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  • MIL-OSI: Welltec Q2 2025 Interim Report and Investor Conference Call Announcement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Q2 2025 Interim Report and Investor Conference Call Announcement

    Welltec® will disclose its Q2 2025 Interim Report and will discuss the results during an investor conference call to be held Thursday, August 14th, 2025, at 5 pm CEST.

    The conference call will be available only to current and prospective bond holders, broker dealers, and securities analysts, and can be accessed by dialling in a few minutes before the start and informing the operator that you would like to participate in Welltec’s investor conference call.

    Relevant dial-in details and conference ID can be obtained by contacting Kris Petrov krpetrov@welltec.com and registering for the call. Registration will not be possible once the investor conference has started.

    The Q2 2025 Interim Report will be made available in the “Investor Room” on Welltec’s website at https://www.welltec.com/discover/investors.

    For further information, please contact:
    Kris Petrov, Finance Director
    Cell:  +45 48 14 35 14
    E-mail: krpetrov@welltec.com

    Company Profile:
    Welltec® is a global technology company that develops and provides efficient, hi-tech solutions for the energy industry.
    The company was founded in 1994 and grew rapidly by supplying innovative robotic technology to oil and gas operators. In 2010, Welltec introduced a new business segment focused on the development of Completion products. Commercialization of these products began in 2014, and the company is now a global leader in the field of metal expandable packer technology. Welltec’s cutting-edge products and services are designed to optimize the performance and integrity of a well, in any environment.
    Through advanced engineering and lightweight design, Welltec’s solutions have helped clients increase operational efficiency and reduce carbon footprints in a safe and sustainable way for more than 30 years. Today, Welltec continues to evolve and invest in its technology portfolio with products and services adapted to take on the challenges of New Energy and Climate Technology, including Geothermal and Carbon Capture & Storage projects.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung’s WindFree™ Air Conditioner Turns Up the Heat This Winter

    Source: Samsung

     
     
    Temperatures have dropped across the country, and Samsung is inviting households to rethink how they keep warm this winter. Traditionally seen as a summer-only solution, air conditioners are stepping into a new season of relevance. With Samsung’s innovative WindFree Air Conditioning range, families no longer have to choose between staying warm and staying healthy.
     
    Samsung’s WindFree gently disperses warmth while reducing cold drafts and irritation to sinuses and sensitive skin. This intelligent climate control solution is changing the game and challenging the outdated idea that air conditioners are just for cooling. As more people prioritise wellness and smarter living, the WindFree range is designed for total comfort, all year round.
     
    Healthier Homes for the Whole Family
    As South Africans spend more time indoors during the colder months, indoor air quality becomes more important than ever. The WindFree units are equipped with Samsung’s advanced filtration system, which captures dust, allergens and bacteria. For families with small children, people with asthma, or wellness-conscious individuals, this is more than comfort – it’s peace of mind.
     
    Sleep Better, Feel Better
    Temperature swings at night can disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling tired the next day. Samsung WindFree units (only AR9500 and AR8500) use AI Auto Comfort and Good Sleep Mode to help maintain a stable environment throughout the night. The result? Improved sleep quality, better mood, and more energy to be productive and conquer your daily routine.
     

     
    Quiet, Energy-Efficient Heating
    Noise and high energy bills shouldn’t come with winter heating. Samsung WindFree units operate at ultra-low noise levels – making them perfect for remote work, meditation, or family movie nights. And thanks to AI-powered energy efficiency, models like the AR8500 and AR9500, they adapt to your usage patterns and room conditions to optimise performance and reduce electricity consumption. This makes them a sustainable choice during the winter season.
     

    The AR8500 air conditioner combines powerful cooling performance with sleek design, making it an ideal choice for modern homes. Equipped with advanced Digital Inverter technology, it provides efficient and energy-saving operation while maintaining a comfortable temperature.

     

    The AR9500 elevates comfort with its premium features and smart cooling technology. It offers precise temperature control through AI-powered sensors that adapt to your environment, ensuring optimal comfort and energy efficiency.

     
    Smarter Living Starts Here
    With built-in SmartThings1 compatibility, you can control your premium WindFree unit from your smartphone, set schedules, monitor energy usage, and even receive maintenance alerts – all with a tap. Whether you’re a parent trying to maintain a healthy environment for your kids, someone managing allergies or asthma, or simply seeking a quieter, more energy-efficient way to stay warm, Samsung’s WindFree range is the intelligent choice for the modern home.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Forvis Mazars Expands Across Africa, Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Gold Partner

    Source: APO – Report:

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    Forvis Mazars – a global audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services firm – is strengthening its commitment to Africa’s energy development through strategic partnerships, market expansion and financial expertise that drives energy growth across the continent. Formed through the merger of Mazars and Forvis, the global professional services network is expanding its footprint in Africa with new offices in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, bringing its total presence to 26 countries across the continent.

    As a Gold Partner of this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference, the firm plays a key role in enhancing corporate governance, boosting project bankability and facilitating long-term investment in Africa’s energy market. AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies will take place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town under the theme Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion.

    In Nigeria, Forvis Mazars recently launched a $5 billion global financial advisory firm in Lagos, creating a gateway to world-class financial services to support local project development. In Zimbabwe, the firm opened operations amid the country’s second gas discovery at the Mukuyu-2 well, aligning with upstream sector growth. Meanwhile, new offices in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso reflect the firm’s strategic focus on West Africa’s booming energy sector, as projects such as Senegal’s Sangomar oilfield and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG terminal – straddling the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania – gain momentum.

    Forvis Mazars supports energy stakeholders with end-to-end financial advisory services that unlock value at every stage of the project lifecycle. From audits for LNG ventures to advising on energy taxation in oil-rich regions, the firm combines deep regional knowledge with global standards of excellence. Its role in Africa’s energy market is expected to grow alongside increasing demand for transparent, sustainable and compliant financial practices.

    As a trusted advisor to governments, developers and multinationals, Forvis Mazars has become a critical enabler of energy investment and economic development. Its participation as a gold partner at AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies highlights the firm’s pivotal role in shaping Africa’s energy landscape through rigorous financial guidance, capacity building and private sector support.

    “Forvis Mazars’ participation as a gold partner at AEW 2025 underscores the vital role financial expertise plays in accelerating energy development across Africa. Their presence strengthens the bridge between global investment standards and local project execution, ensuring transparency and long-term value creation. We are proud to welcome a partner so deeply committed to Africa’s energy future,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.

    – on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

    About African Energy Week:
    AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: IAEA Ramps Up Commitment to Advance Development and Cancer Care Across Africa

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    Three Years of Rays of Hope

    The IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative aims to widen access to life-saving cancer care where it is needed most; by helping low- and middle-income countries establish or expand medical imaging, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine services. Since its launch in 2022, more than 90 countries have requested support under the initiative.  

    Malawi has already built it’s first-ever public radiotherapy centre (see below), while Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti and Lesotho are also in the process of establishing radiotherapy services. Linear accelerators for radiotherapy have been delivered to Kenya, Malawi, Niger and Paraguay. More than 80 cancer care professionals have been trained around the world, and 12 Rays of Hope Anchor Centres have been set up. 

    The Director General’s trip began in Addis Ababa at the Rays of Hope Forum, a gathering of countries taking stock of achievements made and planning vital next steps. 

    During the forum, the IAEA and St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital also entered a significant new partnership to address inequality in global childhood cancer care. 

    Read more about the Rays of Hope Forum here.

    While in Ethiopia the Director General met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali to talk health and energy. 

    Mr Grossi joined Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera and Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe to open the country’s first public radiotherapy centre. 

    “This is a major milestone under Rays of Hope, which supported the centre with life-saving equipment,” said the Director General.

    During his ensuing visit to Kenya, the Director General met with Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale and other key members of the government. They exchanged views on support received so far and the importance of facilitating further training for Kenyans working in cancer care.

    Mr Grossi visited Monrovia, Liberia, marking the first time an IAEA Director General has ever been to the West African country.  

    “Today, with Rays of Hope support, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the country’s only radiotherapy facility. We are helping establish it, starting with a mammography unit and training to bring life-saving care to those who need it most. More support will soon be on the way,” said the Director General.  

    Mr Grossi met with President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Acting Foreign Minister Cllr. Deweh Grey, Health Minister Louise Kpoto, and several other ministers at the Environmental Protection Agency.  

    Beyond cancer care, the IAEA is also strengthening food security through Atoms4Food, reinforcing radiation safety, supporting sustainable water management, as well as Liberia’s national energy strategy.  

    As a marine country, Liberia faces ocean acidification and plastic pollution. “Nuclear science, including support through our NUTEC Plastics, can help protect its coasts and communities,” said the Director General. “There is much more we can do together. The IAEA is here, ready to continue supporting Liberia’s development in all its aspects.” 

    During the week, the Director General also travelled to Rwanda to attend the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (#NEISA2025) in Kigali. 

    At the summit, the Director General also met with both Rwanda and Niger’s Prime Ministers to talk about support for smart agriculture and water management via Atoms4Food.  

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  • MIL-OSI Security: IAEA Ramps Up Commitment to Advance Development and Cancer Care Across Africa

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    Three Years of Rays of Hope

    The IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative aims to widen access to life-saving cancer care where it is needed most; by helping low- and middle-income countries establish or expand medical imaging, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine services. Since its launch in 2022, more than 90 countries have requested support under the initiative.  

    Malawi has already built it’s first-ever public radiotherapy centre (see below), while Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti and Lesotho are also in the process of establishing radiotherapy services. Linear accelerators for radiotherapy have been delivered to Kenya, Malawi, Niger and Paraguay. More than 80 cancer care professionals have been trained around the world, and 12 Rays of Hope Anchor Centres have been set up. 

    The Director General’s trip began in Addis Ababa at the Rays of Hope Forum, a gathering of countries taking stock of achievements made and planning vital next steps. 

    During the forum, the IAEA and St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital also entered a significant new partnership to address inequality in global childhood cancer care. 

    Read more about the Rays of Hope Forum here.

    While in Ethiopia the Director General met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali to talk health and energy. 

    Mr Grossi joined Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera and Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe to open the country’s first public radiotherapy centre. 

    “This is a major milestone under Rays of Hope, which supported the centre with life-saving equipment,” said the Director General.

    During his ensuing visit to Kenya, the Director General met with Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale and other key members of the government. They exchanged views on support received so far and the importance of facilitating further training for Kenyans working in cancer care.

    Mr Grossi visited Monrovia, Liberia, marking the first time an IAEA Director General has ever been to the West African country.  

    “Today, with Rays of Hope support, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the country’s only radiotherapy facility. We are helping establish it, starting with a mammography unit and training to bring life-saving care to those who need it most. More support will soon be on the way,” said the Director General.  

    Mr Grossi met with President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Acting Foreign Minister Cllr. Deweh Grey, Health Minister Louise Kpoto, and several other ministers at the Environmental Protection Agency.  

    Beyond cancer care, the IAEA is also strengthening food security through Atoms4Food, reinforcing radiation safety, supporting sustainable water management, as well as Liberia’s national energy strategy.  

    As a marine country, Liberia faces ocean acidification and plastic pollution. “Nuclear science, including support through our NUTEC Plastics, can help protect its coasts and communities,” said the Director General. “There is much more we can do together. The IAEA is here, ready to continue supporting Liberia’s development in all its aspects.” 

    During the week, the Director General also travelled to Rwanda to attend the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (#NEISA2025) in Kigali. 

    At the summit, the Director General also met with both Rwanda and Niger’s Prime Ministers to talk about support for smart agriculture and water management via Atoms4Food.  

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement to Promote the Sustainable Recovery of Ukraine’s Energy Systems Issued by Canada and the European Union Co-chairs of the G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s Integrated Energy System has endured relentless attacks that have destroyed vital infrastructure. Damaged and illegally seized power plants, hydroelectric stations, and nuclear facilities have resulted in a significant loss in power generating capacity. Over the past three years, Russia has inflicted increasing damage on Ukraine’s electricity, gas networks and production facilities, and renewable energy sources. This is consequential to Ukrainians’ basic needs, leaving, time and again, millions without heat, light, or access to essential services, with vulnerable populations disproportionally affected. These attacks also inflict significant environmental impacts on Ukraine, compounding the humanitarian impacts by polluting land, destroying ecosystems and threatening food and water security. There are also wider regional implications, notably on the Republic of Moldova’s energy security. These far-reaching impacts underline the importance of securing a just and lasting peace through negotiations.

    As co-chairs of the G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group, we, the Governments of Canada and the European Union, strongly maintain our position in condemning Russia’s continued, brutal war of aggression against Ukraine and commend the immense resilience of the Ukrainian people and economy. We reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence.

    The co-chairs reaffirm an unwavering commitment to supporting emergency repairs, fast-tracking deployment of distributed generation, physical protection and scaling-up of renewable energy. These efforts are firmly rooted in the idea that an energy system that is more resilient to Russian attacks and guarantees Ukraine’s energy independence will necessarily entail maximising energy efficiency, along with a vast expansion of Ukraine’s renewable electricity generation. This is consistent with commitments made at COP28, as part of the Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner, tripling global renewable energy capacity, and doubling the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. These efforts align with the European Union (EU) Clean Energy Package, Ukraine’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), and others noted in the Annex, to advance broader energy transition principles aimed at achieving net-zero by 2050, in line with Ukraine’s EU accession path.

    Since 2022, the G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group has successfully mobilised over 7 billion USD in energy assistance. The Ukraine Energy Support Fund (UESF), operated by the Energy Community Secretariat (ECS), has emerged as an efficient and agile instrument in providing financial support, procuring and delivering necessary equipment, and stabilizing Ukraine’s energy sector since its creation in 2022. The UESF is backed by 1.16 billion EUR in pledges from 33 donors and is playing a vital role in restoring damaged infrastructure, deploying decentralized solutions, and ensuring winter preparedness. We acknowledge the ECS’s vital contribution to these efforts, including emergency aid, legal assistance, market monitoring and green recovery.

    The estimated funding under the UESF needed to cover 2025 priorities in the energy sector – including critical winterisation efforts – amounts to approximately 630 million EUR. To ensure adequate preparation ahead of the winter season 2025/26, these funds are urgently required. We therefore call on the international community to join efforts in mobilising the necessary energy support and support Ukraine’s collaborations with international financial institutions. At the same time, we continue to support Ukraine with immediate energy purchase needs to ensure energy security through the approaching heating season.

    The European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) is contributing to some of the most immediate needs in Ukraine’s energy sector and approximately 50% of offers under the UCPM are addressing energy-related needs. Offers have come from 33 countries, the EU’s rescEU reserves, and private and international donations. This energy assistance could support approximately 9 million people in Ukraine. However, a significant gap to cover restoration needs remains. As such, we call on the international community to increase its efforts at pace.

    With recovery costs climbing over 500 billion USD over the next decade, private sector investment will be critical to rebuild Ukraine. We are encouraged to see more public-private dialogue, ongoing work to design effective mechanisms for de-risking of private capital and the continued alignment in regulations and standards, also in view of Ukraine’s future accession to the EU. We further welcome progress in strengthening governance and operational independence of state-owned energy enterprises (SOEs), in line with international best practices, which will be crucial for the energy sector’s financial sustainability, investor confidence, and EU integration.

    Today, on July 11, at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, hosted by Italy and Ukraine, the European Union and Canada reaffirm our steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine in establishing a resilient, decentralized and green energy system, aligned with European standards and climate neutrality objectives, and closely integrated with the EU. We underscore the concrete steps already taken, which include:

    • Launch of the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) to support the country’s sustainable recovery during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 in London;
    • Reaffirmed commitment to support Ukraine’s energy sector during meetings at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin in 2024, at COP28 in Dubai and COP29 in Baku; and,
    • Regular Foreign Ministers meetings of this Group, such as an in-person meeting at the margins of the UN General Assembly 2024. 

    We look forward to the discussion and announcement of additional contributions to Ukraine’s energy sector at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference.

    We further welcome Ukraine’s progress on reforms implementation which are contributing to clean energy transition targets, while fostering greater integration with the EU and ensuring compliance with the obligations under the Energy Community Treaty. In that regard, we urge Ukraine to adopt the Electricity Integration Package and NEURC independence law as a matter of utmost priority.

    In a remarkable feat, Ukraine and Continental Europe successfully synchronised their power grids just weeks after the full-scale invasion began. It is paramount to continue on the path of EU reform to enable Ukraine to fully seize the benefits of the European energy market for security and import and export. Developing and extending the energy interconnectors between Ukraine and its neighbours remain essential for achieving these goals.

    We acknowledge the efforts across international organizations to grass-roots efforts that ensured transparency of information and helped share the story of Ukraine’s bravery, challenges and opportunities in energy among world leaders and citizens of our countries. We are grateful for timely, insightful analysis from; EBRD, EIB, World Bank, IFC, UNDP, Dixi-Group, IEA, ECS and IAEA.

    The co-chairs express gratitude to member countries and organizations for their contributions.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: OEUK news Offshore Energies UK urges more action to reach government Clean Power 2030 target 11 July 2025

    Source: Offshore Energy UK

    Headline: OEUK news

    Offshore Energies UK urges more action to reach government Clean Power 2030 target

    11 July 2025

    Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has today proposed key reforms to accelerate offshore wind generation following the government’s publication of its Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA).

    OEUK says the decision to take a national approach to pricing will encourage more wind energy investment to help the government hit its Clean Power 2030 targets and boost growth in the critical offshore energy supply chain.

    The National Energy System Operator has given 5,000 energy projects in the queue for grid connections until 29th July to submit evidence for preferential treatment.

    The move is intended to prioritise “shovel-ready” projects and scrap the first-come, first-served approach, which has allowed speculative schemes to delay viable clean energy developments.

    This proposal must be matched by reforms to the Contacts for Difference (CfD) scheme and planning system to ensure the next allocation round – AR7 – delivers the scale and pace needed.

    OEUK’s analysis shows that to meet the CP30 goal of 95% clean power by 2030, the UK must deliver half of this target from offshore wind. This means at least 43 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity must be installed by 2030, but current projections fall short at just 35GW. The next three CfD rounds must therefore secure an additional 20GW- equivalent to powering around 15 million homes.

    Only two offshore wind generation projects – GreenVolt in Scotland and East Anglia Two – have been supported by the government’s CfD scheme since 2022.

    A clear regulatory framework that secures investment and maintains the UK’s position as a global leader in offshore wind is now imperative.

    Offshore wind is one of the UK’s greatest energy success stories – generating low carbon electricity at scale, creating jobs, and revitalising coastal communities.

    Fixed-bottom turbines, with so-called monopiles attached to the seabed in shallower waters, have driven the UK’s rapid growth of wind energy generation to date but floating wind turbines using newer technologies, can be anchored in deeper waters with stronger wind resources, opening new areas for development.

    The also have fewer environmental constraints than fixed-bottom projects and can progress more smoothly through the consenting process.

    Speed and clarity to reform grid access and a more transparent approach with equal treatment for fixed and floating wind farms would give developers and the supply chain greater confidence to invest.

    OEUK’s key recommendations for AR7 and beyond:

    • Support for offshore wind: Provide assurance that sufficient funding is available for both fixed and commercial floating wind projects over the next three years, including projects to decarbonise offshore oil and gas operations, strengthen the UK supply chain, and create export opportunities.

    • Grid and consent reform: Improved risk sharing between developers and grid network operators plus increased administrative capacity and streamlined planning to reduce delays to grid connection. Compensation should be offered for unexpected hold ups.

    • Eligibility and investment: Reform eligibility criteria to allow both fixed and floating wind projects that have not received full consent to bid in the auction, extend CfD contracts from 15 to 20 years and introduce a well-balance cap and floor to transmission charges to improve investor confidence, lower subsidies and reduce costs to consumers. Introduce a well-balanced cap and floor to transmission charges.

    OEUK’s Wind Energy Manager, Thibaut Cheret, said:

    “AR7 must be the turning point in making UK wind ambitions a reality. That means enabling floating wind to compete on equal footing, unlocking grid access, and giving developers the confidence to invest at scale.

    “We’re calling for clear eligibility rules that allow well-progressed but unconsented projects to bid, longer CfD terms to reduce costs to consumers, and a firm commitment to grid and consenting reform – including compensation for delays. These are the changes our members need to deliver the next 20GW.

    “At the same time, we are working with our members to reduce project risk and borrowing costs as well as improving contractual relationships and promoting standardisation of modular wind turbine components to make them cheaper and faster to install.

    “There is only one energy supply chain for offshore wind and oil and gas – and it cannot be allowed to decline. With the right reforms and a pragmatic energy strategy which supports homegrown oil and gas alongside the acceleration of UK renewables, the North Sea can remain a global energy powerhouse, supporting economic growth, jobs, and our climate goals.”

    ScotWind: OEUK supports the ambition of the ScotWind leasing round and is calling for clarity on delivery timelines, grid access, and supply chain investment to ensure projects can rapidly move forward.

    INTOG: OEUK backs INTOG schemes using wind energy to decarbonise offshore oil and gas production. We are urging government and regulators to ensure these projects are prioritised for grid access and CfD eligibility, and that planning processes reflect their dual role in emissions reduction and clean power generation.

    Celtic Sea Round 5 of Celtic Sea wind auctions held last month (June) aims to unlock the potential for floating offshore wind off the coasts of South Wales and Southwest England. The Crown Estate has selected Equinor and Gwynt Glas to develop two 1.5GW floating wind farms. The leases come with grid connections already approved, but only two out of three leases on offer have been taken up.

    TNUoS: Transmission Network Use of System Charges. Transmission has a cost which is paid by the generator and the user which appears in electricity bills. This cost is expected to increase dramatically in future years as more energy is brought from Scotland to England. The connection cost for the generator rises for remote areas but in heavily populated areas generators are paid to connect. The price difference must be adjusted with a proposed cap and floor system that would introduce an upper maximum cost to Scottish projects.

    Review of electricity market arrangements (REMA): The government is still to announce the full outcome of its REMA consultation beyond the already published decision on zonal pricing. OEUK is calling for introduction of ‘deemed contracts for difference’ (based on potential, not actual output). This would mean wind energy producers being paid according to their potential capacity in a system that would give producers the opportunity to benefit from high global wind energy prices when they are available and keep a proportion of the additional profits

    For more analysis please see OEUK’s 2025 Offshore Wind Insight  

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: African Development Bank’s Johannesburg Deal Signals a New Era in City-Led Urban Investment (By Bleming Nekati)

    Source: APO

     Bleming Nekati is the Regional Head for Private Sector Operations in Southern Africa at the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org).

    In June 2025, a quiet but important decision marked a real turning point in African urban finance. The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors approved a ZAR 2.5 billion ($139 million) corporate loan for the City of Johannesburg, marking the first time the Bank has extended financing without a sovereign guarantee to a subnational government in Africa.

    This funding will have a direct and tangible impact on the daily lives of Johannesburg residents by strengthening basic services and expanding economic opportunities. Residents can expect fewer power outages, improved water supply, more efficient waste collection, and increased industrial productivity, all of which contribute to broader economic growth. Importantly, these improvements are being financed through a more sustainable, market-based model that reduces reliance on national subsidies.

     The deal is more than just a funding breakthrough; it validates the growing view among investors and development professionals alike that, when well-managed, African cities can and should access capital markets on their own terms.

    A Market-Ready Metropolis

    Johannesburg isn’t just South Africa’s largest city. It is a major economic hub and powerhouse. With $67 billion in economic output, and housing at least 6.44 million residents, the city generates more wealth than many African countries.

    However, like many fast-growing African cities, the City of Johannesburg is under pressure.

