Priority question for written answer P-002714/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Gheorghe Cârciu (S&D)
Every year, the Romanian Government organises, through the Department for Romanians Everywhere (Departamentul pentru Românii de Pretutindeni), which it finances, summer camp programmes for children from the Romanian diaspora, so as to preserve the national cultural identity by promoting education in Romanian and furthering knowledge of Romanian culture.
This year, some 7 000 Romanian children and young people from the diaspora are expected to participate in cultural and educational activities under the Tabere Arc Programme, with over 5 000 of those children coming from historical Romanian communities in Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Albania and Serbia.
On 1 July 2025, 200 children from Ukraine waited eight hours at the border between Ukraine and Romania (Porubne BCP) during a heatwave. Since this situation constituted a significant risk for the health of minors, can the Commission state:
1.What steps can be taken to ensure that all Europeans crossing the border are awarded priority, and especially European children travelling in organised groups from a country outside the EU into the Member States, or vice versa?
2.How it ensures that the authorities in the Member States cooperate effectively to prevent bottlenecks of this kind from occurring?
On Monday, the Environment and Internal Market Committees adopted their proposals on new EU rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment.
The regulation would apply to cars and vans one year after its entry into force (five years for buses, heavy-duty vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, quads, mopeds and minicars). There are some exceptions, for instance for special-purpose vehicles and vehicles of historical interest. MEPs also want to exempt vehicles designed and built for use by the armed forces, civil defence, fire and emergency medical services, and vehicles of special cultural interest.
The new rules would require new vehicles to be designed so as to allow the easy removal of as many parts and components as possible by authorised treatment facilities, with a view to their replacement, reuse, recycling, remanufacturing or refurbishing, where technically possible. MEPs add that manufacturers should not hinder the removal and replacement of parts and components using software updates.
MEPs also want the plastic used in each new vehicle type to contain minimum 20% recycled plastic, within six years of the rules’ entry into force. To ensure the necessary long-term perspective for the industry and unlock investment, they want manufacturers to meet a target of at least 25% within 10 years of entry into force, if enough recycled plastic is available at non-excessive prices. The Commission should introduce targets for recycled steel and aluminium and its alloys, following a feasibility study.
Improving end-of-life management of vehicles and enforcement of rules
Manufacturers would have extended producer responsibility, covering the cost of the collection and treatment of their vehicles that have reached the end-of-life stage. Specific requirements would apply for the removal of parts and components, of liquids, and of components containing gases, refrigerants, and hazardous substances before shredding. MEPs want national authorities to do more regular inspections of facilities involved in the handling and treatment of end-of-life vehicles, and to develop inspection plans to identify illegal activities.
Strengthening export rules for used vehicles
Used vehicles should only be exported if they are not considered end-of-life vehicles, the text says. MEPs propose to clarify the criteria determining when a used vehicle is an end-of-life vehicle, as well as the necessary documentation for customs authorities.
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Co-rapporteurs Jens Gieseke (EPP, DE – ENVI) and Paulius Saudargas (EPP, LT – IMCO) said: “Today’s committee vote is a success: the Parliament compromise, supported by a broad majority, promotes a circular economy in the automotive sector. It advances resource security, protects the environment, and ensures sustainability. To avoid overburdening the industry, we secured feasibility with realistic targets, less red tape, and fair competition. A solid basis for the plenary vote in September.”
Next steps
The report, adopted by 79 votes in favour, 27 against and 11 abstentions, is expected to be adopted during the 8-11 September plenary session.
In 2023, 14.8 million motor vehicles were manufactured in the EU, while 12.4 million vehicles were registered. There are 285.6 million motor vehicles on EU roads and every year around 6.5 million vehicles come to the end of their lives.
The Letter of Intent with the Palestinian Authority [1](PA) signed on 19 July 2024 consisted of: (i) a short-term emergency financial support of EUR 400 million of grants and loans, (ii) a multi-year comprehensive programme for Palestinian recovery and resilience.
As part of the EU emergency support package to the PA of EUR 400 million, the Commission has disbursed EUR 382.5 million between July and November 2024. The pending tranche of EUR 17.5 million was disbursed in February 2025.
All the disbursements were linked to PA actions identified in the Letter of Intent. The PA reached all prior actions from the Letter of Intent. The Commission and the PA have agreed on the Reform Matrix[2] that will be at the core of the comprehensive programme for Palestinian recovery and resilience.
The Reform Matrix, anchored on the PA’s own reform agenda, will be the basis for future disbursements under the comprehensive programme.
The multiannual comprehensive support programme for Palestinian recovery and resilience for 2025-2027, was announced on 14 April 2025 during the High-Level Political Dialogue between the EU and the PA. It consists of up to EUR 1.6 billion: a grant amount of up to EUR 1.196 billion as well as guarantees from the Commission to enable EUR 400 million loans by the European Investment Bank.
The milestones for future disbursements will be identified in the framework of the financing agreement between the Commission and the PA to be signed in June 2025.
The Commission is also in discussions with other donors and partners, as their active participation and involvement is crucial for the sustainability of the support to the PA.
[2] The Reform Matrix has been developed in close cooperation between the PA and the Commission and based on the PA’s own reform agenda. It includes important fiscal, economic and governance reforms, as well as social protection.
Question for written answer E-002637/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Markus Buchheit (ESN)
The latest report adopted by the European Parliament on the future of the EU electricity grid appears, at first glance, to promote necessary goals: modernisation, digitalisation and supply security. However, beneath the surface lies a massive subsidy-driven programme rooted in a unilateral climate ideology and advancing EU centralism.
The financial cost is staggering: EUR 584 billion by 2030 and EUR 2.3 trillion by 2050, to be paid by consumers and industry. The energy agenda driven by Greens and Liberals in Parliament endangers our supply security, pushes prices ever higher, and further erodes the sovereignty of Member States in determining their national energy strategies.
1.How does the Commission justify this centralised, top-down approach to energy infrastructure, which imposes immense costs on citizens and industry?
2.What guarantees can it provide that this strategy respects Member States’ right to pursue technologically neutral and economically viable energy solutions?
3.Does the Commission acknowledge the risk that such ideological planning from Brussels will undermine both public trust and energy affordability across the European Union?
Question for written answer E-002624/2025 to the Commission Rule 144 Pascal Arimont (PPE)
In the early childhood care sector, structural distortions of competition can occur between private and public providers.
1.What is the Commission’s assessment of such distortions of competition, in particular when public providers benefit from State aid and private providers offering comparable childcare services are placed at a disadvantage?
2.What legally sound possibilities are available to Member States to financially support private early childhood care providers without violating European State aid and competition law rules?
3.What criteria are used to determine whether a childcare service, especially when co-financed with a mix of both public funding and parental contributions, is considered non-economic and thus exempt from EU competition law?
The Commission has been actively raising with the Chinese authorities both at technical and political level its serious concerns on the impact of Chinese export control measures on the supply to the EU of rare earths and related products such as permanent magnets.
EU industry is reporting that the supply issues are creating risks of production stoppage for certain EU sectors, which highlights the critical nature of these materials for our industry and the need for the EU to find alternative sources of supply including from other trading partners.
The Commission has done extensive interviews with affected industry stakeholders in the EU. It has also reached out to existing producers in like-minded countries or through its Strategic Partnerships to inquire about possibly increasing capacity.
The EU has adopted the Critical Raw Materials Act[1] to secure supply in the long term. As laid down in the regulation, the Commission has published a first list of strategic projects[2], which will increase supply of strategic raw materials in the EU and decrease dependencies on third countries. Among the strategic projects, five address rare earth elements, one gallium, two germanium, two tungsten and ten graphite.
Under the Act, the Commission also works with Member States on gathering information on national strategic stocks and developing benchmarks for safe level of EU’s stocks for all strategic raw materials.
The Clean Industrial Deal[3] announced that by the fourth quarter 2026, the Commission will set up a dedicated EU Critical Raw Material Centre which could also perform additional task regarding securing EU supply of strategic raw materials.
Between 2021 and 2027, Cohesion Policy funds[1] invest EUR 541 million in Greece’s water infrastructures, and EUR 85 million in water management and resource conservation[2].
T he Common Agricultural Policy[3] funds moreover financially support soil improvements[4], more efficient irrigation, water reuse and climate resilient crops.
There are a number of funds, under shared management, that Greece is currently using to finance sustainable water management. The Commission recently proposed an exceptional package of measures to encourage investments in water resilience.
The next Multiannual Financial Framework will also be an opportunity to further support water resilience through investment and reforms[5].
EU support for desalination requires that environmental degradation risks related to preserving water quality and avoiding water stress are identified and addressed in line with the relevant legislation[6].
In the case of Greece, the Environment and Climate Change[7] programme supports desalination units — powered by renewable energy — on small islands facing water scarcity, where no viable alternative solutions exist.
[4] Greece’s Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy (2023-2027) — 36.5% of the utilised agricultural area will receive support (under eco-schemes and agri-environment climate interventions) for practices beneficial for soil management to improve soil quality and biota.
[5] Commission Communication on a European Water Resilience Strategy, 4 June 2025, COM(2025) 280 final, on page 14, available at https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/european-water-resilience-strategy_en.
1. Between 2021 and 2027, the Greek authorities are set to receive more than EUR 1.5 billion under Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)[1], Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI)[2] and Internal Security Fund (ISF)[3], a large part of which is allocated for the reinforcement of police presence at the Greek borders[4]. Additional funding will be made available to Greece[5] for the implementation of the Pact for Migration and Asylum.
2. Under shared management, Member States are primarily responsible for the sound financial management of EU funds allocated to them. Member States have established management and control systems to monitor how the home affairs funds are used and they report on that to the Commission[6]. The Commission regularly monitors how Member States implement programmes[7] and carries out system and ex-post audits on the use of EU funding[8]. The Schengen evaluation of Greece has shown that the Greek authorities deploy a significant number of staff from other regional police units to Evros area using national and EU funding for staff redeployment and acquisition of mobile surveillance equipment. At the Greek-Turkish land border, the Greek authorities have implemented an integrated technical surveillance system to increase the detection and response capabilities. The Greek police has recruited and trained specialised border guards for border surveillance purposes in that area, with strong support of the Commission. The Greek army is also supporting the patrolling of the Greek-Turkish land border, including the Evros River, and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has been organising permanent patrolling operations since 2010.
[1] Regulation (EU) 2021/1147 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.
[2] Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 establishing, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy.
[3] Regulation (EU) 2021/1149 establishing the Internal Security Fund.
[4] For more information, please visit the Managing Authority’s website: https://tamey.gov.gr/.
[5] For more information on the resources to be allocated to Greece please find the following links (Section Thematic Facility: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/funding/borders-and-visa-funds/integrated-border-management-fund-border-management-and-visa-instrument-2021-27_en , https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/funding/asylum-migration-and-integration-funds/asylum-migration-and-integration-fund-2021-2027_en . To be noted that resources will be also made available following the Mid Term Review of the programmes, in line with the relevant provisions of the specific Home Affairs funds Regulations.
