Category: European Union

MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: Road workers have improved the area around 20 monuments in historical regions

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

In the reunited regions, for the anniversary of the Victory, road workers are tidying up the areas near memorial sites along the roads that are under repair. For example, the state company Avtodor alone has improved about 20 such spaces, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin reported.

“From the very beginning of the Great Patriotic War, the capture of Donbass was one of the goals of Nazi Germany. Despite the fierce resistance of the Red Army, the Nazi occupation of the cities and villages of the mining region began in October 1941, and lasted until the end of September 1943. In memory of these and other events, many memorials have been created in the territory of all four new regions. Road workers are also involved in their improvement. In the DPR, the area around six monuments has been tidied up, in the LPR – around nine. In the Zaporizhia region, work was carried out along the Tokmak-Chernigovka highway,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

In Mariupol, the villages of Vasilyevka and Razdolnoye, as well as other settlements of the DPR, sidewalks were paved. In Chervona Polyana of the LPR, the territory was cleared, concrete surfaces were repaired and painted, damaged reinforced concrete slabs were replaced near the monument to Soviet soldiers near the village of Verkhnyaya Pokrovka, and parking areas were arranged.

“For us, this is not just landscaping work. The roads that we repair in the reunited regions are a connecting thread that preserves an important part of the historical memory of our country. We remember, are proud and cherish the feat of those who built the roads leading to Victory. Now it is our turn to build a peaceful future for the country. For residents of the regions and those wishing to honor the memory of the soldiers, we have arranged sidewalks and parking pockets, and also carried out landscaping of the territory near the memorials,” added Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the State Company Avtodor.

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MIL OSI Russia News –

May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

Source: Government of Canada News

Ottawa, ON – Today, Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence issued the following statement:

“On 8 May 1945, Sir Winston Churchill took to the airwaves to declare the unconditional surrender of all German land, sea and air forces in Europe. The announcement marked the end of the Second World War in Europe, and a decisive victory for the Allied forces.

“For Canada, it meant the safe return of hundreds of thousands of troops that had fought so valiantly for freedom, democracy and global stability. Among them was Chief Warrant Officer Anton “Tony” Pearson, who enlisted in 1943 and helped liberate the Netherlands. He was in Oldenburg, Germany, with the South Saskatchewan Regiment when the German surrender was confirmed.

“The end of the war was a moment of triumph for Canada, Newfoundland, and their Allies, but also one of solemn reflection as the more than 45,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who made the ultimate sacrifice were mourned. These losses would not be in vain.

“Canada would go on to play a key role in shaping the post-war order, becoming a founding member of the United Nations (UN) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and advocating for diplomacy, international development, the protection of human rights and the prevention of future conflicts.

“At this time of increased volatility in the world, we must never forget that the peace won in the Second World War is not self-sustaining. It requires vigilance, cooperation, and a deep commitment from likeminded allies who believe in the values of democracy, justice, and human dignity. Through organizations like the UN and NATO, Canada is committed to collective defence, international cooperation and the pursuit of a world where conflicts are resolved through diplomacy rather than war.

“As Churchill himself declared on Victory in Europe Day, 80 years ago today: ‘Long live the cause of freedom!’

Associated Links:

80^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War – Veterans Affairs Canada

MIL OSI Canada News –

May 9, 2025

MIL-OSI: Correction: Stabilization Notice – PRE Stab – Accorinvest Group SA x 3 Tranches

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

[8/05/2025]

Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful.

[Accorinvest Group SA]

Pre-stabilisation Period Announcement

BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222 hereby gives notice, as Stabilisation Coordinator, that the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below may stabilise the offer of the following securities in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation EU/2016/1052 under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/596/2014).

