalve shellfish from this area until further notice. It is important to note that cooking does not remove risks from consumption.

    Commercial shellfish harvesters in the area have been contacted by Highland Council.

    For further information, please refer to Food Standards Scotland shellfish website.

    Map of the affected area:

    30 Jun 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rutherford Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Florida Delegation Letter Urging State Management of South Atlantic Red Snapper

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Rutherford (4th District of Florida)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of Florida legislators in a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in support of Florida state management of red snapper and other reef fish in the South Atlantic.

    “Every local angler I talk to says there are more red snapper off the coast of Northeast Florida than ever before,” said Rutherford. “Yet, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under President Biden only gave us one day to fish last summer. It’s time to hand over the South Atlantic fishery management to our Governors DeSantis, Kemp, and McMaster.”

    Rutherford was joined by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representatives Aaron Bean (FL-04), Gus Bilirakis (FL-), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Bryon Donalds (FL-19), Neal Dunn (FL-02), Randy Fine (FL-06), Scott Franklin (FL-15), Carlos Gimenez (FL-26), Laurel Lee (FL-15), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Brian Mast (FL-18), Cory Mills (FL-07), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Jimmy Patronis (FL-01), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Daniel Webster (FL-11).

    Read the full letter below:

    Dear Secretary Lutnick,

    We, the undersigned members of Florida’s congressional delegation, write to share our support for the request of Governors DeSantis, Kemp, and McMaster to implement state management of red snapper and other reef fish in the South Atlantic.  For too long, Florida anglers in the South Atlantic have been largely shut out of red snapper harvest opportunities despite unprecedented growth and record abundance in this fishery.

    NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service recently determined that red snapper is no longer overfished and approved a final rule to end overfishing.  We thank you for rejecting the bottom closures that were in the Biden Administration’s proposed rule.  Closing bottom fishing from December to February for 55 species off the east coast of Florida would have been devastating to our state’s economy.  The drastic nature of the proposal highlights the need for significant changes to South Atlantic red snapper management to ensure reasonable harvest opportunities in this fishery, and we look forward to working with President Trump and his administration to achieve that goal.

    Florida has demonstrated its ability to use sound science to successfully manage red snapper in the Gulf. This success was made possible by President Trump during his first administration when he gave the five Gulf states a leading role in managing the red snapper fishery.  Since then, the health of Florida’s Gulf red snapper population has continued to improve, growing the season from 3 to 126 days.  We believe the current abundance of South Atlantic red snapper, combined with strong interest from states in the region to take on a greater role in data collection and management, presents an extraordinary opportunity to make state-led management in the South Atlantic a resounding success, much like the model seen in the Gulf.

    While the federal government has struggled to collect reliable data and timely estimates of recreational red snapper harvests, Florida and the South Atlantic states have the capability of collecting accurate data which will provide more quality fishing opportunities while promoting conservation.  We urge the Department of Commerce to work swiftly with Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina to grant the states the authority to manage red snapper and other reef fish in the South Atlantic. We look forward to advancing state management for the benefit of fishermen, conservation, and our coastal economy. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release – Fatal crash, Manurewa

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Please attribute to Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray:

    Police are formally releasing the name of the man who died in a fatal crash in Manurewa on Friday, 27 June.

    Today, he can be named as Iu Toalua, aged 45, of Auckland.

    Police extend our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

    A 56-year-old man has been charged with driving dangerously causing death, dangerous driving causing injury and driving while forbidden has been remanded in custody and will reappear in Manukau District Court on 18 July.

    Police enquiries will continue, and further charges cannot be ruled out as we investigate further.

    While matters are before the Court, we can advise that parties in both vehicles were known to each other.

    Police are continuing to ask any witnesses with information or footage to come forward.

    If you have information, please update Police online now or call 105.

    Please use reference number 250627/8090 or cite ‘Operation Highbury’.

    ENDS

    Holly McKay/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CHP investigates measles infection case epidemiologically linked to earlier case

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    CHP investigates measles infection case epidemiologically linked to earlier case 
    An epidemiological investigation revealed that the baby girl has not yet reached the age to receive the first dose of measles vaccine. She had no travel history during the incubation period. The CHP believes that she acquired the infection from her family member who was recently confirmed to have measles infection. Her remaining five household contacts are currently asymptomatic and put under medical surveillance. Apart from the baby girl’s household contacts, no other close contacts were identified. Initial investigation revealed that no epidemiological linkages have been established between these two cases from the same family and other confirmed cases previously recorded in Hong Kong. For more information on measles, the public may visit the CHP’s measles thematic pageIssued at HKT 18:45

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 2025 Honours List and Justices of the Peace appointments

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

         â€‹The 2025 Honours List and Justices of the Peace (JPs) appointments are published in the Government Gazette today (July 1).
     