[6] In accordance with Articles 38 and 40 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy, s uch reporting is conducted through Annual Performance Reports and through Monitoring Committee meetings .
[7] The Commission’s monitoring is carried out in accordance with Articles 38, 39, 40 and 41 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, which includes conducting Annual performance reviews. As per Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1147, Article 28 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 and Article 29 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1149, the Commission also performs a mid-term evaluation of the programmes.
[8] In accordance with Article 70 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060.
A major step forward has been taken in developing a long-awaited integrated transport plan (ITP) for Fort William with the appointment of consultants.
The need for upgrades in the town to ease traffic congestion and improve journey times on the A82 and A830 has been an issue for many years.
Congestion and its effect on journey times, which can be exacerbated by high seasonal volumes of traffic, are key concerns for people who live and work in Fort William and the surrounding area.
They include emergency services, with reports of staff being unable to reach work due to congestion, as well as delays to emergency vehicles accessing roads.
Local businesses have also stated that network constraints have affected decisions to expand.
Scotland’s second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) was published in December 2022 and recommended the development of an Integrated Transport Plan (ITP) for Fort William.
A comprehensive plan will establish a proposed package of interventions, priorities, direction, responsibilities, funding sources and process for change for the area.
It will be developed over the next 18 months by a partnership between AECOM and Stantec, two global infrastructure consulting companies.
A Client Delivery Group was established in January 2025 comprising HITRANS (as lead), with Transport Scotland and The Highland Council as well as Highlands and Islands Enterprise and FW2040, to help coordinate the project with a shared vision for the future of Fort William and Lochaber.
The project is being funded by Transport Scotland, HITRANS and The Highland Council.
Councillor Ken Gowans, Chair of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee and a HITRANS Board Member, said: “This is a significant and long-overdue milestone for Fort William.
“The appointment of AECOM and Stantec to take forward the Integrated Transport Plan brings renewed momentum and a real opportunity to tackle the long-standing issues of congestion and connectivity that affect residents, businesses, and emergency services alike.
“By working in partnership and drawing on expert insight, we’re committed to delivering a more efficient, sustainable, and accessible transport system that meets the needs of our growing community.
“This plan is a key step in shaping a better future for Fort William and the wider Lochaber area.”
A spokesperson for Transport Scotland said: “Scotland’s Second Strategic Transport Project Review (STPR2) recommended a Fort William Integrated Transport Plan, and it’s great to see this important work getting underway.
“The plan will explore and develop a combination of measures to improve local connections, access and enhancing the sense of place for those who live, work and visit the area along with safety and improved journey time reliability on the A82 through Fort William.
“The plan will be an in-depth, multi-modal transport study that will respond to the current challenges and opportunities facing Fort William, whilst ensuring the development of robust proposals that meet current policy direction and support future investment decisions.”
Richie Fraser, Project Director at AECOM, said: “AECOM is proud to work in collaboration with Stantec and HITRANS to lead the delivery of an integrated transport plan to improve travel conditions for people living, working and visiting Fort William.
“As a global infrastructure leader, AECOM will bring our extensive transport planning expertise to the study and look forward to engaging with the community, from our Scotland offices.
“Ultimately, our aim is to support a more efficient, sustainable and accessible transport system that local people can be proud of, and one that will connect communities, support businesses, and unlock growth across the region.”
Emily Seaman, Director, Transport Planning, Stantec added: “Having worked closely and successfully with HITRANS on its Regional Transport Strategy, we’re incredibly proud to be appointed to support the Fort William Integrated Transport Plan alongside AECOM.
“We’ll be leveraging our extensive local knowledge and respected position in the area, as well as our industry leading global expertise, to deliver meaningful benefits for communities that will enhance both connectivity and the regional economy.”
The proposed study area borders Loch Eil, Loch Linnhe and along the corridors made by the Great Glen and Glen Nevis.
The River Lochy, Nevis and Loch Linnhe flood risk areas influence where development can occur and where travel connections are feasible. Similarly, the steep sides of the glens limit transport options.
The area is served by the A82 and A830 trunk roads, as well as railway lines to Glasgow and Mallaig.
It has an important port function and National Cycle Route 78 as well as other active travel links and serves as a West Highland hub for the coach network with services to Inverness, Glasgow, Oban, Skye and Ardnamurchan.
The proximity of local junctions and queuing associated with opposed right-turns on the A82 are thought to have contributed to specific localised issues.
When incidents occur, their impacts are compounded by the lack and length (up to 160 miles) of diversionary routes.
In the preparedness union strategy[1], one of the key actions is to ‘embed preparedness by design into EU policies and actions’. This means that preparedness and security considerations will be integrated and mainstreamed across EU legislation, policies and programmes.
Under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)[2], the Commission provides funds for emergency shelter capacities through rescEU[3]. These reserves consist of high-quality emergency shelter units, including light prefabricated structures, flat-pack containers, and emergency tents.
In addition, the Commission co-finances the voluntary commitment of national shelter capacities to the European Civil Protection Pool[4] under the UCPM.
Furthermore, under 2021-2027 cohesion policy programmes, investments for civil preparedness including shelters may be eligible subject to the compliance with the specific objectives set out in EU legislation, including in former coal mine sites.
On 1 April 2025, the Commission tabled a legislative proposal[5] allowing Member States to adjust their 2021-2027 cohesion policy programmes during their mid-term review, by incorporating new strategic priorities to incentivise defence-related investments, which would also include the construction of shelters.
The Commission endorsed a targeted revision of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan for Poland which will allow for financing shelters.
The support is in the context of the Security and Defence Fund which will cover four areas: (i) protective buildings and civil protection infrastructure, (ii) dual-use infrastructure, (iii) cybersecurity and (iv) enterprise modernisation including research and development support.
1. Member States are responsible for organising and carrying out market surveillance as provided for in Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and product compliance[1]. The Commission helps with coordination and advice, e.g. through the EU Product Compliance Network, and with joint actions. The Commission also designates EU testing facilities[2].
2. Most unsafe products are sold via online marketplaces and directly imported in large volumes of individual parcels. The Commission is pursuing Priority Control Area controls in cooperation with all Member States to assess these products’ compliance with EU regulations at the border and will use all existing tools to enforce them.
The Commission has proposed an ‘EU Customs D ata Hub’, a secure and cyber-resilient set of electronic services and systems to handle logistic and commercial data at EU-level. This will enable customs to proactively identify risks in e-commerce supply chains at EU-wide basis and take control and mitigation measures including the possibility of issuing ‘do not transport’ instructions to prevent non-compliant goods entering the EU. Through the implementation of the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, the Commission is supporting Member States with funding to enhance control capacities at border crossing points and in laboratories. To this end, two grant agreements were recently signed with Cyprus[3]. In the future, for products requiring a Digital Product Passport, customs will retrieve and use the information included therein also for risk analysis.
3. According to Article 41 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, Member States shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to non-compliance, that must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
1. Member States are responsible for organising and carrying out market surveillance as provided for in Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and product compliance[1]. The Commission helps with coordination and advice, e.g. through the EU Product Compliance Network, and with joint actions. The Commission also designates EU testing facilities[2].
2. Most unsafe products are sold via online marketplaces and directly imported in large volumes of individual parcels. The Commission is pursuing Priority Control Area controls in cooperation with all Member States to assess these products’ compliance with EU regulations at the border and will use all existing tools to enforce them.
The Commission has proposed an ‘EU Customs D ata Hub’, a secure and cyber-resilient set of electronic services and systems to handle logistic and commercial data at EU-level. This will enable customs to proactively identify risks in e-commerce supply chains at EU-wide basis and take control and mitigation measures including the possibility of issuing ‘do not transport’ instructions to prevent non-compliant goods entering the EU. Through the implementation of the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, the Commission is supporting Member States with funding to enhance control capacities at border crossing points and in laboratories. To this end, two grant agreements were recently signed with Cyprus[3]. In the future, for products requiring a Digital Product Passport, customs will retrieve and use the information included therein also for risk analysis.
3. According to Article 41 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, Member States shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to non-compliance, that must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
The EIB has announced the signature of agreements with Arcano Partners and Buenavista Infrastructure totalling €410 million.
The agreements will channel new funding to urban development projects (including those promoting affordable housing) and others related to sustainable tourism.
The funds come from the Regional Resilience Fund financed by NextGenerationEU and implemented by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise with EIB support.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed agreements with Buenavista Infrastructure and Arcano Partners to channel a total of €410 million to new urban development projects (including those promoting affordable housing) and others related to sustainable tourism.
The agreements were made possible by a contribution from the Regional Resilience Fund, part of Spain’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and financed by NextGenerationEU. More specifically, this was facilitated by the launch of a new EIB-managed instrument to channel financing via financial intermediaries to back urban development and sustainable tourism.
The intermediaries selected by the EIB will assess investment opportunities across the country to promote urban development in areas such as affordable housing, education, healthcare, social and cultural infrastructure, sustainable mobility, waste and water management, energy efficiency and sustainable tourism. The investment period runs until December 2030.
The first two intermediaries selected for the distribution of these funds were Arcano Partners (with a €210 million signature) and Buenavista Infrastructure (€200 million).
The first two intermediaries selected for the deployment of these funds were Arcano Partners and Buenavista Infrastructure. Arcano Partners has been allocated €210 million by the EIB, which it will channel through “Spanish Urban Development SICC” fund. Buenavista Infrastructure was allocated €200 million to be channelled through “Buenavista NextGen Urban SICC” fund. Both are regulated vehicles set up specifically for this action. Funding can happen in the form of both equity investment and debt, or a combination of both. The maximum allocation per project is 22 million while maximum recovery periods are 15 years for equity investments and 20 years for debt.
“These agreements are a further step forward in the rollout of the EIB Group-managed Regional Resilience Fund and will drive new investment to promote urban development and sustainable tourism. The resources can also go to affordable housing projects, which is one of the EIB Group’s strategic priorities,” said EIB Director General of Financing and Advisory Operations within the European Union Jean-Christophe Laloux. “Close cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise made it possible to launch this new line of action for the Regional Resilience Fund, promoting key investments in Spain’s regions.”
“Thanks to the signature of these agreements, the implementation of the intermediated instrument for urban development and sustainable tourism materialised. This instrument is one of the pillars of the Regional Resilience Fund. It will channel funds to relatively small projects that aim to invest in social and affordable housing and urban regeneration, as well as sustainable tourism activities. Furthermore, funds from the Regional Resilience Fund continue to be a crucial tool for the green transition in Spain, supporting projects that promote sustainability in key areas such as housing and tourism in various regions of the country,” said Inés Carpio, Director General of International Finance at the Treasury.