The securities:1
Issuer:	Accorinvest Group SA
Guarantor (if any):	N/A
Aggregate nominal amount:	TBC
Description:	EUR 5YR FIXED EUR 7YR FIXED EUR 7yr FRN
Offer price:	TBC
Other offer terms:
Stabilisation:
Stabilisation Manager(s)	BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, Natixis, Commerzbank, MUFG, Bank of America, CIC, ICBC, Natwest, Goodbody
Stabilisation period expected to start on:	8/05/2025
Stabilisation period expected to end no later than:	21/6/2025
Existence, maximum size and conditions of use of over‑allotment facility:	The Stabilisation Manager(s) may over‑allot the securities to the extent permitted in accordance with applicable law.
Stabilisation trading venue:	[Over the counter (OTC)] [insert venue name] [To be confirmed]

In connection with the offer of the above securities, the Stabilisation Manager(s) may over‑allot the securities or effect transactions with a view to supporting the market price of the securities during the stabilisation period at a level higher than that which might otherwise prevail. However, stabilisation may not necessarily occur and any stabilisation action, if begun, may cease at any time. Any stabilisation action or over‑allotment shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and rules.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in any jurisdiction.

This announcement and the offer of the securities to which it relates are only addressed to and directed at persons outside the United Kingdom and persons in the United Kingdom who have professional experience in matters related to investments or who are high net worth persons within Article 12(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons in the United Kingdom.

In addition, if and to the extent that this announcement is communicated in, or the offer of the securities to which it relates is made in, the UK or any EEA Member State before the publication of a prospectus in relation to the securities which has been approved by the competent authority in the UK or that Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the “Prospectus Regulation”) (or which has been approved by a competent authority in another Member State and notified to the competent authority in the UK or that Member State in accordance with the Prospectus Regulation), this announcement and the offer are only addressed to and directed at persons in the UK or that Member State who are qualified investors within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation (or who are other persons to whom the offer may lawfully be addressed) and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons in the UK or that Member State.

This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. There will be no public offer of securities in the United States.

The MIL Network –

May 9, 2025

MIL-OSI: GAMCO Investors, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Quarter End AUM of $31.2 billion
Operating Margin of 32.4% for the First Quarter
First Quarter Earnings of $0.81 per Share versus $0.64 per Share in the First Quarter of 2024
$175.4 million in Cash, Cash Equivalents, Seed Capital, and Investments, and No Debt
Entered Partnership with Keeley on May 1st of 4 Open-End Funds and ~500 Separately Managed Accounts from Keeley-Teton, Adding Close to $1.0 billion in AUM
Opened an office in Zurich, Switzerland

GREENWICH, Conn., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GAMCO Investors, Inc. (“Gabelli”) (OTCQX: GAMI) today reported its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2025			December 31, 2024			March 31, 2024
U.S. GAAP
Revenue	$	57,328		$	59,262		$	56,945
Expenses		38,735			42,130			41,597
Operating income		18,593			17,132			15,348
Non-operating income		1,220			3,452			4,372
Net income		18,271			15,269			15,810
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.81		$	0.64		$	0.64
Operating margin		32.4	%		28.9	%		27.0	%

Giving Back to Society – $80 million since IPO

Since our initial public offering in February 1999, our firm’s combined charitable donations total approximately $80 million, including $48 million through the shareholder designated charitable contribution program. Based on the program created by Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, our corporate charitable giving is unique in that the recipients of Gabelli’s charitable contributions are chosen directly by our shareholders, rather than by our corporate officers. Since its inception in 2013, Gabelli shareholders have designated charitable gifts to approximately 350 charitable organizations.

On August 6, 2024, Gabelli’s board of directors authorized the creation of a private foundation, headquartered in Reno, Nevada, to continue our charitable giving program with an initial contribution of $5 million.

Revenue

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2025		March 31, 2024
Investment advisory and incentive fees
Funds	$	38,681	$	37,270
Institutional and Private Wealth Management		15,101		15,196
SICAV		4		6
Total	$	53,786	$	52,472
Distribution fees and other income		3,542		4,473
Total revenue	$	57,328	$	56,945

The year over year increase in Funds revenues was primarily the result of higher average assets under management. The decrease in Institutional and Private Wealth Management revenues was primarily the result of lower beginning of the quarter equity assets under management, which are generally used to calculate the revenues. The decrease in distribution fees and other income was primarily the result of a decrease in equity mutual funds AUM that pay distribution fees.