    For the Honours List, the Chief Executive has given a total of 427 awards this year. The award recipients come from different walks of life with diverse backgrounds, benefitting various domains and sectors of the community, including public and community service, education, medical and public health, finance, trade and industry, innovation and technology, charity, arts and culture, sports, housing, transport, construction and urban development, environment, religion, labour and welfare, women and youth affairs, and professional services. Details are as follows:
     

         Award Number
    (a) Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) 3
    (b) Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) 20
    (c) Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) 29
    (d) Distinguished Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC 12
    (e) Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) 46
    (f) Medal for Bravery (Bronze) (MBB) 3
    (g) Meritorious Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC 46
    (h) Medal of Honour (MH) 111
    (i) Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service 76
    (j) Chief Executive’s Commendation for Government/Public Service 81
      427

     
    The citations of the award recipients of the 2025 Honours List are provided in Appendix 1.
     
    The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, extends his congratulations to all award recipients and expresses gratitude for their significant contributions, hoping that they will continue to excel in their own fields and serve the community.
     
    Mr Lee said, “I also express my gratitude to nine officers for their outstanding contributions to safeguarding national security. In the situation facing targeted malicious attacks from external forces, they have remained fearlessly committed to duty and displayed an extraordinary level of determination in discharging their duties, and actively participated in work related to the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. They deserve the honours as recognition of their significant contributions.
     
    “Regarding the No. 3 alarm fire at New Lucky House in Jordan, which led to multiple deaths and injuries on April 10 last year, I would like to thank two citizens who bravely saved a number of trapped people, and therefore awarded the Medal for Bravery (Bronze) to these two citizens.
     
         “I also take this opportunity to express my thanks for the contributions of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region search and rescue team deployed to assist in the search and rescue work in the quake-stricken areas in Myanmar in March and April this year, and therefore awarded the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service and the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Government/Public Service to these officers.”
     
    The presentation ceremony for the awards will be held later this year. 
     
    Moreover, a total of 66 persons have been appointed as JPs by the Chief Executive, of whom 48 were appointed under section 3(1)(b) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance (Cap. 510) (commonly referred to as Non-official JPs), and 18 were appointed under section 3(1)(a) of the same ordinance (commonly referred to as Official JPs).
     
    The main function of JPs is to visit correctional institutions, detention centres or other institutions to ensure their effective management and that no individual is unfairly treated or deprived of his or her rights. JPs will ensure that complaints lodged by individuals are handled in a fair and transparent manner.
     
    The name list of JPs appointed under section 3(1)(b) and section 3(1)(a) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance is provided in Appendix 2.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Ferry service adjustments on July 3 and July 7

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

    The Transport Department (TD) today (June 30) reminded the public that in view of special marine transport measures on the mornings of July 3 (Thursday) and July 7 (Monday), ferry services will be adjusted as follows:

    (1) Outlying island ferry services

    The following nine outlying island licensed ferry service routes operated via the Western Fairway will be suspended gradually on July 3 (Thursday) (about 7.20am to 9.50am) and July 7 (Monday) (about 10am to 12 noon).
     

    • Central – Cheung Chau
    • Central – Mui Wo
    • Central – Peng Chau
    • Central – Yung Shue Wan
    • Central – Sok Kwu Wan
    • Central – Discovery Bay
    • Ma Wan – Central
    • Aberdeen – Pak Kok Tsuen – Yung Shue Wan
    • Aberdeen – Sok Kwu Wan (via Mo Tat)

    The ferry operators will strengthen ferry services before 7.30am on July 3 for individual routes to ease the passenger flow during peak hours. In addition, the TD has coordinated with ferry operators to provide free of charge special ferry service routes (a total of seven round trips) during the morning peak hours on July 3 (about 7.40am to 9.30am) to Tsuen Wan West and Discovery Bay respectively, providing additional travel options for passengers in need as far as possible. Passengers can transfer to the MTR Tuen Ma Line or other road transports at Tsuen Wan West Station, or transfer to Residents’ Services at Discovery Bay to Tung Chung and Sunny Bay, and other destinations.
     

    • Cheung Chau – Tsuen Wan West
    • Peng Chau – Tsuen Wan West
    • Yung Shue Wan – Tsuen Wan West
    • Discovery Bay – Tsuen Wan West
    • Cheung Chau – Discovery Bay
    • Yung Shue Wan – Discovery Bay

    Details of the outlying island ferry service adjustments and the free of charge special outlying island ferry services are provided in the Annex.

    (2) Inner harbour ferry services

    Subject to the actual situation, temporary service adjustments for franchised and licensed ferry routes transiting through Victoria Harbour on the morning of July 7 (Monday) (about 10am to 12 noon) may be needed. For details, please refer to the TD and the ferry operators’ announcements.