Partner in Asset Management at Arcano Partners Eduardo Fernández-Cuesta added: “We are very proud to be once again have the confidence of the European Investment Bank to channel vital financing to bolster our national infrastructure, with a special focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. This combined debt and equity strategy will enable Arcano Partners to continue to diversify our capabilities and deliver the excellence we guarantee to our private investors and the public sector institutions that rely on us to manage investments.”
Managing Partner at Buenavista Infrastructure Victoriano López-Pinto said: “We are very grateful for the vote of confidence in our judgment and expertise in facilitating the use of EU funds. With this new allocation, we have become one of the leading European fund managers by volume of European funds under management. Our team is one of the most experienced in managing public funds and we are excited to be able to contribute to this project promoting local connections, sustainable urban development and the renovation of our national tourism infrastructure to make it more sustainable.”
Background information
EIB
The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. Built around eight core priorities, we finance investments that contribute to EU policy objectives by bolstering climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, the capital markets union, and a stronger Europe in a more peaceful and prosperous world.
The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed nearly €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects in 2024, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and security.
All projects financed by the EIB Group are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, as pledged in our Climate Bank Roadmap. Almost 60% of the EIB Group’s annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a healthier environment.
In Spain, the EIB Group signed €12.3 billion of new financing for more than 100 high-impact projects in 2024. This financing is contributing to the country’s green and digital transition, economic growth, competitiveness and improved services for residents.
High-quality, up-to-date photos of the organisation’s headquarters for media use are available here.
Regional Resilience Fund
The Regional Resilience Fund (RRF) was created to facilitate access to NextGenerationEU loans from the Spanish Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan for the autonomous communities, with the aim of boosting investments and developing projects in eight priority areas: social and affordable housing; urban renewal; transport and sustainable tourism; the energy transition; water and waste management; the care economy; research, development and innovation; and the competitiveness of industry and SMEs.
The fund is led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, which takes input from the autonomous communities and cities for investment decision-making and looks to the EIB Group as a strategic management partner.
The initial phase of the RRF includes the activation of up to €3.4 billion in financing via:
a direct financing mechanism, to co-finance EIB-supported operations in sectors like renewable energy, clean transport and sustainable infrastructure;
an intermediated mechanism managed by financial intermediaries selected by the EIB, to support projects in urban development and sustainable tourism;
two instruments intermediated by the European Investment Fund that will facilitate SME financing for innovation, sustainability and competitiveness.
Arcano Partners
Arcano Partners, founded in 2003, is an independent global firm with more than 20 years of experience in international financial advisory and private markets’ asset management. Arcano currently has four business areas:
Asset Management, with more than €12.5 billion managed and advised since the start of its activity in 2006, and with six asset classes: Private Equity, Credit Strategies, Real Estate, Sus-tainable Infrastructure, Venture Capital and Aviation Finance; Arcano has a strong focus on sustainability and responsible investment, being one of the benchmark asset managers in ESG.
Investment Banking provides advisory services in M&A, refinancing, restructuring and capi-tal markets transactions to companies in various sectors; Arcano has specialized teams by sector, and additionally offers a transversal technology/digital approach.
Research & Consulting provides economic, real estate and differential market analysis, as well as geopolitical and technological analysis of both local and global trends. This analysis is extremely useful for optimizing business decisions, especially in environments of extreme uncertainty where the impacts of making mistakes are profound and can be mitigated by in-vesting in quality analysis.
Asset Finance, an area that allows investors to participate in the creation of solutions for the financing of real or intangible assets in Spain.
Arcano Partners has a team of more than 260 professionals of more than 20 nationalities across 7 offices in Europe and the United States and has become one of the independent firms of reference in the European private markets industry.
Buenavista Equity Partners is an independent asset manager founded in 1996 that operates in the middle-market segment. It currently manages more than €1 billion through different Private Equity, Infrastructure and Venture Capital vehicles.
The EIB has announced the signature of agreements with Arcano Partners and Buenavista Infrastructure totalling €410 million.
The agreements will channel new funding to urban development projects (including those promoting affordable housing) and others related to sustainable tourism.
The funds come from the Regional Resilience Fund financed by NextGenerationEU and implemented by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise with EIB support.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed agreements with Buenavista Infrastructure and Arcano Partners to channel a total of €410 million to new urban development projects (including those promoting affordable housing) and others related to sustainable tourism.
The agreements were made possible by a contribution from the Regional Resilience Fund, part of Spain’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and financed by NextGenerationEU. More specifically, this was facilitated by the launch of a new EIB-managed instrument to channel financing via financial intermediaries to back urban development and sustainable tourism.
The intermediaries selected by the EIB will assess investment opportunities across the country to promote urban development in areas such as affordable housing, education, healthcare, social and cultural infrastructure, sustainable mobility, waste and water management, energy efficiency and sustainable tourism. The investment period runs until December 2030.
The first two intermediaries selected for the distribution of these funds were Arcano Partners (with a €210 million signature) and Buenavista Infrastructure (€200 million).
The first two intermediaries selected for the deployment of these funds were Arcano Partners and Buenavista Infrastructure. Arcano Partners has been allocated €210 million by the EIB, which it will channel through “Spanish Urban Development SICC” fund. Buenavista Infrastructure was allocated €200 million to be channelled through “Buenavista NextGen Urban SICC” fund. Both are regulated vehicles set up specifically for this action. Funding can happen in the form of both equity investment and debt, or a combination of both. The maximum allocation per project is 22 million while maximum recovery periods are 15 years for equity investments and 20 years for debt.
“These agreements are a further step forward in the rollout of the EIB Group-managed Regional Resilience Fund and will drive new investment to promote urban development and sustainable tourism. The resources can also go to affordable housing projects, which is one of the EIB Group’s strategic priorities,” said EIB Director General of Financing and Advisory Operations within the European Union Jean-Christophe Laloux. “Close cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise made it possible to launch this new line of action for the Regional Resilience Fund, promoting key investments in Spain’s regions.”
“Thanks to the signature of these agreements, the implementation of the intermediated instrument for urban development and sustainable tourism materialised. This instrument is one of the pillars of the Regional Resilience Fund. It will channel funds to relatively small projects that aim to invest in social and affordable housing and urban regeneration, as well as sustainable tourism activities. Furthermore, funds from the Regional Resilience Fund continue to be a crucial tool for the green transition in Spain, supporting projects that promote sustainability in key areas such as housing and tourism in various regions of the country,” said Inés Carpio, Director General of International Finance at the Treasury.
Partner in Asset Management at Arcano Partners Eduardo Fernández-Cuesta added: “We are very proud to be once again have the confidence of the European Investment Bank to channel vital financing to bolster our national infrastructure, with a special focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. This combined debt and equity strategy will enable Arcano Partners to continue to diversify our capabilities and deliver the excellence we guarantee to our private investors and the public sector institutions that rely on us to manage investments.”
Managing Partner at Buenavista Infrastructure Victoriano López-Pinto said: “We are very grateful for the vote of confidence in our judgment and expertise in facilitating the use of EU funds. With this new allocation, we have become one of the leading European fund managers by volume of European funds under management. Our team is one of the most experienced in managing public funds and we are excited to be able to contribute to this project promoting local connections, sustainable urban development and the renovation of our national tourism infrastructure to make it more sustainable.”
Background information
EIB
The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. Built around eight core priorities, we finance investments that contribute to EU policy objectives by bolstering climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, the capital markets union, and a stronger Europe in a more peaceful and prosperous world.
The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed nearly €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects in 2024, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and security.
All projects financed by the EIB Group are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, as pledged in our Climate Bank Roadmap. Almost 60% of the EIB Group’s annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a healthier environment.
In Spain, the EIB Group signed €12.3 billion of new financing for more than 100 high-impact projects in 2024. This financing is contributing to the country’s green and digital transition, economic growth, competitiveness and improved services for residents.
High-quality, up-to-date photos of the organisation’s headquarters for media use are available here.
Regional Resilience Fund
The Regional Resilience Fund (RRF) was created to facilitate access to NextGenerationEU loans from the Spanish Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan for the autonomous communities, with the aim of boosting investments and developing projects in eight priority areas: social and affordable housing; urban renewal; transport and sustainable tourism; the energy transition; water and waste management; the care economy; research, development and innovation; and the competitiveness of industry and SMEs.
The fund is led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, which takes input from the autonomous communities and cities for investment decision-making and looks to the EIB Group as a strategic management partner.
The initial phase of the RRF includes the activation of up to €3.4 billion in financing via:
a direct financing mechanism, to co-finance EIB-supported operations in sectors like renewable energy, clean transport and sustainable infrastructure;
an intermediated mechanism managed by financial intermediaries selected by the EIB, to support projects in urban development and sustainable tourism;
two instruments intermediated by the European Investment Fund that will facilitate SME financing for innovation, sustainability and competitiveness.
Arcano Partners
Arcano Partners, founded in 2003, is an independent global firm with more than 20 years of experience in international financial advisory and private markets’ asset management. Arcano currently has four business areas:
Asset Management, with more than €12.5 billion managed and advised since the start of its activity in 2006, and with six asset classes: Private Equity, Credit Strategies, Real Estate, Sus-tainable Infrastructure, Venture Capital and Aviation Finance; Arcano has a strong focus on sustainability and responsible investment, being one of the benchmark asset managers in ESG.
Investment Banking provides advisory services in M&A, refinancing, restructuring and capi-tal markets transactions to companies in various sectors; Arcano has specialized teams by sector, and additionally offers a transversal technology/digital approach.
Research & Consulting provides economic, real estate and differential market analysis, as well as geopolitical and technological analysis of both local and global trends. This analysis is extremely useful for optimizing business decisions, especially in environments of extreme uncertainty where the impacts of making mistakes are profound and can be mitigated by in-vesting in quality analysis.
Asset Finance, an area that allows investors to participate in the creation of solutions for the financing of real or intangible assets in Spain.
Arcano Partners has a team of more than 260 professionals of more than 20 nationalities across 7 offices in Europe and the United States and has become one of the independent firms of reference in the European private markets industry.
Buenavista Equity Partners is an independent asset manager founded in 1996 that operates in the middle-market segment. It currently manages more than €1 billion through different Private Equity, Infrastructure and Venture Capital vehicles.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) today issued its findings on Afghanistan, Botswana, Chad, Fiji, Ireland, Mexico, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Thailand, and Tuvalu, after reviewing these States parties.
The findings contain positive aspects of each country’s implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, as well as the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations. Some of the key issues include:
On Afghanistan, the Committee expressed profound concern at the institutionalized torture and ill-treatment of women, particularly on accusations of adultery, and the continued exclusion of girls from formal education. The Committee heard that some 78% of young women are now out of education, employment, or training, leading to increased child marriage, labour exploitation and poverty. It urged the de facto authorities to revoke the March 2024 decree allowing for women to be beaten or sentenced to death by stoning, abolish all corporal punishment and lift all education bans.