Expenses

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2025		March 31, 2024
Compensation	$	26,616	$	28,554
Management fee		2,202		2,191
Distribution costs		5,138		5,950
Other operating expenses		4,779		4,902
Total expenses	$	38,735	$	41,597

The lower compensation expense in the first quarter of 2025 when compared to the prior year quarter reflected $2.8 million of waived compensation partially offset by increased fixed compensation of $0.2 million and increased variable compensation of $0.6 million.

Operating Margin

The operating margin, which represents the ratio of operating income to revenue, was 32.4% for the first quarter of 2025 compared with 27.0% for the first quarter of 2024.

Non-Operating Income

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2025			March 31, 2024
Gain/(loss) from investments, net	$	(110	)	$	1,632
Interest and dividend income		1,622			3,033
Interest expense (a)		(292	)		(293	)
Total non-operating income	$	1,220		$	4,372

(a) Related to GAAP accounting of finance lease.

Non-operating income decreased $3.2 million for the quarter, reflecting the mark-to-market net loss on our investment portfolio for the quarter and a decrease in interest and dividend income.

Other Financial Highlights

The effective income tax rate (“ETR”) for the first quarter of 2025 was 7.8% versus 19.8% for the first quarter of 2024. The ETR for the first quarter of 2025 consisted of the statutory Federal tax rate of 21% offset by a net state income credit rate of 13.2%, relating to the release of an uncertain tax position accrual as a result of a settlement with New York State whereby the Company gave up the right to a refund in exchange for the closing of the audit years 2007-2014.

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $175.4 million with no debt at March 31, 2025.

Growth Initiatives: Lift-outs, Partnerships, Joint Ventures, New Markets

Partnership with Keeley management will enhance our research and portfolio teams for small and mid-cap focused assets

On May 1, 2025, Gabelli completed partnership with the Keeley family for the management contracts of 4 open-end funds and approximately 500 separately managed accounts from Teton Advisors, LLC, adding close to $1.0 billion of AUM. The current Chicago-based Keeley research, portfolio management, and client service teammates have joined Gabelli and continue to manage and service these AUM. Our history with the Keeley founder, John L. Keeley, Jr., goes back to before the founding of our enterprise from the mid-1960s when John L. Keeley, Jr. and our Executive Chairman were both sell side analysts. Both firms are privileged to continue our shared focus on a client first culture.

Opened Zurich office with lift-out of research and sales teammates.

Assets Under Management

(In millions)	As of
	March 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		March 31, 2024

Mutual Funds	$	7,959	$	8,078	$	8,235
Closed-end Funds		7,365		7,344		7,313
Institutional & PWM (a) (b)		10,182		10,700		11,146
SICAV		9		9		9
Total Equities		25,515		26,131		26,703

100% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund		5,638		5,552		4,965
Institutional & PWM Fixed Income		32		32		32
Total Treasuries & Fixed Income		5,670		5,584		4,997
Total Assets Under Management	$	31,185	$	31,715	$	31,700

(a) Includes $206, $242, and $345 of AUM subadvised for Teton Advisors, Inc. at March 31, 2025,
December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2024, respectively.
(b) Includes $233, $237, and $225 of 100% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund AUM at March 31, 2025,
December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2024, respectively.

Assets under management on March 31, 2025 were $31.2 billion, a decrease of 1.6% from the $31.7 billion on December 31, 2024. The quarter’s decrease consisted of net outflows of $0.7 billion, and distributions, net of reinvestments, of $0.1 billion partially offset by net market appreciation of $0.3 billion.

Mutual Funds

Assets under management in Mutual Funds on March 31, 2025 were $8.0 billion, a decrease of 1.2% from the $8.1 billion at December 31, 2024. The quarterly change was attributed to:

Distributions, net of reinvestment, of $4 million;
Net outflows of $199 million; and
Net market appreciation of $84 million.

Closed-end Funds

Assets under management in Closed-end Funds on March 31, 2025 were $7.4 billion, an increase of 1.4% from the $7.3 billion on December 31, 2024. The quarterly change was comprised of:

Distributions, net of reinvestment, of $138 million;
Net outflows of $40 million, including the redemption of $37 million of preferred shares, and the repurchase of $11 million of common stock partially offset by the issuance of $8 million preferred shares; and
Net market appreciation of $199 million.