    The TD and ferry operators will closely monitor the actual situation at sea, and will resume normal ferry services as soon as possible. The ferry and road transportation services will be enhanced as needed to ease passenger flow. The latest ferry service updates will be announced in a timely manner.

    During the period of ferry service adjustments, any request for emergency assistance can be directed to the “999” emergency hotline. Relevant departments handling emergency situations, including the Government Flying Service, will provide emergency rescue services.

    Ferry passengers, especially residents of outlying islands, are advised to plan their trips in advance, allow sufficient travelling time, and pay attention to the latest updates regarding ferry services. For details of the special traffic and public transport arrangements, members of the public may visit the TD’s website (www.td.gov.hk) or “HKeMobility”. The ferry operators will also advise passengers of the temporary service adjustments through their websites and/or mobile applications, as well as by displaying notices at relevant piers and inside the vessels.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: SHYA leads United Nations youth volunteer interns to visit OCMFA (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    SHYA leads United Nations youth volunteer interns to visit OCMFA  
    The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau promulgated the Youth Development Blueprint at end-2022. The vision is to nurture a new generation of young people with an affection for the country and for Hong Kong and equipped with global perspectives, an aspiring mindset and positive thinking, who will make contributions to the development of the country and the city. The Government launched the Programme in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) Volunteers and provides full funding support to local university students to undertake six-month volunteer placements in different UN agencies. This would help young people expand their horizons and develop their personal capabilities, and also provide an opportunity for them to contribute to the international community in the capacity of Chinese youth volunteers. This year, the Programme offers a total of 20 internship placements in different UN agencies located in Kazakhstan, Laos, Nepal, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
     
    Miss Mak expressed gratitude to the OCMFA for its support for youth development work in Hong Kong, especially the arrangements of today’s visit. She also thanked the representatives from the Department of International Organizations and Conferences of the OCMFA for introducing the work of the OCMFA to the youth volunteer interns, providing them with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the country’s foreign affairs, as well as Hong Kong’s unique role and advantages in the country’s opening up to the world and global governance. She encouraged the interns to cherish this volunteer internship opportunity, showcase Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, and also tell good stories of the country and Hong Kong.
     
    The youth volunteer interns will depart successively to undertake volunteer placements in UN agencies, such as the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Children’s Fund, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Latest news – Next meeting of the FEMM Committee: 16 July 2025 – Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

    Source: European Parliament

    The next meeting of the Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Rights will take place on:

    • 16 July from 09:00 – 12:30 and from 15.00 – 18.30
    FEMM Committee meetings calendars
         2025
         FEMM Bureau and Coordinators
    FEMM work in progress
         FEMM work in progress (updated on 17/6/2025)

    Source : © European Union, 2025 – EP

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: The EIB and the European Commission announce a more flexible guarantee of €5 billion to boost global investments

    Source: European Investment Bank

    On the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission announced today a new type of guarantee agreement that will provide up to €5 billion to de-risk investments and expand EIB operations outside the European Union (EU). Today’s guarantee has the potential to unlock up to €10 billion in funding for critical projects in clean energy, green infrastructure and access to finance for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in partner countries.

    This new guarantee is designed to support an increased number of companies – companies with a state participation or public organisations – that operate at local or regional levels in partner countries outside of the EU. The novelty about today’s new guarantee is that it can also apply to entities that borrow money from financial markets on their own terms – without State backing. Whereas the previous guarantees used to support only State-backed projects. With today’s new type of guarantee agreement, it will be more flexible and faster to back up investments. Ultimately, the new guarantee will advance Global Gateway investments by financing projects of public interest that are considered too risky for traditional lenders while ensuring affordable borrowing costs for partner countries.

    The guarantee will support investments in energy, hard infrastructure, economic resilience and SMEs in the North of Africa and the Middle East. It will also help finance telecommunication and energy infrastructure projects and support municipalities in the EU’s enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood regions, contributing strongly to the EU’s accession priorities. At the same time, the guarantee will enable for instance the development of the Transcaspian Corridor in Central Asia, enhance supply chain security for critical raw materials and advance the Global Gateway Investment Agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean.

    “Complementing policy with the right financing tools helps us boosting the economic potential of the Middle East and North Africa, which will be one of the pillars of the New Pact for the Mediterranean, and a fundamental one to foster job creation and mutual advantages for the EU and our partner countries. With this agreement, we are one step closer to a connected Mediterranean, especially when it comes to energy infrastructure and support to SMEs. We also aim at building a resilient Mediterranean region.”

    Dubravka Šuica, Commissioner for Mediterranean

    “This new agreement will build on our valued partnership with the European Investment Bank. It will unlock essential financial resources for investment in key areas such as energy, digital and municipal infrastructure. These sectors are crucial for the seamless integration of accession countries into the EU and for sustainable economic growth in our Eastern Neighbourhood region.”

    Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement

    “This agreement is an important boost for the Global Gateway, our strategy to support sustainable development, strengthen EU’s presence globally and deepen our international partnerships. We are providing a €5 billion guarantee to unlock high-impact Global Gateway investments where they are needed the most, from clean energy and infrastructure to empowering small businesses. By de-risking investments, we are enabling large-scale projects that would not happen otherwise. This will help us create new long-term opportunities both for Europe and our partners.”

    Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for International Partnerships

    “This new agreement will help to position Europe as a trustworthy and reliable partner around the world. It expands the scope of our financing and strengthens the European Union’s ability to invest in high impact projects from basic services like water, health and clean energy to value chains in critical raw materials to support for accessible transport in cities and regions. “

    “This new agreement will help to position Europe as a trustworthy and reliable partner around the world. It expands the scope of our financing and strengthens the European Union’s ability to invest in high impact projects from basic services like water, health and clean energy to value chains in critical raw materials to support for accessible transport in cities and regions.”

    Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank

    Background information

    Global Gateway

    Global Gateway is the EU’s strategy to boost global connectivity through sustainable partnerships. Launched in December 2021, it seeks to mobilise up to €300 billion in public and private investments by 2027 to support projects in digital, climate and energy, transport, health, and education around the world. The strategy emphasises the advancement of smart, clean, and secure links while promoting environmental sustainability, social inclusiveness, and democratic values. Global Gateway serves as a European response to global infrastructure needs, offering transparent and value-based partnerships to foster economic growth worldwide.

    EFSD+

    The guarantee announced today falls under the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), a key financing tool for the Global Gateway. It is part of the €26.7 billion guarantee envelope to support EIB lending outside the EU for the period 2021-2027.

    EFSD+ is part of the European Union’s investment framework and is the main financial instrument supporting the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. EFSD+ guarantees act as a safety net for lenders, covering potential losses if projects fail. If projects succeed, the guarantee remains unused, keeping EU funds available for other projects. In blended finance operations the EU combines a small grant contribution with loans to attract additional public and private funding, maximising the impact of projects.

    About EIB Global

    The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by the Member States. It finances investments that pursue EU policy objectives.

    EIB Global is the EIB Group’s specialised arm devoted to increasing the impact of international partnerships and development finance, and a key partner of Global Gateway. It aims to support €100 billion of investment by the end of 2027 – around one-third of the overall target of this EU initiative. Within Team Europe, EIB Global fosters strong, focused partnerships alongside fellow development finance institutions and civil society. EIB Global brings the EIB Group closer to people, companies and institutions through its offices across the world. Photos of EIB headquarters for media use are available here.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: DHS Highlights Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested in Florida Including Murderers, Pedophiles, and Rapists Ahead of Opening of Alligator Alcatraz

    Source: US Department of Homeland Security

    “Alligator Alcatraz, and other facilities like it, will give us the capability to lock up some of the worst scumbags who entered our country under the previous administration.” – Secretary Noem 

    WASHINGTON – Ahead of President Trump and Secretary Noem’s visit to Alligator Alcatraz this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is highlighting some of the worst of the worst arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Florida since President Trump and Secretary Noem unleashed ICE. This new detention facility expands facility and bed space by the thousands in just days.

    “Alligator Alcatraz, and other facilities like it, will give us the capability to lock up some of the worst scumbags who entered our country under the previous administration,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “We will expand facilities and bed space in just days, thanks to our partnership with Florida. Make America safe again.” 

    Below are some of the dangerous criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE in Florida. These are the types of violent criminal illegal aliens who could end up being detained at Alligator Alcatraz. 

    • On May 20, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Santo Villaba-Reyes, an illegal alien from Venezuela, who was convicted of homicide.
    • On February 6, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Alberto Godinez-Lopez, an illegal alien from Guatemala, who was convicted of homicide.
    • On February 7, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Johnny Dieudonne, an illegal alien from Haiti, who was convicted of kidnapping-false imprisonment.
    • On March 1, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Jan Veslino, an illegal alien from the Philippines, who was convicted of obscene communication-traveling to meet a minor for sex.
    • On April 13, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Mauro Gomes-Barbosa, an illegal alien from Brazil, who was convicted of homicide.
    • On March 17, 2025, ICE Miami Paul Urquiza-Orosco, an illegal alien from Peru, who was convicted of producing and distributing child pornography.
    • On March 27, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Noel Acosta-Moya, an illegal alien from Venezuela, who was convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault of a child under 13.
    • On June 9, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Adolfo Santoscoy-Rodriguez, an illegal alien from Mexico, who was convicted of child abuse and forcible rape.
    • On June 13, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Roberto Mosquera-Del Peral, an illegal alien from Cuba, who was convicted of assault, escape from custody, vehicle theft, aggravated assault of a police officer, and homicide. He is also a member of the Latin Kings gang.
    • On June 22, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Maher Elbrahimizada, an illegal alien fromIran, who was convicted of arson and homicide.
    • On June 24, 2025, ICE Miami arrested Mauricio Lopez-Cardona, an illegal alien from Colombia, who was convicted of conspiracy to import cocaine, murder in connection with narcotics trafficking, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and conspiring to support a foreign terrorist organization.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – The Digital Services Act and Google Overview – E-002492/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002492/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Christel Schaldemose (S&D), Stine Bosse (Renew)

    Google has launched its new AI Overview. This means that Google itself decides what is displayed when people do Google searches.