On Botswana, the Committee was concerned about continued discriminatory sociocultural norms which reinforce male dominance and gender-based violence against women and girls. It recommended expanding dialogue between the government and traditional, religious, and private sector leaders on a national strategy to promote gender equality and eliminate patriarchal attitudes, and to criminalize sexual violence as well as improve support services for survivors.
On Chad, the Committee noted that the country registered 1.8 million displaced or stateless people and 1.2 million as refugees in 2024 alone and commends its adoption of an asylum law granting equal rights to education, healthcare and social protection to refugees as to Chadian citizens. However, the Committee expressed concern that in practice. these groups have limited access to basic services and face intersecting forms of discrimination. It called on the authorities to address them.
On Fiji, the Committee welcomed the adoption of laws and policies against gender-based violence but noted with concern its high prevalence and the continued judicial practice of referring to survivors’ prior sexual history during rape trials. It also expressed concern that Fijian women remain underrepresented in decision-making positions, urging among others the introduction of targeted measures to increase their representation.
On Ireland, the Committee noted with regret that a proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine gender-neutral language about care within families was defeated in a referendum last year, and recommended that the State party, among other steps, undertake inclusive public consultations to find alternative wording, with a view to holding another referendum on the matter, so as to eliminate from the constitution stereotypical language on the role of women in the home.
On Mexico, the Committee hailed the elevation of the National Institute for Women to a ministerial-level secretariat. It also expressed concern that the madres buscadoras (searching mothers) are still subjected violence and discrimination. It recommended effective and sustainable investment in women’s rights and gender equality programmes, and formal recognition of the “buscadoras” as a special category of human rights defenders.
On San Marino, the Committee noted with concern that judges, lawyers, and the general public, including women, have limited awareness of the Convention and urged the authorities to take measures to make it widely known. It also noted with concern the lack of disaggregated data in key areas, including gender-based violence against women, and urged the State party to address the gap in gender data collection.
On the Solomon Islands, the Committee acknowledged progress made in implementing the affirmative action strategy but noted with concern that comprehensive temporary special measures to accelerate substantive equality of women and men have yet to be adopted. The Committee State urged the government to take all necessary measures to eradicate intra-family sexual abuse against women and girls and repeal the criminalization of victims of incest over the age of 15.
On Thailand, the Committee expressed concern that women and girls continue to be subjected to online gender-based violence, and called on the authorities to investigate and prosecute any such acts, to adopt policies to combat increasing misogyny online and offline and to exercise due diligence in creating a culture of respect for women and promote gender equality in the private sector, particularly in the innovation economy.
On Tuvalu, the Committee acknowledged the existential threat posed by climate change to Tuvalu’s people, territory and culture, and its disproportionate impact on women and girls. It urged the State party to take measures to prioritize constitutional protections for women and girls over traditional norms and customs.
The above findings, officially named Concluding Observations, are now available online on the session page.
– on behalf of United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)
New York, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s The View where he highlighted the devastating impacts of Donald Trump and House Republicans’ One Big Ugly Bill that was signed into law last week.
SARA HAINES: Well, when you first started speaking, people thought that you would delay the vote by an hour. And instead, you spoke on the Senate floor for eight hours and 44 minutes. This is becoming a trend for you. What was behind the decision to keep going?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, I thought first of all, that this kind of bill, which is going to have such a dramatic impact on people all across the country. I mean, literally millions of everyday Americans are going to be hurt. And it’s all being done to reward billionaires—Unacceptable, right, unconscionable, un-American—that it needed to be debated in the light of day, not passed in the middle of the night, which was the original intention. This debate started at 3:28 a.m. And so, you know, this is such an unprecedented assault on healthcare, on the economy, on nutritional assistance, on higher education, on everything, that we just wanted to be able to do everything that we could to fully air the challenges with the bill, but also see if we can persuade just a handful of Republicans to do the right thing by the American people.
SUNNY HOSTIN: Well, you persuaded two and one person as I understand was absent from the vote, which could’ve changed it. But you’re calling this the One Big Ugly Bill. And not only is it projected by the Congressional Budget Office to add $3.4 trillion to our national debt, it extends tax cuts for the rich, as you mentioned. It also includes though, big cuts to healthcare programs, such as Medicaid, cuts to SNAP benefits for the poor. My understanding is in New York, about 1 million people will be affected by this. Can you talk about the implications for healthcare and how it affects people who don’t even use these programs?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, first of all, like, in America, healthcare shouldn’t simply be a privilege, it should be a right to every single American. Presidents throughout the years, whether that’s, you know, Roosevelt or Truman, you know, President Johnson, President Clinton, President Obama, President Biden, have all worked to expand access to healthcare. But what’s so extraordinary about this bill is that more than 17 million people will lose healthcare as a result of the, you know, cuts to Medicaid, the attack on Medicare, the attack on the Affordable Care Act, the Children’s Health Insurance Program and Planned Parenthood.
ANA NAVARRO: And by the way, MAGA kept saying that it was illegal aliens that were going to be kicked out. Explain to folks that there’s not 17 million illegal aliens that are receiving free Medicaid.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Actually federal law, to your point, Ana, explicitly prohibits federal dollars from being used to provide healthcare to undocumented immigrants. And so, that was always a lie. But we’re dealing with some folks where facts don’t matter, hypocrisy is not a constraint to their behavior and people actually have concluded that shamelessness is a superpower. And so, our view is we just have to aggressively push back with righteous intensity, continue to press on, as I indicated, as John Lewis would always inspire us to do, speak up, show up, stand up so we can get the type of America that this country deserves.
SUNNY HOSTIN: But don’t you then also—I think that’s right—shouldn’t you and other Democrats be screaming from the mountaintops and tether the Republicans to this bill, tether because there’s going to be true human loss here, right? People are going to really feel it.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Yeah, real pain and suffering. I mean, the attack on healthcare is not just going to result on millions of people losing access, but hospitals will close, nursing homes will shut down, community-based health clinics won’t be able to provide assistance.
SUNNY HOSTIN: Rural hospitals.
LEADER JEFFRIES: Rural hospitals in particular are at great risk. And in fact, people who have private insurance, once you attack the healthcare ecosystem, premiums, co-pays and deductibles for tens of millions of others are going to go up. And so it’s a big problem. It’s an immoral thing that just took place on the floor of the House of Representatives. An immoral thing.
ANA NAVARRO: And at the same time that this bill—by the way, I think instead of calling it the Big Ugly Bill, you should call it BUL—Big Ugly Law. But at the same time that it cuts SNAP benefits and it cuts healthcare for the neediest amongst us, it sets aside 170 billion for ICE mass deportation efforts, a bigger budget than the FBI and federal prison system combined. And last week, we saw the administration opened a new migrant detention center in my home state of Florida. They’re calling it Alligator Alcatraz. And we’ve also seen military style ICE raids throughout cities in this country. People are being imprisoned and deported and disappeared and taken away by masked men without any due process. And the worst part is, you know, my community in particular, Latinos, are being racially profiled and targeted. Communities and families are being torn apart. But for me, the saddest part is that people feel helpless and hopeless, that there is nothing they can do. They feel there’s nothing you can do, as a minority in the House. What’s your message to these people that feel such lack of hope and such fear?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, you know, we are seeing sort of an unprecedented flood of extremism being unleashed on the American people. And it’s happened from the very beginning, January 20, months and months and months, you know, of chaos, of cruelty, of corruption. But I think we can never lose hope in the resilience of the American people to face turbulence—and this is an incredibly turbulent moment—but to power our way through it and to come out stronger on the other side. It’s not to say it’s going to be easy. It will be challenging. But I think I still believe in the fundamental goodness of the American people. A recognition—one of the reasons why this bill is so deeply unpopular and it is, is because they recognize that this is not what America should be all about in terms of the deportation situation. One, we have to, of course, secure the border. We have a broken immigration system. We need to fix it. We should fix it in a bipartisan and comprehensive way. But we should also never abandon the fact that, yes, we are a nation anchored in the rule of law. We are also a nation of immigrants. E pluribus unum. Out of many, one. It’s one of the great strengths of the United States of America. We should not abandon it. And so, as House Democrats, our view is that while we, you know, work on making sure the border can remain secure, while we work to fix our broken immigration system, we also are going to stand up for Dreamers, for farmworkers and for law-abiding immigrant families at all times, at all times.
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ALYSSA FARAH GRIFFIN: So Leader Jeffries, you wear many hats, and one of your jobs is to try to win back the House for Democrats. I mean, we were talking about immigration before we went to break. Now, some Democrats, amid the criticisms of ICE right now to do these ICE raids, have started calling for defunding ICE. Do you think that’s effective going into the midterms, and do you support those calls?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, I definitely think that we need aggressive oversight as it relates to the overly aggressive behavior that we’ve seen, you know, from ICE, from the Department of Homeland Security. It’s not what the American people actually, in my view, voted for. Donald Trump and Republicans promised to go after violent felons. But instead, they’re going after law-abiding immigrant families, and in fact, in some cases, deporting American citizens and children, some with cancer. And America is better than this, and that’s the reality. In terms of what House Democrats stand for, we believe that in this country, you work hard and you play by the rules, you should be able to experience the American dream. You should able to afford to live the good life. And we believe that that’s, you know, that’s a good paying job, good healthcare, good housing, good education for your children and a good retirement. And a good retirement, by the way, means keep your hands off of Social Security and Medicare, now and at all times. That’s the good life.
ALYSSA FARAH GRIFFIN: I also want to ask you, because I could argue you’re the most important Democrat in New York right now, and Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary, is poised to become the next mayor of New York City. Now, he ran as an avowed socialist. He called for defunding the police in 2020. That would mean the New York Police Department. You have yet to endorse him. Will you be endorsing him, and do you have any concerns about some of his past positions?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Well, you know, he’s actually said that he plans to keep the police fully funded. I’m scheduled to meet with him next week, and we’ll have a conversation about his vision. He did run a campaign that was actually focused largely on affordability, and that was the right issue to focus on because New York City’s too expensive. America right now is too expensive.
WHOOPI GOLDBERG: Ain’t nobody got any money because money is all dissipated.
LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s a very—you’re right—it’s a very challenging situation in terms of affordability that we have to lean in on. In fact, Donald Trump promised that he would lower costs on day one. Costs haven’t gone down, they’re going up in America. And now we have to deal with the consequences of this One Big Ugly Bill, which is now One Big Ugly Law, Ana, as you pointed out. So, we’ll sit down, we’ll talk. I also want to talk to him about the importance of Democrats taking back control of the United States House of Representatives next year so we can have some balance in the country, which is what the founders envisioned.
SUNNY HOSTIN: Can’t you also roll back this Big Ugly Bill some, because it doesn’t take effect until after the midterms, correct?
LEADER JEFFRIES: It has several provisions in the legislation that will not take effect until after the 2026 midterm elections.
ANA NAVARRO: Before you go, I want to ask you—I want you to say something about Texas, because the entire country is in mourning and people have questions about why this happened, and could it have been avoided? Is there something that you can do?