Institutional & PWM

Assets under management in Institutional & PWM on March 31, 2025 were $10.2 billion, a decrease of 4.7% from the $10.7 billion on December 31, 2024. The quarterly change was due to:

Net outflows of $481 million; and
Net market depreciation of $37 million.

SICAV

Assets under management were $9 million in the GAMCO All Cap Value sleeve and the GAMCO Convertible Securities sleeve on March 31, 2025, unchanged from $9 million at December 31, 2024.

100% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund

Assets under management in our 100% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund (GABXX) on March 31, 2025 were $5.6 billion unchanged from the $5.6 billion at December 31, 2024.

The Gabelli Gold Fund – Up 32% For 1^stquarter of 2025

Portfolio manager Caesar Bryan commented on The Gabelli Gold Fund’s 1^st quarter 2025 performance:

The gold price performed strongly in the first quarter of 2025, building on its gains over the past two years. Gold ended the quarter at $3,124 per ounce for a gain of about $500 per ounce or 19.0%. Gold mining equities returned in excess of 30%, outperforming the gold price by over fifty percent. Until recently, the gold price has appreciated largely due to overseas central bank buying. However, more recently, investors have been adding to their gold holdings. This is evidenced by the rise in ounces of gold held by all the gold bullion ETFs. During the first quarter, gold ETFs added over 5m ounces to 88.0m ounces, which amounts to about $15bn. Unsurprisingly, in a strong quarter for gold stocks, our larger holdings were the top contributors to performance. The biggest contributor was Agnico Eagle, our largest holding, which appreciated by 39.1% and added 3.5% to performance. Other leading contributors were Newmont, Kinross, and Alamos. In terms of stock price performance, some of our smaller producers and development companies dominated. In this environment, gold should perform well and gold equities, that are over twenty five percent lower than their 2011 high, offer an opportunity for significant capital gains and income.

Assets Under Administration

(In millions)	As of
	March 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		March 31, 2024

Teton-Keeley Funds (a)	$	750	$	809	$	952
SICAV		401		408		580
Total Assets Under Administration	$	1,151	$	1,217	$	1,532

(a) Includes $206, $242 and $345 of AUM subadvised for Teton Advisors, Inc. at
March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

AUA on March 31, 2025 were $1.2 billion, unchanged from the $1.2 billion at December 31, 2024.

Return to Shareholders

During the first quarter of 2025, Gabelli returned $14.1 million to shareholders in the form of the repurchase of 499,710 shares for $12.3 million at an average investment of $24.27 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share totaling $1.8 million. From April 1, 2025 to May 7, 2025, the Company has repurchased 19,213 shares at an average price of $20.90 per share for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.4 million.

On May 7, 2025, Gabelli’s board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, which is payable on June 24, 2025 to class A and class B shareholders of record on June 10, 2025.

Balance Sheet Information

As of March 31, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and U.S Treasury Bills were $103.5 million and investments were $71.9 million, compared with cash, cash equivalents, and U.S. Treasury Bills of $116.5 million and investments of $66.3 million as of December 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2025, stockholders’ equity was $141.6 million compared to $137.3 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase in stockholders’ equity resulted from $18.3 million in net income offset partially by the payment of $1.8 million in dividends and $12.3 million of stock buybacks.

Symposiums/Conferences

On February 27^th, we hosted our 35^th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium. The symposium focused on themes crucial to this industry, including infrastructure spending, resource security, conservation, and M&A.
On March 20^th, we hosted our 16^th Annual Specialty Chemicals Symposium. The symposium featured presentations from senior management of leading specialty chemicals companies, with a focus on pricing power, margin recovery, interest rates, destocking, global supply chain, global demand trends, and the M&A environment.
On May 2nd, GAMCO hosted its 19th annual Omaha Research Trip in conjunction with the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting. This Value Investor Conference attracted a record number of participants with Gabelli portfolio managers anchoring panels with noted Berkshire experts and regional CEOs.

We are hosting the following symposiums and conferences in 2025:

About Gabelli

Gabelli (OTCQX: GAMI), established in 1977 and incorporated under the laws of Delaware, is a widely-recognized provider of investment advisory services to 24 open-end funds, 13 United States closed-end funds and one United Kingdom limited investment company, 5 actively managed exchange traded funds, one société d’investissement à capital variable, and approximately 1,400 institutional and private wealth management investors principally in the U.S. The Company’s revenues are based primarily on the levels of assets under management and fees associated with the various investment products.