    Legacy infrastructure is aging. Its electricity and water systems suffer significant losses, at rates exceeding 30% and 46%, respectively. Sanitation and waste services are overwhelmed, particularly in underserved communities. Population growth is intensifying these challenges. Yet these constraints also represent opportunities: Johannesburg has unmet demand, real scale, and crucially, a clear willingness to reform.

    From Municipal Risk to Bankable Asset

    Historically, African municipalities have struggled to attract direct capital investment due to legal constraints and concerns about credit risk. The City of Johannesburg has now defied this trend through a decade of governance, budgeting, and financial reforms that have strengthened its independently verified credit profile and inspired investor confidence.

    The African Development Bank loan is tied to over 100 capital projects spanning four critical sectors:

    • Electricity: Grid upgrades, smart meters, renewables, and 3,200 new household connections
    • Water & Sanitation: Pipeline repair, water treatment, and a plan to reduce losses to 37%
    • Solid Waste: More efficient collection, landfill upgrades, and recycling expansion
    • Revenue-Generating Utilities: All investments are linked to tariff-backed revenue streams for repayment

    Economic Stimulus with Returns

    The infrastructure program is designed to deliver both economic and social returns:

    • Job Creation: Nearly 2,900 construction jobs and 592 permanent roles, with gender and youth inclusion targets
    • Procurement Opportunity: ZAR 500 million in contracts allocated to SMEs, half to youth-owned businesses
    • Productivity Gains: More reliable services for industrial users support operational efficiency
    • Service Equity: 160,000 low-income households will receive improved access to utilities

    The partnership has embedded strong governance practices into the program, including independent oversight, transparent procurement, and financial safeguards, key criteria for future capital access.

    Momentum Beyond the City of Johannesburg

    While the City of Johannesburg may be the first African city to secure a non-sovereign guaranteed loan from the African Development Bank, it is not alone in its efforts to achieve financial independence. Other cities, such as Dakar, Cape Town, Nairobi, and Kigali, have also made significant progress towards attaining more autonomy and accountability in their financing mechanisms.

    These cities share a common understanding that urban growth must be matched by fiscal capability, and that capital markets, not subsidies, will drive the next generation of infrastructure investments.

    Investor Takeaway: Cities Are the Next Frontier

     Johannesburg’s breakthrough isn’t just a local success; it’s a signal to the market. African cities are increasingly proving themselves as bankable partners. For investors, lenders, and infrastructure firms, the rise of creditworthy municipalities is an untapped opportunity.

    The trend is clear: well-managed cities are evolving from mere service providers. They are also infrastructure clients, capital partners, and engines of inclusive economic growth.

    As Africa continues to urbanize, cities such as Johannesburg are showing that the future of investment is increasingly rooted in local contexts. When the appropriate financial architecture is established, cities are well-positioned to lead and drive sustainable development.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Refinery closures present risk for higher gasoline prices on the West Coast

    Source: US Energy Information Administration

    In-brief analysis

    July 9, 2025

    Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Refinery Capacity Report and Petroleum Supply Monthly
    Note: Refinery Capacity Report data are reported as of January 1 of each year, so changes in capacity that take place during a given year are represented in the newly reported total capacity number for the start of the following year.

    California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures. If realized, the closure of the facilities is likely to contribute to increases in fuel price volatility on the West Coast.

    Phillips 66 announced plans last October to close its 139,000-barrel-per-day (b/d) Wilmington refinery in the Los Angeles area later this year. Valero submitted a notice in April to end refining operations at its 145,000-b/d Benicia refinery in the Bay Area by the end of April 2026. The refinery closures continue a trend of decreasing refinery capacity on the West Coast, following the end of petroleum refining operations at Phillips 66’s Rodeo refinery early last year and the closure of Marathon’s Martinez refinery in 2020.

    California usually has higher retail gasoline prices compared with the national average. One reason is the relative lack of logistical connectivity on the West Coast to other refinery hubs in the United States, such as the Gulf Coast. Although the Los Angeles and Benicia refineries make up less than 2% of current U.S. refining capacity, they account for 17% of California refinery capacity and 11% of West Coast (PADD 5) capacity. The supply shortfall left by their exit is therefore likely to have an outsized impact on the region because it cannot be easily filled by other refineries elsewhere in the country.

    Given the limited connectivity to other U.S refining hubs, the most likely source of replacement fuels will be imports from Asia, particularly imports of jet fuel and gasoline. California’s unique specification gasoline blendstock, known as CARBOB, can only be manufactured by properly equipped refineries. Phillips 66 is planning to produce some California-grade gasoline at its refinery in Washington, and some refineries in India and South Korea can meet these specifications. Arizona, which also has a unique gasoline blend, and Nevada receive fuel shipments from California refiners and are also likely to be affected by the reduced regional supply.

    Data for late May 2025 showed total gasoline imports (including finished gasoline and blend components) into the West Coast above 210,000 b/d, setting a record on a four-week average basis. Although these imports have since come down in June, summer imports are likely to further increase next year after the two California refineries come offline.

    Importing petroleum products presents certain risks for fuel supplies on the West Coast. Shipments of petroleum products across the Pacific Ocean will take longer to respond to market demands, meaning that unexpected shortfalls could contribute to temporary price increases or heightened volatility. Last year, the California state government instituted a new minimum inventory law, which could reduce the risk of potential shortfalls in gasoline supplies.

    In our July Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast a small increase in West Coast retail gasoline prices next year in response to the capacity closures, in contrast to price decreases elsewhere in the country. We expect lower crude oil prices, which account for around half of the price of gasoline, in 2026 to counteract some of the effect of the refinery closures on retail gasoline prices in the near term.

    Principal contributor: Kevin Hack

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  • MIL-OSI USA: U.S. hydrocarbon production supported by export growth in long-term projections

    Source: US Energy Information Administration

    In-brief analysis

    July 11, 2025

    In our Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025), we project U.S. production growth of crude oil and natural gas remains relatively high through 2030 due to increasing U.S. exports of petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as U.S. energy exports continue to be economical for international consumers.

    AEO2025, which we released in April, only considers market and policy inputs as of December 2024 in most cases. Legislation, regulations, executive actions, and court rulings after that date are not considered in this analysis.

    Crude oil
    Crude oil production increases to about 14.0 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2027 or 2028 in most of our cases, compared with 13.2 million b/d in 2024. Near-term growth in our projections is largely due to increased production in the Permian Basin. The long-term projections differ somewhat from our Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which forecasts U.S. crude oil production will average 13.4 million b/d in 2025 and a bit less in 2026, based on more recent market conditions. We only make forecasts through 2026 in our STEO.

    Production rises to almost 18.0 million b/d in the early 2030s in our two cases that are most supportive of growth: the High Oil Price case, which assumes a higher Brent crude oil price, and the High Oil and Gas Supply case, which assumes higher ultimate recovery per well and lower drilling costs. Production decreases throughout the projection period in our Low Oil Price case and our Low Oil and Gas Supply case.

    After 2030, crude oil production begins to decline in most of our cases as domestic petroleum demand decreases. Declining well productivity—brought about in part because production per well decreases as wells are drilled closer together—makes drilling less profitable in some regions.

    Natural gas
    Dry natural gas production increases to between 42.6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) and 44.3 Tcf in the early 2030s in most of our cases, compared with 38.4 Tcf in 2024. In most cases, production remains relatively flat through 2050.

    In the High Oil and Gas Supply case, crude oil production contributes to more natural gas production from the associated dissolved natural gas in shale resources; the assumptions also result in higher natural gas production per well. Conversely, in the Low Oil and Gas Supply case, low crude oil production contributes to less natural gas production as associated gas production declines.

    Exports
    Oil and natural gas production volumes support increasing exports of both petroleum products and natural gas in our projections. Much of the crude oil produced in the United States is refined into petroleum products domestically and then exported.

    We project the United States will remain a net exporter of petroleum products through 2050 in all cases as expected capacity expansions at export terminals allow refineries and natural gas processors to increase exports.

    U.S. natural gas prices tend to be lower than global prices, making U.S. LNG attractive on the international market. Favorable economics for U.S.-supplied natural gas leads to LNG exports growing through 2040 in most of our cases. In the AEO2025 Reference case, LNG exports peak at 9.8 Tcf in 2040, more than double the amount exported in 2024. We made several key assumptions underpinning these projections:

    • Through 2028, all U.S. LNG export growth results from existing and under construction facilities announced as of June 2024.
    • The LNG export permitting pause issued in February 2024 is not included in the model. The pause was rescinded as of January 2025.
    • An annual maximum of 0.8 Tcf of new U.S. LNG export capacity can be built between 2030 and 2050 if it is economical to do so.

    Although the Henry Hub natural gas spot price increases after the mid-2030s, domestic LNG capacity growth is economical until around 2040, when the Henry Hub price becomes too high to support new export project builds. International demand for LNG supports U.S. natural gas production through 2050 across all cases. To continue meeting international demand, producers access less economical resources over time. As a result, the Henry Hub price rises steadily, increasing from $2.88 real 2024 dollars per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 2025 to $4.80/MMBtu in 2050 in the Reference case. The rising production costs temper the growth in LNG exports over time.

    Principal contributors: Kathryn Dyl, Stephen York, Brittany Phalon

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  • MIL-OSI: Upexi, Inc. Announces Pricing of $200 Million Concurrent Private Placement of Common Stock and Convertible Notes both Priced above the At-the-Market Price under Nasdaq Rules

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAMPA, Fla., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upexi, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPXI) (the “Company” or “Upexi”), a brand owner specializing in the development, manufacturing and distribution of consumer products with diversification into the cryptocurrency space, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with certain accredited investors, qualified purchasers and institutional investors, as well as with Allan Marshall, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, for the purchase and sale of 12,457,186 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) at a price of $4.00 per share (and at a price of $4.94 per share for management’s participation) for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $50 million (the “Equity Offering”), before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses.

    The closing of the Equity Offering is expected to occur on or about July 14, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company expects to use a portion of the proceeds from the Equity Offering to fund the Company’s existing business operations and for working capital and general corporate purposes, and the balance of the net proceeds shall be used to fund the Company’s Solana treasury strategy.

    The Company also announced that, concurrent with the Equity Offering, it has entered into additional securities purchase agreements with certain institutional investors and qualified purchasers for the purchase of Convertible Notes in exchange for locked and spot Solana with an aggregate original principal amount of approximate $150 million (the “Note Offering”).

    The Convertible Notes are collateralized by SOL provided by the respective holders. The Convertible Notes have an interest rate of 2.0% payable on a quarterly basis, a fixed conversion price of $4.25 per share and maturity of 24 months.

    Big Brain Holdings is acting as the lead investor in the Note Offering alongside additional institutional investors.

    The closing of the Note Offering is expected to occur on or about July 16, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The SOL underlying the Note Offering will become part of the Company’s Solana treasury upon closing.

    The Company expects to have approximately 1.65 million SOL upon close of the Note Offering, more than doubling the previously disclosed balance of 735,692 SOL. The net proceeds from the Equity Offering will be deployed into acquiring additional SOL over the coming weeks.

    A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent in connection with both offerings.

    The offer and sale of the foregoing securities is being made in a transaction not involving a public offering, and the securities have not been and will not initially be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

    About Upexi, Inc.:

    Upexi is a brand owner specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of consumer products. The Company has entered the cryptocurrency industry and cash management of assets through a cryptocurrency portfolio. For more information on Upexi’s treasury strategy and future developments, visit www.upexi.com.

    Follow Upexi on X – https://twitter.com/upexitreasury
    Follow CEO, Allan Marshall, on X – https://x.com/marshall_a22015
    Follow CSO, Brian Rudick, on X – https://x.com/thetinyant

    FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:

    This news release contains “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. For example, the Company is using forward looking statements when it discusses the expected closing of the offerings, the anticipated use of proceeds, that the Company expects to have approximately 1.65 million SOL upon the closing of the Note Offering, more than doubling the previously disclosed balance of SOL, and that the net proceeds from the Equity Offering will be deployed into acquiring additional SOL over the coming weeks. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with business strategy, potential acquisitions, revenue guidance, product development, integration, and synergies of acquiring companies and personnel. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward- looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations, and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-K and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Company Contact
    Brian Rudick, Chief Strategy Officer
    Email: brian.rudick@upexi.com 
    Phone: (216) 347-0473

    Media Contact
    Gasthalter & Co.
    Upexi@gasthalter.com 

    Investor Relations Contact
    KCSA Strategic Communications
    Valter Pinto, Managing Director
    Email: Upexi@KCSA.com
    Phone: (212) 896-1254

    SOURCE: Upexi

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  • MIL-OSI: MAAS Announces Signing of Acquisition Framework Agreement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHENGDU, China, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maase Inc. (NASDAQ: MAAS) (“MAAS” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a non-binding framework agreement with certain shareholders of Qingdao Youdian New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Youdian”) and Qingdao Huijulaixi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (“LaiXi”) to acquire 100% equity of Youdian and 49% equity of LaiXi. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, marking a pivotal step in MAAS’s strategic expansion into new energy technology and intelligent service sectors.

    Youdian is an innovative technology company focusing on the new energy sector, with two primary business areas: electric vehicle (EV) services and residential energy solutions. With strong research and development capabilities and an end-to-end service ecosystem, Youdian has established itself as an industry leader. Its “Xiaoli Charging” mobile charging robot has been launched in the market, offering a variety of models including 20kWh, 50kWh, 60kWh, 100kWh, and 150kWh intelligent charging options, effectively addressing the challenges posed by fixed energy replenishment systems. In the residential energy sector, Youdian has introduced a range of innovative products aimed at consumer needs (C-end), including 3kWh, 5kWh, 10kWh, and 16kWh outdoor mobile energy storage units, as well as portable charging/discharging devices such as 7kW, 20kW, and 40kW units. Youdian also provides small, medium, and large photovoltaic energy storage systems and balcony power station solutions. These products are designed with high compatibility, portability, and safety, catering to the diverse energy needs of both households and outdoor environments.

    LaiXi is a high-tech enterprise recognized for its innovation and growth potential. Since its establishment in 2021, LaiXi has specialized in developing intelligent unmanned systems and has become a leader in the domestic unmanned car wash industry, as well as a pioneer in mobile in-car charging technology. LaiXi operates an automated manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of 1,200 car washing machines. Its fully automated intelligent unmanned car wash equipment is equipped with advanced features such as an ICS IoT system, photoelectric sensors, automatic fault avoidance, and vehicle model auto-mapping, maintaining a fault rate below 0.1%. LaiXi’s patented low-temperature car wash system operates at temperatures as low as -13°C without freezing, providing a key competitive advantage. In addition, its intelligent water recycling system reduces water waste, greatly improving car wash efficiency and enhancing the overall user experience.

    Min Zhou, CEO of MAAS, commented, “This acquisition represents a key milestone in the strategic upgrade of MAAS. It not only enhances our competitive position in the new energy and intelligent service sectors but also creates long-term value for our shareholders. We are excited to welcome Mr. Liu Guotao, the founder and chairman of Youdian and LaiXi, and his team to the MAAS family. We are particularly optimistic about Youdian and LaiXi’s innovative capabilities in the fields of smart charging and mobile energy storage. This collaboration will generate a synergistic effect, as we work together to expand the global new energy technology market.”

    Mr. Liu Guotao, founder and chairman of Youdian and LaiXi, stated, “We are thrilled about this transaction with MAAS, which marks a new beginning for Youdian and LaiXi’s international development. Moving forward, we will accelerate the deployment of 100,000 service stations across 300 cities nationwide, with the goal of serving 50 million vehicle owners within the next five years, thereby creating sustained growth value for our investors.”

    The framework agreement does not contain all matters upon which agreement must be reached in order to consummate the proposed acquisition, nor does it create any binding rights or obligations of any person. The parties will be bound only upon the execution of mutually agreeable definitive documentation. There can be no assurance that the framework agreement will result in completion of the proposed acquisition or any similar transaction, or as to the terms upon which any transaction, if a transaction is completed, may occur. MAAS does not undertake any obligation to provide any update with respect to the proposed acquisition or any other transaction, except as required by law.

    About Maase Inc.

    Founded in 2010 and formerly known as Highest Performances Holdings Inc., we have evolved with a vision to become a leading provider of intelligent technology-driven family and enterprise services. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for families worldwide by leveraging two primary driving forces: technological intelligence and capital investments. We are dedicated to investing in high-quality enterprises with global potential, focusing on areas such as asset allocation, education and study tours, healthcare and elderly care, and family governance.

    We currently hold controlling interests in two leading financial service providers in China. The first is AIFU Inc., a technology-driven independent financial service platform traded on the Nasdaq. The second is Puyi Fund Distribution Co., Ltd., an independent wealth management service provider.

    Forward-looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When MAAS uses words such as “may”, “will”, “intend”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “project”, “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from MAAS’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: MAAS’s ability to obtain proceeds from the Agreement; MAAS’s goals and strategies; MAAS’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the third-party wealth management industry in China; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and the international markets MAAS serves and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by MAAS with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in MAAS’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. MAAS undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

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  • MIL-OSI: Houston American Energy Corp. Secures $100 Million Equity Line of Credit to Fuel Growth and Support Strategic Acquisitions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, TX, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) (“HUSA” or the “Company”) today announced it has secured a Common Stock Purchase Agreement with an institutional investor, establishing an equity line of credit of up to $100 million. The Company intends to use the proceeds to accelerate its growth strategy, including strategic acquisitions, scaling operations, and expanding its presence in the low-carbon fuels and chemicals sector.

    “This capital commitment is a significant milestone for Houston American Energy and a validation of our long-term vision,” said Ed Gillespie, CEO of the Company. “It provides us with enhanced flexibility to execute our growth strategy and advance our project pipeline.”

    Under the terms of the 24-month agreement, HUSA has the right to sell up to $100 million of its common stock to an institutional investor. The timing and amount of sales will be at the Company’s discretion, subject to a $2 million cap per drawdown, trading and volume limitations and other conditions. Shares will be sold at a 4% discount to the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the Company’s stock over a specified period.

    “This agreement provides us with the financial agility to expand our operations, pursue strategic growth opportunities, and scale our business to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector,” added Gillespie.

    The Company will file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to register the resale of shares. The agreement was structured as a committed equity facility under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D. Additional details regarding the agreement will be available in a Form 8-K to be filed by the company with the SEC.

    About Houston American Energy Corp.

    Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) is an independent energy company with a growing and diversified portfolio across both conventional and renewable sectors. Historically focused on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, the Company is actively expanding into high-growth segments of the energy industry. In July 2025, HUSA acquired Abundia Global Impact Group, a technology-driven platform specializing in the conversion of waste plastics into low-carbon fuels and chemical feedstocks. This strategic acquisition reflects HUSA’s broader commitment to meeting global energy demands through a balanced mix of traditional and alternative energy solutions and positions the Company to capitalize on emerging opportunities in sustainable fuels and energy transition technologies.

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking information”) within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking information generally is accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements about the future growth of the Company in the low-carbon fuels and chemicals sector as well as plans for strategic acquisitions and scaling operations. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) risks and uncertainties impacting the Company’s business including, risks related to its current liquidity position and the need to obtain additional financing to support ongoing operations, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on NYSE American, the Company’s ability to predict its rate of growth, the Company’s ability to hire, retain and motivate employees, the effects of competition on the Company’s business, including price competition, technological, regulatory and legal developments, developments in the economy and financial markets, risks related to whether the Company is able to sell any shares under the Common Stock Purchase Agreement, the timing of filing a registration statement with respect to the resale of such shares, and (iii) other risks as set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company.

    With respect to the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made numerous assumptions. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, market and social uncertainties and contingencies. Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained herein. A complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company’s business is disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC on www.sec.gov.

    All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law.

    For additional information, view the company’s website at www.houstonamerican.com or contact Houston American Energy Corp. at (713) 222-6966.

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  • MIL-OSI: Houston American Energy Secures $5 Million in Strategic Financing to Acquire Texas Gulf Coast Development Site

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Proceeds to Fund Portion of Acquisition of 25-Acre Location at Cedar Port Industrial Park, Future Site of Plastics-to-Low-Carbon Fuels Hub

    HOUSTON, TX, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) (“HUSA” or the “Company”) today announced it has secured a Convertible Note from an institutional investor for $5 million. The Company intends to use the proceeds to fund a portion of the acquisition and development of a 25-acre site at the Cedar Port Industrial Park located in Baytown, Texas.

    “The site at Cedar Port is in the largest rail and barge served industrial park in the United States with direct access to the Houston Ship Channel and the Port of Houston. It provides robust logistical advantages for the transportation of both feedstock and our low-carbon drop-in fuels and chemical products,” said Ed Gillespie, CEO of the Company.

    The Senior Secured Convertible Note carries an 8% Original Issue Discount (“OID”) for a face amount of approximately $5.4 million and bears 7% interest with a maturity date of July 10, 2026. The Note includes standard rights for the institutional investor, including instalment payments, optional conversion, and certain default provisions. HUSA retains the right to prepay the Note at a premium prior to its maturity. The Note is convertible into common shares of HUSA at a price representing a 10% premium to a look-back price. The look-back price is defined as the lower of: (i) the closing price on the day prior to signing $11.00 on July 10, 2025, or (ii) the five-day average closing price prior to signing.

    HUSA expects to close on the acquisition of the site in July 2025 for approximately $8.5 million. The site will support the foundational buildout of a plastics to fuels development hub, including research and development facilities, storage, roads and other related infrastructure.

    About Houston American Energy Corp.

    Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE American: HUSA) is an independent energy company with a growing and diversified portfolio across both conventional and renewable sectors. Historically focused on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, the Company is actively expanding into high-growth segments of the energy industry. In July 2025, HUSA acquired Abundia Global Impact Group, a technology-driven platform specializing in the conversion of waste plastics into low-carbon fuels and chemical feedstocks. This strategic acquisition reflects HUSA’s broader commitment to meeting global energy demands through a balanced mix of traditional and alternative energy solutions and positions the Company to capitalize on emerging opportunities in sustainable fuels and energy transition technologies.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking information”) within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking information generally is accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements about the future growth of the Company in the low-carbon fuels and chemicals sector as well as plans for transportation of feedstock and drop-in fuels and chemical products. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) risks and uncertainties impacting the Company’s business including, risks related to its current liquidity position and the need to obtain additional financing to support ongoing operations, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on NYSE American, the Company’s ability to predict its rate of growth, the Company’s ability to hire, retain and motivate employees, the effects of competition on the Company’s business, including price competition, technological, regulatory and legal developments, developments in the economy and financial markets, risks related to the Company’s ability to repay the Senior Secured Convertible Note, the Company’s ability to complete the acquisition and development of the site at Cedar Port Industrial Park, and (iii) other risks as set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company.

    With respect to the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made numerous assumptions. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, market and social uncertainties and contingencies. Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained herein. A complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company’s business is disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC on www.sec.gov.

    All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law.

    For additional information, view the company’s website at www.houstonamerican.com or contact Houston American Energy Corp. at (713) 222-6966.

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  • MIL-OSI: DOT Miners Launches Proprietary Mining Machine Operating System “DOT OS” to Boost User Earnings and Experience

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global leading Bitcoin cloud mining platform DOT Miners today announced the official launch of its self-developed intelligent mining machine operating system—DOT OS. This innovative system will bring users a more efficient, stable, and intelligent mining experience, helping users worldwide improve computing power efficiency and grow passive income.

    Technology Upgrade Unlocks Digital Asset Potential

    With the rapid development of the digital economy and crypto asset markets, cloud mining has become an increasingly attractive investment method due to its low entry barrier and high flexibility. However, traditional mining machines and operating systems often suffer from low efficiency, high energy consumption, and insufficient security. To address these issues, DOT Miners’ technical team has developed and optimized the proprietary DOT OS.