LEADER JEFFRIES: Yeah, it’s an unspeakable and horrific tragedy. And, you know, our thoughts and prayers go out to every single family that has experienced a loss. And we know, you know, I mean, no parent should ever have to bury their child. And dozens will now have to bury their children. And so, with extreme weather events and the climate crisis and these natural disasters, we should never play politics, ever. Not play politics with the wildfires, not play politics with these floods and get the American people the relief that they need and deserve. That’s my commitment.
WHOOPI GOLDBERG: Our thanks to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
New York City, NY, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
Blockchain technology is sweeping the world with an unstoppable momentum, becoming the core driving force for innovation and change in all walks of life.
As the global attention to digital currency continues to rise, the application scenarios of blockchain are no longer limited to the financial field. It has shown great potential in many fields such as supply chain management, medical health, cloud mining smart contracts, etc.
Today, we will explore in depth how to make more investors get more benefits through cloud mining
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New York City, NY, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As cryptocurrencies continue to revolutionize the digital economy, cloud mining – essentially online mining – has become the ultimate way for investors to easily earn passive income without the need for physical equipment. BTC Miner is an advanced platform that allows users to mine Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Ripple (XRP), and other major cryptocurrencies in the cloud, making your passive income smart, cheap, and easy.
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LONDON, UK, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ETHRANSACTION, a leading cloud mining platform established in 2017, today announced its continued commitment to providing secure and stable passive income opportunities, particularly for Dogecoin (DOGE) enthusiasts. In a dynamic cryptocurrency market, ETHRANSACTION offers a reliable avenue for users worldwide to participate in digital asset accumulation.
As global interest in Dogecoin’s ecosystem expands, driven by its growing utility and community, ETHRANSACTION positions itself as a robust solution for those seeking consistent returns. The platform’s strategic approach allows users to navigate market fluctuations by focusing on predictable daily income streams from cloud mining.
“In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the demand for stable and accessible ways to earn cryptocurrency is higher than ever,” said a spokesperson for ETHRANSACTION. “Our platform is meticulously designed to offer just that, providing a secure and straightforward path for individuals to generate passive income from Dogecoin, regardless of daily market movements.”
ETHRANSACTION’s core advantages are built upon a foundation of security, high returns, and extreme simplicity. The platform implements Triple Security Protection to safeguard user capital. Each contract is underwritten by the British century-old insurance giant Legal & General, providing comprehensive asset insurance. Furthermore, the system employs military-grade EV SSL encryption, McAfee® anti-hacking systems, and cold wallet isolated storage, ensuring a zero-security incident record since its inception. As a fully compliant entity, ETHRANSACTION holds all necessary licenses issued by the British government and is actively preparing for a potential stock listing.
The platform streamlines the user experience, enabling individuals to “turn on DOGE automatic money printing mode” through a few simple steps. Users can register an account with their email to receive an immediate $19 bonus, allowing them to experience mining instantly. A variety of profitable mining plans are available to meet diverse financial needs, from short-term gains to long-term returns, with daily DOGE income easily viewable and collectible without any active management.
“We believe in empowering our users with transparent and reliable tools,” the spokesperson added. “Our focus on green mining, coupled with our robust security and user-friendly interface, ensures that ETHRANSACTION remains a trusted pioneer in the digital asset space, enabling our community to confidently build their wealth.”
ETHRANSACTION is also a Green Mining Pioneer, with its mining operations driven by 100% renewable energy. This commitment means that every DOGE mined through the platform contributes to reducing carbon emissions, aligning profitability with environmental responsibility. Additionally, a lucrative invitation rewards program allows users to earn a lifetime 6% commission reward by inviting friends, fostering a strong and engaged community.
About ETHRANSACTION: Established in 2017, ETHRANSACTION is a world-renowned cloud mining company dedicated to providing secure, stable, and accessible cryptocurrency earning opportunities. With a focus on Dogecoin and a commitment to triple-layered security, green mining practices, and a user-friendly platform, ETHRANSACTION empowers millions of users globally to generate passive income from digital assets.
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London, UK, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a bold leap toward reshaping the digital investment landscape, ALR Miner has officially launched its next-generation smart cloud mining platform, now accessible to users across the globe. With its free $12 sign-up bonus, ALR Miner offers a powerful gateway for anyone — regardless of age, background, or location — to begin earning passive income through crypto mining, without needing any technical skills or equipment.
As individuals are wanting smarter and safer investments today, ALR Miner is making a name for itself as a reliable and easy-to-Paths to real crypto revenues start as Britain’s most simple and rewarding cryptocurrency opportunities spectra.
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Unlike many platforms that ask users to pay upfront, ALR Miner lets users start earning first, no deposit required. Every new user receives a $12 cloud mining bonus instantly upon registration — enough to start mining and seeing real daily returns immediately.
This process establishes a fast trust, confidence and value for users, demonstrating users exactly how the platform works and how it can generate passive income, even before users plan and decide to make a personal monetary investment.
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ALR Miner utilizes secure and energy-efficient data centers, as well as state-of-the-art blockchain technology and encryption standards. The automated mining infrastructure for ALR Miner guarantees stable earnings and its improved tracking provides users with an hourly return analysis.
ALR Miner’s operations are completely transparent, with open and clear reporting and regular updates issued on its user community, worldwide. There is also an intention to continually develop third-party auditing and micro-analytics, documenting trust and long-term reliability and security.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Little Pepe, a new entrant in the crypto space blending meme culture with scalable blockchain infrastructure, today announced it has successfully raised $4 million in its presale and launched a custom EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain. The milestone marks a major step forward for the project as it positions itself as a next-generation meme coin ecosystem on Ethereum’s Layer 2 landscape.
The presale, currently in its fourth phase, has seen increasing investor demand, with tokens priced at $0.0013 and available exclusively via the project’s website: LittlePepe.com. The funds raised are being used to further develop the Little Pepe Layer 2 network, which is now operational and optimized for fast, low-cost transactions.
“Most meme tokens exist as basic ERC-20 assets. We’ve taken it a step further by creating a fully functioning Layer 2 chain designed specifically for meme-based applications,” said a spokesperson for Little Pepe. “This infrastructure is what sets us apart.”
Custom Layer 2 Blockchain Built for Memes
The Little Pepe blockchain is a dedicated Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 chain that brings high speed, minimal fees, and seamless developer compatibility to the meme coin space. Designed with scalability and community use in mind, the network aims to support social dApps, NFT platforms, and other meme-driven utilities, offering developers a purpose-built alternative to congested mainnets.
Unlike many meme coins that rely purely on social media hype, Little Pepe’s approach is centered on building an actual ecosystem—complete with EVM compatibility and room for technical growth.
Organic Growth and Community Momentum
In contrast to high-budget token launches, Little Pepe has opted for an organic growth model fueled by grassroots support on platforms like Telegram and X (formerly Twitter). The project’s community-first approach has attracted attention across crypto circles for its blend of humor, utility, and long-term potential.
A New Category: Infrastructure-Backed Meme Coins
Little Pepe is part of a rising trend of “infrastructure-backed meme tokens,” combining internet culture with robust blockchain architecture. The project continues to embrace its fun, irreverent identity—complete with Pepe-inspired visuals—while building serious tools for long-term growth.
“People don’t expect meme coins to come with their own chain. We’re changing that expectation,” the spokesperson added.
About Little Pepe Little Pepe is a next-gen Layer 2 blockchain project designed to merge meme culture with high-speed, low-cost decentralized infrastructure. Built for scalability, security, and developer flexibility, Little Pepe supports EVM-compatible applications and is powered by the $LILPEPE token. Its mission is to create a meme coin environment where community engagement meets serious tech innovation.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Little Pepe, a new entrant in the crypto space blending meme culture with scalable blockchain infrastructure, today announced it has successfully raised $4 million in its presale and launched a custom EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain. The milestone marks a major step forward for the project as it positions itself as a next-generation meme coin ecosystem on Ethereum’s Layer 2 landscape.
The presale, currently in its fourth phase, has seen increasing investor demand, with tokens priced at $0.0013 and available exclusively via the project’s website: LittlePepe.com. The funds raised are being used to further develop the Little Pepe Layer 2 network, which is now operational and optimized for fast, low-cost transactions.
“Most meme tokens exist as basic ERC-20 assets. We’ve taken it a step further by creating a fully functioning Layer 2 chain designed specifically for meme-based applications,” said a spokesperson for Little Pepe. “This infrastructure is what sets us apart.”
Custom Layer 2 Blockchain Built for Memes
The Little Pepe blockchain is a dedicated Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 chain that brings high speed, minimal fees, and seamless developer compatibility to the meme coin space. Designed with scalability and community use in mind, the network aims to support social dApps, NFT platforms, and other meme-driven utilities, offering developers a purpose-built alternative to congested mainnets.
Unlike many meme coins that rely purely on social media hype, Little Pepe’s approach is centered on building an actual ecosystem—complete with EVM compatibility and room for technical growth.
Organic Growth and Community Momentum
In contrast to high-budget token launches, Little Pepe has opted for an organic growth model fueled by grassroots support on platforms like Telegram and X (formerly Twitter). The project’s community-first approach has attracted attention across crypto circles for its blend of humor, utility, and long-term potential.
A New Category: Infrastructure-Backed Meme Coins
Little Pepe is part of a rising trend of “infrastructure-backed meme tokens,” combining internet culture with robust blockchain architecture. The project continues to embrace its fun, irreverent identity—complete with Pepe-inspired visuals—while building serious tools for long-term growth.
“People don’t expect meme coins to come with their own chain. We’re changing that expectation,” the spokesperson added.
About Little Pepe Little Pepe is a next-gen Layer 2 blockchain project designed to merge meme culture with high-speed, low-cost decentralized infrastructure. Built for scalability, security, and developer flexibility, Little Pepe supports EVM-compatible applications and is powered by the $LILPEPE token. Its mission is to create a meme coin environment where community engagement meets serious tech innovation.
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overnor Kathy Hochul today announced a record investment of nearly $379.5 million in federal and State funding over three years to support programs and services for victims and survivors of crime and their families. This is the largest funding allocation ever administered by the State Office of Victim Services and is supported by $100 million in State funding secured by Governor Hochul to offset reductions in federal aid. OVS awarded grants to 230 nonprofit organizations, hospitals and government agencies to support victim assistance programs offering crisis counseling, therapy, emergency shelter, civil legal assistance, case management, advocacy and more across New York State. Available at no cost, these critical programs assist victims and survivors in the immediate aftermath of crime and for as long as they need help to heal and thrive.
“Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority, and I am committed to ensuring our law enforcement and community partners have the resources and tools necessary to prevent and solve crimes, but also ensure that victims and survivors have access to the support they need as well,” Governor Hochul said. “While the federal government slashes funding for community violence intervention and prevention programs and other crucial services, New York is delivering record-level funding to provide the vital support crime victims and their families need and rightfully deserve to recover, heal and thrive.”