In 1977, Gabelli launched its well-known All Cap Value equity strategy, Gabelli Value, in a separate account format and in 1986 entered the mutual fund business. Today, Gabelli offers a diverse set of client solutions across asset classes (e.g. Equities, Debt Instruments, Convertibles, non-market correlated Merger Arbitrage), regions, market capitalizations, sectors (e.g. Gold, Utilities) and investment styles (e.g. Value, Growth). Gabelli serves a broad client base, including institutions, intermediaries, offshore investors, private wealth, and direct retail investors.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Our disclosure and analysis in this press release, which do not present historical information, contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements convey our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements because they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning. They also appear in any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance of our products, expenses, the outcome of any legal proceedings, and financial results. Although we believe that we are basing our expectations and beliefs on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of what we currently know about our business and operations, the economy, and other conditions, there can be no assurance that our actual results will not differ materially from what we expect or believe. Therefore, you should proceed with caution in relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance.

Forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, some of which are listed below, that are difficult to predict and could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may cause our actual results to differ from our expectations include risks associated with the duration and scope of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic resulting in volatile market conditions, a decline in the securities markets that adversely affect our assets under management, negative performance of our products, the failure to perform as required under our investment management agreements, and a general downturn in the economy that negatively impacts our operations. We also direct your attention to the more specific discussions of these and other risks, uncertainties and other important factors contained in our Annual Report and other public filings. Other factors that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not undertake to update publicly any forward-looking statements if we subsequently learn that we are unlikely to achieve our expectations whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Gabelli Funds, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (OTCQX: GAMI).

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the fund before investing. The prospectus, which contains more complete information about this and other matters, should be read carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, please call 800 GABELLI or visit www.gabelli.com
Fitch rating drivers include: credit quality, interest rate risk, liquid assets, maturity profiles, and the capabilities of the investment advisor

Money Market Fund

Investment in the fund is neither guaranteed nor insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the fund at any time. You could lose money by investing in the fund.

Gold

Investments related to gold and other precious metals and minerals are considered speculative and are affected by a variety of worldwide economic, financial, and political factors. Investing in foreign securities involves risks not ordinarily associated with investment in domestic issues. Funds concentrating in specific sectors may experience greater fluctuations in value than funds that are more diversified. Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank Guaranteed. May Lose Value.

As of March 31, 2025, GAMI and affiliates owned less than one percent of all stocks mentioned in the Gold Fund.

Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. When shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data presented. Visit www.gabelli.com for performance information as of the most recent month end.

GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2025			December 31, 2024			March 31, 2024
Revenue:
Investment advisory and incentive fees	$	53,786		$	55,502		$	52,472
Distribution fees and other income		3,542			3,760			4,473
Total revenue		57,328			59,262			56,945
Expenses:
Compensation		26,616			28,839			28,554
Management fee		2,202			2,287			2,191
Distribution costs		5,138			5,634			5,950
Other operating expenses		4,779			5,370			4,902
Total expenses		38,735			42,130			41,597
Operating income		18,593			17,132			15,348
Non-operating income:
Gain/(loss) from investments, net		(110	)		644			1,632
Interest and dividend income		1,622			3,090			3,033
Interest expense		(292	)		(282	)		(293	)
Total non-operating income		1,220			3,452			4,372
Income before provision for income taxes		19,813			20,584			19,720
Provision for income taxes		1,542			5,315			3,910
Net income	$	18,271		$	15,269		$	15,810

Earnings per share attributable to common
stockholders:
Basic	$	0.81		$	0.64		$	0.64
Diluted	$	0.81		$	0.64		$	0.64

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		22,632			23,971			24,808
Diluted		22,632			23,971			24,808