    Three Core Advantages of DOT OS:

    Intelligent Hashrate Scheduling
    The system adjusts computing resources in real time based on market conditions and mining pool difficulty to maximize returns.

    Energy Efficiency Management
    Enhances hash power efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and helps users achieve higher returns at lower costs while supporting green environmental initiatives.

    Enhanced Security Protection
    Comprehensive safeguards protect mining machine security, effectively preventing malicious attacks and data breaches to ensure asset safety.

    Flexible Contract System Helps Users Get Started Easily

    To meet the needs of different investors, DOT Miners also offers a variety of flexible cloud mining contracts. Users don’t need to purchase mining machines or have technical knowledge—just three simple steps to start earning passive income:

    Step 1: Register an Account

    Visit the official website www.dotminers.com and complete registration in seconds. New users receive a $15 mining reward instantly.

    Step 2: Choose a Contract

    Select from a range of flexible contracts—from small short-term plans to high-value long-term options:

    • Novice Miner

    Investment: $100 | Cycle: 2 days | Daily income: $3.5 | Expiration income: $100+$7

    • Starter Miner

    Investment: $500 | Cycle: 7 days | Daily income: $6 | Expiration income: $500+$42

    Investment: $3,100 | Cycle: 20 days | Daily income: $42.47 | Expiration income: $3,100+$849.4

    Investment: $5,100 | Cycle: 33 days | Daily income: $74.46 | Expiration income: $5,100+$2457.18

    • Prime Miner

    Investment: $10,000 | Period: 40 days | Daily income: $155 | Expiration income: $10,000+$6200

    • Prime Miner

    Investment: $28000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $498.4 | Expiration income: $28,000+$22428

    • Quantum Miner

    Investment: $150,000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $3000 | Expiration income: $150,000+$135000

    Step 3: Enjoy Passive Income

    Daily earnings are automatically settled and credited to accounts. Users can monitor their balances in real time, and principal is fully refunded at contract maturity—truly achieving low-risk, sustainable passive income.

    Dual Drive of Innovation and Green Mining

    DOT OS will first be deployed in DOT Miners’ self-operated green mining farms and will gradually be opened to partners and individual miners. Early data suggests the new system can improve user mining efficiency by an average of 12%-15%.

    At the same time, DOT Miners remains committed to using 100% renewable energy, injecting more green power into the digital asset space and driving the cloud mining industry toward smarter, greener, and more inclusive development.

    Arun, Chairman and CEO of DOT Miners, stated:
    “Technological innovation and sustainable development have always been our core drivers. DOT OS is not just a technical breakthrough—it’s another promise we make to help users worldwide grow their digital wealth.”

    Start your digital asset growth journey: www.dotminers.com

    About DOT MINERS

    DOT Miners is a technology investment company founded in the UK, focusing on Bitcoin cloud mining, and is committed to connecting the future of traditional finance and the crypto world. We provide global users with a convenient, safe and efficient way to obtain digital assets, allowing individual investors to easily participate in the Bitcoin network and share the long-term value brought by block rewards without having to purchase mining machines, build mining farms or perform complex operations and maintenance. Since its establishment in 2020, DOT Miners has served more than 5 million users from more than 100 countries, and has self-built or cooperative mining farms in the United States, Canada, Kazakhstan and other countries, building a transparent, low-carbon and sustainable global cloud mining ecosystem.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

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  • MIL-OSI: DOT Miners Launches Proprietary Mining Machine Operating System “DOT OS” to Boost User Earnings and Experience

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global leading Bitcoin cloud mining platform DOT Miners today announced the official launch of its self-developed intelligent mining machine operating system—DOT OS. This innovative system will bring users a more efficient, stable, and intelligent mining experience, helping users worldwide improve computing power efficiency and grow passive income.

    Technology Upgrade Unlocks Digital Asset Potential

    With the rapid development of the digital economy and crypto asset markets, cloud mining has become an increasingly attractive investment method due to its low entry barrier and high flexibility. However, traditional mining machines and operating systems often suffer from low efficiency, high energy consumption, and insufficient security. To address these issues, DOT Miners’ technical team has developed and optimized the proprietary DOT OS.

    Three Core Advantages of DOT OS:

    Intelligent Hashrate Scheduling
    The system adjusts computing resources in real time based on market conditions and mining pool difficulty to maximize returns.

    Energy Efficiency Management
    Enhances hash power efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and helps users achieve higher returns at lower costs while supporting green environmental initiatives.

    Enhanced Security Protection
    Comprehensive safeguards protect mining machine security, effectively preventing malicious attacks and data breaches to ensure asset safety.

    Flexible Contract System Helps Users Get Started Easily

    To meet the needs of different investors, DOT Miners also offers a variety of flexible cloud mining contracts. Users don’t need to purchase mining machines or have technical knowledge—just three simple steps to start earning passive income:

    Step 1: Register an Account

    Visit the official website www.dotminers.com and complete registration in seconds. New users receive a $15 mining reward instantly.

    Step 2: Choose a Contract

    Select from a range of flexible contracts—from small short-term plans to high-value long-term options:

    • Novice Miner

    Investment: $100 | Cycle: 2 days | Daily income: $3.5 | Expiration income: $100+$7

    • Starter Miner

    Investment: $500 | Cycle: 7 days | Daily income: $6 | Expiration income: $500+$42

    Investment: $3,100 | Cycle: 20 days | Daily income: $42.47 | Expiration income: $3,100+$849.4

    Investment: $5,100 | Cycle: 33 days | Daily income: $74.46 | Expiration income: $5,100+$2457.18

    • Prime Miner

    Investment: $10,000 | Period: 40 days | Daily income: $155 | Expiration income: $10,000+$6200

    • Prime Miner

    Investment: $28000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $498.4 | Expiration income: $28,000+$22428

    • Quantum Miner

    Investment: $150,000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $3000 | Expiration income: $150,000+$135000

    Step 3: Enjoy Passive Income

    Daily earnings are automatically settled and credited to accounts. Users can monitor their balances in real time, and principal is fully refunded at contract maturity—truly achieving low-risk, sustainable passive income.

    Dual Drive of Innovation and Green Mining

    DOT OS will first be deployed in DOT Miners’ self-operated green mining farms and will gradually be opened to partners and individual miners. Early data suggests the new system can improve user mining efficiency by an average of 12%-15%.

    At the same time, DOT Miners remains committed to using 100% renewable energy, injecting more green power into the digital asset space and driving the cloud mining industry toward smarter, greener, and more inclusive development.

    Arun, Chairman and CEO of DOT Miners, stated:
    “Technological innovation and sustainable development have always been our core drivers. DOT OS is not just a technical breakthrough—it’s another promise we make to help users worldwide grow their digital wealth.”

    Start your digital asset growth journey: www.dotminers.com

    About DOT MINERS

    DOT Miners is a technology investment company founded in the UK, focusing on Bitcoin cloud mining, and is committed to connecting the future of traditional finance and the crypto world. We provide global users with a convenient, safe and efficient way to obtain digital assets, allowing individual investors to easily participate in the Bitcoin network and share the long-term value brought by block rewards without having to purchase mining machines, build mining farms or perform complex operations and maintenance. Since its establishment in 2020, DOT Miners has served more than 5 million users from more than 100 countries, and has self-built or cooperative mining farms in the United States, Canada, Kazakhstan and other countries, building a transparent, low-carbon and sustainable global cloud mining ecosystem.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: WISDOMTREE MULTI ASSET ISSUER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (a public company incorporated with limited liability in Ireland) WISDOMTREE Brent Crude Oil 3X Daily Short SECURITIES ISIN: IE00BLRPRK35

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    11 July 2025

    LEI: 2138003QW2ZAYZODBU23

    LSE Code: 3BRS

    WISDOMTREE MULTI ASSET ISSUER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
    (a public company incorporated with limited liability in Ireland)
    WISDOMTREE Brent Crude Oil 3X Daily Short SECURITIES
    ISIN: IE00BLRPRK35

    PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE AFFECTED SECURITIES
    ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING OF THE ETP SECURITYHOLDERS

    THIS DOCUMENT IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. If you are in any doubt about what action you should take, you are recommended to consult your independent financial adviser.

    If you have sold or transferred all of your WisdomTree Brent Crude Oil 3X Daily Short Securities (the “Affected Securities”) of WisdomTree Multi Asset Issuer Public Limited Company (the “Issuer”), please send this document, together with the accompanying form of proxy, at once to the purchaser or transferee or stockbroker, banker or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was made, for onward transmission to the purchaser or transferee.

    The Issuer wishes to announce that the Meeting of the holders of the Affected Securities scheduled for Friday 11 July 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (the “Original Meeting”) has been adjourned, in accordance with paragraph 20 of Schedule 7 of the Trust Deed, for lack of a quorum. The adjourned meeting will be reconvened on 11:00 a.m. on Friday 1 August 2025being a date not more than 30 days after the Original Meeting, and will be held at the offices of Apex IFS Limited in 2nd Floor, Block 5, Irish Life Centre, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01P767, Ireland (the “Adjourned Meeting”).

    The Adjourned Meeting is being held to consider certain amendments to documentation, made under the powers set out in clause 2 of schedule 7 of the master trust deed of the Affected Securities, required to effect a reduction in the principal amount of the Affected Securities from USD 0.114 to USD 0.0114. This follows the price of the Affected Securities falling below 500 per cent. of its current principal amount on Friday 13 June 2025, and is designed to maintain the normal trading and operations of the Affected Securities. Full details of the Proposal and Extraordinary Resolution are set out in the notice dated 18 June 2025

    Under article 11.5 of the Issuer’s Articles of Association, no further notification is required for the Adjourned Meeting. Holders of the Affected Securities are therefore directed to the original notification, including the circular dated 18 June 2025, and also a revised form of proxy for the Adjourned Meeting, which are available on the website of the Issuer at https://www.wisdomtree.eu/en-gb/resource-library/prospectus-and-regulatory-reports#tab-2A942D42-5AA1-4008-9080-3C2DADB050A7.

    Holders of the Affected Securities should note that a duly completed voting instructions already made in respect of the Original Meeting will NOT continue to be valid for the Adjourned Meeting. Holders of the Affected Securities should therefore not rely on any voting instructions already made in respect of the Original Meeting and should therefore make arrangements to vote again on the matters being considered, in order to participate in the Adjourned Meeting.

    Holders of the Affected Securities are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold their Affected Securities when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a holder of Affected Securities in order for such holder of Affected Securities to participate in the Adjourned Meeting by the deadlines specified in this circular. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and each ICSD for the submission instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified in the circular.

    In relation to the delivery instructions or obtaining voting certificates or otherwise making arrangements for the giving of voting instructions, in each case through the ICSDs, holders of the Affected Securities should note the particular practice and policy of the relevant ICSDs, including any earlier deadlines set by such ICSD. The deadlines set by any intermediary or by the ICSDs will be earlier than the deadlines set out in the circular.

    In accordance with normal practice, The Law Debenture Trust Corporation p.l.c., as trustee, expresses no opinion as to the merits of the Proposal, the terms of which were not negotiated by it. It has however authorised it to be stated that, on the basis of the information contained in the original circular and in this document (which it advises holders of Affected Securities to read carefully) it has no objection to the form in which the Proposal and Notice of Meeting are presented to holders of Affected Securities for their consideration.

    Holders of the Affected Securities will be notified of the outcome of the Adjourned Meeting shortly thereafter.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: IAEA Ramps Up Commitment to Advance Development and Cancer Care Across Africa

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) –

    Three Years of Rays of Hope

    The IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative aims to widen access to life-saving cancer care where it is needed most; by helping low- and middle-income countries establish or expand medical imaging, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine services. Since its launch in 2022, more than 90 countries have requested support under the initiative.  

    Malawi has already built it’s first-ever public radiotherapy centre (see below), while Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti and Lesotho are also in the process of establishing radiotherapy services. Linear accelerators for radiotherapy have been delivered to Kenya, Malawi, Niger and Paraguay. More than 80 cancer care professionals have been trained around the world, and 12 Rays of Hope Anchor Centres have been set up. 

    The Director General’s trip began in Addis Ababa at the Rays of Hope Forum, a gathering of countries taking stock of achievements made and planning vital next steps. 

    During the forum, the IAEA and St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital also entered a significant new partnership to address inequality in global childhood cancer care. 

    Read more about the Rays of Hope Forum here.

    While in Ethiopia the Director General met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali to talk health and energy. 

    Mr Grossi joined Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera and Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe to open the country’s first public radiotherapy centre. 

    “This is a major milestone under Rays of Hope, which supported the centre with life-saving equipment,” said the Director General.

    During his ensuing visit to Kenya, the Director General met with Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale and other key members of the government. They exchanged views on support received so far and the importance of facilitating further training for Kenyans working in cancer care.

    Mr Grossi visited Monrovia, Liberia, marking the first time an IAEA Director General has ever been to the West African country.  

    “Today, with Rays of Hope support, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the country’s only radiotherapy facility. We are helping establish it, starting with a mammography unit and training to bring life-saving care to those who need it most. More support will soon be on the way,” said the Director General.  

    Mr Grossi met with President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Acting Foreign Minister Cllr. Deweh Grey, Health Minister Louise Kpoto, and several other ministers at the Environmental Protection Agency.  

    Beyond cancer care, the IAEA is also strengthening food security through Atoms4Food, reinforcing radiation safety, supporting sustainable water management, as well as Liberia’s national energy strategy.  

    As a marine country, Liberia faces ocean acidification and plastic pollution. “Nuclear science, including support through our NUTEC Plastics, can help protect its coasts and communities,” said the Director General. “There is much more we can do together. The IAEA is here, ready to continue supporting Liberia’s development in all its aspects.” 

    During the week, the Director General also travelled to Rwanda to attend the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (#NEISA2025) in Kigali. 

    At the summit, the Director General also met with both Rwanda and Niger’s Prime Ministers to talk about support for smart agriculture and water management via Atoms4Food.  

    MIL OSI NGO –

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: IAEA Ramps Up Commitment to Advance Development and Cancer Care Across Africa

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

    Mr Grossi visited Monrovia, Liberia, marking the first time an IAEA Director General has ever been to the West African country.  

    “Today, with Rays of Hope support, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the country’s only radiotherapy facility. We are helping establish it, starting with a mammography unit and training to bring life-saving care to those who need it most. More support will soon be on the way,” said the Director General.  

    Mr Grossi met with President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Acting Foreign Minister Cllr. Deweh Grey, Health Minister Louise Kpoto, and several other ministers at the Environmental Protection Agency.  

    Beyond cancer care, the IAEA is also strengthening food security through Atoms4Food, reinforcing radiation safety, supporting sustainable water management, as well as Liberia’s national energy strategy.  

    As a marine country, Liberia faces ocean acidification and plastic pollution. “Nuclear science, including support through our NUTEC Plastics, can help protect its coasts and communities,” said the Director General. “There is much more we can do together. The IAEA is here, ready to continue supporting Liberia’s development in all its aspects.” 

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Minutes – Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Strasbourg – Final edition

    Source: European Parliament 2

    PV-10-2025-07-10

    EN

    EN

    iPlPv_Sit

    Minutes
    Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Strasbourg

    IN THE CHAIR: Christel SCHALDEMOSE
    Vice-President

    1. Opening of the sitting

    The sitting opened at 09:00.



    2. Council positions at first reading (Rule 64)

    – Position of the Council at first reading with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste – Adopted by the Council on 23 June 2025 (06978/2/2025 – COM(2025)0388 – C10-0139/2025 – 2023/0234(COD))
    referred to committee responsible: ENVI

    The three-month period available to Parliament under Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union for it to adopt its position would begin the following day, 11 July 2025.



    3. Post-2027 common agricultural policy (debate)

    Commission statement: Post-2027 common agricultural policy (2025/2791(RSP))

    Christophe Hansen (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

    The following spoke: Herbert Dorfmann, on behalf of the PPE Group, Dario Nardella, on behalf of the S&D Group (the President reminded the speaker of the rules on conduct), Raffaele Stancanelli, on behalf of the PfE Group, Carlo Fidanza, on behalf of the ECR Group, Elsi Katainen, on behalf of the Renew Group, Thomas Waitz, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Luke Ming Flanagan, on behalf of The Left Group, Arno Bausemer, on behalf of the ESN Group, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Cristina Maestre, Mathilde Androuët, Veronika Vrecionová, Barry Cowen, Anna Strolenberg, Arash Saeidi, Sarah Knafo, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Siegfried Mureşan, André Rodrigues, Mireia Borrás Pabón, who also answered a blue-card question from Ana Miranda Paz, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Asger Christensen, Giuseppe Antoci, David Cormand, Norbert Lins, Camilla Laureti, Gilles Pennelle, Waldemar Buda, Christine Singer, who also answered a blue-card question from Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Cristina Guarda, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Daniel Buda, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Valérie Deloge, Benoit Cassart, Martin Häusling, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Maria Grapini, Ton Diepeveen, Jacek Ozdoba, Ciaran Mullooly, Pär Holmgren, Péter Magyar, Marko Vešligaj, Barbara Bonte, Michal Wiezik, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Csaba Dömötör and Céline Imart.

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Gabriel Mato, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Ana Miranda Paz, Maria Zacharia, Nina Carberry and Arkadiusz Mularczyk.

    IN THE CHAIR: Pina PICIERNO
    Vice-President

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Francisco José Millán Mon, Maria Walsh, Stefan Köhler and Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos.

    The following spoke: Christophe Hansen.

    The debate closed.



    4. European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ (debate)

    European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ (2025/2655(RSP)) (Rule 228(8))

    Francesco Ventola and Bogdan Rzońca presented the European Citizens’ Initiative.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib (Member of the Commission).

    The following spoke: Iuliu Winkler, on behalf of the PPE Group, Alex Agius Saliba, on behalf of the S&D Group, Kinga Gál, on behalf of the PfE Group, Antonella Sberna, on behalf of the ECR Group, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, on behalf of the Renew Group, Vladimir Prebilič, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Siegbert Frank Droese, on behalf of the ESN Group, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Marcos Ros Sempere, André Rougé, who also answered a blue-card question from Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Guillaume Peltier, Joachim Streit, Kathleen Funchion, Volker Schnurrbusch, Fidias Panayiotou, Daniel Buda, Hannes Heide, Rody Tolassy, Nora Junco García, Irmhild Boßdorf, who also answered a blue-card question from Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Sabrina Repp, Alexandra Mehnert, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Loránt Vincze, Isilda Gomes, Łukasz Kohut, Sandra Gómez López, Andi Cristea and Sofie Eriksson.

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Gabriel Mato, Viktória Ferenc, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, Nikolina Brnjac and Sebastian Tynkkynen.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib.

    The debate closed.

    (The sitting was suspended at 11:51.)



    IN THE CHAIR: Roberta METSOLA
    President

    5. Resumption of the sitting

    The sitting resumed at 12:00.

    ⁂

    The President thanked the Members and Parliament’s staff for their work during the first year of the current parliamentary term.



    6. Voting time

    For detailed results of the votes, see also ‘Results of votes’ and ‘Results of roll-call votes’.



    6.1. Motion of censure on the Commission (vote)

    Motion of censure on the Commission B10-0319/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I) (2025/2140(RSP))

    (Majority of two thirds of the votes cast, constituting a majority of Parliament’s component Members)

    MOTION OF CENSURE (Rule 131)

    Rejected

    (‘Results of votes’, item 1)

    ⁂

    Özlem Demirel, on the admissibility of an amendment concerning one of the items in voting time (the President gave explanations).



    6.2. Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0328/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0328/2025, B10-0333/2025, B10-0336/2025, B10-0340/2025 and B10-0341/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2796(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0161)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 2)



    6.3. Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0327/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0323/2025, B10-0327/2025, B10-0334/2025, B10-0339/2025 and B10-0342/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2797(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0162)

    (Motion for a resolution B10-0323/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 3)



    6.4. Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0335/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0325/2025, B10-0335/2025, B10-0338/2025, B10-0343/2025, B10-0344/2025, B10-0345/2025, B10-0346/2025 and B10-0347/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2798(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0163)

    (Motions for resolutions B10-0325/2025, B10-0338/2025 and B10-0343/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 4)



    6.5. Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies ***I (vote)

    Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies [COM(2025)0258 – C10-0089/2025 – 2025/0129(COD)] – Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety. Rapporteur: Antonio Decaro (A10-0134/2025)

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    COMMISSION PROPOSAL and AMENDMENTS

    Approved (P10_TA(2025)0164)

    Parliament’s first reading thus closed.

    (‘Results of votes’, item 5)



    6.6. Future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness (vote)

    Report on the future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness [2025/2008(INI)] – Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Rapporteur: Hildegard Bentele (A10-0123/2025)

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0165)

    The following had spoken:

    Hildegard Bentele, before the vote, to make a statement pursuant to Rule 165(4).

    (‘Results of votes’, item 6)



    6.7. Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0324/2025/REV1, B10-0324/2025, B10-0326/2025, B10-0329/2025, B10-0330/2025, B10-0331/2025 and B10-0332/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I) (2025/2800(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0166)

    (Motion for a resolution B10-0326/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 7)

    (The sitting was suspended at 12:18.)



    IN THE CHAIR: Younous OMARJEE
    Vice-President

    7. Resumption of the sitting

    The sitting resumed at 15:00.



    8. Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

    The minutes of the previous sitting were approved.



    9. Composition of committees and delegations

    The non-attached Members had notified the President of the following decisions changing the composition of the committees and delegations:

    – FEMM Committee: Fernand Kartheiser

    – Delegation to the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly: Fernand Kartheiser

    The decisions took effect as of that day.



    10. Endometriosis: Europe’s wake-up call on the gender health gap (debate)

    Commission statement: Endometriosis: Europe’s wake-up call on the gender health gap (2025/2795(RSP))

    Hadja Lahbib (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

    The following spoke: András Tivadar Kulja, on behalf of the PPE Group, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, on behalf of the S&D Group, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión, on behalf of the PfE Group, Chiara Gemma, on behalf of the ECR Group, Billy Kelleher, on behalf of the Renew Group, Majdouline Sbai, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Catarina Martins, on behalf of The Left Group, Tomasz Froelich, on behalf of the ESN Group, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Evelyn Regner, who also answered a blue-card question from Petras Gražulis, Marie Dauchy, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Tilly Metz, Günther Sidl and Maria Grapini.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib.

    The debate closed.



    11. Oral explanations of votes (Rule 201)



    11.1. Motion of censure on the Commission (B10-0319/2025)
    Cristian Terheş



    11.2. Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (RC-B10-0324/2025)
    Günther Sidl



    12. Explanations of votes in writing (Rule 201)

    Explanations of votes given in writing would appear on the Members’ pages on Parliament’s website.



    13. Approval of the minutes of the sitting and forwarding of texts adopted

    In accordance with Rule 208(3), the minutes of the sitting would be put to the House for approval at the start of the next sitting.

    With Parliament’s agreement, the texts adopted during the part-session would be forwarded to their respective addressees without delay.



    14. Dates of the next part-session

    The next part-session would be held from 8 September 2025 to 11 September 2025.



    15. Closure of the sitting

    The sitting closed at 15:47.



    16. Adjournment of the session

    The session of the European Parliament was adjourned.