    Google controls critical infrastructure and flows of information.

    The media depends on Search traffic, and that traffic will be drastically reduced by AI Overview, which gives the user a full answer. What’s more, Google can design/manipulate its answers as it sees fit, thereby directly influencing children, young people and citizens in general, and promoting its own narratives. Studies show that chatbots have shifted to the right since January 2025.

    What is the Commission’s view on this, and is it in line with the Digital Services Act?

    Submitted: 20.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard Base Cape Cod holds change of command ceremony

    Source: United States Coast Guard

    U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/30/2025 03:00 PM EDT

    News Release  

    U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast
    Contact: 1st District Public Affairs
    D1PublicAffairs@uscg.mil
    1st District online newsroom

     

    06/30/2025 02:38 PM EDT

    BOSTON — U.S. Coast Guard Base Cape Cod held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, June 25, 2025. Click the link to read the full release.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Türkiye slices Aegean in two in violation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea – E-002431/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002431/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Emmanouil Kefalogiannis (PPE)

    As part of its so-called ‘Blue Homeland’ doctrine, Türkiye, in violation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, has submitted its own maritime spatial planning map to UNESCO, slicing the Aegean Sea in two. The Turkish maps reflect Ankara’s well-known revisionist approach, which calls into question the influence of the Greek islands and reinstates the theory of a ‘midline’ between Türkiye and mainland Greece. The map, designed by the University of Ankara and formally submitted to UNESCO as ‘scientific proof’, calls into question the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the Greek Aegean islands. It was published in response to Greece’s spatial planning, which is already contained in the EU acquis. The difference is that the Turkish map has no basis in international law or in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, which has been signed by 168 countries, and is not directed at an international organisation that imposes an obligation to submit such maps. Greece will insist on its policy of principles, as is its obligation under international law.

    Can the Commission therefore say:

    What action will it take with regard to the Turkish map on maritime spatial planning, which calls into question the influence of Greek islands and Greek sovereignty?

    Submitted: 17.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – EU funding for ideologically oriented research projects – E-002432/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002432/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Catherine Griset (PfE), Aleksandar Nikolic (PfE), Valérie Deloge (PfE), Mathilde Androuët (PfE), Gilles Pennelle (PfE), Pascale Piera (PfE), Jean-Paul Garraud (PfE)

    The Commission now imposes criteria related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in its calls for research projects, which are opportunities to access EU funding that often exceeds that allocated by national budgets.

    According to several researchers, in particular Pierre Vermeren and Xavier-Laurent Salvador, such criteria steer research towards taking an ideological approach, at the expense of both academic freedom and the disciplinary rigour we should be able to expect from our universities. When research funding is weighted in such a way, it sometimes ends up – under the guise of intersectionality – financing political Islam.

    • 1.Does the Commission recognise that such criteria may limit the scientific neutrality of the projects funded?
    • 2.What safeguards does it have to prevent EU funding from being used to promote predetermined and exclusive political and ideological opinions?
    • 3.Does it intend to prevent organisations that promote, or collaborate with networks linked to, political Islam from accessing funding?

    Submitted: 17.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Future of European rail freight and winding up of Fret SNCF – E-002520/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002520/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Marina Mesure (The Left)

    In the 1980s, the French rail network was one of the most extensive in Europe and was world-renowned for its quality. Today, however, it is at risk more than ever, thanks to the Commission’s neoliberal policies, which run counter to its own target of doubling rail freight by 2050.

    The winding up of the sole public rail transport operator, Fret SNCF – a decision that was made in the wake a procedure launched by the Commission against the French State for ‘unlawful aid not in line with competition rules’ – meant offloading 23 of the most profitable flows, the divestment of some 60 locomotives and the loss of 500 jobs. It represents between 300 000 and 520 000 more lorries on our roads at a time when the transport sector accounts for 31 % of CO2 emissions.

    • 1.Have the 23 flows in question been resumed?
    • 2.If so, to which operators have they been allocated?
    • 3.What does the Commission intend to do to achieve its ambitious target of doubling the volume of goods transported by rail by 2050?