Shares outstanding		22,431			22,930			24,585

GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,
		2025		2024		2024
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	53,596	$	17,254	$	65,467
Short-term investments in U.S. Treasury Bills		49,900		99,216		99,073
Investments in securities		43,117		36,855		30,351
Seed capital investments		28,772		29,452		26,184
Receivable from brokers		3,030		3,103		1,111
Other receivables		20,062		21,246		23,576
Deferred tax asset and income tax receivable		9,420		8,042		8,384
Other assets		10,207		9,509		9,614
Total assets	$	218,104	$	224,677	$	263,760

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Income taxes payable	$	9,902	$	193	$	3,464
Compensation payable		26,915		40,633		25,100
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		39,713		46,546		45,910
Total liabilities		76,530		87,372		74,474

Stockholders’ equity		141,574		137,305		189,286
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	218,104	$	224,677	$	263,760

GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management
By investment vehicle
(in millions)
	Three Months Ended									% Changed From
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,			December 31,		March 31,
	2025			2024			2024			2024		2024
Equities:
Mutual Funds
Beginning of period assets	$	8,078		$	8,440		$	7,973
Inflows		190			211			176
Outflows		(389	)		(420	)		(432	)
Net inflows (outflows)		(199	)		(209	)		(256	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		84			(126	)		523
Fund distributions, net of reinvestment		(4	)		(27	)		(5	)
Total increase (decrease)		(119	)		(362	)		262
Assets under management, end of period	$	7,959		$	8,078		$	8,235		-1.5	%	-3.4	%
Percentage of total assets under management		25.5	%		25.5	%		26.0	%
Average assets under management	$	8,176		$	8,447		$	7,965		-3.2	%	2.6	%

Closed-end Funds
Beginning of period assets	$	7,344		$	7,459		$	7,097
Inflows		8			212			41
Outflows		(48	)		(43	)		(103	)
Net inflows (outflows)		(40	)		169			(62	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		199			(155	)		404
Fund distributions, net of reinvestment		(138	)		(129	)		(126	)
Total increase (decrease)		21			(115	)		216
Assets under management, end of period		7,365		$	7,344		$	7,313		0.3	%	0.7	%
Percentage of total assets under management		23.6	%		23.2	%		23.1	%
Average assets under management	$	7,505		$	7,610		$	7,060		-1.4	%	6.3	%

Institutional & PWM
Beginning of period assets	$	10,700		$	10,984		$	10,738
Inflows		120			62			66
Outflows		(601	)		(407	)		(428	)
Net inflows (outflows)		(481	)		(345	)		(362	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		(37	)		61			770
Total increase (decrease)		(518	)		(284	)		408
Assets under management, end of period	$	10,182		$	10,700		$	11,146		-4.8	%	-8.6	%
Percentage of total assets under management		32.7	%		33.7	%		35.2	%
Average assets under management	$	10,772		$	11,085		$	10,798		-2.8	%	-0.2	%

SICAV
Beginning of period assets	$	9		$	9		$	631
Inflows		–			–			–
Outflows		–			–			(2	)
Net inflows (outflows)		–			–			(2	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		–			–			–
Reclassification to AUA		–			–			(620	)
Total increase (decrease)		–			–			(622	)
Assets under management, end of period	$	9		$	9		$	9		0.0	%	0.0	%
Percentage of total assets under management		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%
Average assets under management	$	9		$	9		$	10		0.0	%	-10.0	%

Total Equities
Beginning of period assets	$	26,131		$	26,892		$	26,439
Inflows		318			485			283
Outflows		(1,038	)		(870	)		(965	)
Net inflows (outflows)		(720	)		(385	)		(682	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		246			(220	)		1,697
Fund distributions, net of reinvestment		(142	)		(156	)		(131	)
Reclassification to AUA		–			–			(620	)
Total increase (decrease)		(616	)		(761	)		264
Assets under management, end of period	$	25,515		$	26,131		$	26,703		-2.4	%	-4.4	%
Percentage of total assets under management		81.8	%		82.4	%		84.2	%
Average assets under management	$	26,462		$	27,151		$	25,833		-2.5	%	2.4	%

GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management
By investment vehicle – continued
(in millions)
	Three Months Ended									% Changed From
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,			December 31,		March 31,
	2025			2024			2024			2024		2024
Fixed Income:
100% U.S. Treasury fund
Beginning of period assets	$	5,552		$	5,268		$	4,615
Inflows		1,372			1,656			1,605
Outflows		(1,341	)		(1,440	)		(1,315	)
Net inflows (outflows)		31			216			290
Market appreciation (depreciation)		55			68			60
Total increase (decrease)		86			284			350
Assets under management, end of period	$	5,638		$	5,552		$	4,965		1.5	%	13.6	%
Percentage of total assets under management		18.1	%		17.5	%		15.7	%
Average assets under management	$	5,552		$	5,415		$	4,832		2.5	%	14.9	%

Institutional & PWM Fixed Income
Beginning of period assets	$	32		$	32		$	32
Inflows		–			–			–
Outflows		–			–			–
Net inflows (outflows)		–			–			–
Market appreciation (depreciation)		–			–			–
Total increase (decrease)		–			–			–
Assets under management, end of period	$	32		$	32		$	32		0.0	%	0.0	%
Percentage of total assets under management		0.1	%		0.1	%		0.1	%
Average assets under management	$	32		$	32		$	32		0.0	%	0.0	%

Total Treasuries & Fixed Income
Beginning of period assets	$	5,584		$	5,300		$	4,647
Inflows		1,372			1,656			1,605
Outflows		(1,341	)		(1,440	)		(1,315	)
Net inflows (outflows)		31			216			290
Market appreciation (depreciation)		55			68			60
Total increase (decrease)		86			284			350
Assets under management, end of period	$	5,670		$	5,584		$	4,997		1.5	%	13.5	%
Percentage of total assets under management		18.2	%		17.6	%		15.8	%
Average assets under management	$	5,584		$	5,447		$	4,864		2.5	%	14.8	%

Total AUM
Beginning of period assets	$	31,715		$	32,192		$	31,086
Inflows		1,690			2,141			1,888
Outflows		(2,379	)		(2,310	)		(2,280	)
Net inflows (outflows)		(689	)		(169	)		(392	)
Market appreciation (depreciation)		301			(152	)		1,757
Fund distributions, net of reinvestment		(142	)		(156	)		(131	)
Reclassification to AUA		–			–			(620	)
Total increase (decrease)		(530	)		(477	)		614
Assets under management, end of period	$	31,185		$	31,715		$	31,700		-1.7	%	-1.6	%
Average assets under management	$	32,046		$	32,598		$	30,697		-1.7	%	4.4	%


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May 9, 2025

MIL-OSI: International companies to host live webcasts at Deutsche Bank’s Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference on May 15, 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NEW YORK, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Deutsche Bank today announced the lineup for its Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference (“dbVIC”) on Thursday, May 15, 2025 featuring live webcast presentations from international companies with American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programs in the United States.

Representatives from participating companies based in China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Denmark, Germany, South Africa, Switzerland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom will respond to questions during formal presentations. The conference is targeted to all categories of investors and analysts interested in international companies.

There is no fee for participants to log in, attend live presentations and/or ask questions.

Pre-registration is suggested. Please register here: www.adr.db.com/dbvic

Conference Agenda May 15^th, 2025 (US Eastern Standard Time):
- 8:00 AM: Bavarian Nordic A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: BAVA, OTC: BVNRY)
- 8:30 AM: Viomi Technology Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: VIOT)
- 9:00 AM: Infineon Technologies AG (Xetra: IFX, OTC: IFNNY)
- 9:30 AM: Clicks Group Ltd (JSE: CLS, OTC: CLCGY)
- 10:00 AM: First Pacific Company Ltd (HKEX: 142, OTC: FPAFY)
- 10:30 AM: HUTCHMED (China) Limited (AIM: HCM, NASDAQ: HCM, and HKEX:13)
- 11:00 AM: 51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE American: COE)
- 11:30 AM: Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD)
- 12:00 PM: ABB Ltd. (SIX: ABBN, OTC: ABBNY)
- 12:30 PM: Belite Bio, Inc (NASDAQ: BLTE)
- 13:00 PM: Epiroc AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: EPIA, OTC: EPOAY)
- 13:30 PM: International Airlines Group (LSE: IAG, MAD: IAG, OTC: ICAGY)
- 14:00 PM: BDO Unibank, Inc (PSE: BDO, OTC: BDOUY)
- 14:30 PM: iHuman Inc. (NYSE: IH)
The presentations will be available for replay after the conference.