    Alessandro Chiocchetti

    Roberta Metsola

    Secretary-General

    President



    LIST OF DOCUMENTS SERVING AS A BASIS FOR THE DEBATES AND DECISIONS OF PARLIAMENT



    I. Motions for resolutions tabled

    Motion of censure on the Commission

    Motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 131:

    MOTION OF CENSURE ON THE COMMISSION (2025/2140(RSP)) (B10-0319/2025)
    Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Georgiana Teodorescu, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Fidias Panayiotou, Daniel Obajtek, Ivan David, Patryk Jaki, Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Fernand Kartheiser, Nikolaos Anadiotis, Volker Schnurrbusch, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Irmhild Boßdorf, Virginie Joron, Ondřej Dostál, Cristian Terheş, Christine Anderson, António Tânger Corrêa, Emmanouil Fragkos, Milan Mazurek, Alexander Jungbluth, Siegbert Frank Droese, Petar Volgin, Rada Laykova, Stanislav Stoyanov, Arno Bausemer, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Milan Uhrík, Mary Khan, Tomasz Froelich, Hans Neuhoff, Alexander Sell, René Aust, Petr Bystron, Jacek Ozdoba, Galato Alexandraki, Kosma Złotowski, Waldemar Buda, Tobiasz Bocheński, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Marlena Maląg, Mariusz Kamiński, Dominik Tarczyński, Anna Zalewska, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Maciej Wąsik, Michał Dworczyk, Alvise Pérez, Luis-Vicențiu Lazarus, Erik Kaliňák, Judita Laššáková, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, Jaak Madison, Anja Arndt, Marcin Sypniewski, Markus Buchheit, Filip Turek, Friedrich Pürner, Kateřina Konečná, Ľuboš Blaha, Thierry Mariani, Jan-Peter Warnke, Thomas Geisel, Branislav Ondruš, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, Monika Beňová, Marc Jongen, Nikola Bartůšek, Grzegorz Braun, Sarah Knafo, Petras Gražulis, Piotr Müller, Gerald Hauser

    Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai (2025/2796(RSP)) (RC-B10-0328/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0328/2025, B10-0333/2025, B10-0336/2025, B10-0340/2025 and B10-0341/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Seán Kelly, Tomáš Zdechovský, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Tomas Tobé, Wouter Beke, Davor Ivo Stier, Łukasz Kohut, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Marlena Maląg, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Engin Eroglu, Olivier Chastel, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Villy Søvndal
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic (2025/2797(RSP)) (RC-B10-0327/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0327/2025, B10-0334/2025, B10-0339/2025 and B10-0342/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Wouter Beke, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Andrey Kovatchev, Tomas Tobé, Tomáš Zdechovský, Davor Ivo Stier, Łukasz Kohut, Liudas Mažylis, Vangelis Meimarakis, Loránt Vincze, Seán Kelly, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Kathleen Van Brempt, Francisco Assis
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Jaak Madison, Alexandr Vondra, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Michał Dworczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Assita Kanko, Marlena Maląg, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Hilde Vautmans, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Saskia Bricmont
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus (2025/2798(RSP)) (RC-B10-0335/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0335/2025, B10-0344/2025, B10-0345/2025, B10-0346/2025 and B10-0347/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Ingeborg Ter Laak, David McAllister, François-Xavier Bellamy, Andrzej Halicki, Wouter Beke, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Andrey Kovatchev, Tomas Tobé, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Tomáš Zdechovský, Davor Ivo Stier, Sander Smit, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi, Eleonora Meleti, Vangelis Meimarakis, Georgios Aftias, Dimitris Tsiodras, Emmanouil Kefalogiannis, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Matej Tonin, Massimiliano Salini, Łukasz Kohut, Loránt Vincze, Seán Kelly, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere, Michalis Hadjipantela, Miriam Lexmann
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro, Evin Incir, Nikos Papandreou
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Reinis Pozņaks, Alexandr Vondra, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Guillaume Peltier, Marion Maréchal, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Assita Kanko, Marlena Maląg, Carlo Fidanza, Alberico Gambino, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Nathalie Loiseau, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Hannah Neumann
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
    Nikolas Farantouris

    Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

    Motions for resolutions tabled under Rule 136(2) to wind up the debate:

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0324/2025)
    Hildegard Bentele
    on behalf of the PPE Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0326/2025)
    Martin Schirdewan
    on behalf of The Left Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0329/2025)
    Beata Szydło
    on behalf of the ECR Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0330/2025)
    Bart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0331/2025)
    Ville Niinistö, Michael Bloss, Majdouline Sbai, Maria Ohisalo, Markéta Gregorová, Sara Matthieu
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0332/2025)
    Kathleen Van Brempt
    on behalf of the S&D Group

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 136(2) and (4):

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (RC-B10-0324/2025/REV1)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0324/2025, B10-0329/2025, B10-0330/2025, B10-0331/2025 and B10-0332/2025)
    Hildegard Bentele
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Kathleen Van Brempt
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Beata Szydło, Mariusz Kamiński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Bart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Christophe Grudler, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Ville Niinistö
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group



    II. Petitions

    Petitions Nos 0818-25 to 1048-25 had been entered in the register on 4 July 2025 and had been forwarded to the committee responsible, in accordance with Rule 232(9) and (10).

    The President had, on 4 July 2025, forwarded to the committee responsible, in accordance with Rule 232(15), petitions addressed to Parliament by natural or legal persons who were not citizens of the European Union and who did not reside, or have their registered office, in a Member State.



    III. Documents received

    The following documents had been received:

    1) from other institutions

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union (COM(2025)0180 – C10-0072/2025 – 2025/0097(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: TRAN

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration documents for vehicles and vehicle registration data recorded in national vehicle registers and repealing Council Directive 1999/37/EC (COM(2025)0179 – C10-0073/2025 – 2025/0096(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: TRAN
    opinion: IMCO

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1348 as regards the application of the ‘safe third country’ concept (COM(2025)0259 – C10-0088/2025 – 2025/0132(COD))
    referred to committee responsible: LIBE

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 765/2008, (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, (EU) 2023/1230, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/1781 as regards digitalisation and common specifications (COM(2025)0504 – C10-0090/2025 – 2025/0134(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: IMCO
    opinion: ENVI

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications (COM(2025)0503 – C10-0091/2025 – 2025/0133(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: IMCO
    opinion: ENVI, TRAN

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2016/679, (EU) 2016/1036, (EU) 2016/1037, (EU) 2017/1129, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/573 as regards the extension of certain mitigating measures available for small and medium-sized enterprises to small mid-cap enterprises and further simplification measures (COM(2025)0501 – C10-0092/2025 – 2025/0130(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: ECON, ENVI, LIBE
    opinion: INTA, ITRE, IMCO

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2009/43/EC and 2009/81/EC, as regards the simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and the simplification of security and defence procurement (COM(2025)0823 – C10-0120/2025 – 2025/0177(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: SEDE, IMCO
    opinion: ITRE

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1907/2006, (EC) No 1272/2008, (EU) No 528/2012, (EU) 2019/1021 and (EU) 2021/697 as regards defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for defence industry (COM(2025)0822 – C10-0121/2025 – 2025/0176(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: SEDE, ENVI, ITRE
    opinion: IMCO

    2) from Members

    – Mathilde Androuët, Gerolf Annemans, Jordan Bardella, Nikola Bartůšek, Christophe Bay, Barbara Bonte, Paolo Borchia, Mireia Borrás Pabón, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Anna Bryłka, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Anna Maria Cisint, Marie Dauchy, Valérie Deloge, Mélanie Disdier, Csaba Dömötör, Marieke Ehlers, Viktória Ferenc, Anne-Sophie Frigout, Angéline Furet, Jean-Paul Garraud, Catherine Griset, András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Kinga Gál, Roman Haider, Gerald Hauser, György Hölvényi, Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Vilis Krištopans, Afroditi Latinopoulou, Fabrice Leggeri, Julien Leonardelli, András László, Thierry Mariani, Jorge Martín Frías, Tiago Moreira de Sá, Aleksandar Nikolic, Philippe Olivier, Gilles Pennelle, Pascale Piera, Pierre Pimpie, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová, Julie Rechagneux, Julien Sanchez, Silvia Sardone, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres, Hermann Tertsch, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Rody Tolassy, Isabella Tovaglieri, Filip Turek, António Tânger Corrêa, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci, Alexandre Varaut, Séverine Werbrouck and Margarita de la Pisa Carrión. Motion for a resolution on combating the establishment of transnational Islamist networks in Europe (B10-0279/2025)
    referred to committee responsible: LIBE

    – Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Siegbert Frank Droese, Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch and Petar Volgin. Motion for a resolution on the escalation in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran (B10-0301/2025)
    referred to committee responsible: AFET
    opinion: SEDE, LIBE



    IV. Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports

    Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports (Rule 55)

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 2 July 2025)

    ECON Committee

    – Competition policy – annual report 2025 (2025/2134(INI))

    – Banking Union – annual report 2025 (2025/2136(INI))

    EMPL Committee

    – Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights (2025/2133(INI))
    (opinion: IMCO)

    LIBE Committee

    – Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (2025/2135(INI))

    – Public access to documents – report covering the years 2022-2024 (2025/2137(INI))

    PETI Committee

    – Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024 (2025/2138(INI))

    SANT Committee

    – An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy (2025/2132(INI))

    – Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (2025/2139(INI))

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 8 July 2025)

    SEDE Committee

    – European defence readiness 2030: assessment of needs (2025/2142(INI))
    (opinion: BUDG, ECON, ITRE)

    – Tackling barriers to the single market for defence (2025/2143(INI))
    (opinion: ECON, ITRE, IMCO)

    – Flagship European defence projects of common interest (2025/2144(INI))
    (opinion: ITRE, IMCO)

    Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports (Rule 47)

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 2 July 2025)

    EMPL Committee

    – Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies (2025/2131(INL))

    SANT Committee

    – EU rare disease action plan (2025/2130(INL))



    V. Consent procedure

    Reports with a motion for a non-legislative resolution (consent procedure) (Rule 107(2))

    (Following notification by the Conference of Committee Chairs on 2 July 2025)

    INTA Committee

    – Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (2025/0009M(NLE) – 2025/0009(NLE))



    ATTENDANCE REGISTER

    Present:

    Aaltola Mika, Abadía Jover Maravillas, Adamowicz Magdalena, Aftias Georgios, Agirregoitia Martínez Oihane, Agius Peter, Agius Saliba Alex, Alexandraki Galato, Allione Grégory, Anadiotis Nikolaos, Anderson Christine, Andersson Li, Andresen Rasmus, Andrews Barry, Andriukaitis Vytenis Povilas, Androuët Mathilde, Angel Marc, Annemans Gerolf, Annunziata Lucia, Antoci Giuseppe, Arias Echeverría Pablo, Arłukowicz Bartosz, Arnaoutoglou Sakis, Arndt Anja, Arvanitis Konstantinos, Asens Llodrà Jaume, Assis Francisco, Attard Daniel, Aubry Manon, Auštrevičius Petras, Axinia Adrian-George, Azmani Malik, Bajada Thomas, Baljeu Jeannette, Ballarín Cereza Laura, Bardella Jordan, Barley Katarina, Barna Dan, Barrena Arza Pernando, Bartulica Stephen Nikola, Bartůšek Nikola, Bausemer Arno, Bay Nicolas, Bay Christophe, Beke Wouter, Beleris Fredis, Bellamy François-Xavier, Benifei Brando, Benjumea Benjumea Isabel, Beňová Monika, Bentele Hildegard, Berendsen Tom, Berger Stefan, Berg Sibylle, Berlato Sergio, Bernhuber Alexander, Biedroń Robert, Bielan Adam, Bischoff Gabriele, Blaha Ľuboš, Blinkevičiūtė Vilija, Blom Rachel, Bloss Michael, Bocheński Tobiasz, Boeselager Damian, Bogdan Ioan-Rareş, Bonaccini Stefano, Bonte Barbara, Borchia Paolo, Borrás Pabón Mireia, Borvendég Zsuzsanna, Borzan Biljana, Bosanac Gordan, Boßdorf Irmhild, Bosse Stine, Botenga Marc, Boyer Gilles, Boylan Lynn, Brandstätter Helmut, Brasier-Clain Marie-Luce, Brejza Krzysztof, Bricmont Saskia, Brnjac Nikolina, Brudziński Joachim Stanisław, Bryłka Anna, Buczek Tomasz, Buda Daniel, Buda Waldemar, Bugalho Sebastião, Buła Andrzej, Bullmann Udo, Buxadé Villalba Jorge, Bystron Petr, Bžoch Jaroslav, Camara Mélissa, Canfin Pascal, Carberry Nina, Carême Damien, Casa David, Caspary Daniel, Cassart Benoit, Castillo Laurent, del Castillo Vera Pilar, Cavazzini Anna, Ceccardi Susanna, Cepeda José, Ceulemans Estelle, Chahim Mohammed, Chaibi Leila, Chastel Olivier, Chinnici Caterina, Christensen Asger, Ciccioli Carlo, Cifrová Ostrihoňová Veronika, Ciriani Alessandro, Cisint Anna Maria, Clausen Per, Cormand David, Corrado Annalisa, Costanzo Vivien, Cotrim De Figueiredo João, Cowen Barry, Cremer Tobias, Crespo Díaz Carmen, Cristea Andi, Crosetto Giovanni, Cunha Paulo, Dahl Henrik, Danielsson Johan, Dauchy Marie, Dávid Dóra, David Ivan, Decaro Antonio, de la Hoz Quintano Raúl, Della Valle Danilo, Deloge Valérie, De Masi Fabio, De Meo Salvatore, Demirel Özlem, Deutsch Tamás, Devaux Valérie, Dibrani Adnan, Diepeveen Ton, Dieringer Elisabeth, Dîncu Vasile, Di Rupo Elio, Disdier Mélanie, Dobrev Klára, Doherty Regina, Doleschal Christian, Dömötör Csaba, Do Nascimento Cabral Paulo, Donazzan Elena, Dorfmann Herbert, Dostalova Klara, Dostál Ondřej, Droese Siegbert Frank, Düpont Lena, Dworczyk Michał, Ecke Matthias, Ehler Christian, Ehlers Marieke, Eriksson Sofie, Erixon Dick, Eroglu Engin, Estaràs Ferragut Rosa, Everding Sebastian, Ezcurra Almansa Alma, Falcă Gheorghe, Falcone Marco, Farantouris Nikolas, Farreng Laurence, Farský Jan, Ferber Markus, Ferenc Viktória, Fernández Jonás, Fidanza Carlo, Fiocchi Pietro, Firmenich Ruth, Fita Claire, Flanagan Luke Ming, Fourlas Loucas, Fourreau Emma, Fragkos Emmanouil, Freund Daniel, Frigout Anne-Sophie, Fritzon Heléne, Froelich Tomasz, Fuglsang Niels, Funchion Kathleen, Furet Angéline, Furore Mario, Gahler Michael, Gál Kinga, Galán Estrella, Gálvez Lina, Gambino Alberico, García Hermida-Van Der Walle Raquel, Garraud Jean-Paul, Gasiuk-Pihowicz Kamila, Geadi Geadis, Gedin Hanna, Geese Alexandra, Geier Jens, Geisel Thomas, Gemma Chiara, Georgiou Giorgos, Gerbrandy Gerben-Jan, Germain Jean-Marc, Gerzsenyi Gabriella, Geuking Niels, Gieseke Jens, Giménez Larraz Borja, Girauta Vidal Juan Carlos, Glavak Sunčana, Glück Andreas, Glucksmann Raphaël, Goerens Charles, Gomart Christophe, Gomes Isilda, Gómez López Sandra, Gonçalves Bruno, Gonçalves Sérgio, González Casares Nicolás, González Pons Esteban, Gosiewska Małgorzata, Gotink Dirk, Gozi Sandro, Grapini Maria, Gražulis Petras, Gregorová Markéta, Grims Branko, Griset Catherine, Gronkiewicz-Waltz Hanna, Groothuis Bart, Grossmann Elisabeth, Grudler Christophe, Guarda Cristina, Guetta Bernard, Guzenina Maria, Győri Enikő, Gyürk András, Hadjipantela Michalis, Hahn Svenja, Haider Roman, Halicki Andrzej, Hansen Niels Flemming, Hassan Rima, Hauser Gerald, Häusling Martin, Hava Mircea-Gheorghe, Heide Hannes, Heinäluoma Eero, Herbst Niclas, Herranz García Esther, Hohlmeier Monika, Hojsík Martin, Holmgren Pär, Homs Ginel Alicia, Humberto Sérgio, Ijabs Ivars, Imart Céline, Incir Evin, Inselvini Paolo, Iovanovici Şoşoacă Diana, Jamet France, Jarubas Adam, Jerković Romana, Jongen Marc, Joński Dariusz, Joron Virginie, Jouvet Pierre, Joveva Irena, Juknevičienė Rasa, Junco García Nora, Jungbluth Alexander, Kabilov Taner, Kalfon François, Kaliňák Erik, Kaljurand Marina, Kalniete Sandra, Kamiński Mariusz, Kanev Radan, Karlsbro Karin, Kartheiser Fernand, Karvašová Ľubica, Katainen Elsi, Kefalogiannis Emmanouil, Kelleher Billy, Keller Fabienne, Kelly Seán, Kemp Martine, Kennes Rudi, Khan Mary, Kircher Sophia, Knafo Sarah, Knotek Ondřej, Kobosko Michał, Köhler Stefan, Kohut Łukasz, Kokalari Arba, Kolář Ondřej, Kollár Kinga, Kols Rihards, Konečná Kateřina, Kopacz Ewa, Körner Moritz, Kountoura Elena, Kovatchev Andrey, Krištopans Vilis, Kruis Sebastian, Krutílek Ondřej, Kubín Tomáš, Kuhnke Alice, Kulja András Tivadar, Kulmuni Katri, Kyllönen Merja, Kyuchyuk Ilhan, Lagodinsky Sergey, Lakos Eszter, Lalucq Aurore, Lange Bernd, Langensiepen Katrin, Laššáková Judita, László András, Latinopoulou Afroditi, Laurent Murielle, Laureti Camilla, Laykova Rada, Lazarov Ilia, Lazarus Luis-Vicențiu, Le Callennec Isabelle, Leggeri Fabrice, Lenaers Jeroen, Leonardelli Julien, Lewandowski Janusz, Lexmann Miriam, Liese Peter, Lins Norbert, Loiseau Nathalie, Løkkegaard Morten, Lopatka Reinhold, López Javi, López-Istúriz White Antonio, Lövin Isabella, Luena César, Łukacijewska Elżbieta Katarzyna, Lupo Giuseppe, McAllister David, Madison Jaak, Maestre Cristina, Magoni Lara, Magyar Péter, Maij Marit, Maląg Marlena, Manda Claudiu, Mandl Lukas, Maniatis Yannis, Mantovani Mario, Maran Pierfrancesco, Marino Ignazio Roberto, Marquardt Erik, Martín Frías Jorge, Martins Catarina, Martusciello Fulvio, Marzà Ibáñez Vicent, Mato Gabriel, Matthieu Sara, Mavrides Costas, Maydell Eva, Mayer Georg, Mazurek Milan, Mažylis Liudas, Mebarek Nora, Mehnert Alexandra, Meimarakis Vangelis, Meleti Eleonora, Mendes Ana Catarina, Mendia Idoia, Mertens Verena, Mesure Marina, Metsola Roberta, Metz Tilly, Mikser Sven, Millán Mon Francisco José, Miranda Paz Ana, Molnár Csaba, Montero Irene, Montserrat Dolors, Morace Carolina, Morano Nadine, Moratti Letizia, Moreira de Sá Tiago, Moreno Sánchez Javier, Moretti Alessandra, Mularczyk Arkadiusz, Müller Piotr, Mullooly Ciaran, Mureşan Siegfried, Muşoiu Ştefan, Nagyová Jana, Nardella Dario, Navarrete Rojas Fernando, Negrescu Victor, Nemec Matjaž, Nerudová Danuše, Nesci Denis, 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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Minutes – Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Strasbourg – Final edition

    Source: European Parliament 2

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    Minutes
    Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Strasbourg

    IN THE CHAIR: Christel SCHALDEMOSE
    Vice-President

    1. Opening of the sitting

    The sitting opened at 09:00.



    2. Council positions at first reading (Rule 64)

    – Position of the Council at first reading with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste – Adopted by the Council on 23 June 2025 (06978/2/2025 – COM(2025)0388 – C10-0139/2025 – 2023/0234(COD))
    referred to committee responsible: ENVI

    The three-month period available to Parliament under Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union for it to adopt its position would begin the following day, 11 July 2025.



    3. Post-2027 common agricultural policy (debate)

    Commission statement: Post-2027 common agricultural policy (2025/2791(RSP))

    Christophe Hansen (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

    The following spoke: Herbert Dorfmann, on behalf of the PPE Group, Dario Nardella, on behalf of the S&D Group (the President reminded the speaker of the rules on conduct), Raffaele Stancanelli, on behalf of the PfE Group, Carlo Fidanza, on behalf of the ECR Group, Elsi Katainen, on behalf of the Renew Group, Thomas Waitz, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Luke Ming Flanagan, on behalf of The Left Group, Arno Bausemer, on behalf of the ESN Group, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Cristina Maestre, Mathilde Androuët, Veronika Vrecionová, Barry Cowen, Anna Strolenberg, Arash Saeidi, Sarah Knafo, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Siegfried Mureşan, André Rodrigues, Mireia Borrás Pabón, who also answered a blue-card question from Ana Miranda Paz, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Asger Christensen, Giuseppe Antoci, David Cormand, Norbert Lins, Camilla Laureti, Gilles Pennelle, Waldemar Buda, Christine Singer, who also answered a blue-card question from Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Cristina Guarda, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Daniel Buda, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Valérie Deloge, Benoit Cassart, Martin Häusling, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Maria Grapini, Ton Diepeveen, Jacek Ozdoba, Ciaran Mullooly, Pär Holmgren, Péter Magyar, Marko Vešligaj, Barbara Bonte, Michal Wiezik, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Csaba Dömötör and Céline Imart.

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Gabriel Mato, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Ana Miranda Paz, Maria Zacharia, Nina Carberry and Arkadiusz Mularczyk.

    IN THE CHAIR: Pina PICIERNO
    Vice-President

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Francisco José Millán Mon, Maria Walsh, Stefan Köhler and Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos.

    The following spoke: Christophe Hansen.

    The debate closed.



    4. European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ (debate)

    European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ (2025/2655(RSP)) (Rule 228(8))

    Francesco Ventola and Bogdan Rzońca presented the European Citizens’ Initiative.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib (Member of the Commission).

    The following spoke: Iuliu Winkler, on behalf of the PPE Group, Alex Agius Saliba, on behalf of the S&D Group, Kinga Gál, on behalf of the PfE Group, Antonella Sberna, on behalf of the ECR Group, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, on behalf of the Renew Group, Vladimir Prebilič, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Siegbert Frank Droese, on behalf of the ESN Group, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Marcos Ros Sempere, André Rougé, who also answered a blue-card question from Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Guillaume Peltier, Joachim Streit, Kathleen Funchion, Volker Schnurrbusch, Fidias Panayiotou, Daniel Buda, Hannes Heide, Rody Tolassy, Nora Junco García, Irmhild Boßdorf, who also answered a blue-card question from Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Sabrina Repp, Alexandra Mehnert, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Loránt Vincze, Isilda Gomes, Łukasz Kohut, Sandra Gómez López, Andi Cristea and Sofie Eriksson.

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Gabriel Mato, Viktória Ferenc, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, Nikolina Brnjac and Sebastian Tynkkynen.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib.

    The debate closed.

    (The sitting was suspended at 11:51.)



    IN THE CHAIR: Roberta METSOLA
    President

    5. Resumption of the sitting

    The sitting resumed at 12:00.

    ⁂

    The President thanked the Members and Parliament’s staff for their work during the first year of the current parliamentary term.



    6. Voting time

    For detailed results of the votes, see also ‘Results of votes’ and ‘Results of roll-call votes’.