The 230 entities receiving funding are the most that the State Office of Victim Services (OVS) has ever supported: The agency currently funds 219 unique grantees. Selected programs currently receiving funding will receive new grant awards and there are 25 newly funded recipients, allowing OVS to expand its reach and better serve individuals and communities that face barriers to accessing support due to language, age, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Annual grant awards range from $72,000 to $4.3 million, with an average award of $506,000. Total grant funding to the State’s 10 regions and to programs that serve the entire State:
New York City: $47,612,645
Long Island: $9,848,136
Mid Hudson: $18,319,067
Capital Region: $10,164,000
North Country: $3,511,660
Mohawk Valley: $3,887,865
Central New York: $3,935,645
Southern Tier: $3,319,373
Finger Lakes: $14,944,456
Western New York: $6,423,364
Statewide: $4,529,368
Federal rules require OVS to prioritize funding for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as underserved populations. Nearly half of the funding (49 percent) has been awarded programs supporting survivors of domestic violence; 22 percent to programs serving underserved communities; 15 percent to child abuse services; and 14 percent to sexual assault services. Additionally, OVS prioritized access to programs across the State’s 10 regions and closing service gaps for victims of gun violence, awarding more than $21 million to support programs assisting individuals, families and communities disproportionately affected by gun violence over the three-year grant cycle.
New York State Office of Victim Services Director Bea Hanson said, “This record-level funding will help ensure continued support for victims and survivors while improving access to services, especially in those communities most impacted by violence. We thank Governor Hochul for her unwavering commitment to ensuring that New York State remains a national leader in victim services.”
In addition to funding for victim assistance programs, the FY26 Enacted Budget includes other significant investments to better support victims and survivors, including creation of a Mass Violence Crisis Response Team; increasing reimbursement for victims of financial scams to $2,500, expanding benefits to those impacted by homicide and ensuring that all survivors of sexual assault receive a full course of anti-HIV medication. The Budget also continues the state’s work to strengthen support for survivors of gender-based violence by improving access to public assistance for survivors of gender-based violence, and codifying gender-based violence workplace policy that requires vendors doing business with New York State to affirm they have a gender-based violence workplace policy.
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Executive Director Kelli Nicholas Owens said, “Now more than ever, New Yorkers need to know services and resources in our state are available and open to anyone who needs them. This record-setting investment allows us to continue supporting survivors and victims of all forms of violence in a way that ensures services are survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. Thank you, Governor Hochul, for your steadfast commitment to victims and survivors across the state, no matter who they love, where they came from, or how they identify.”
Senator Charles Schumer said, “We must do all we can to support crime victims and their families with critical services, and I am proud to deliver hundreds of millions in federal funding to support this effort in every corner of New York State. Together with the State of New York we are sending an unequivocal message that we will not leave victims and survivors of crime behind. I’m grateful for Governor Hochul’s work putting these federal dollars to good use to support crime victims and their families and will continue to fight tooth and nail to ensure our communities have all the resources needed to keep New Yorkers safe.”
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “It is critical that the victims and survivors of crime have access to the support programs and services they need to get back on their feet. This investment is an important step in the right direction, and I look forward to continuing to work with Governor Hochul to keep our communities safe while ensuring that victims and their families have the resources they need to recover.”
Representative Jerry Nadler said, “I’m proud that New York is stepping up with this critical investment to ensure that victims and survivors of crime across our state have the best possible services and supports. Robust and sustained funding for victim assistance programs is vital, which is why I led the fight in 2021 to pass the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act, which prevents future cuts to victim services grants. I will continue fighting in Congress to increase federal funding for these lifesaving programs.”
State Senator Julia Salazar said, “As Chair of the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction, I commend the Governor’s and the State’s record level investment of nearly $379.5 million in support of no-cost services for survivors of crime and their families. More than $47 million of that funding will be earmarked for New York City alone. As a survivor of crime myself, I know what kind of physical, financial, and emotional toll the aftermath can be. I’ve spent much of my time in the State Senate fighting for crime survivors, and I’m proud New York is stepping up.”
State law requires OVS to use a competitive application process, which resulted in 261 applications from service providers across the State. Funding for these programs comes from the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund, and New York State’s General Fund. Grantees will receive $126.5 million annually from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2028, aligning with the federal fiscal year.
Victim assistance programs also help individuals file compensation claims with OVS for expenses directly related to the crime. This financial assistance administered by OVS provides a critical safety net, helping victims and their families with medical care, counseling, funeral and burial costs, and other expenses, and providing compensation for lost wages and support. New York is the only state in the nation with no cap on medical or counseling costs, allowing eligible individuals to receive support for as long as they need it.
While compensation eligibility depends on access to other resources, such as health insurance, the services provided by victim assistance programs are always free. OVS Resource Connect allows New Yorkers to easily search for programs based on their specific needs. Visit the Office of Victim Services’ website for more information and follow the agency on Facebook and Instagram.
overnor Kathy Hochul today announced a record investment of nearly $379.5 million in federal and State funding over three years to support programs and services for victims and survivors of crime and their families. This is the largest funding allocation ever administered by the State Office of Victim Services and is supported by $100 million in State funding secured by Governor Hochul to offset reductions in federal aid. OVS awarded grants to 230 nonprofit organizations, hospitals and government agencies to support victim assistance programs offering crisis counseling, therapy, emergency shelter, civil legal assistance, case management, advocacy and more across New York State. Available at no cost, these critical programs assist victims and survivors in the immediate aftermath of crime and for as long as they need help to heal and thrive.
“Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority, and I am committed to ensuring our law enforcement and community partners have the resources and tools necessary to prevent and solve crimes, but also ensure that victims and survivors have access to the support they need as well,” Governor Hochul said. “While the federal government slashes funding for community violence intervention and prevention programs and other crucial services, New York is delivering record-level funding to provide the vital support crime victims and their families need and rightfully deserve to recover, heal and thrive.”
The 230 entities receiving funding are the most that the State Office of Victim Services (OVS) has ever supported: The agency currently funds 219 unique grantees. Selected programs currently receiving funding will receive new grant awards and there are 25 newly funded recipients, allowing OVS to expand its reach and better serve individuals and communities that face barriers to accessing support due to language, age, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Annual grant awards range from $72,000 to $4.3 million, with an average award of $506,000. Total grant funding to the State’s 10 regions and to programs that serve the entire State:
New York City: $47,612,645
Long Island: $9,848,136
Mid Hudson: $18,319,067
Capital Region: $10,164,000
North Country: $3,511,660
Mohawk Valley: $3,887,865
Central New York: $3,935,645
Southern Tier: $3,319,373
Finger Lakes: $14,944,456
Western New York: $6,423,364
Statewide: $4,529,368
Federal rules require OVS to prioritize funding for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as underserved populations. Nearly half of the funding (49 percent) has been awarded programs supporting survivors of domestic violence; 22 percent to programs serving underserved communities; 15 percent to child abuse services; and 14 percent to sexual assault services. Additionally, OVS prioritized access to programs across the State’s 10 regions and closing service gaps for victims of gun violence, awarding more than $21 million to support programs assisting individuals, families and communities disproportionately affected by gun violence over the three-year grant cycle.
New York State Office of Victim Services Director Bea Hanson said, “This record-level funding will help ensure continued support for victims and survivors while improving access to services, especially in those communities most impacted by violence. We thank Governor Hochul for her unwavering commitment to ensuring that New York State remains a national leader in victim services.”
In addition to funding for victim assistance programs, the FY26 Enacted Budget includes other significant investments to better support victims and survivors, including creation of a Mass Violence Crisis Response Team; increasing reimbursement for victims of financial scams to $2,500, expanding benefits to those impacted by homicide and ensuring that all survivors of sexual assault receive a full course of anti-HIV medication. The Budget also continues the state’s work to strengthen support for survivors of gender-based violence by improving access to public assistance for survivors of gender-based violence, and codifying gender-based violence workplace policy that requires vendors doing business with New York State to affirm they have a gender-based violence workplace policy.
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Executive Director Kelli Nicholas Owens said, “Now more than ever, New Yorkers need to know services and resources in our state are available and open to anyone who needs them. This record-setting investment allows us to continue supporting survivors and victims of all forms of violence in a way that ensures services are survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. Thank you, Governor Hochul, for your steadfast commitment to victims and survivors across the state, no matter who they love, where they came from, or how they identify.”
Senator Charles Schumer said, “We must do all we can to support crime victims and their families with critical services, and I am proud to deliver hundreds of millions in federal funding to support this effort in every corner of New York State. Together with the State of New York we are sending an unequivocal message that we will not leave victims and survivors of crime behind. I’m grateful for Governor Hochul’s work putting these federal dollars to good use to support crime victims and their families and will continue to fight tooth and nail to ensure our communities have all the resources needed to keep New Yorkers safe.”
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “It is critical that the victims and survivors of crime have access to the support programs and services they need to get back on their feet. This investment is an important step in the right direction, and I look forward to continuing to work with Governor Hochul to keep our communities safe while ensuring that victims and their families have the resources they need to recover.”
Representative Jerry Nadler said, “I’m proud that New York is stepping up with this critical investment to ensure that victims and survivors of crime across our state have the best possible services and supports. Robust and sustained funding for victim assistance programs is vital, which is why I led the fight in 2021 to pass the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act, which prevents future cuts to victim services grants. I will continue fighting in Congress to increase federal funding for these lifesaving programs.”
State Senator Julia Salazar said, “As Chair of the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction, I commend the Governor’s and the State’s record level investment of nearly $379.5 million in support of no-cost services for survivors of crime and their families. More than $47 million of that funding will be earmarked for New York City alone. As a survivor of crime myself, I know what kind of physical, financial, and emotional toll the aftermath can be. I’ve spent much of my time in the State Senate fighting for crime survivors, and I’m proud New York is stepping up.”
State law requires OVS to use a competitive application process, which resulted in 261 applications from service providers across the State. Funding for these programs comes from the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund, and New York State’s General Fund. Grantees will receive $126.5 million annually from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2028, aligning with the federal fiscal year.
Victim assistance programs also help individuals file compensation claims with OVS for expenses directly related to the crime. This financial assistance administered by OVS provides a critical safety net, helping victims and their families with medical care, counseling, funeral and burial costs, and other expenses, and providing compensation for lost wages and support. New York is the only state in the nation with no cap on medical or counseling costs, allowing eligible individuals to receive support for as long as they need it.
While compensation eligibility depends on access to other resources, such as health insurance, the services provided by victim assistance programs are always free. OVS Resource Connect allows New Yorkers to easily search for programs based on their specific needs. Visit the Office of Victim Services’ website for more information and follow the agency on Facebook and Instagram.
BOISE, Idaho, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clenera, the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (TASE: ENLT.TA; NASDAQ: ENLT), today announced a planned leadership change.