    Submitted: 23.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Appropriate follow-up to report by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights – E-002434/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002434/2025
    to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
    Rule 144
    Thijs Reuten (S&D), Tineke Strik (Verts/ALE), Catarina Vieira (Verts/ALE), Barry Andrews (Renew), Maria Walsh (PPE), Wouter Beke (PPE), Kathleen Van Brempt (S&D)

    On 3 June 2025, EUobserver leaked a report by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights on the situation in the Middle East, dated 11 November 2024 and bearing ARES number (2024)8069555. The report describes flagrant human rights violations, including by the Israeli authorities. This information is directly relevant to the deliberations by the Commission and/or the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) around suspending the Association Agreement (AA) with Israel.

    • 1.Assuming that the VP/HR does not deny the existence of this report, does the VP/HR agree that the situation described therein has not improved since November 2024?
    • 2.Given Article 3 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Articles 17(1), 21(1) and 218(9) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), Article 2 AA and the case-law of the International Court of Justice, why and under whose ultimate responsibility was the decision made not to act on the basis of this report, including by proposing the suspension of the AA to the European Council?
    • 3.Given Article 218(10) TFEU and Article 36 TEU, why, on what legal basis and under whose ultimate responsibility was the decision made not to inform Parliament about this report or its contents, especially given the many parliamentary questions and debates on the topic?

    Submitted: 17.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Trade in seal products – E-002484/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002484/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Katri Kulmuni (Renew)

    On 19 September 2024, I submitted a written question to the Commission (E-001763/2024[1]) on the commercial exploitation of seal products. The reply I received referred to the fitness check on the EU Regulation on Trade in Seal Products and the EU Seal Pups Directive, and to a report to be drawn up on the basis of that fitness check. The Commission is to consider whether further measures are needed on the basis of the findings of the fitness check.

    The ban on placing seal products on the market is still causing problems for seal hunts. Seal hunting is permitted and even desirable under certain conditions to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources. However, seal carcasses may not be commercially exploited in any way, meaning that in practice the carcasses are hazardous waste. Allowing seal hunters to use the meat, skin, blubber and bones might also provide an incentive for hunting, although this would be at their own expense.

    In terms of the EU market as a whole, this is a very small issue. However, it is really important for individual seal hunters.

    Now that six months have passed, and on the basis of the foregoing, I would like to ask the following questions:

    • 1.On the basis of the fitness check on the EU rules on trade in seal products, have any proposals been made to allow trade in seal products obtained from legally hunted seals?
    • 2.If there are no plans to amend the regulations governing trade in seal products, on what grounds would requests to allow small-scale trade in seal products be turned down?

    Submitted: 20.6.2025

    • [1] https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-10-2024-001763_EN.html
    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Wine tourism as a pillar of national identity and regional development – E-002472/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002472/2025/rev.1
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Afroditi Latinopoulou (PfE)

    Wine tourism is an increasingly popular type of thematic tourism that boosts not only the national economy, but also the cultural identity of Greece. The promotion of our wine-making heritage presents more than a mere tourism option; it constitutes a strategic weapon of cultural resilience and strengthening the region. When we support Greek wines, we support national production. This is why we need to ensure that wine tourism is developed in terms of national strategy, and not just as a commercial tool.

    In view of the above, can the Commission say:

    • 1.How could it support Greece in making wine tourism part of a broader national cultural tourism narrative highlighting Greek identity?
    • 2.What measures are being taken to ensure that small traditional producers and family wineries participate equally in eco-tourism development programmes, without being crowded out by large enterprises and multinational schemes?
    • 3.How can local communities and local and regional authorities be further supported so that wine tourism boosts local economies and does not lead to cultural homogenisation or dependence on imported tourism development models?

    Submitted: 18.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Denmark’s 14-year lack of limit values for hazardous substances in the oceans – E-002535/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002535/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Per Clausen (The Left)

    The Danish Minister for the Environment has admitted[1] that Denmark has failed to comply with both Danish and EU environmental regulations for 14 years by failing to set limit values for toxic substances (including PCBs and heavy metals) in fish and mussels, and in the seabed. It has therefore been impossible to assess how polluted Denmark’s coastal waters have actually been.[2]

    A memo from 2020[3] pointed out that this has meant, among other things, that it is not possible to adequately assess the state of the marine environment and comply with the EU’s water framework and marine strategy framework directives.

    This is despite the fact that Danish officials have been trying to warn successive ministers about the problem since at least 2011.

    This is an extremely serious matter that casts an even worse light on the problems that Denmark has had in implementing the water framework directives.

    In the light of the foregoing:

    • 1.Does the Commission have an overview of how many breaches of EU law Denmark’s practices have resulted in since 2011?
    • 2.How do the revelations concerning the lack of action and the infringement of – among other things – EU regulations over a 14‑year period affect the assessment of Denmark’s failure to implement the Water Framework Directive?
    • 3.Has the Commission received a plan from Denmark on how the country intends to bring itself into line with EU legislation?