    6.1. Motion of censure on the Commission (vote)

    Motion of censure on the Commission B10-0319/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I) (2025/2140(RSP))

    (Majority of two thirds of the votes cast, constituting a majority of Parliament’s component Members)

    MOTION OF CENSURE (Rule 131)

    Rejected

    (‘Results of votes’, item 1)

    ⁂

    Özlem Demirel, on the admissibility of an amendment concerning one of the items in voting time (the President gave explanations).



    6.2. Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0328/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0328/2025, B10-0333/2025, B10-0336/2025, B10-0340/2025 and B10-0341/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2796(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0161)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 2)



    6.3. Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0327/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0323/2025, B10-0327/2025, B10-0334/2025, B10-0339/2025 and B10-0342/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2797(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0162)

    (Motion for a resolution B10-0323/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 3)



    6.4. Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0335/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0325/2025, B10-0335/2025, B10-0338/2025, B10-0343/2025, B10-0344/2025, B10-0345/2025, B10-0346/2025 and B10-0347/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2798(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0163)

    (Motions for resolutions B10-0325/2025, B10-0338/2025 and B10-0343/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 4)



    6.5. Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies ***I (vote)

    Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies [COM(2025)0258 – C10-0089/2025 – 2025/0129(COD)] – Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety. Rapporteur: Antonio Decaro (A10-0134/2025)

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    COMMISSION PROPOSAL and AMENDMENTS

    Approved (P10_TA(2025)0164)

    Parliament’s first reading thus closed.

    (‘Results of votes’, item 5)



    6.6. Future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness (vote)

    Report on the future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness [2025/2008(INI)] – Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Rapporteur: Hildegard Bentele (A10-0123/2025)

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0165)

    The following had spoken:

    Hildegard Bentele, before the vote, to make a statement pursuant to Rule 165(4).

    (‘Results of votes’, item 6)



    6.7. Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0324/2025/REV1, B10-0324/2025, B10-0326/2025, B10-0329/2025, B10-0330/2025, B10-0331/2025 and B10-0332/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I) (2025/2800(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0166)

    (Motion for a resolution B10-0326/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 7)

    (The sitting was suspended at 12:18.)



    IN THE CHAIR: Younous OMARJEE
    Vice-President

    7. Resumption of the sitting

    The sitting resumed at 15:00.



    8. Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

    The minutes of the previous sitting were approved.



    9. Composition of committees and delegations

    The non-attached Members had notified the President of the following decisions changing the composition of the committees and delegations:

    – FEMM Committee: Fernand Kartheiser

    – Delegation to the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly: Fernand Kartheiser

    The decisions took effect as of that day.



    10. Endometriosis: Europe’s wake-up call on the gender health gap (debate)

    Commission statement: Endometriosis: Europe’s wake-up call on the gender health gap (2025/2795(RSP))

    Hadja Lahbib (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

    The following spoke: András Tivadar Kulja, on behalf of the PPE Group, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, on behalf of the S&D Group, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión, on behalf of the PfE Group, Chiara Gemma, on behalf of the ECR Group, Billy Kelleher, on behalf of the Renew Group, Majdouline Sbai, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Catarina Martins, on behalf of The Left Group, Tomasz Froelich, on behalf of the ESN Group, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Evelyn Regner, who also answered a blue-card question from Petras Gražulis, Marie Dauchy, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Tilly Metz, Günther Sidl and Maria Grapini.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib.

    The debate closed.



    11. Oral explanations of votes (Rule 201)



    11.1. Motion of censure on the Commission (B10-0319/2025)
    Cristian Terheş



    11.2. Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (RC-B10-0324/2025)
    Günther Sidl



    12. Explanations of votes in writing (Rule 201)

    Explanations of votes given in writing would appear on the Members’ pages on Parliament’s website.



    13. Approval of the minutes of the sitting and forwarding of texts adopted

    In accordance with Rule 208(3), the minutes of the sitting would be put to the House for approval at the start of the next sitting.

    With Parliament’s agreement, the texts adopted during the part-session would be forwarded to their respective addressees without delay.



    14. Dates of the next part-session

    The next part-session would be held from 8 September 2025 to 11 September 2025.



    15. Closure of the sitting

    The sitting closed at 15:47.



    16. Adjournment of the session

    The session of the European Parliament was adjourned.

    Alessandro Chiocchetti

    Roberta Metsola

    Secretary-General

    President



    LIST OF DOCUMENTS SERVING AS A BASIS FOR THE DEBATES AND DECISIONS OF PARLIAMENT



    I. Motions for resolutions tabled

    Motion of censure on the Commission

    Motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 131:

    MOTION OF CENSURE ON THE COMMISSION (2025/2140(RSP)) (B10-0319/2025)
    Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Georgiana Teodorescu, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Fidias Panayiotou, Daniel Obajtek, Ivan David, Patryk Jaki, Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Fernand Kartheiser, Nikolaos Anadiotis, Volker Schnurrbusch, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Irmhild Boßdorf, Virginie Joron, Ondřej Dostál, Cristian Terheş, Christine Anderson, António Tânger Corrêa, Emmanouil Fragkos, Milan Mazurek, Alexander Jungbluth, Siegbert Frank Droese, Petar Volgin, Rada Laykova, Stanislav Stoyanov, Arno Bausemer, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Milan Uhrík, Mary Khan, Tomasz Froelich, Hans Neuhoff, Alexander Sell, René Aust, Petr Bystron, Jacek Ozdoba, Galato Alexandraki, Kosma Złotowski, Waldemar Buda, Tobiasz Bocheński, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Marlena Maląg, Mariusz Kamiński, Dominik Tarczyński, Anna Zalewska, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Maciej Wąsik, Michał Dworczyk, Alvise Pérez, Luis-Vicențiu Lazarus, Erik Kaliňák, Judita Laššáková, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, Jaak Madison, Anja Arndt, Marcin Sypniewski, Markus Buchheit, Filip Turek, Friedrich Pürner, Kateřina Konečná, Ľuboš Blaha, Thierry Mariani, Jan-Peter Warnke, Thomas Geisel, Branislav Ondruš, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, Monika Beňová, Marc Jongen, Nikola Bartůšek, Grzegorz Braun, Sarah Knafo, Petras Gražulis, Piotr Müller, Gerald Hauser

    Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai (2025/2796(RSP)) (RC-B10-0328/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0328/2025, B10-0333/2025, B10-0336/2025, B10-0340/2025 and B10-0341/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Seán Kelly, Tomáš Zdechovský, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Tomas Tobé, Wouter Beke, Davor Ivo Stier, Łukasz Kohut, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Marlena Maląg, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Engin Eroglu, Olivier Chastel, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Villy Søvndal
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic (2025/2797(RSP)) (RC-B10-0327/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0327/2025, B10-0334/2025, B10-0339/2025 and B10-0342/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Wouter Beke, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Andrey Kovatchev, Tomas Tobé, Tomáš Zdechovský, Davor Ivo Stier, Łukasz Kohut, Liudas Mažylis, Vangelis Meimarakis, Loránt Vincze, Seán Kelly, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Kathleen Van Brempt, Francisco Assis
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Jaak Madison, Alexandr Vondra, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Michał Dworczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Assita Kanko, Marlena Maląg, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Hilde Vautmans, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Saskia Bricmont
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus (2025/2798(RSP)) (RC-B10-0335/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0335/2025, B10-0344/2025, B10-0345/2025, B10-0346/2025 and B10-0347/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Ingeborg Ter Laak, David McAllister, François-Xavier Bellamy, Andrzej Halicki, Wouter Beke, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Andrey Kovatchev, Tomas Tobé, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Tomáš Zdechovský, Davor Ivo Stier, Sander Smit, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi, Eleonora Meleti, Vangelis Meimarakis, Georgios Aftias, Dimitris Tsiodras, Emmanouil Kefalogiannis, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Matej Tonin, Massimiliano Salini, Łukasz Kohut, Loránt Vincze, Seán Kelly, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere, Michalis Hadjipantela, Miriam Lexmann
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro, Evin Incir, Nikos Papandreou
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Reinis Pozņaks, Alexandr Vondra, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Guillaume Peltier, Marion Maréchal, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Assita Kanko, Marlena Maląg, Carlo Fidanza, Alberico Gambino, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Nathalie Loiseau, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Hannah Neumann
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
    Nikolas Farantouris

    Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

    Motions for resolutions tabled under Rule 136(2) to wind up the debate:

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0324/2025)
    Hildegard Bentele
    on behalf of the PPE Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0326/2025)
    Martin Schirdewan
    on behalf of The Left Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0329/2025)
    Beata Szydło
    on behalf of the ECR Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0330/2025)
    Bart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0331/2025)
    Ville Niinistö, Michael Bloss, Majdouline Sbai, Maria Ohisalo, Markéta Gregorová, Sara Matthieu
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0332/2025)
    Kathleen Van Brempt
    on behalf of the S&D Group

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 136(2) and (4):

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (RC-B10-0324/2025/REV1)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0324/2025, B10-0329/2025, B10-0330/2025, B10-0331/2025 and B10-0332/2025)
    Hildegard Bentele
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Kathleen Van Brempt
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Beata Szydło, Mariusz Kamiński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Bart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Christophe Grudler, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Ville Niinistö
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group



    II. Petitions

    Petitions Nos 0818-25 to 1048-25 had been entered in the register on 4 July 2025 and had been forwarded to the committee responsible, in accordance with Rule 232(9) and (10).

    The President had, on 4 July 2025, forwarded to the committee responsible, in accordance with Rule 232(15), petitions addressed to Parliament by natural or legal persons who were not citizens of the European Union and who did not reside, or have their registered office, in a Member State.



    III. Documents received

    The following documents had been received:

    1) from other institutions

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union (COM(2025)0180 – C10-0072/2025 – 2025/0097(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: TRAN

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration documents for vehicles and vehicle registration data recorded in national vehicle registers and repealing Council Directive 1999/37/EC (COM(2025)0179 – C10-0073/2025 – 2025/0096(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: TRAN
    opinion: IMCO

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1348 as regards the application of the ‘safe third country’ concept (COM(2025)0259 – C10-0088/2025 – 2025/0132(COD))
    referred to committee responsible: LIBE

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 765/2008, (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, (EU) 2023/1230, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/1781 as regards digitalisation and common specifications (COM(2025)0504 – C10-0090/2025 – 2025/0134(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: IMCO
    opinion: ENVI

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications (COM(2025)0503 – C10-0091/2025 – 2025/0133(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: IMCO
    opinion: ENVI, TRAN

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2016/679, (EU) 2016/1036, (EU) 2016/1037, (EU) 2017/1129, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/573 as regards the extension of certain mitigating measures available for small and medium-sized enterprises to small mid-cap enterprises and further simplification measures (COM(2025)0501 – C10-0092/2025 – 2025/0130(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: ECON, ENVI, LIBE
    opinion: INTA, ITRE, IMCO

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2009/43/EC and 2009/81/EC, as regards the simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and the simplification of security and defence procurement (COM(2025)0823 – C10-0120/2025 – 2025/0177(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: SEDE, IMCO
    opinion: ITRE

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1907/2006, (EC) No 1272/2008, (EU) No 528/2012, (EU) 2019/1021 and (EU) 2021/697 as regards defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for defence industry (COM(2025)0822 – C10-0121/2025 – 2025/0176(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: SEDE, ENVI, ITRE
    opinion: IMCO

    2) from Members

    – Mathilde Androuët, Gerolf Annemans, Jordan Bardella, Nikola Bartůšek, Christophe Bay, Barbara Bonte, Paolo Borchia, Mireia Borrás Pabón, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Anna Bryłka, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Anna Maria Cisint, Marie Dauchy, Valérie Deloge, Mélanie Disdier, Csaba Dömötör, Marieke Ehlers, Viktória Ferenc, Anne-Sophie Frigout, Angéline Furet, Jean-Paul Garraud, Catherine Griset, András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Kinga Gál, Roman Haider, Gerald Hauser, György Hölvényi, Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Vilis Krištopans, Afroditi Latinopoulou, Fabrice Leggeri, Julien Leonardelli, András László, Thierry Mariani, Jorge Martín Frías, Tiago Moreira de Sá, Aleksandar Nikolic, Philippe Olivier, Gilles Pennelle, Pascale Piera, Pierre Pimpie, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová, Julie Rechagneux, Julien Sanchez, Silvia Sardone, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres, Hermann Tertsch, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Rody Tolassy, Isabella Tovaglieri, Filip Turek, António Tânger Corrêa, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci, Alexandre Varaut, Séverine Werbrouck and Margarita de la Pisa Carrión. Motion for a resolution on combating the establishment of transnational Islamist networks in Europe (B10-0279/2025)
    referred to committee responsible: LIBE

    – Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Siegbert Frank Droese, Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch and Petar Volgin. Motion for a resolution on the escalation in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran (B10-0301/2025)
    referred to committee responsible: AFET
    opinion: SEDE, LIBE



    IV. Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports

    Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports (Rule 55)

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 2 July 2025)

    ECON Committee

    – Competition policy – annual report 2025 (2025/2134(INI))

    – Banking Union – annual report 2025 (2025/2136(INI))

    EMPL Committee

    – Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights (2025/2133(INI))
    (opinion: IMCO)

    LIBE Committee

    – Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (2025/2135(INI))

    – Public access to documents – report covering the years 2022-2024 (2025/2137(INI))

    PETI Committee

    – Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024 (2025/2138(INI))

    SANT Committee

    – An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy (2025/2132(INI))

    – Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (2025/2139(INI))

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 8 July 2025)

    SEDE Committee

    – European defence readiness 2030: assessment of needs (2025/2142(INI))
    (opinion: BUDG, ECON, ITRE)

    – Tackling barriers to the single market for defence (2025/2143(INI))
    (opinion: ECON, ITRE, IMCO)

    – Flagship European defence projects of common interest (2025/2144(INI))
    (opinion: ITRE, IMCO)

    Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports (Rule 47)

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 2 July 2025)

    EMPL Committee

    – Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies (2025/2131(INL))

    SANT Committee

    – EU rare disease action plan (2025/2130(INL))



    V. Consent procedure

    Reports with a motion for a non-legislative resolution (consent procedure) (Rule 107(2))

    (Following notification by the Conference of Committee Chairs on 2 July 2025)

    INTA Committee

    – Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (2025/0009M(NLE) – 2025/0009(NLE))



    ATTENDANCE REGISTER

    Present:

    Aaltola Mika, Abadía Jover Maravillas, Adamowicz Magdalena, Aftias Georgios, Agirregoitia Martínez Oihane, Agius Peter, Agius Saliba Alex, Alexandraki Galato, Allione Grégory, Anadiotis Nikolaos, Anderson Christine, Andersson Li, Andresen Rasmus, Andrews Barry, Andriukaitis Vytenis Povilas, Androuët Mathilde, Angel Marc, Annemans Gerolf, Annunziata Lucia, Antoci Giuseppe, Arias Echeverría Pablo, Arłukowicz Bartosz, Arnaoutoglou Sakis, Arndt Anja, Arvanitis Konstantinos, Asens Llodrà Jaume, Assis Francisco, Attard Daniel, Aubry Manon, Auštrevičius Petras, Axinia Adrian-George, Azmani Malik, Bajada Thomas, Baljeu Jeannette, Ballarín Cereza Laura, Bardella Jordan, Barley Katarina, Barna Dan, Barrena Arza Pernando, Bartulica Stephen Nikola, Bartůšek Nikola, Bausemer Arno, Bay Nicolas, Bay Christophe, Beke Wouter, Beleris Fredis, Bellamy François-Xavier, Benifei Brando, Benjumea Benjumea Isabel, Beňová Monika, Bentele Hildegard, Berendsen Tom, Berger Stefan, Berg Sibylle, Berlato Sergio, Bernhuber Alexander, Biedroń Robert, Bielan Adam, Bischoff Gabriele, Blaha Ľuboš, Blinkevičiūtė Vilija, Blom Rachel, Bloss Michael, Bocheński Tobiasz, Boeselager Damian, Bogdan Ioan-Rareş, Bonaccini Stefano, Bonte Barbara, Borchia Paolo, Borrás Pabón Mireia, Borvendég Zsuzsanna, Borzan Biljana, Bosanac Gordan, Boßdorf Irmhild, Bosse Stine, Botenga Marc, Boyer Gilles, Boylan Lynn, Brandstätter Helmut, Brasier-Clain Marie-Luce, Brejza Krzysztof, Bricmont Saskia, Brnjac Nikolina, Brudziński Joachim Stanisław, Bryłka Anna, Buczek Tomasz, Buda Daniel, Buda Waldemar, Bugalho Sebastião, Buła Andrzej, Bullmann Udo, Buxadé Villalba Jorge, Bystron Petr, Bžoch Jaroslav, Camara Mélissa, Canfin Pascal, Carberry Nina, Carême Damien, Casa David, Caspary Daniel, Cassart Benoit, Castillo Laurent, del Castillo Vera Pilar, Cavazzini Anna, Ceccardi Susanna, Cepeda José, Ceulemans Estelle, Chahim Mohammed, Chaibi Leila, Chastel Olivier, Chinnici Caterina, Christensen Asger, Ciccioli Carlo, Cifrová Ostrihoňová Veronika, Ciriani Alessandro, Cisint Anna Maria, Clausen Per, Cormand David, Corrado Annalisa, Costanzo Vivien, Cotrim De Figueiredo João, Cowen Barry, Cremer Tobias, Crespo Díaz Carmen, Cristea Andi, Crosetto Giovanni, Cunha Paulo, Dahl Henrik, Danielsson Johan, Dauchy Marie, Dávid Dóra, David Ivan, Decaro Antonio, de la Hoz Quintano Raúl, Della Valle Danilo, Deloge Valérie, De Masi Fabio, De Meo Salvatore, Demirel Özlem, Deutsch Tamás, Devaux Valérie, Dibrani Adnan, Diepeveen Ton, Dieringer Elisabeth, Dîncu Vasile, Di Rupo Elio, Disdier Mélanie, Dobrev Klára, Doherty Regina, Doleschal Christian, Dömötör Csaba, Do Nascimento Cabral Paulo, Donazzan Elena, Dorfmann Herbert, Dostalova Klara, Dostál Ondřej, Droese Siegbert Frank, Düpont Lena, Dworczyk Michał, Ecke Matthias, Ehler Christian, Ehlers Marieke, Eriksson Sofie, Erixon Dick, Eroglu Engin, Estaràs Ferragut Rosa, Everding Sebastian, Ezcurra Almansa Alma, Falcă Gheorghe, Falcone Marco, Farantouris Nikolas, Farreng Laurence, Farský Jan, Ferber Markus, Ferenc Viktória, Fernández Jonás, Fidanza Carlo, Fiocchi Pietro, Firmenich Ruth, Fita Claire, Flanagan Luke Ming, Fourlas Loucas, Fourreau Emma, Fragkos Emmanouil, Freund Daniel, Frigout Anne-Sophie, Fritzon Heléne, Froelich Tomasz, Fuglsang Niels, Funchion Kathleen, Furet Angéline, Furore Mario, Gahler Michael, Gál Kinga, Galán Estrella, Gálvez Lina, Gambino Alberico, García Hermida-Van Der Walle Raquel, Garraud Jean-Paul, Gasiuk-Pihowicz Kamila, Geadi Geadis, Gedin Hanna, Geese Alexandra, Geier Jens, Geisel Thomas, Gemma Chiara, Georgiou Giorgos, Gerbrandy Gerben-Jan, Germain Jean-Marc, Gerzsenyi Gabriella, Geuking Niels, Gieseke Jens, Giménez Larraz Borja, Girauta Vidal Juan Carlos, Glavak Sunčana, Glück Andreas, Glucksmann Raphaël, Goerens Charles, Gomart Christophe, Gomes Isilda, Gómez López Sandra, Gonçalves Bruno, Gonçalves Sérgio, González Casares Nicolás, González Pons Esteban, Gosiewska Małgorzata, Gotink Dirk, Gozi Sandro, Grapini Maria, Gražulis Petras, Gregorová Markéta, Grims Branko, Griset Catherine, Gronkiewicz-Waltz Hanna, Groothuis Bart, Grossmann Elisabeth, Grudler Christophe, Guarda Cristina, Guetta Bernard, Guzenina Maria, Győri Enikő, Gyürk András, Hadjipantela Michalis, Hahn Svenja, Haider Roman, Halicki Andrzej, Hansen Niels Flemming, Hassan Rima, Hauser Gerald, Häusling Martin, Hava Mircea-Gheorghe, Heide Hannes, Heinäluoma Eero, Herbst Niclas, Herranz García Esther, Hohlmeier Monika, Hojsík Martin, Holmgren Pär, Homs Ginel Alicia, Humberto Sérgio, Ijabs Ivars, Imart Céline, Incir Evin, Inselvini Paolo, Iovanovici Şoşoacă Diana, Jamet France, Jarubas Adam, Jerković Romana, Jongen Marc, Joński Dariusz, Joron Virginie, Jouvet Pierre, Joveva Irena, Juknevičienė Rasa, Junco García Nora, Jungbluth Alexander, Kabilov Taner, Kalfon François, Kaliňák Erik, Kaljurand Marina, Kalniete Sandra, Kamiński Mariusz, Kanev Radan, Karlsbro Karin, Kartheiser Fernand, Karvašová Ľubica, Katainen Elsi, Kefalogiannis Emmanouil, Kelleher Billy, Keller Fabienne, Kelly Seán, Kemp Martine, Kennes Rudi, Khan Mary, Kircher Sophia, Knafo Sarah, Knotek Ondřej, Kobosko Michał, Köhler Stefan, Kohut Łukasz, Kokalari Arba, Kolář Ondřej, Kollár Kinga, Kols Rihards, Konečná Kateřina, Kopacz Ewa, Körner Moritz, Kountoura Elena, Kovatchev Andrey, Krištopans Vilis, Kruis Sebastian, Krutílek Ondřej, Kubín Tomáš, Kuhnke Alice, Kulja András Tivadar, Kulmuni Katri, Kyllönen Merja, Kyuchyuk Ilhan, Lagodinsky Sergey, Lakos Eszter, Lalucq Aurore, Lange Bernd, Langensiepen Katrin, Laššáková Judita, László András, Latinopoulou Afroditi, Laurent Murielle, Laureti Camilla, Laykova Rada, Lazarov Ilia, Lazarus Luis-Vicențiu, Le Callennec Isabelle, Leggeri Fabrice, Lenaers Jeroen, Leonardelli Julien, Lewandowski Janusz, Lexmann Miriam, Liese Peter, Lins Norbert, Loiseau Nathalie, Løkkegaard Morten, Lopatka Reinhold, López Javi, López-Istúriz White Antonio, Lövin Isabella, Luena César, Łukacijewska Elżbieta Katarzyna, Lupo Giuseppe, McAllister David, Madison Jaak, Maestre Cristina, Magoni Lara, Magyar Péter, Maij Marit, Maląg Marlena, Manda Claudiu, Mandl Lukas, Maniatis Yannis, Mantovani Mario, Maran Pierfrancesco, Marino Ignazio Roberto, Marquardt Erik, Martín Frías Jorge, Martins Catarina, Martusciello Fulvio, Marzà Ibáñez Vicent, Mato Gabriel, Matthieu Sara, Mavrides Costas, Maydell Eva, Mayer Georg, Mazurek Milan, Mažylis Liudas, Mebarek Nora, Mehnert Alexandra, Meimarakis Vangelis, Meleti Eleonora, Mendes Ana Catarina, Mendia Idoia, Mertens Verena, Mesure Marina, Metsola Roberta, Metz Tilly, Mikser Sven, Millán Mon Francisco José, Miranda Paz Ana, Molnár Csaba, Montero Irene, Montserrat Dolors, Morace Carolina, Morano Nadine, Moratti Letizia, Moreira de Sá Tiago, Moreno Sánchez Javier, Moretti Alessandra, Mularczyk Arkadiusz, Müller Piotr, Mullooly Ciaran, Mureşan Siegfried, Muşoiu Ştefan, Nagyová Jana, Nardella Dario, Navarrete Rojas Fernando, Negrescu Victor, Nemec Matjaž, Nerudová Danuše, Nesci Denis, Neuhoff Hans, Neumann Hannah, Niebler Angelika, Niedermayer Luděk, Niinistö Ville, Nikolaou-Alavanos Lefteris, Nikolic Aleksandar, Ní Mhurchú Cynthia, Noichl Maria, Nordqvist Rasmus, Novakov Andrey, Nykiel Mirosława, Obajtek Daniel, Ódor Ľudovít, Oetjen Jan-Christoph, Oliveira João, Olivier Philippe, Omarjee Younous, Ondruš Branislav, Ó Ríordáin Aodhán, Orlando Leoluca, Ozdoba Jacek, Paet Urmas, Pajín Leire, Palmisano Valentina, Panayiotou Fidias, Papadakis Kostas, Pappas Nikos, Pascual de la Parte Nicolás, Patriciello Aldo, Paulus Jutta, Pedro Ana Miguel, Pedulla’ Gaetano, Pellerin-Carlin Thomas, Peltier Guillaume, Penkova Tsvetelina, Pennelle Gilles, Pereira Lídia, Peter-Hansen Kira Marie, Petrov Hristo, Picaro Michele, Picierno Pina, Picula Tonino, Piera Pascale, Pietikäinen Sirpa, Pimpie Pierre, Piperea Gheorghe, de la Pisa Carrión Margarita, Pokorná Jermanová Jaroslava, Polato Daniele, Polfjärd Jessica, Popescu Virgil-Daniel, Pozņaks Reinis, Prebilič Vladimir, Princi Giusi, Protas Jacek, Pürner Friedrich, Rackete Carola, Radev Emil, Radtke Dennis, Rafowicz Emma, Ratas Jüri, Razza Ruggero, Rechagneux Julie, Regner Evelyn, Repp Sabrina, Ressler Karlo, Reuten Thijs, Riba i Giner Diana, Ridel Chloé, Riehl Nela, Rodrigues André, Ros Sempere Marcos, Roth Neveďalová Katarína, Rougé André, Ruissen Bert-Jan, Ruotolo Sandro, Rzońca Bogdan, Saeidi Arash, Salini Massimiliano, Salis Ilaria, Salla Aura, Sánchez Amor Nacho, Sanchez Julien, Sancho Murillo Elena, Saramo Jussi, Sardone Silvia, Šarec Marjan, Satouri Mounir, Saudargas Paulius, Sbai Majdouline, Sberna Antonella, Schaldemose Christel, Schaller-Baross Ernő, Schenk Oliver, Scheuring-Wielgus Joanna, Schieder Andreas, Schilling Lena, Schneider Christine, Schnurrbusch Volker, Schwab Andreas, Scuderi Benedetta, Seekatz Ralf, Sell Alexander, Serrano Sierra Rosa, Sidl Günther, Sienkiewicz Bartłomiej, Simon Sven, Singer Christine, Sinkevičius Virginijus, Sippel Birgit, Sjöstedt Jonas, Śmiszek Krzysztof, Smith Anthony, Smit Sander, Sokol Tomislav, Solier Diego, Solís Pérez Susana, Sommen Liesbet, Sonneborn Martin, Sorel Malika, Sousa Silva Hélder, Søvndal Villy, Staķis Mārtiņš, Stancanelli Raffaele, Ștefănuță Nicolae, Steger Petra, Stier Davor Ivo, Storm Kristoffer, Stöteler Sebastiaan, Stoyanov Stanislav, Strack-Zimmermann Marie-Agnes, Strada Cecilia, Streit Joachim, Strik Tineke, Strolenberg Anna, Sturdza Şerban Dimitrie, Stürgkh Anna, Sypniewski Marcin, Szekeres Pál, Szydło Beata, Tamburrano Dario, Tânger Corrêa António, Tarczyński Dominik, Tarquinio Marco, Tarr Zoltán, Târziu Claudiu-Richard, Tavares Carla, Tegethoff Kai, Temido Marta, Teodorescu Georgiana, Teodorescu Måwe Alice, Terheş Cristian, Ter Laak Ingeborg, Terras Riho, Tertsch Hermann, Thionnet Pierre-Romain, Timgren Beatrice, Tinagli Irene, Tobback Bruno, Tobé Tomas, Tolassy Rody, Tomašič Zala, Tomaszewski Waldemar, Tomc Romana, Tonin Matej, Toom Jana, Topo Raffaele, Torselli Francesco, Tosi Flavio, Toussaint Marie, Tovaglieri Isabella, Toveri Pekka, Tridico Pasquale, Trochu Laurence, Tsiodras Dimitris, Turek Filip, Tynkkynen Sebastian, Uhrík Milan, Vaidere Inese, Valchev Ivaylo, Vălean Adina, Valet Matthieu, Van Brempt Kathleen, Van Brug Anouk, van den Berg Brigitte, Vandendriessche Tom, Van Dijck Kris, Van Lanschot Reinier, Van Leeuwen Jessika, Vannacci Roberto, Van Overtveldt Johan, Van Sparrentak Kim, Varaut Alexandre, Vasconcelos Ana, Vasile-Voiculescu Vlad, Vautmans Hilde, Vedrenne Marie-Pierre, Ventola Francesco, Verheyen Sabine, Veryga Aurelijus, Vešligaj Marko, Vicsek Annamária, Vieira Catarina, Vigenin Kristian, Vincze Loránt, Vind Marianne, Vivaldini Mariateresa, Volgin Petar, von der Schulenburg Michael, Vondra Alexandr, Voss Axel, Vozemberg-Vrionidi Elissavet, Vrecionová Veronika, Vázquez Lázara Adrián, Waitz Thomas, Walsh Maria, Walsmann Marion, Warborn Jörgen, Warnke Jan-Peter, Wąsik Maciej, Wawrykiewicz Michał, Wcisło Marta, Wechsler Andrea, Weimers Charlie, Werbrouck Séverine, Wiesner Emma, Wiezik Michal, Wilmès Sophie, Winkler Iuliu, Winzig Angelika, Wiseler-Lima Isabel, Wiśniewska Jadwiga, Wolters Lara, Yar Lucia, Yon-Courtin Stéphanie, Yoncheva Elena, Zacharia Maria, Zajączkowska-Hernik Ewa, Zalewska Anna, Žalimas Dainius, Zan Alessandro, Zarzalejos Javier, Zdechovský Tomáš, Zdrojewski Bogdan Andrzej, Zijlstra Auke, Zingaretti Nicola, Złotowski Kosma, Zoido Álvarez Juan Ignacio, Zovko Željana, Zver Milan