Jared McKee, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer of Clenera, will transition to CEO on October 1st 2025, as Adam Pishl, Clenera’s CEO and Co-founder, steps into the new role of Vice Chair of the company’s Board.
Pishl has successfully led Clenera through a transformative period of growth, evolving the company from a founder-led developer into an integrated development platform and independent power producer, operating as a U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy, a global publicly traded company.
In his new role as Vice Chair of the Clenera Board and advisor to the executive team, Pishl will continue to support the company’s strategic direction. He also plans to expand his giving back philosophy through other organizations that align with his values.
McKee’s near decade of leadership roles at Clenera included key contributions to Clenera’s development momentum. In his role as Chief Commercial Officer, Jared also led cross-functional teams around execution initiatives guiding Clenera’s growth trajectory.
“One of my greatest accomplishments has been assembling a team of exceptional professionals and building the culture, processes, and structure to support their talents,” said Pishl. “Clenera’s success is a direct reflection of that work. Jared is one of many standout leaders who have grown within the organization. I’ve watched his development over the years—he is a strong, thoughtful leader, a strategic thinker, and deeply committed to Clenera’s mission,” said Pishl. “I’m excited to see him take on this new role and confident that he, along with the broader Clenera team, will continue to drive our growth strategy forward. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to remain part of the Clenera and Enlight family as we continue to build on a strong foundation and deliver reliable, affordable clean energy to communities across the country.”
“Adam has played a foundational role in Clenera’s evolution and will continue supporting its long-term growth as Vice Chair of the Board,” said Gilad Yavetz, Enlight CEO. “We’re grateful for his years of leadership and dedication, both as CEO and since Clenera’s early days. His strategic discipline and focus on team building helped establish the strong platform we’re building on today. Jared’s appointment reflects the strength and continuity of Clenera’s leadership. He brings nearly a decade of experience within the company, a clear strategic vision, and a strong track record of execution. I’m confident in his leadership and look forward to working closely with him and the broader team as we continue advancing our ambitious plans across North America.”
About Clenera Clenera, LLC (“Clenera”), a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy, develops, finances, constructs, owns, and operates utility-scale solar farms and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. Combining breakthrough technology with a deeply integrated team approach, Clenera provides reliable, affordable energy systems and helps its utility partners become clean energy leaders in their communities. Learn more at clenera.com.
About Enlight Renewable Energy
Founded in 2008, Enlight develops, finances, constructs, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects. Enlight operates across the three largest renewable segments today: solar, wind and energy storage. A global platform, Enlight operates in the United States, Israel and 10 European countries. Enlight has been traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange since 2010 (TASE: ENLT) and completed its US IPO (NASDAQ: ENLT) in 2023. Learn more at enlightenergy.co.il.
Investor Contact Yonah Weisz Director IR investors@enlightenergy.co.il
Erica Mannion or Mike Funari Sapphire Investor Relations, LLC +1 617 542 6180 investors@enlightenergy.co.il
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New York, NY, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the past 30 days, XRP has been trading in a narrow range of $2.1 to $2.40, and has struggled to break through the $2.60 resistance level. During this period of consolidation, DRML Miner launched its innovative XRP cloud mining contract, which quickly attracted widespread attention from long-term holders and new market participants. Despite some bearish signals in the market, including a decline in XRP Ledger network activity, a decrease in futures open interest, and continued technical weakness, DRML Miner’s product launch has injected new vitality into the XRP ecosystem.
Unlike traditional mining methods that rely on Proof of Work (PoW), XRP uses a consensus protocol, which makes standard mining technology inapplicable. To meet this challenge, DRML Miner pioneered a simulated cloud mining model that enables users to earn XRP rewards through structured mining contracts.
DRML Miner is a remote digital asset mining platform that allows users to rent DRML Miner’s high-performance and environmentally friendly infrastructure to obtain computing power. The platform supports multiple cryptocurrencies, including XRP, DOGE, BTC, LTC, and SOL, eliminating technical and financial barriers, making it easier than ever for users to earn passive income.
Key features of DRML Miner’s XRP cloud mining contracts
– No hardware required: Get started without any equipment or setup
– Daily payouts: Receive predictable mining rewards every day
– Secure custody: Assets are protected by enterprise-grade security protocols
– Flexible contract terms: Choose the terms that match your investment strategy
Flexible Mining Plans for Every Investor
DRML Miner offers over 11 contract options to suit a variety of budgets and risk appetites. Highlights include:
$10 Mining Contract – 1-Day Term – Earn $0.6 Daily
$100 Mining Contract – 2-Day Term – Earn $3.5 Daily
$1,000 Mining Contract – 10-Day Term – Earn $13.5 Daily
$5,000 Mining Contract – 30-Day Term – Earn $77.50 Daily.
These contracts offer long-term XRP holders a practical way to stay active during market consolidations or pullbacks while still earning solid returns.
How are DRML Miner’s XRP mining contracts different?
– 100% remote access: no hardware, no technical skills required – just log in and start
– Capital protection: full principal returned at the end of each contract
– AI profitability: smart optimization helps maintain earnings even in stagnant markets
– Daily rewards: steady XRP payouts support continuous cash flow and reduce risk
New users also get a $10 sign-up bonus and daily login rewards, making it even easier for you to start earning money right away.
A spokesperson for DRML Miner said: DRML Miner’s timely launch of this product may be a catalyst for XRP to overcome the current market stagnation. It boosts investor sentiment and stimulates new demand in the spot and derivatives markets. The product is designed to be consistent with XRP’s architecture while providing users with real and transparent value.
Choose a contract – Use your bonus to activate a plan, or choose a plan that suits your goals
Start mining – DRML Miner handles the process and automatically credits your rewards
About DRML Miner
Since its founding in 2018, DRML Miner has been on a mission to redefine the cryptocurrency mining industry. In the past, mining often required expertise, expensive hardware, and low electricity costs. DRML Miner eliminates these barriers, making it easy for anyone to mine XRP, BTC, SOL, or DOGE without a complicated learning process or high initial investment fees.
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The IMF and the Cameroonian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the eighth reviews of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
Cameroon’s economy picked up slightly with real growth estimated at 3.5 percent in 2024, up from 3.2 percent in 2023. Inflation is trending down but remains elevated with an average inflation of 4.5 percent in 2024.
Program performance was mixed. Higher-than-expected current spending led to a slippage on the fiscal deficit target at end 2024, requiring corrective measures. The authorities have made progress on a broad structural agenda. They are encouraged to sustain efforts to restructure SONARA, complete key infrastructure projects, and strengthen the financial sector.
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Cemile Sancak, Mission Chief for Cameroon, visited Yaoundé from April 30 to May 8 and held subsequent meetings to discuss progress on reforms and the authorities’ policy priorities in the context of the eighth review of their four-year economic program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangements, and the third review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The ECF/EFF arrangements were approved by the IMF Executive Board for a total amount of SDR 483 million (US$689.5 million) in July 2021 (see press release 21/237). An extension of these arrangements of 12 months was approved in December 2023 to allow more time to implement the policies and reforms, and access was augmented by SDR 110.4 million (US$147.6 million) (see press release 23/469). The 18-month RSF was approved by the Executive Board in January 2024 in the amount of SDR 138 million (US$183.4 million) (see press release 24/30).
At the conclusion of the discussions, Ms. Sancak issued the following statement:
“The IMF and the Cameroonian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the eighth reviews of the ECF/EFF arrangements, and the third review of the RSF arrangement. The agreement is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board. Completion of the review would enable disbursement under the ECF-EFF arrangements of SDR 55.2 million (US$75.9 million) and disbursement under the RSF arrangement of SDR 51.7 million (US$71.1 million).
“Cameroon’s economy expanded by 3.5 percent in 2024, up from 3.2 percent growth in 2024. Inflation remains in decline with a twelve-month average inflation of 4.5 percent in 2024, down from 7.5 percent in 2023.
“The 2024 fiscal outturn was weaker than expected with a non-oil primary deficit of 2.4 percent of GDP, exceeding the target of 2 percent of GDP. An overrun on current expenditures led to an accumulation of new payment arrears and reduced space for pro-growth investment expenditure. The authorities will revise the 2025 budget to take into consideration the 2024 outturn and announce supporting measures to address the source of the fiscal slippage and assure a net reduction of payment arrears over 2025.
“The economic outlook remains favorable assuming fiscal discipline over the coming electoral period and continued reform implementation. Nevertheless, downside risks have increased, notably with heightened global economic uncertainty. The growth forecast for 2025 has been marked down slightly to 3.8 percent amidst weakening global demand and tighter financing conditions. With the implementation of corrective measures, the authorities expect to resume fiscal consolidation and target a non-oil primary deficit of 1.4 percent in 2025. Over the medium-term, economic growth is forecast to reach 4.5 percent and inflation to slow gradually toward the regional convergence criterion of 3 percent.
“The authorities have made progress on a broad structural reform agenda. Over the course of their Fund-supported program, some 40 structural benchmarks will have been implemented, aligning with the objectives set out under the national development strategy (SND30). Going forward, it will be important to advance the restructuring of SONARA, sustain efforts to complete key infrastructure projects, and strengthen the financial sector by addressing persistent weaknesses and fully implementing the national financial inclusion strategy and the financial sector development strategy.
“Under the RSF, Cameroon has made substantial progress on its climate policy framework and enhanced readiness for climate adaptation and mitigation. The authorities have implemented most of the remaining four reform measures: the establishment of climate guidelines for evaluating investment projects, adoption of a national climate plan, and elaboration of a national strategy for disaster risk financing.
“The IMF team met with the Prime Minister, Joseph Dion Ngute, the Minister of State, Secretary General of the Presidency, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, the Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, and other senior officials. The mission also met with representatives of development partners, the private sector, and civil society. The team wishes to thank the Cameroonian authorities for their excellent cooperation and for the open and constructive dialogue.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Source: US Whitehouse
President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — now the law of the land — is a sweeping legislative triumph that combines the largest tax cuts in history with landmark investments in America’s future and defense. From No Tax on Social Security for millions of seniors to permanent relief for small businesses and historic funding for national security, this bill unleashes economic prosperity and empowers every American while strengthening our nation’s defenses and boldly looking to the future.
MustReadAlaska.com: Big Beautiful Icebreakers are Alaska wins, as Russia and China work together to gain foothold in Arctic
“The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, includes a historic investment in US Arctic security, totaling nearly $9 billion for icebreakers that may put America back in charge of the frozen frontier.
The legislation delivers $4.3 billion for heavy Polar security cutters, $3.5 billion for medium Arctic security cutters, and an additional $816 million for lighter ice-capable vessels. It’s the largest Arctic maritime investment in US history, and it comes at a moment of escalating geopolitical stakes in the Far North.”