    Submitted: 24.6.2025

    • [1] https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/eksperter-miljoeministeriet-har-i-aarevis-bevidst-brudt-regler-om-forurening-af
    • [2] https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/afsloering-embedsmaend-har-i-14-aar-advaret-om-miljoeministeriet-skjuler-forurening
    • [3] https://effektivtlandbrug.landbrugnet.dk/artikler/politik/113567/i-14-aar-har-embedsmaend-forsoegt-at-raabe-politikerne-op-om-havforurening
    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Highlights – Network on Monitoring the Application of Union Law holds its first meeting – Committee on Legal Affairs

    Source: European Parliament

    Network Monitoring EU law.jpg © European parliament

    On 25 June 2025, the JURI Network on Monitoring the Application of Union Law held its first meeting, with the participation of Commissioner Dombrovskis. Members had the opportunity to discuss the current state of play of the implementation of Union law and the Commission’s new annual reporting cycle.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Benchmarks to measure human rights improvements in Egypt – E-002532/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002532/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Tineke Strik (Verts/ALE)

    On 18 June 2025, Parliament adopted a decision on providing macro-financial assistance to the Arab Republic of Egypt, granting it a sum of EUR 4 billion. Article 2(1) of the decision states that ‘a pre-condition for granting the Union’s macro-financial assistance shall be that Egypt continues to make concrete and credible steps towards respecting effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and guaranteeing respect for human rights’.

    Article 8(1) of the decision requires the Commission to report to Parliament each year on the concrete steps taken by Egypt towards respecting democratic mechanisms and the rule of law and guaranteeing human rights.

    The Commission is asked to answer the following questions individually, numbering its answers:

    • 1.What specific measures does the Commission expect Egypt to take to respect the pre-condition of continuing to ‘make concrete and credible steps’ on human rights and democracy?
    • 2.What indicators and benchmarks will the Commission use to measure progress, and will it clearly indicate these in its reports to Parliament?
    • 3.Will the Commission suspend the payments if Egypt does not meet these human rights benchmarks?

    Submitted: 24.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Who will benefit from ETS2 and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive? – E-002526/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002526/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Erik Kaliňák (NI)

    The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the ETS2 emissions trading system are raising serious concerns on account of their significant negative impact on ordinary EU citizens. The problems include both the mandatory building renovations required by the Directive and the increase in energy and fuel prices that ETS2 will bring. Both of these regulations will significantly increase the cost of living, leaving low-income households and small businesses hardest hit. These measures are not necessary, but rather a kind of ‘stunt’ from the desk of Brussels bureaucrats. Their positive impact is questionable, as these measures are only being imposed on EU Member States which have a negligible impact on a global scale. This is one of the reasons why there are growing calls from both ordinary citizens and businesses for both regulations to be repealed.

    In the light of the foregoing:

    • 1.Does the Commission plan to listen to the voices of EU citizens and review or, better still, repeal the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in order not to artificially increase the financial burden on citizens?
    • 2.How does the Commission plan to respond to calls for the abolition of ETS2, given its impact on energy prices and the cost of living?
    • 3.How does the Commission feel about the fact that these and other similar measures are being imposed only on EU Member States, meaning that their effectiveness is minimal on a global scale?

    Submitted: 24.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Compatibility of Barcelona airport’s expansion with EU environmental law – E-002480/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002480/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Isabel Serra Sánchez (The Left)

    On 10 June 2025, an agreement was reached between the Government of Catalonia, AENA and the Ministry of Transport on the expansion of Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The agreement legalises the destruction of part of the Natura 2000 Network, La Ricarda, thus constituting a failure to comply with the Commission’s 2021 letter of formal notice, which marked the opening of an infringement procedure.

    In addition, the aim of the expansion is to increase air traffic, which would increase CO2 emissions – this runs counter to greenhouse gas reduction policies adopted by the EU.

    Therefore:

    • 1.What measures will the Commission adopt in relation to this project to guarantee compliance with EU law in protecting the Natura 2000 network?
    • 2.How will the expansion of Barcelona-El Prat airport affect compliance with the targets established in Directive (EU) 2023/958 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 amending Directive 2003/87/EC?

    Submitted: 19.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – List of invasive alien species, part 2 – E-002524/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002524/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Anna Bryłka (PfE)

    In connection with the decision taken at the 21st meeting of the Committee on Invasive Alien Species on 20 June 2025, could the Commission please urgently provide clarification as to the inclusion of the American mink (Neogale vison) on the list of invasive alien species representing a threat to the European Union, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014.