    Excused:

    Burkhardt Delara, Friis Sigrid, Hazekamp Anja

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Minutes – Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Strasbourg – Final edition

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    Minutes
    Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Strasbourg

    IN THE CHAIR: Christel SCHALDEMOSE
    Vice-President

    1. Opening of the sitting

    The sitting opened at 09:00.



    2. Council positions at first reading (Rule 64)

    – Position of the Council at first reading with a view to the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste – Adopted by the Council on 23 June 2025 (06978/2/2025 – COM(2025)0388 – C10-0139/2025 – 2023/0234(COD))
    referred to committee responsible: ENVI

    The three-month period available to Parliament under Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union for it to adopt its position would begin the following day, 11 July 2025.



    3. Post-2027 common agricultural policy (debate)

    Commission statement: Post-2027 common agricultural policy (2025/2791(RSP))

    Christophe Hansen (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

    The following spoke: Herbert Dorfmann, on behalf of the PPE Group, Dario Nardella, on behalf of the S&D Group (the President reminded the speaker of the rules on conduct), Raffaele Stancanelli, on behalf of the PfE Group, Carlo Fidanza, on behalf of the ECR Group, Elsi Katainen, on behalf of the Renew Group, Thomas Waitz, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Luke Ming Flanagan, on behalf of The Left Group, Arno Bausemer, on behalf of the ESN Group, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Cristina Maestre, Mathilde Androuët, Veronika Vrecionová, Barry Cowen, Anna Strolenberg, Arash Saeidi, Sarah Knafo, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Siegfried Mureşan, André Rodrigues, Mireia Borrás Pabón, who also answered a blue-card question from Ana Miranda Paz, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Asger Christensen, Giuseppe Antoci, David Cormand, Norbert Lins, Camilla Laureti, Gilles Pennelle, Waldemar Buda, Christine Singer, who also answered a blue-card question from Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Cristina Guarda, Konstantinos Arvanitis, Daniel Buda, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Valérie Deloge, Benoit Cassart, Martin Häusling, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Maria Grapini, Ton Diepeveen, Jacek Ozdoba, Ciaran Mullooly, Pär Holmgren, Péter Magyar, Marko Vešligaj, Barbara Bonte, Michal Wiezik, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Csaba Dömötör and Céline Imart.

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Gabriel Mato, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Ana Miranda Paz, Maria Zacharia, Nina Carberry and Arkadiusz Mularczyk.

    IN THE CHAIR: Pina PICIERNO
    Vice-President

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Francisco José Millán Mon, Maria Walsh, Stefan Köhler and Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos.

    The following spoke: Christophe Hansen.

    The debate closed.



    4. European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ (debate)

    European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Cohesion policy for the equality of the regions and sustainability of the regional cultures’ (2025/2655(RSP)) (Rule 228(8))

    Francesco Ventola and Bogdan Rzońca presented the European Citizens’ Initiative.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib (Member of the Commission).

    The following spoke: Iuliu Winkler, on behalf of the PPE Group, Alex Agius Saliba, on behalf of the S&D Group, Kinga Gál, on behalf of the PfE Group, Antonella Sberna, on behalf of the ECR Group, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, on behalf of the Renew Group, Vladimir Prebilič, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Siegbert Frank Droese, on behalf of the ESN Group, Gabriella Gerzsenyi, Marcos Ros Sempere, André Rougé, who also answered a blue-card question from Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Guillaume Peltier, Joachim Streit, Kathleen Funchion, Volker Schnurrbusch, Fidias Panayiotou, Daniel Buda, Hannes Heide, Rody Tolassy, Nora Junco García, Irmhild Boßdorf, who also answered a blue-card question from Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Sabrina Repp, Alexandra Mehnert, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Loránt Vincze, Isilda Gomes, Łukasz Kohut, Sandra Gómez López, Andi Cristea and Sofie Eriksson.

    The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Gabriel Mato, Viktória Ferenc, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, Nikolina Brnjac and Sebastian Tynkkynen.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib.

    The debate closed.

    (The sitting was suspended at 11:51.)



    IN THE CHAIR: Roberta METSOLA
    President

    5. Resumption of the sitting

    The sitting resumed at 12:00.

    ⁂

    The President thanked the Members and Parliament’s staff for their work during the first year of the current parliamentary term.



    6. Voting time

    For detailed results of the votes, see also ‘Results of votes’ and ‘Results of roll-call votes’.



    6.1. Motion of censure on the Commission (vote)

    Motion of censure on the Commission B10-0319/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I) (2025/2140(RSP))

    (Majority of two thirds of the votes cast, constituting a majority of Parliament’s component Members)

    MOTION OF CENSURE (Rule 131)

    Rejected

    (‘Results of votes’, item 1)

    ⁂

    Özlem Demirel, on the admissibility of an amendment concerning one of the items in voting time (the President gave explanations).



    6.2. Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0328/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0328/2025, B10-0333/2025, B10-0336/2025, B10-0340/2025 and B10-0341/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2796(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0161)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 2)



    6.3. Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0327/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0323/2025, B10-0327/2025, B10-0334/2025, B10-0339/2025 and B10-0342/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2797(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0162)

    (Motion for a resolution B10-0323/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 3)



    6.4. Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0335/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I), B10-0325/2025, B10-0335/2025, B10-0338/2025, B10-0343/2025, B10-0344/2025, B10-0345/2025, B10-0346/2025 and B10-0347/2025 (minutes of 9.7.2025, item I) (2025/2798(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0163)

    (Motions for resolutions B10-0325/2025, B10-0338/2025 and B10-0343/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 4)



    6.5. Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies ***I (vote)

    Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies [COM(2025)0258 – C10-0089/2025 – 2025/0129(COD)] – Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety. Rapporteur: Antonio Decaro (A10-0134/2025)

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    COMMISSION PROPOSAL and AMENDMENTS

    Approved (P10_TA(2025)0164)

    Parliament’s first reading thus closed.

    (‘Results of votes’, item 5)



    6.6. Future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness (vote)

    Report on the future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness [2025/2008(INI)] – Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Rapporteur: Hildegard Bentele (A10-0123/2025)

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0165)

    The following had spoken:

    Hildegard Bentele, before the vote, to make a statement pursuant to Rule 165(4).

    (‘Results of votes’, item 6)



    6.7. Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (vote)

    Motions for resolutions RC-B10-0324/2025/REV1, B10-0324/2025, B10-0326/2025, B10-0329/2025, B10-0330/2025, B10-0331/2025 and B10-0332/2025 (minutes of 10.7.2025, item I) (2025/2800(RSP))

    (Majority of the votes cast)

    JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

    Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0166)

    (Motion for a resolution B10-0326/2025 fell.)

    (‘Results of votes’, item 7)

    (The sitting was suspended at 12:18.)



    IN THE CHAIR: Younous OMARJEE
    Vice-President

    7. Resumption of the sitting

    The sitting resumed at 15:00.



    8. Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

    The minutes of the previous sitting were approved.



    9. Composition of committees and delegations

    The non-attached Members had notified the President of the following decisions changing the composition of the committees and delegations:

    – FEMM Committee: Fernand Kartheiser

    – Delegation to the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly: Fernand Kartheiser

    The decisions took effect as of that day.



    10. Endometriosis: Europe’s wake-up call on the gender health gap (debate)

    Commission statement: Endometriosis: Europe’s wake-up call on the gender health gap (2025/2795(RSP))

    Hadja Lahbib (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

    The following spoke: András Tivadar Kulja, on behalf of the PPE Group, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, on behalf of the S&D Group, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión, on behalf of the PfE Group, Chiara Gemma, on behalf of the ECR Group, Billy Kelleher, on behalf of the Renew Group, Majdouline Sbai, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Catarina Martins, on behalf of The Left Group, Tomasz Froelich, on behalf of the ESN Group, Sirpa Pietikäinen, Evelyn Regner, who also answered a blue-card question from Petras Gražulis, Marie Dauchy, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Tilly Metz, Günther Sidl and Maria Grapini.

    The following spoke: Hadja Lahbib.

    The debate closed.



    11. Oral explanations of votes (Rule 201)



    11.1. Motion of censure on the Commission (B10-0319/2025)
    Cristian Terheş



    11.2. Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (RC-B10-0324/2025)
    Günther Sidl



    12. Explanations of votes in writing (Rule 201)

    Explanations of votes given in writing would appear on the Members’ pages on Parliament’s website.



    13. Approval of the minutes of the sitting and forwarding of texts adopted

    In accordance with Rule 208(3), the minutes of the sitting would be put to the House for approval at the start of the next sitting.

    With Parliament’s agreement, the texts adopted during the part-session would be forwarded to their respective addressees without delay.



    14. Dates of the next part-session

    The next part-session would be held from 8 September 2025 to 11 September 2025.



    15. Closure of the sitting

    The sitting closed at 15:47.



    16. Adjournment of the session

    The session of the European Parliament was adjourned.

    Alessandro Chiocchetti

    Roberta Metsola

    Secretary-General

    President



    LIST OF DOCUMENTS SERVING AS A BASIS FOR THE DEBATES AND DECISIONS OF PARLIAMENT



    I. Motions for resolutions tabled

    Motion of censure on the Commission

    Motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 131:

    MOTION OF CENSURE ON THE COMMISSION (2025/2140(RSP)) (B10-0319/2025)
    Gheorghe Piperea, Adrian-George Axinia, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Georgiana Teodorescu, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Fidias Panayiotou, Daniel Obajtek, Ivan David, Patryk Jaki, Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Fernand Kartheiser, Nikolaos Anadiotis, Volker Schnurrbusch, Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Irmhild Boßdorf, Virginie Joron, Ondřej Dostál, Cristian Terheş, Christine Anderson, António Tânger Corrêa, Emmanouil Fragkos, Milan Mazurek, Alexander Jungbluth, Siegbert Frank Droese, Petar Volgin, Rada Laykova, Stanislav Stoyanov, Arno Bausemer, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Milan Uhrík, Mary Khan, Tomasz Froelich, Hans Neuhoff, Alexander Sell, René Aust, Petr Bystron, Jacek Ozdoba, Galato Alexandraki, Kosma Złotowski, Waldemar Buda, Tobiasz Bocheński, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Marlena Maląg, Mariusz Kamiński, Dominik Tarczyński, Anna Zalewska, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Maciej Wąsik, Michał Dworczyk, Alvise Pérez, Luis-Vicențiu Lazarus, Erik Kaliňák, Judita Laššáková, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik, Jaak Madison, Anja Arndt, Marcin Sypniewski, Markus Buchheit, Filip Turek, Friedrich Pürner, Kateřina Konečná, Ľuboš Blaha, Thierry Mariani, Jan-Peter Warnke, Thomas Geisel, Branislav Ondruš, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, Monika Beňová, Marc Jongen, Nikola Bartůšek, Grzegorz Braun, Sarah Knafo, Petras Gražulis, Piotr Müller, Gerald Hauser

    Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai (2025/2796(RSP)) (RC-B10-0328/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0328/2025, B10-0333/2025, B10-0336/2025, B10-0340/2025 and B10-0341/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Seán Kelly, Tomáš Zdechovský, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Tomas Tobé, Wouter Beke, Davor Ivo Stier, Łukasz Kohut, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Marlena Maląg, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Engin Eroglu, Olivier Chastel, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Villy Søvndal
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic (2025/2797(RSP)) (RC-B10-0327/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0327/2025, B10-0334/2025, B10-0339/2025 and B10-0342/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Wouter Beke, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Andrey Kovatchev, Tomas Tobé, Tomáš Zdechovský, Davor Ivo Stier, Łukasz Kohut, Liudas Mažylis, Vangelis Meimarakis, Loránt Vincze, Seán Kelly, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Kathleen Van Brempt, Francisco Assis
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Jaak Madison, Alexandr Vondra, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Michał Dworczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Assita Kanko, Marlena Maląg, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Hilde Vautmans, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Saskia Bricmont
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 150(5) and Rule 136(4):

    on the urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus (2025/2798(RSP)) (RC-B10-0335/2025)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0335/2025, B10-0344/2025, B10-0345/2025, B10-0346/2025 and B10-0347/2025)
    Sebastião Bugalho, Ingeborg Ter Laak, David McAllister, François-Xavier Bellamy, Andrzej Halicki, Wouter Beke, Željana Zovko, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Andrey Kovatchev, Tomas Tobé, Ioan-Rareş Bogdan, Tomáš Zdechovský, Davor Ivo Stier, Sander Smit, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi, Eleonora Meleti, Vangelis Meimarakis, Georgios Aftias, Dimitris Tsiodras, Emmanouil Kefalogiannis, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Matej Tonin, Massimiliano Salini, Łukasz Kohut, Loránt Vincze, Seán Kelly, Mirosława Nykiel, Michał Wawrykiewicz, Inese Vaidere, Michalis Hadjipantela, Miriam Lexmann
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Marco Tarquinio, Hana Jalloul Muro, Evin Incir, Nikos Papandreou
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Adam Bielan, Reinis Pozņaks, Alexandr Vondra, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Guillaume Peltier, Marion Maréchal, Nicolas Bay, Laurence Trochu, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga, Bogdan Rzońca, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Assita Kanko, Marlena Maląg, Carlo Fidanza, Alberico Gambino, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Nathalie Loiseau, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Hannah Neumann
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
    Nikolas Farantouris

    Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

    Motions for resolutions tabled under Rule 136(2) to wind up the debate:

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0324/2025)
    Hildegard Bentele
    on behalf of the PPE Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0326/2025)
    Martin Schirdewan
    on behalf of The Left Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0329/2025)
    Beata Szydło
    on behalf of the ECR Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0330/2025)
    Bart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0331/2025)
    Ville Niinistö, Michael Bloss, Majdouline Sbai, Maria Ohisalo, Markéta Gregorová, Sara Matthieu
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (B10-0332/2025)
    Kathleen Van Brempt
    on behalf of the S&D Group

    Joint motion for a resolution tabled under Rule 136(2) and (4):

    on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (2025/2800(RSP)) (RC-B10-0324/2025/REV1)
    (replacing motions for resolutions B10-0324/2025, B10-0329/2025, B10-0330/2025, B10-0331/2025 and B10-0332/2025)
    Hildegard Bentele
    on behalf of the PPE Group
    Kathleen Van Brempt
    on behalf of the S&D Group
    Beata Szydło, Mariusz Kamiński
    on behalf of the ECR Group
    Bart Groothuis, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Engin Eroglu, Christophe Grudler, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Lucia Yar
    on behalf of the Renew Group
    Ville Niinistö
    on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group



    II. Petitions

    Petitions Nos 0818-25 to 1048-25 had been entered in the register on 4 July 2025 and had been forwarded to the committee responsible, in accordance with Rule 232(9) and (10).

    The President had, on 4 July 2025, forwarded to the committee responsible, in accordance with Rule 232(15), petitions addressed to Parliament by natural or legal persons who were not citizens of the European Union and who did not reside, or have their registered office, in a Member State.