WFTV (Orlando, Florida): Big Beautiful Bill Act prompts largest investment in U.S. Coast Guard Service’s history
“The U.S. Coast Guard has received nearly $25 billion in funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, marking the largest investment in the Service’s history. This historic funding will strengthen the Coast Guard’s ability to combat drugs and improve maritime security by enabling the purchase of new vessels and aircraft, and upgrading infrastructure.”
ABC15 (Phoenix, Arizona): Advocates for Arizona radiation exposure victims score big win in Congress
“After decades of fighting, advocates for those who faced radiation exposure in Arizona and elsewhere are getting a big win through President Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill.
That push in Congress to carry on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, is finding victory after more than 30 years.”
National Federation of Independent Business: America’s Small Businesses Applaud President Trump, Congress for Stopping Massive Tax Hike on Main Street
“Since 2017, the Small Business Tax Deduction has allowed small businesses to deduct up to 20% of their business income. Without immediate action by Congress, this essential tax deduction was set to expire at the end of the year, raising taxes on millions of small businesses. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act provides permanent tax relief, freeing America’s small businesses to invest in their businesses and employees. Along with making the Small Business Deduction permanent, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes additional wins for small businesses:
Increases Section 179, Small Business Expensing Cap from $1.25 million to $2.5 million. This will allow small businesses to fully expense business equipment purchases in the first year.
Makes the 2017 marginal rate cuts permanent. Without this provision, five out of seven marginal (individual) income tax rates will rise at the end of the year. Nine out of 10 small businesses are organized as pass-through businesses and pay regular income tax rates rather than the C-corporation rate.
Increases and makes permanent the Small Business Estate Tax Exemption. The new exemption thresholds will be set at $15 million for individual filers and $30 million for joint filers.”
National Hog Farmer: The National Pork Producers Council thanks President Trump for signing into law the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”
“NPPC President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, said, ‘The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for American agriculture in years. It helps producers protect our herds by fending off foreign animal diseases, and it also cuts red tape, allowing us to more easily pass down our farms to the next generation.’ NPPC thanks President Trump for signing ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ into law and Chairmen Thompson and Boozman for listening to our input and shepherding this legislation through their respective chambers.”
AgDaily: Farmers repeatedly praise this one piece of Trump’s budget bill
“‘Thank you, President Trump.’ That sentiment has been repeated often by farmers during conversations and across social media in the days since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed through Congress and was signed into law. Farmers have specifically celebrated how the bill overhauls the ‘death tax’ — the taxes imposed by the federal and some state governments on someone’s estate upon death …
This is particularly important for commodity and other traditionally large-scale agricultural producers. Unlike liquid assets such as stocks or bank accounts, a farm’s value is often tied up in land, equipment, and other hard assets. It’s not uncommon for a modest, family-run farm to be worth millions of dollars on paper, even if the family running it isn’t living a life of luxury. When those hard assets are included in an estate calculation, especially as the value of an acre increases, it doesn’t take long for farmland to hit the exemption threshold.
‘For farm families, estate taxes aren’t just an abstract policy debate — they’re a very real threat to generational farms and the livelihoods they support,’ said Amanda Zaluckyj, an AGDAILY columnist, lawyer, and part of a family farm in Michigan. ‘Land-rich but cash-poor families may be forced to sell land, equipment, or even the farm itself just to pay the estate tax bill. That’s not just a financial inconvenience — it’s a devastating blow to families who have spent generations building their operations with the intention of passing them on to their children and grandchildren.’”
Retail Insight Network: Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ wins praise from US retailers
“With Congress approving President Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” ahead of Independence Day, US retailers are voicing strong support for the legislation’s pro-growth measures, hailing it as a historic step for the economy.”
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent: President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ will unleash parallel prosperity
“We have seen American workers benefit from the president’s economic approach before. Under President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, the net worth of the bottom 50% of households increased faster than the net worth of the top 10% of households. That will happen again under the One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill prevents a $4.5 trillion tax hike on the American people. This will allow the average worker to keep an additional $4,000 to $7,200 in annual real wages and allow the average family of four to keep an additional $7,600 to $10,900 in take-home pay. Add to this the president’s ambitious deregulation agenda, which could save the average family of four an additional $10,000. For millions of Americans, these savings are the difference between being able to make a mortgage payment, buy a car, or send a child to college.
The president is delivering on his promise to seniors as well. The bill provides an additional $6,000 deduction for seniors, which will mean that 88% of seniors receiving Social Security income will pay no tax on their Social Security benefits.
The One Big Beautiful Bill also codifies no tax on tips and no tax on overtime pay—both policies designed to provide financial relief to America’s working class. These tax breaks will ensure Main Street workers keep more of their hard-earned income. And they will bolster productivity by rewarding Americans who work extra hours … These productivity-enhancing measures dovetail with the second booster in the blue-collar boom: providing 100% expensing for new factories and existing factories that expand operations, plus car loan interest deductibility to support Made-in-America.”
Rep. Riley Moore: One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers for West Virginia
“President Trump’s signature legislation is a huge win for the American people that puts our nation on the path to a new Golden Age. I’m proud to have voted in favor of this legislation that puts America First.
The One Big Beautiful Bill gives the Trump Administration the tools it needs to reclaim our national sovereignty and ramp up mass deportations. It delivers the largest tax cut for working and middle-class families in American history. It also unleashes American energy, which is critical to powering our economy, reindustrializing the heartland, and winning the global AI arms race.”
Rep. Randy Feenstra: Making President Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ the law of the land
“This pro-family, pro-worker, pro-growth economic package is the culmination of President Trump’s campaign promises and conservative economic principles, which will dramatically grow our economy, cut deficits, and create jobs. It is the largest tax cut in American history for families, farmers, workers, and small businesses, ensuring that Iowans keep more of their hard-earned money – not the federal government.
The provisions of the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ will be jet fuel for our economy. Estimates by the Council of Economic Advisers suggest that our GDP could grow by as much as 5.2% in the short run and 3.5% in the long run while investment in our country could see a 14.5% boost with more than four million jobs created in the long term. These figures underscore the positive effects of tax cuts, sensible deregulation, and certainty for businesses and manufacturers.”
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the BRICS [Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa] Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today:
Prezado Presidente Lula, muito obrigado pelo seu amável convite e pela sua hospitalidade tão amiga.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies and societies. The fundamental test is how wisely we will guide this transformation. How we minimize the risks and maximize the potential for good.
I am particularly concerned with the weaponization of AI, in a world where peace is more necessary than ever.
Peace in Palestine, based on building the two-State solution, starting by an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages, free and unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery, and the ending of the crippling annexation and violence in the West Bank.
A just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, in line with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and relevant UN resolutions.
Silencing the guns in Sudan, where civilians have also suffered too much. And the list goes on, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Somalia, from the Sahel to Myanmar.
Artificial intelligence needs a multilateral response grounded in equity and human rights.
The Pact for the Future, approved by the General Assembly of the United Nations, calls for a new architecture of trust and cooperation — starting with the establishment by the UN of an independent international scientific panel on artificial intelligence.
This panel should provide impartial, evidence-based guidance available to all Member States.
The Pact also calls for a periodic global dialogue on AI within the UN, with all the Member States and relevant stakeholders.
AI can’t be a club of the few, but must benefit all, and in particular developing countries, which must have a real voice in global AI governance.
I will also soon present a report outlining innovative voluntary financing options to support AI capacity-building in developing countries, and I urge the BRICS’ support and your support for these efforts.
But we cannot govern AI effectively — and fairly — without confronting deeper, structural imbalances in our global system.
We are in a multipolar era. Power relations are shifting.
A multipolar world requires multilateral governance — with global institutions tuned for the times, in particular the Security Council and the international financial architecture. They were designed for a bygone age, a bygone world, with a bygone system of power relations. The reform of the Security Council is crucial.
The message from the Financing for Development Conference last week in Sevilla was clear: Ensuring that developing countries have a greater participation in global economic governance and its institutions; putting into place an effective debt restructuring mechanism; and tripling the lending capacity of multilateral development banks, in particular, with concessional funding and in local currencies.
All this is crucial for countries, especially in the Global South — to bridge the digital divide and fully harness artificial intelligence’s potential, making AI a powerful driver for inclusive growth and sustainable development.
At a time when multilateralism is being undermined, let us remind the world that cooperation is humanity’s greatest innovation. That begins with trust, and trust begins with all countries respecting international law without exceptions.
Let us rise to this moment — and reform and modernize multilateralism, including the UN and all the systems and institutions to make it work for everyone, everywhere.
Headline: ICC champions multilateralism at BRICS Business Forum
Speaking on behalf of more than 45 million companies worldwide, Mr Denton took part in a high-level panel looking at sustainable financial strategies for the BRICS Development Agenda, underscoring the urgent need for cooperative solutions to global challenges.
During his visit to Brazil, on 4 July, Mr Denton contributed to the closing sessions of the BRICS Business Council’s Working Groups, including an intervention in the Trade and Investment Working Group. He also took part in the 10th Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB)’s Board of Governors.
ICC’s first time participation in the BRICS Forum comes at a pivotal moment for the Group. A new ICC report conducted in partnership with Oxford Economics presents a sobering assessment of the risks posed by the erosion of the multilateral trading system – particularly for BRICS economies.
Projected impacts include:
Sharp export losses: Non-fuel goods exports could fall by 45% in Brazil, 41% in India, 36% in China, 34% in South Africa, 26% in Indonesia, and 21% in Egypt.
Economic contraction: GDP losses ranging from 3.5% to 6% across these economies.
Decline in foreign investment: FDI reductions of up to 6% in the most exposed markets.
This underscores the imperative for BRICS and other economies to take action and revitalise the multilateral trading system, something Mr Denton underscored throughout his engagements in Brazil.
Mr Denton said:
“ICC’s engagement with the BRICS business community reinforces its role as the voice of the real economy, ensuring business drives solutions for peace, prosperity and opportunity across emerging markets.”
4 ways ICC hasengaged in the BRICS process in 2025
Participation inBRICS Business Council Working Groups
Several ICC leaders contributed to BRICS Business Council Working Groups, shaping policy recommendations in areas including trade and investment, manufacturing, energy and climate, financial services and infrastructure, transport, and logistics.
BRICS Business Council Secretariat policy support
ICC provided business insights for the 2025 BRICS Business Council Annual Report, which aligns with ICC’s international policy priorities, particularly regarding the revitalisation of the multilateral trading system.
Joint BRICS-ICC Initiative on SME Trade Integration
ICC and BRICS Business Council Trade and Investment Working Gorup collaboration resulted in the launch of a joint initiative aimed at enhancing the integration of BRICS SMEs in international trade, leveraging the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship and ICC One Click gateway for trade tools, solutions and guides for SMEs to export and grow globally.
Supporting the BRICS Solutions Awards
ICC promoted the BRICS Solutions Awards through its global network of national committees and chambers of commerce. These Awards recognise innovative projects advancing climate change mitigation, environmental sustainability, and the responsible use of natural resources across BRICS countries.