    According to the information provided at that meeting, the introduction of a two-year transitional period before the entry into force of provisions restricting the rearing of American mink was considered appropriate. In light of the above:

    During the transitional period, will American mink farmers be allowed to:

    • 1.Continue breeding and selling live animals or furs?
    • 2.Invest in farm development and infrastructure?
    • 3.Propagate and transport mink within or outside the EU?

    Submitted: 24.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Latest news – Meeting of 3 July 2025, Brussels – Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia

    Source: European Parliament

    The next South Asia Delegation (DSAS) meeting will take place on Thursday, 3 July 2025, 9.30-11.00 in Brussels. This meeting will be a dedicated to an exchange of views on latest developments in the Maldives with the participation of:

    • Mr Charles WHITELEY, Head of Division, Asia and Pacific (POL.ASIAPAC.6), European External Action Service (EEAS)
    • H.E. Ms Ali GEELA, Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Mission to the European Union
    • H.E. Ms. Aminath SHAUNA, former Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology of the Maldive
    • Mr Mickail NASEEM, Member of the Majlis, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)

    The meeting will be held in camera.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Development and revitalisation of Comiso Airport – E-002436/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002436/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Giuseppe Antoci (The Left)

    Comiso Airport, which opened in 2013 at a cost of more than EUR 70 million[1], is now completely unused, with zero flights and zero passengers[2]. This is a serious waste of public funds and an obstacle to the European objective of territorial cohesion.

    Although Airports Council International has recognised the importance of smaller airports for tourism, connectivity and the development of peripheral regions, it would appear that the airport does not even have a business plan.

    This situation undermines territorial continuity, which is vital for ensuring minimum air transport services that meet the criteria of regularity, frequency and fair pricing, as laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008.

    The intermodal services and infrastructure required to fully develop the airport and make it competitive are also lacking.

    In view of the above:

    • 1.Is the Commission aware of Comiso Airport’s business plan?
    • 2.What are the reasons for the delays, if any, in the most recent Comiso Airport procedure, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, and what information can it provide in this regard?
    • 3.What specific EU resources can be used to ensure that Comiso Airport is fully operational, improve its infrastructure and foster the development of its intermodal services?

    Submitted: 17.6.2025

    • [1] https://www.enac.gov.it/app/uploads/2024/04/152-157_comiso.pdf.
    • [2] https://www.ragusaoggi.it/lo-strano-destino-dellaeroporto-di-comiso-prima-parte/.
    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Travel routes used by the Commission – E-000189/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Code of Conduct for the Members of the Commission[1] provides that Members’ mission expenses are covered from the Commission’s global envelope and managed by the Head of Cabinet of the Member concerned (legal authorising officer), who also certifies the validity of invoices.

    The Head of Cabinet of the President of the Commission may subdelegate this power to the Director of Coordination and Administration in the President of the Commission’s Cabinet.

    The Commission is sending directly to the Honourable Member a table containing information on the use of air taxis charged to the EU budget, providing preliminary data on the year 2024[2].

    Concerning data related to the name of passengers other than Members of the Commission, the Commission does not include the requested personal data in the present reply, with a view to the data protection requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/1725[3].

    In the period indicated by the Honourable Member, no companies have covered travel costs for Members of the Commission. According to the Code of Conduct, Members cannot accept free travel offered by third parties unless it is in accordance with diplomatic or courtesy usage or unless the President of the Commission has authorised it beforehand.

    As regards Commission staff, the Secretariat-General and the Directorate-General for Human Resources issued instructions to all services in 2023 which rule out the payment for missions by companies.

    • [1] Commission Decision C(2018) 700 final, of 31 January 2018, on a Code of Conduct for the Members of the European Commission and in particular Annex 2 thereof, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018D0221(02)&from=EN.
    • [2] See Annex.
    • [3] Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC, OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39-98.
    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – List of invasive alien species, part 3 – E-002525/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002525/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Anna Bryłka (PfE)

    In connection with the decision taken at the 21st meeting of the Committee on Invasive Alien Species on 20 June 2025, could the Commission please urgently provide clarification as to the inclusion of the American mink (Neogale vison) on the list of invasive alien species representing a threat to the European Union, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014.

    According to the information provided at that meeting, the introduction of a two-year transitional period before the entry into force of provisions restricting the rearing of American mink was considered appropriate. In light of the above:

    • 1.Does the Commission plan to publish binding guidelines or legal interpretations on how the rules apply to mink breeders during the transitional period, in order to ensure legal clarity and predictability for the sector?
    • 2.How does the Commission interpret a situation in which a mink farm – established on the basis of a single environmental decision – was subsequently divided into several independent economic operators operating with the same infrastructure? Will each of these activities be treated as a separate entity in the light of the provisions of Regulation 1143/2014?
    • 3.Can American mink farming in a closed system (without contact with the external environment) be considered acceptable under the exception or derogation provided for in Article 9 of the Regulation?

    Submitted: 24.6.2025

    Last updated: 30 June 2025

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