    III. Documents received

    The following documents had been received:

    1) from other institutions

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and Directive 2014/47/EU on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles circulating in the Union (COM(2025)0180 – C10-0072/2025 – 2025/0097(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: TRAN

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the registration documents for vehicles and vehicle registration data recorded in national vehicle registers and repealing Council Directive 1999/37/EC (COM(2025)0179 – C10-0073/2025 – 2025/0096(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: TRAN
    opinion: IMCO

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1348 as regards the application of the ‘safe third country’ concept (COM(2025)0259 – C10-0088/2025 – 2025/0132(COD))
    referred to committee responsible: LIBE

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 765/2008, (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, (EU) 2023/1230, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/1781 as regards digitalisation and common specifications (COM(2025)0504 – C10-0090/2025 – 2025/0134(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: IMCO
    opinion: ENVI

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU, 2013/53/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/31/EU, 2014/32/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2014/68/EU and 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards digitalisation and common specifications (COM(2025)0503 – C10-0091/2025 – 2025/0133(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: IMCO
    opinion: ENVI, TRAN

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) 2016/679, (EU) 2016/1036, (EU) 2016/1037, (EU) 2017/1129, (EU) 2023/1542 and (EU) 2024/573 as regards the extension of certain mitigating measures available for small and medium-sized enterprises to small mid-cap enterprises and further simplification measures (COM(2025)0501 – C10-0092/2025 – 2025/0130(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: ECON, ENVI, LIBE
    opinion: INTA, ITRE, IMCO

    – Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2009/43/EC and 2009/81/EC, as regards the simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and the simplification of security and defence procurement (COM(2025)0823 – C10-0120/2025 – 2025/0177(COD))
    In accordance with Rule 151(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: SEDE, IMCO
    opinion: ITRE

    – Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1907/2006, (EC) No 1272/2008, (EU) No 528/2012, (EU) 2019/1021 and (EU) 2021/697 as regards defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for defence industry (COM(2025)0822 – C10-0121/2025 – 2025/0176(COD))
    In accordance with Rules 151(1) and 152(1), the President consults the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the proposal.
    referred to committee responsible: SEDE, ENVI, ITRE
    opinion: IMCO

    2) from Members

    – Mathilde Androuët, Gerolf Annemans, Jordan Bardella, Nikola Bartůšek, Christophe Bay, Barbara Bonte, Paolo Borchia, Mireia Borrás Pabón, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Anna Bryłka, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Susanna Ceccardi, Anna Maria Cisint, Marie Dauchy, Valérie Deloge, Mélanie Disdier, Csaba Dömötör, Marieke Ehlers, Viktória Ferenc, Anne-Sophie Frigout, Angéline Furet, Jean-Paul Garraud, Catherine Griset, András Gyürk, Enikő Győri, Kinga Gál, Roman Haider, Gerald Hauser, György Hölvényi, Virginie Joron, Ondřej Knotek, Vilis Krištopans, Afroditi Latinopoulou, Fabrice Leggeri, Julien Leonardelli, András László, Thierry Mariani, Jorge Martín Frías, Tiago Moreira de Sá, Aleksandar Nikolic, Philippe Olivier, Gilles Pennelle, Pascale Piera, Pierre Pimpie, Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová, Julie Rechagneux, Julien Sanchez, Silvia Sardone, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres, Hermann Tertsch, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Rody Tolassy, Isabella Tovaglieri, Filip Turek, António Tânger Corrêa, Matthieu Valet, Roberto Vannacci, Alexandre Varaut, Séverine Werbrouck and Margarita de la Pisa Carrión. Motion for a resolution on combating the establishment of transnational Islamist networks in Europe (B10-0279/2025)
    referred to committee responsible: LIBE

    – Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Siegbert Frank Droese, Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch and Petar Volgin. Motion for a resolution on the escalation in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran (B10-0301/2025)
    referred to committee responsible: AFET
    opinion: SEDE, LIBE



    IV. Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports

    Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports (Rule 55)

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 2 July 2025)

    ECON Committee

    – Competition policy – annual report 2025 (2025/2134(INI))

    – Banking Union – annual report 2025 (2025/2136(INI))

    EMPL Committee

    – Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights (2025/2133(INI))
    (opinion: IMCO)

    LIBE Committee

    – Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 (2025/2135(INI))

    – Public access to documents – report covering the years 2022-2024 (2025/2137(INI))

    PETI Committee

    – Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2024 (2025/2138(INI))

    SANT Committee

    – An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy (2025/2132(INI))

    – Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (2025/2139(INI))

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 8 July 2025)

    SEDE Committee

    – European defence readiness 2030: assessment of needs (2025/2142(INI))
    (opinion: BUDG, ECON, ITRE)

    – Tackling barriers to the single market for defence (2025/2143(INI))
    (opinion: ECON, ITRE, IMCO)

    – Flagship European defence projects of common interest (2025/2144(INI))
    (opinion: ITRE, IMCO)

    Decisions to draw up own-initiative reports (Rule 47)

    (Following the Conference of Presidents’ decision of 2 July 2025)

    EMPL Committee

    – Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies (2025/2131(INL))

    SANT Committee

    – EU rare disease action plan (2025/2130(INL))



    V. Consent procedure

    Reports with a motion for a non-legislative resolution (consent procedure) (Rule 107(2))

    (Following notification by the Conference of Committee Chairs on 2 July 2025)

    INTA Committee

    – Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (2025/0009M(NLE) – 2025/0009(NLE))



    ATTENDANCE REGISTER

    Present:

    Aaltola Mika, Abadía Jover Maravillas, Adamowicz Magdalena, Aftias Georgios, Agirregoitia Martínez Oihane, Agius Peter, Agius Saliba Alex, Alexandraki Galato, Allione Grégory, Anadiotis Nikolaos, Anderson Christine, Andersson Li, Andresen Rasmus, Andrews Barry, Andriukaitis Vytenis Povilas, Androuët Mathilde, Angel Marc, Annemans Gerolf, Annunziata Lucia, Antoci Giuseppe, Arias Echeverría Pablo, Arłukowicz Bartosz, Arnaoutoglou Sakis, Arndt Anja, Arvanitis Konstantinos, Asens Llodrà Jaume, Assis Francisco, Attard Daniel, Aubry Manon, Auštrevičius Petras, Axinia Adrian-George, Azmani Malik, Bajada Thomas, Baljeu Jeannette, Ballarín Cereza Laura, Bardella Jordan, Barley Katarina, Barna Dan, Barrena Arza Pernando, Bartulica Stephen Nikola, Bartůšek Nikola, Bausemer Arno, Bay Nicolas, Bay Christophe, Beke Wouter, Beleris Fredis, Bellamy François-Xavier, Benifei Brando, Benjumea Benjumea Isabel, Beňová Monika, Bentele Hildegard, Berendsen Tom, Berger Stefan, Berg Sibylle, Berlato Sergio, Bernhuber Alexander, Biedroń Robert, Bielan Adam, Bischoff Gabriele, Blaha Ľuboš, Blinkevičiūtė Vilija, Blom Rachel, Bloss Michael, Bocheński Tobiasz, Boeselager Damian, Bogdan Ioan-Rareş, Bonaccini Stefano, Bonte Barbara, Borchia Paolo, Borrás Pabón Mireia, Borvendég Zsuzsanna, Borzan Biljana, Bosanac Gordan, Boßdorf Irmhild, Bosse Stine, Botenga Marc, Boyer Gilles, Boylan Lynn, Brandstätter Helmut, Brasier-Clain Marie-Luce, Brejza Krzysztof, Bricmont Saskia, Brnjac Nikolina, Brudziński Joachim Stanisław, Bryłka Anna, Buczek Tomasz, Buda Daniel, Buda Waldemar, Bugalho Sebastião, Buła Andrzej, Bullmann Udo, Buxadé Villalba Jorge, Bystron Petr, Bžoch Jaroslav, Camara Mélissa, Canfin Pascal, Carberry Nina, Carême Damien, Casa David, Caspary Daniel, Cassart Benoit, Castillo Laurent, del Castillo Vera Pilar, Cavazzini Anna, Ceccardi Susanna, Cepeda José, Ceulemans Estelle, Chahim Mohammed, Chaibi Leila, Chastel Olivier, Chinnici Caterina, Christensen Asger, Ciccioli Carlo, Cifrová Ostrihoňová Veronika, Ciriani Alessandro, Cisint Anna Maria, Clausen Per, Cormand David, Corrado Annalisa, Costanzo Vivien, Cotrim De Figueiredo João, Cowen Barry, Cremer Tobias, Crespo Díaz Carmen, Cristea Andi, Crosetto Giovanni, Cunha Paulo, Dahl Henrik, Danielsson Johan, Dauchy Marie, Dávid Dóra, David Ivan, Decaro Antonio, de la Hoz Quintano Raúl, Della Valle Danilo, Deloge Valérie, De Masi Fabio, De Meo Salvatore, Demirel Özlem, Deutsch Tamás, Devaux Valérie, Dibrani Adnan, Diepeveen Ton, Dieringer Elisabeth, Dîncu Vasile, Di Rupo Elio, Disdier Mélanie, Dobrev Klára, Doherty Regina, Doleschal Christian, Dömötör Csaba, Do Nascimento Cabral Paulo, Donazzan Elena, Dorfmann Herbert, Dostalova Klara, Dostál Ondřej, Droese Siegbert Frank, Düpont Lena, Dworczyk Michał, Ecke Matthias, Ehler Christian, Ehlers Marieke, Eriksson Sofie, Erixon Dick, Eroglu Engin, Estaràs Ferragut Rosa, Everding Sebastian, Ezcurra Almansa Alma, Falcă Gheorghe, Falcone Marco, Farantouris Nikolas, Farreng Laurence, Farský Jan, Ferber Markus, Ferenc Viktória, Fernández Jonás, Fidanza Carlo, Fiocchi Pietro, Firmenich Ruth, Fita Claire, Flanagan Luke Ming, Fourlas Loucas, Fourreau Emma, Fragkos Emmanouil, Freund Daniel, Frigout Anne-Sophie, Fritzon Heléne, Froelich Tomasz, Fuglsang Niels, Funchion Kathleen, Furet Angéline, Furore Mario, Gahler Michael, Gál Kinga, Galán Estrella, Gálvez Lina, Gambino Alberico, García Hermida-Van Der Walle Raquel, Garraud Jean-Paul, Gasiuk-Pihowicz Kamila, Geadi Geadis, Gedin Hanna, Geese Alexandra, Geier Jens, Geisel Thomas, Gemma Chiara, Georgiou Giorgos, Gerbrandy Gerben-Jan, Germain Jean-Marc, Gerzsenyi Gabriella, Geuking Niels, Gieseke Jens, Giménez Larraz Borja, Girauta Vidal Juan Carlos, Glavak Sunčana, Glück Andreas, Glucksmann Raphaël, Goerens Charles, Gomart Christophe, Gomes Isilda, Gómez López Sandra, Gonçalves Bruno, Gonçalves Sérgio, González Casares Nicolás, González Pons Esteban, Gosiewska Małgorzata, Gotink Dirk, Gozi Sandro, Grapini Maria, Gražulis Petras, Gregorová Markéta, Grims Branko, Griset Catherine, Gronkiewicz-Waltz Hanna, Groothuis Bart, Grossmann Elisabeth, Grudler Christophe, Guarda Cristina, Guetta Bernard, Guzenina Maria, Győri Enikő, Gyürk András, Hadjipantela Michalis, Hahn Svenja, Haider Roman, Halicki Andrzej, Hansen Niels Flemming, Hassan Rima, Hauser Gerald, Häusling Martin, Hava Mircea-Gheorghe, Heide Hannes, Heinäluoma Eero, Herbst Niclas, Herranz García Esther, Hohlmeier Monika, Hojsík Martin, Holmgren Pär, Homs Ginel Alicia, Humberto Sérgio, Ijabs Ivars, Imart Céline, Incir Evin, Inselvini Paolo, Iovanovici Şoşoacă Diana, Jamet France, Jarubas Adam, Jerković Romana, Jongen Marc, Joński Dariusz, Joron Virginie, Jouvet Pierre, Joveva Irena, Juknevičienė Rasa, Junco García Nora, Jungbluth Alexander, Kabilov Taner, Kalfon François, Kaliňák Erik, Kaljurand Marina, Kalniete Sandra, Kamiński Mariusz, Kanev Radan, Karlsbro Karin, Kartheiser Fernand, Karvašová Ľubica, Katainen Elsi, Kefalogiannis Emmanouil, Kelleher Billy, Keller Fabienne, Kelly Seán, Kemp Martine, Kennes Rudi, Khan Mary, Kircher Sophia, Knafo Sarah, Knotek Ondřej, Kobosko Michał, Köhler Stefan, Kohut Łukasz, Kokalari Arba, Kolář Ondřej, Kollár Kinga, Kols Rihards, Konečná Kateřina, Kopacz Ewa, Körner Moritz, Kountoura Elena, Kovatchev Andrey, Krištopans Vilis, Kruis Sebastian, Krutílek Ondřej, Kubín Tomáš, Kuhnke Alice, Kulja András Tivadar, Kulmuni Katri, Kyllönen Merja, Kyuchyuk Ilhan, Lagodinsky Sergey, Lakos Eszter, Lalucq Aurore, Lange Bernd, Langensiepen Katrin, Laššáková Judita, László András, Latinopoulou Afroditi, Laurent Murielle, Laureti Camilla, Laykova Rada, Lazarov Ilia, Lazarus Luis-Vicențiu, Le Callennec Isabelle, Leggeri Fabrice, Lenaers Jeroen, Leonardelli Julien, Lewandowski Janusz, Lexmann Miriam, Liese Peter, Lins Norbert, Loiseau Nathalie, Løkkegaard Morten, Lopatka Reinhold, López Javi, López-Istúriz White Antonio, Lövin Isabella, Luena César, Łukacijewska Elżbieta Katarzyna, Lupo Giuseppe, McAllister David, Madison Jaak, Maestre Cristina, Magoni Lara, Magyar Péter, Maij Marit, Maląg Marlena, Manda Claudiu, Mandl Lukas, Maniatis Yannis, Mantovani Mario, Maran Pierfrancesco, Marino Ignazio Roberto, Marquardt Erik, Martín Frías Jorge, Martins Catarina, Martusciello Fulvio, Marzà Ibáñez Vicent, Mato Gabriel, Matthieu Sara, Mavrides Costas, Maydell Eva, Mayer Georg, Mazurek Milan, Mažylis Liudas, Mebarek Nora, Mehnert Alexandra, Meimarakis Vangelis, Meleti Eleonora, Mendes Ana Catarina, Mendia Idoia, Mertens Verena, Mesure Marina, Metsola Roberta, Metz Tilly, Mikser Sven, Millán Mon Francisco José, Miranda Paz Ana, Molnár Csaba, Montero Irene, Montserrat Dolors, Morace Carolina, Morano Nadine, Moratti Letizia, Moreira de Sá Tiago, Moreno Sánchez Javier, Moretti Alessandra, Mularczyk Arkadiusz, Müller Piotr, Mullooly Ciaran, Mureşan Siegfried, Muşoiu Ştefan, Nagyová Jana, Nardella Dario, Navarrete Rojas Fernando, Negrescu Victor, Nemec Matjaž, Nerudová Danuše, Nesci Denis, Neuhoff Hans, Neumann Hannah, Niebler Angelika, Niedermayer Luděk, Niinistö Ville, Nikolaou-Alavanos Lefteris, Nikolic Aleksandar, Ní Mhurchú Cynthia, Noichl Maria, Nordqvist Rasmus, Novakov Andrey, Nykiel Mirosława, Obajtek Daniel, Ódor Ľudovít, Oetjen Jan-Christoph, Oliveira João, Olivier Philippe, Omarjee Younous, Ondruš Branislav, Ó Ríordáin Aodhán, Orlando Leoluca, Ozdoba Jacek, Paet Urmas, Pajín Leire, Palmisano Valentina, Panayiotou Fidias, Papadakis Kostas, Pappas Nikos, Pascual de la Parte Nicolás, Patriciello Aldo, Paulus Jutta, Pedro Ana Miguel, Pedulla’ Gaetano, Pellerin-Carlin Thomas, Peltier Guillaume, Penkova Tsvetelina, Pennelle Gilles, Pereira Lídia, Peter-Hansen Kira Marie, Petrov Hristo, Picaro Michele, Picierno Pina, Picula Tonino, Piera Pascale, Pietikäinen Sirpa, Pimpie Pierre, Piperea Gheorghe, de la Pisa Carrión Margarita, Pokorná Jermanová Jaroslava, Polato Daniele, Polfjärd Jessica, Popescu Virgil-Daniel, Pozņaks Reinis, Prebilič Vladimir, Princi Giusi, Protas Jacek, Pürner Friedrich, Rackete Carola, Radev Emil, Radtke Dennis, Rafowicz Emma, Ratas Jüri, Razza Ruggero, Rechagneux Julie, Regner Evelyn, Repp Sabrina, Ressler Karlo, Reuten Thijs, Riba i Giner Diana, Ridel Chloé, Riehl Nela, Rodrigues André, Ros Sempere Marcos, Roth Neveďalová Katarína, Rougé André, Ruissen Bert-Jan, Ruotolo Sandro, Rzońca Bogdan, Saeidi Arash, Salini Massimiliano, Salis Ilaria, Salla Aura, Sánchez Amor Nacho, Sanchez Julien, Sancho Murillo Elena, Saramo Jussi, Sardone Silvia, Šarec Marjan, Satouri Mounir, Saudargas Paulius, Sbai Majdouline, Sberna Antonella, Schaldemose Christel, Schaller-Baross Ernő, Schenk Oliver, Scheuring-Wielgus Joanna, Schieder Andreas, Schilling Lena, Schneider Christine, Schnurrbusch Volker, Schwab Andreas, Scuderi Benedetta, Seekatz Ralf, Sell Alexander, Serrano Sierra Rosa, Sidl Günther, Sienkiewicz Bartłomiej, Simon Sven, Singer Christine, Sinkevičius Virginijus, Sippel Birgit, Sjöstedt Jonas, Śmiszek Krzysztof, Smith Anthony, Smit Sander, Sokol Tomislav, Solier Diego, Solís Pérez Susana, Sommen Liesbet, Sonneborn Martin, Sorel Malika, Sousa Silva Hélder, Søvndal Villy, Staķis Mārtiņš, Stancanelli Raffaele, Ștefănuță Nicolae, Steger Petra, Stier Davor Ivo, Storm Kristoffer, Stöteler Sebastiaan, Stoyanov Stanislav, Strack-Zimmermann Marie-Agnes, Strada Cecilia, Streit Joachim, Strik Tineke, Strolenberg Anna, Sturdza Şerban Dimitrie, Stürgkh Anna, Sypniewski Marcin, Szekeres Pál, Szydło Beata, Tamburrano Dario, Tânger Corrêa António, Tarczyński Dominik, Tarquinio Marco, Tarr Zoltán, Târziu Claudiu-Richard, Tavares Carla, Tegethoff Kai, Temido Marta, Teodorescu Georgiana, Teodorescu Måwe Alice, Terheş Cristian, Ter Laak Ingeborg, Terras Riho, Tertsch Hermann, Thionnet Pierre-Romain, Timgren Beatrice, Tinagli Irene, Tobback Bruno, Tobé Tomas, Tolassy Rody, Tomašič Zala, Tomaszewski Waldemar, Tomc Romana, Tonin Matej, Toom Jana, Topo Raffaele, Torselli Francesco, Tosi Flavio, Toussaint Marie, Tovaglieri Isabella, Toveri Pekka, Tridico Pasquale, Trochu Laurence, Tsiodras Dimitris, Turek Filip, Tynkkynen Sebastian, Uhrík Milan, Vaidere Inese, Valchev Ivaylo, Vălean Adina, Valet Matthieu, Van Brempt Kathleen, Van Brug Anouk, van den Berg Brigitte, Vandendriessche Tom, Van Dijck Kris, Van Lanschot Reinier, Van Leeuwen Jessika, Vannacci Roberto, Van Overtveldt Johan, Van Sparrentak Kim, Varaut Alexandre, Vasconcelos Ana, Vasile-Voiculescu Vlad, Vautmans Hilde, Vedrenne Marie-Pierre, Ventola Francesco, Verheyen Sabine, Veryga Aurelijus, Vešligaj Marko, Vicsek Annamária, Vieira Catarina, Vigenin Kristian, Vincze Loránt, Vind Marianne, Vivaldini Mariateresa, Volgin Petar, von der Schulenburg Michael, Vondra Alexandr, Voss Axel, Vozemberg-Vrionidi Elissavet, Vrecionová Veronika, Vázquez Lázara Adrián, Waitz Thomas, Walsh Maria, Walsmann Marion, Warborn Jörgen, Warnke Jan-Peter, Wąsik Maciej, Wawrykiewicz Michał, Wcisło Marta, Wechsler Andrea, Weimers Charlie, Werbrouck Séverine, Wiesner Emma, Wiezik Michal, Wilmès Sophie, Winkler Iuliu, Winzig Angelika, Wiseler-Lima Isabel, Wiśniewska Jadwiga, Wolters Lara, Yar Lucia, Yon-Courtin Stéphanie, Yoncheva Elena, Zacharia Maria, Zajączkowska-Hernik Ewa, Zalewska Anna, Žalimas Dainius, Zan Alessandro, Zarzalejos Javier, Zdechovský Tomáš, Zdrojewski Bogdan Andrzej, Zijlstra Auke, Zingaretti Nicola, Złotowski Kosma, Zoido Álvarez Juan Ignacio, Zovko Željana, Zver Milan

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Africa Scales Up Mineral Mapping to Attract Exploration Investment Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

    Source: APO


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    Across Africa, mineral-rich nations are intensifying nationwide geological surveys to gain a deeper understanding of their mineral resources. These initiatives aim to attract new investment in exploration and production, bolstering the continent’s role in the global supply of transition and fourth industrial revolution metals.

    In June, Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development reported that its high-resolution airborne geophysical survey had covered 22% of the country’s land area, with plans to reach 70% by December 2025. The program is on track for completion by mid-2026 and forms part of Zambia’s strategy to de-risk mining investment and scale annual copper output to 3 million tons by 2031. At African Mining Week 2025 – taking place in Cape Town on October 1-3 – a panel on Zambia: Accelerating Exploration and Development Through License Allocation will highlight the country’s ongoing efforts to expand its mineral resource base and streamline development.

    AMW serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.

    Zambia’s efforts are part of a broader continental movement to fast-track geo-mapping using advanced technologies. Tanzania, for example, is pursuing a national mapping program with a strong focus on critical minerals. Led by the Ministry of Minerals and the State Mining Corporation, the initiative targets 50% territorial coverage by 2030. In March, Tanzania partnered with the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources to enhance technical capabilities through knowledge and technology exchange. This program forms a central component of Tanzania’s Vision 2030 Strategy, which identifies mining as a key engine for GDP growth.

    In Liberia, Minister of Mines and Energy Wilmot J.M. Paye confirmed in February 2025 that the country’s national survey had identified significant deposits of critical minerals, including lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel. Meanwhile, South Sudan’s ongoing mapping efforts have revealed geological similarities with the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo – the continent’s leading copper producer and the world’s largest supplier of cobalt. In Eswatini, preliminary findings from its 2024 survey indicate promising deposits of lithium tantalum, and soft earth minerals.

    As these programs gain momentum, AMW 2025 offers a timely platform for governments to present survey findings, share progress and forge new partnerships with global investors and technology providers. Held alongside African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025, the event brings together the full spectrum of mining stakeholders to shape the future of Africa’s mineral economy.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Nigeria Issues Call for Global Investment at Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Seminar Ahead of African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

    Source: APO


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    Citing the need to prioritize energy security in Africa, Nigerian officials have issued a call for increased international financing, calling on global funders to reexamine their financing structures in support of African projects. Speaking at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna this week, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri underscored the need for partners across the entire oil value chain, warning against weaponizing financing against Africa and urging radical change in attitude.

    The declaration comes as the industry prepares to convene in Cape Town for the next edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference. Taking place September 29 to October 3, the event is positioned as the premier meeting platform for the African energy sector, convening stakeholders from the global and African energy landscape to discuss strategies for accelerating energy investments. The OPEC Roundtable returns to AEW: Invest in African Energies in 2025. With Africa holding approximately 7.8% of proven global oil reserves, OPEC’s African members play a crucial part in global supply chains. The roundtable will address fundamental challenges across the oil market, from financing to exports to domestic distribution and technology.

    AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

    Access to financing remains a critical challenge across OPEC’s African members. For Nigeria, inadequate investment in exploration and production has led to a dilemma, whereby the nation’s largest oil refinery Dangote – which came online in 2024 with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day – has been faced with supply challenges despite the country holding some of the largest crude deposits in Africa. In June 2025, the facility imported approximately half of the crude it needs, and while plans are in place to shift to domestic crude for 100% of its feedstock by year-end, this highlights some challenges regarding security of supply and long-term resilience. Notably, with the country’s crude production experiencing a downward trend since 2020, Nigeria is making a strong play for international investment in exploration and field development. The country launched a licensing round in 2024, offering 12 marginal field blocks and seven deep offshore licenses. TotalEnergies was the only energy major to participate, securing a deepwater block.

    As such, during the OPEC International Seminar, Minister Lokpobiri highlighted that “We want partners from upstream to downstream. Nigeria has enormous refining capacity but we don’t even have the crude to meet that demand. Whatever you produce in Nigeria services the entire West African region.” He warned that the global north is weaponizing financing against Africa and has urged for a radical change in attitude to enable the continent’s full participation in shaping global energy security. Investing across the oil value chain is a key step towards realizing this goal, and Nigeria is putting the measures in place to entice foreign spending.

    In 2025, the country is expected to launch its next licensing round, focusing on discovered and undeveloped fields. This approach seeks to ensure no block is left behind, unlocking significant opportunities for both greenfield and brownfield discoveries. The country is also strengthening its investment structures through policies such as the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and the Upstream Executive Order. Signed into law in 2021, the PIA features improved fiscal and legal terms for the industry, while the executive order introduces a performance-based tax relief scheme to boost cost efficiency in petroleum operations. These policies significantly improve Nigeria’s petroleum business climate and global partners are encouraged to respond.

    Stepping into this picture, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 offers a strategic platform for Nigerian government officials to showcase emerging investment opportunities across the country. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address delegates at the event this September, reflecting the nation’s commitment to engaging financiers and regional stakeholders. An Invest in Nigeria Energies country spotlight will present lucrative opportunities in the country’s oil and gas market, from upstream to downstream. Meanwhile, key challenges will be addressed at the OPEC Roundtable. The roundtable is a high-level platform that convenes key ministers and stakeholders from African OPEC countries, providing an exclusive, data-driven spotlight on the tangible investment opportunities within their evolving energy sectors. The discussion is expected to go beyond spotlighting challenges, to formalize solution-oriented strategies to scaling-up production, enhancing value addition and creating long-term economic benefits for African OPEC nations.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: IAEA Mission Reviews China’s Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

    An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today said China had made significant progress in further strengthening its regulation of nuclear safety, benefiting from the innovative use of digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the country continues to rapidly expand its nuclear energy programme.

    Noting the importance of the regulatory body’s staffing levels keeping up with China’s fast-growing nuclear industry, the peer review team also encouraged additional improvements in regulations and guidelines in some areas, including nuclear safety inspections and emergency preparedness and response.

    The Integrated Regulatory Review Service  (IRRS) team concluded a 12-day mission to the People’s Republic of China on 11 July, a full-scope review covering all facilities, activities and exposure situations. The 24-member expert mission was conducted at the request of the Government and hosted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the National Nuclear Safety Administration), which regulates nuclear safety in China.

    With the world’s second largest operating nuclear fleet after the United States, China is currently operating 59 units generating around 5% of its electricity. In addition, it is building 32 units and planning the construction of another 21 units. The previous IRRS mission to China – a follow-up review – was carried out in 2016, when it had 32 units in operation.

    “Over the past decade, China has made impressive headway in establishing a capable and independent regulatory body and promoting a healthy nuclear safety culture. China has a strong, competent and trusted national regulator that works effectively to ensure the safety of the public and environment,” said IRRS team leader Mark Foy, former Chief Executive and Chief Nuclear Inspector of the United Kingdom’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

    Using IAEA safety standards and taking advantage of international good practices, IRRS missions are designed to strengthen the effectiveness of the national regulatory infrastructure, while recognizing the responsibility of each country to ensure nuclear and radiation safety.

    The IRRS team comprised 20 senior regulatory experts from 17 IAEA Member States: Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The mission team also included four IAEA staff members and an observer from Japan.

    The team reviewed areas including: responsibilities and functions of the government and the regulatory body; the activities of the regulatory body including authorization, inspection and enforcement processes; development and content of regulations and guides; emergency preparedness and response; radiation sources; research reactors; nuclear power plants; fuel cycle facilities; radioactive waste management facilities; transport of radioactive material; decommissioning; occupational exposure; control of medical exposure and public exposure; and interfaces with nuclear security. 

    Two policy issues were discussed during the mission: the impact of the rapid development of AI on regulation and the shortage of human resources due to the surge in the number of operating reactor units in China.

    “The fast growth in China’s nuclear power programme will require the recruitment and training of a significant number of additional nuclear professionals in the regulatory field in the coming years. Its use of technology to support the effectiveness of its national regulator is an exemplar for all of us to learn from,” Foy, the mission team leader, said.

    During the mission, the team conducted interviews and discussions with staff of the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) and its leadership. Team members also met senior representatives from the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), which oversees the nuclear industry in the country, as well as the National Health Commission (NHC) and the China National Energy Authority (NEA).

    They observed regulatory oversight activities at: a nuclear power plant, a research reactor, a nuclear fuel cycle facility, a radiation sources facility, a radioactive waste management facility, a transport facility and a hospital.

    They identified several good practices by the regulatory body, including:

    • Unique advances in developing, adopting and exploiting the benefits of AI-based tools to significantly improve the efficiency of its decision-making, safety oversight and knowledge management.
    • Arrangements for regular, high-level exchanges with all senior industry stakeholders on domestic and global nuclear safety developments, ensuring a common understanding on nuclear safety priorities and required improvements across China’s nuclear industry.

    Recommendations and suggestions for further improvement of the overall effectiveness of China’s regulatory system included:

    • Clarifying protection strategies in the case of a nuclear or radiological emergency.
    • Providing a documented process for developing inspection plans for nuclear facilities.
    • Establishing and implementing a comprehensive safety culture oversight programme.
    • Enhancing its processes to ensure that updates to department rules, guides, and standards are completed to appropriately align with the latest IAEA safety standards.

    The mission team viewed China’s invitation of an international peer review as part of the second IRRS cycle as a sign of openness and transparency.

    “China has demonstrated a commendable commitment to continuous safety improvement by inviting this comprehensive full-scope IRRS mission,” said Karine Herviou, Deputy Director General and Head of the IAEA Department of Nuclear Safety and Security. “The team of senior regulatory experts recognized the Government’s unequivocal support to ensure a strong national safety regulator, including the provision of human and financial resources, while also proposing specific actions for further enhancements.”

    Baotong Dong, MEE Vice Minister and NNSA Administrator, said the IRRS peer review team had positively acknowledged China’s nuclear and radiation safety regulatory framework and practices and stressed that these would be further enhanced in future.

    “China has established a regulatory system that aligns with international standards while meeting national conditions. The Government will further enhance its regulatory capabilities, accelerate the development of a modern nuclear safety regulatory system, and promote a virtuous cycle of high-level nuclear safety and high-quality development in the nuclear sector,” Vice Minister Dong said. “China stands ready to contribute to strengthening global nuclear safety governance and elevating worldwide nuclear safety standards.”

    The final mission report will be provided to the Government of the China in about three months. The Government plans to make the report public. China will consider inviting an IRRS follow-up mission at a later stage.

    IAEA safety standards

    The IAEA safety standards provide a robust framework of fundamental principles, requirements and guidance to ensure safety. They reflect an international consensus and serve as a global reference for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: IAEA Mission Reviews China’s Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today said China had made significant progress in further strengthening its regulation of nuclear safety, benefiting from the innovative use of digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the country continues to rapidly expand its nuclear energy programme.

    Noting the importance of the regulatory body’s staffing levels keeping up with China’s fast-growing nuclear industry, the peer review team also encouraged additional improvements in regulations and guidelines in some areas, including nuclear safety inspections and emergency preparedness and response.

    The Integrated Regulatory Review Service  (IRRS) team concluded a 12-day mission to the People’s Republic of China on 11 July, a full-scope review covering all facilities, activities and exposure situations. The 24-member expert mission was conducted at the request of the Government and hosted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the National Nuclear Safety Administration), which regulates nuclear safety in China.

    With the world’s second largest operating nuclear fleet after the United States, China is currently operating 59 units generating around 5% of its electricity. In addition, it is building 32 units and planning the construction of another 21 units. The previous IRRS mission to China – a follow-up review – was carried out in 2016, when it had 32 units in operation.

    “Over the past decade, China has made impressive headway in establishing a capable and independent regulatory body and promoting a healthy nuclear safety culture. China has a strong, competent and trusted national regulator that works effectively to ensure the safety of the public and environment,” said IRRS team leader Mark Foy, former Chief Executive and Chief Nuclear Inspector of the United Kingdom’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

    Using IAEA safety standards and taking advantage of international good practices, IRRS missions are designed to strengthen the effectiveness of the national regulatory infrastructure, while recognizing the responsibility of each country to ensure nuclear and radiation safety.

    The IRRS team comprised 20 senior regulatory experts from 17 IAEA Member States: Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The mission team also included four IAEA staff members and an observer from Japan.

    The team reviewed areas including: responsibilities and functions of the government and the regulatory body; the activities of the regulatory body including authorization, inspection and enforcement processes; development and content of regulations and guides; emergency preparedness and response; radiation sources; research reactors; nuclear power plants; fuel cycle facilities; radioactive waste management facilities; transport of radioactive material; decommissioning; occupational exposure; control of medical exposure and public exposure; and interfaces with nuclear security. 

    Two policy issues were discussed during the mission: the impact of the rapid development of AI on regulation and the shortage of human resources due to the surge in the number of operating reactor units in China.

    “The fast growth in China’s nuclear power programme will require the recruitment and training of a significant number of additional nuclear professionals in the regulatory field in the coming years. Its use of technology to support the effectiveness of its national regulator is an exemplar for all of us to learn from,” Foy, the mission team leader, said.

    During the mission, the team conducted interviews and discussions with staff of the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) and its leadership. Team members also met senior representatives from the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), which oversees the nuclear industry in the country, as well as the National Health Commission (NHC) and the China National Energy Authority (NEA).

    They observed regulatory oversight activities at: a nuclear power plant, a research reactor, a nuclear fuel cycle facility, a radiation sources facility, a radioactive waste management facility, a transport facility and a hospital.

    They identified several good practices by the regulatory body, including:

    • Unique advances in developing, adopting and exploiting the benefits of AI-based tools to significantly improve the efficiency of its decision-making, safety oversight and knowledge management.
    • Arrangements for regular, high-level exchanges with all senior industry stakeholders on domestic and global nuclear safety developments, ensuring a common understanding on nuclear safety priorities and required improvements across China’s nuclear industry.

    Recommendations and suggestions for further improvement of the overall effectiveness of China’s regulatory system included:

    • Clarifying protection strategies in the case of a nuclear or radiological emergency.
    • Providing a documented process for developing inspection plans for nuclear facilities.
    • Establishing and implementing a comprehensive safety culture oversight programme.
    • Enhancing its processes to ensure that updates to department rules, guides, and standards are completed to appropriately align with the latest IAEA safety standards.

    The mission team viewed China’s invitation of an international peer review as part of the second IRRS cycle as a sign of openness and transparency.

    “China has demonstrated a commendable commitment to continuous safety improvement by inviting this comprehensive full-scope IRRS mission,” said Karine Herviou, Deputy Director General and Head of the IAEA Department of Nuclear Safety and Security. “The team of senior regulatory experts recognized the Government’s unequivocal support to ensure a strong national safety regulator, including the provision of human and financial resources, while also proposing specific actions for further enhancements.”

    Baotong Dong, MEE Vice Minister and NNSA Administrator, said the IRRS peer review team had positively acknowledged China’s nuclear and radiation safety regulatory framework and practices and stressed that these would be further enhanced in future.

    “China has established a regulatory system that aligns with international standards while meeting national conditions. The Government will further enhance its regulatory capabilities, accelerate the development of a modern nuclear safety regulatory system, and promote a virtuous cycle of high-level nuclear safety and high-quality development in the nuclear sector,” Vice Minister Dong said. “China stands ready to contribute to strengthening global nuclear safety governance and elevating worldwide nuclear safety standards.”

    The final mission report will be provided to the Government of the China in about three months. The Government plans to make the report public. China will consider inviting an IRRS follow-up mission at a later stage.

    IAEA safety standards

    The IAEA safety standards provide a robust framework of fundamental principles, requirements and guidance to ensure safety. They reflect an international consensus and serve as a global reference for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

    MIL Security OSI –

  • MIL-OSI NGOs: IAEA Mission Reviews China’s Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) –

    An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts today said China had made significant progress in further strengthening its regulation of nuclear safety, benefiting from the innovative use of digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the country continues to rapidly expand its nuclear energy programme.

    Noting the importance of the regulatory body’s staffing levels keeping up with China’s fast-growing nuclear industry, the peer review team also encouraged additional improvements in regulations and guidelines in some areas, including nuclear safety inspections and emergency preparedness and response.

    The Integrated Regulatory Review Service  (IRRS) team concluded a 12-day mission to the People’s Republic of China on 11 July, a full-scope review covering all facilities, activities and exposure situations. The 24-member expert mission was conducted at the request of the Government and hosted by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (the National Nuclear Safety Administration), which regulates nuclear safety in China.

    With the world’s second largest operating nuclear fleet after the United States, China is currently operating 59 units generating around 5% of its electricity. In addition, it is building 32 units and planning the construction of another 21 units. The previous IRRS mission to China – a follow-up review – was carried out in 2016, when it had 32 units in operation.

    “Over the past decade, China has made impressive headway in establishing a capable and independent regulatory body and promoting a healthy nuclear safety culture. China has a strong, competent and trusted national regulator that works effectively to ensure the safety of the public and environment,” said IRRS team leader Mark Foy, former Chief Executive and Chief Nuclear Inspector of the United Kingdom’s Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

    Using IAEA safety standards and taking advantage of international good practices, IRRS missions are designed to strengthen the effectiveness of the national regulatory infrastructure, while recognizing the responsibility of each country to ensure nuclear and radiation safety.

    The IRRS team comprised 20 senior regulatory experts from 17 IAEA Member States: Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The mission team also included four IAEA staff members and an observer from Japan.

    The team reviewed areas including: responsibilities and functions of the government and the regulatory body; the activities of the regulatory body including authorization, inspection and enforcement processes; development and content of regulations and guides; emergency preparedness and response; radiation sources; research reactors; nuclear power plants; fuel cycle facilities; radioactive waste management facilities; transport of radioactive material; decommissioning; occupational exposure; control of medical exposure and public exposure; and interfaces with nuclear security. 

    Two policy issues were discussed during the mission: the impact of the rapid development of AI on regulation and the shortage of human resources due to the surge in the number of operating reactor units in China.

    “The fast growth in China’s nuclear power programme will require the recruitment and training of a significant number of additional nuclear professionals in the regulatory field in the coming years. Its use of technology to support the effectiveness of its national regulator is an exemplar for all of us to learn from,” Foy, the mission team leader, said.

    During the mission, the team conducted interviews and discussions with staff of the National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) and its leadership. Team members also met senior representatives from the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), which oversees the nuclear industry in the country, as well as the National Health Commission (NHC) and the China National Energy Authority (NEA).

    They observed regulatory oversight activities at: a nuclear power plant, a research reactor, a nuclear fuel cycle facility, a radiation sources facility, a radioactive waste management facility, a transport facility and a hospital.

    They identified several good practices by the regulatory body, including:

    • Unique advances in developing, adopting and exploiting the benefits of AI-based tools to significantly improve the efficiency of its decision-making, safety oversight and knowledge management.
    • Arrangements for regular, high-level exchanges with all senior industry stakeholders on domestic and global nuclear safety developments, ensuring a common understanding on nuclear safety priorities and required improvements across China’s nuclear industry.

    Recommendations and suggestions for further improvement of the overall effectiveness of China’s regulatory system included:

    • Clarifying protection strategies in the case of a nuclear or radiological emergency.
    • Providing a documented process for developing inspection plans for nuclear facilities.
    • Establishing and implementing a comprehensive safety culture oversight programme.
    • Enhancing its processes to ensure that updates to department rules, guides, and standards are completed to appropriately align with the latest IAEA safety standards.

    The mission team viewed China’s invitation of an international peer review as part of the second IRRS cycle as a sign of openness and transparency.

    “China has demonstrated a commendable commitment to continuous safety improvement by inviting this comprehensive full-scope IRRS mission,” said Karine Herviou, Deputy Director General and Head of the IAEA Department of Nuclear Safety and Security. “The team of senior regulatory experts recognized the Government’s unequivocal support to ensure a strong national safety regulator, including the provision of human and financial resources, while also proposing specific actions for further enhancements.”

    Baotong Dong, MEE Vice Minister and NNSA Administrator, said the IRRS peer review team had positively acknowledged China’s nuclear and radiation safety regulatory framework and practices and stressed that these would be further enhanced in future.

    “China has established a regulatory system that aligns with international standards while meeting national conditions. The Government will further enhance its regulatory capabilities, accelerate the development of a modern nuclear safety regulatory system, and promote a virtuous cycle of high-level nuclear safety and high-quality development in the nuclear sector,” Vice Minister Dong said. “China stands ready to contribute to strengthening global nuclear safety governance and elevating worldwide nuclear safety standards.”

    The final mission report will be provided to the Government of the China in about three months. The Government plans to make the report public. China will consider inviting an IRRS follow-up mission at a later stage.

    IAEA safety standards

    The IAEA safety standards provide a robust framework of fundamental principles, requirements and guidance to ensure safety. They reflect an international consensus and serve as a global reference for protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

    MIL OSI NGO –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: MEDIA RELEASE: ‘Same job same pay’ orders for BHP coal mines

    Source:

    Statement by Steve Knott AM, Chief Executive
    Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA)

    The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has today granted “same job same pay” orders covering Operations Services (OS) employees working at three BHP Queensland coal mines, finding OS employees were supplied to BHP Coal for their labour rather than to provide services.

    The decision is considered an important test case of the same job same pay laws, marking the first time an employer has sought to rely upon provisions that prevent the FWC from making orders where arrangements are for the provision of services rather than the supply of labour.

    Known as the “service contractor exemption”, these provisions were negotiated into the same job same pay laws by AREEA when it became clear in late 2023 that the Albanese Government had enough support in the Senate to legislate their long-held policy.

    To determine whether an arrangement is for the provision of a service or for the supply of labour, the FWC must consider several criteria including how involved the employer is in the performance of work, who supervises or controls employees, and which entity supplies the systems, equipment and structures of work.

    Today’s decision reflects the FWC’s considerations of how work is performed at the relevant BHP sites and its view that the BHP-OS arrangements do not satisfy the service contractor exemption.

    Having carefully reviewed the Full Bench’s conclusions, it’s clear the FWC is prevented from making orders covering genuine service contracting arrangements.

    This exemption will apply to any service business – from specialist mining contractors to cleaning and catering companies – where they demonstrate they supervise their own employees, control their performance of work, supply them with equipment, and other factors.

    As stated by the Full Bench:

    Subsection (1) confers the power, and obligation, to make a regulated labour hire arrangement order. That section is rendered inoperative unless the Commission is positively satisfied that the performance of work is not or will not be for the provision of a service, rather than the supply of labour.
     – Paragraph 23, [2025] FWCFB 134

    AREEA intervened in this important FWC matter to reaffirm the commitments made by the Government at the time of our negotiations that it did not intend for the same job same pay laws to cover genuine service contracting arrangements.

    We note it is open to the affected employers to appeal the FWC’s decision to the Federal Court should they believe jurisdictional or factual errors have been made.

    With the Federal Government focused on national productivity, it’s also important to consider the wider commercial ramifications of such decisions.

    Increasing labour costs at some of Australia’s most productive mining operations, in this case to the tune of some $1.3 billion, will fundamentally impact long-term investment and employment decisions.

    This will be to the detriment of the mining sector workforce, regional communities, and all the small and medium businesses that service large project operators along the supply chain.

    AREEA’s position is amendments are needed to ensure the ‘same job same pay’ is targeted at clear cases where there is evidence that labour hire is being used to undermine, undercut or avoid the payment of enterprise agreement wages.

    Businesses that supply labour to clients via legitimate and lawful above-award arrangements provide an invaluable service to the economy, and they must be allowed to do so with certainty and confidence.

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Hawley Secures Pledge from Energy Secretary to Halt the Grain Belt Express

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo)

    Thursday, July 10, 2025

    In a huge win for Missouri, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today secured a pledge from Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to halt the Grain Belt Express, an elitist land grab harming Missouri farmers and ranchers. This commitment comes after months of pressure from Senator Hawley for the DOE to end the $4.9 billion in federal loan guarantees for the Grain Belt Express.

    Just last week, Senator Hawley urged Secretary Wright in a letter to terminate the loan.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s innovative solutions propel global shifts toward smarter, greener industries

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

    A staff member sets parameters before welding at Guangdong Lyric Robot Automation Co., Ltd. in Huizhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, June 27, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    As global industries accelerate their transition toward intelligence and sustainability, China’s innovative solutions form vital components of international supply chains, driving cross-sector transformation.

    Smarter factories 

    At Guangdong Lyric Robot Automation’s Huizhou facility in south China, an automated warehouse operates efficiently with only two staff members. Materials glide autonomously through storage systems, arriving precisely at workstations as needed. A central control screen displays real-time inventory levels, material usage frequency, and shelf capacity.

    “This system cuts operational costs by over 30 percent while boosting productivity by 40 percent,” said Duan Yajie, general manager of Lyric subsidiary Shunchu Intelligence. Overseas orders for such integrated solutions now constitute over 40 percent of the subsidiary’s total business.

    Lyric’s intelligent factories serve industry leaders across six countries. From battery plants in North America to a comprehensive automotive logistics center in Hungary, as well as sectors like renewable energy and AI computing, Lyric has supported clients in establishing digital factories using technologies such as intelligent sensing, precision control and execution systems.

    With subsidiaries in 14 countries, including the United Kingdom, Poland, France, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and the United States, Lyric has navigated cross-cultural challenges through co-developed standards. “Building consensus during the design phase helps prevent conflicts during implementation,” Lyric’s co-founder Lu Jiahong said.

    “Once rare on European streets, electric vehicles are now increasingly common, reflecting the combined efforts of Chinese equipment, battery and auto manufacturers,” she added.

    Powering energy revolution 

    EVE Energy Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese lithium battery company headquartered in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, is advancing its global manufacturing strategy with a new battery production base in Hungary’s Debrecen.

    The facility represents a transformative industrial upgrade for the region, introducing advanced manufacturing systems where agricultural production once dominated the local economy.

    “We’re bringing advanced industrial production to this region, creating employment while accelerating the energy transition,” stated EVE vice president Jiang Min. He added that the Debrecen base is scheduled to begin production in late 2026, while their overseas facility in Malaysia is already operational.

    Ranked fourth globally in cylindrical battery shipments and second in energy storage capacity for 2024, EVE Energy operates 12 production bases across Asia, Europe and North America. Its power batteries supply premier global automakers including Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover.

    According to Jiang, the company continues to expand investments in carbon-reduction technologies. It has recently established a comprehensive resource recovery ecosystem with over 10 partners. “Collaborative expansion across the industrial chain creates mutual benefits,” Jiang said.

    A staff member operates a robot to perform synchronous action at a provincial embodied artificial intelligence robot innovation center in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, June 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Vision for intelligent machines 

    At Orbbec’s Shenzhen exhibition hall, a food-delivery robot navigates through display areas, skillfully avoiding obstacles.

    This agility comes from its 3D vision sensors, powered by the proprietary “MX6600” chip, which measures about 9 square millimeters. This chip processes depth-sensing data to enable high-precision spatial mapping.

    Currently, 7 out of 10 service robots in China use Orbbec sensors, while international clients grew by 77 percent year on year to 1,469 in 2024, including major companies like Nvidia and Microsoft.

    “We concentrate on foundational technologies,” said Huang Yuanhao, founder of Orbbec. “We are one of the few companies worldwide to cover all major 3D vision perception technology approaches, serving global robotics enterprises across various sectors, such as smart factories, warehouse logistics, construction automation, and intelligent inspection,” he added.

    Orbbec also offers rapid technical support to better serve its global users. “Some of our products have demanding technical service requirements, and excellent service is a major factor why overseas users choose us,” said Orbbec’s CFO Chen Bin.

    China’s global engagement is transitioning from manufacturing exports to integrated technological empowerment, said Yang Boru, professor at the School of Electronics and Information Technology, Sun Yat-sen University in Guangdong. As these innovative solutions expand worldwide, they have become key drivers of intelligent and sustainable industrialization, he added.  

    MIL OSI China News –