In addition to specializing in administering cross-border equity structures such as American and Global Depositary Receipts, Deutsche Bank provides corporates, financial institutions, hedge funds and supranational agencies around the world with trustee, agency, escrow and related services. The Bank offers a broad range of services for diverse products, from complex securitizations and project finance to syndicated loans, debt exchanges and restructurings.

For further information, please contact:
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Deutsche Bank is sponsoring the Deutsche Bank Depositary Receipt Investor Conference solely for informational purposes. Deutsche Bank does not prepare, review, approve or edit any presentations, statements, documents or other information or materials, whether in written, electronic or verbal form, provided by any company participating in such conference, and disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of any such information or materials. Deutsche Bank is not promoting, endorsing or recommending any company participating in the conference.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Month to go to Wolverhampton Pride 2025 – get your tickets now

Source: City of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Pride, with headline sponsors Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, returns to Market Square on Saturday 7 June, giving people plenty of time to buy their tickets and join in and celebrate the city’s LGBT+ community, inclusivity and diversity.

There are just 30 days to go until pop royalty Kimberly Wyatt and drag superstars Queenz headline an unforgettable day of live music, fierce fashion, and community celebration.

There’s also a showstopping line up including Taylor Swift tribute Lauren G, trans rap pioneer Nate Ethan, soulful singer songwriter Kyle Finn, local cabaret queen Miss Sundi, and a dazzling preview of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert from Bilston Operatic.

Councillor Chris Burden, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills said: “Wolverhampton Pride continues to be the festival for everyone that gets bigger every year and the excitement for this year is building.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the community come together in the Pride Parade before continuing the celebration in the Plaza. We can’t wait to see you there!”

Tickets cost £10 for adults, £5 concessions and £2.50 for under 12s. Children aged 2 and under are free. People can find out more information and purchase tickets at Wolverhampton Pride.

Applications to join the parade, which is once again sponsored by Enjoy Wolverhampton BID and last year saw 700 people turn Wolverhampton into a rainbow city, close tomorrow (Friday 9 May). Whether you’re joining solo, with friends, celebrating with family, or representing a group or organisation, everyone is welcome to show up, stand out, and spread the love! More information can be found at Parade.

Wolverhampton Pride 2025 is brought to you in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton Council, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Enjoy Wolverhampton, Gorgeous Radio, X2Y LGBT Youth, Wolverhampton LGBT+, The White Hart, Gorgeous Nightclub, Wolverhampton Homes and Arena Theatre.

All information is on Wolverhampton Pride’s website at Wolverhampton Pride or by following @pridewton on Facebook and Instagram.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Advancements In Drone Technology Opening Up New Applications as Market Size Estimated to Reach $57 Billion by 2028

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

PALM BEACH, Fla., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – Drone services are progressively replacing legacy services in the commercial sector, such as aerial surveys, filmography, and search and rescue operations. They offer the advantages of prolonged operation, remote control by human operators, or autonomous functioning by onboard computers. The increasing adoption of drone services across various civil and commercial applications can be attributed to their extended endurance and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, IoT (Internet of Things), and cloud computing into drone services is expected to further boost their demand across various sectors. A report from MarketsAndMarkets said that the Global Drone Services Market Size is estimated to reach USD 57.8 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 27.7% during the forecast period. The report continued: “The drone market size continues to expand as the drone services industry evolves, offering a diverse range of services for both remotely controlled and autonomously flown drones. This industry integrates software-controlled flight plans into drones’ embedded systems, making it a critical component in sectors like agriculture, insurance, construction, marine, aviation, oil & gas, mining, and infrastructure. The demand for these services, which includes tasks such as search and rescue, package delivery, industrial inspections, imaging, and healthcare supply distribution to remote areas, significantly contributes to the growing drone market size.”   Active Companies in the drone industry today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO), Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC).

MarketsAndMarkets added: “In terms of market segmentation, drone services are categorized by the type of service provided, including platform services (further divided into flight piloting and operation, data analysis, and data processing), maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), and simulation and training. The application-based segmentation encompasses inspection and monitoring, mapping and surveying, spraying and seeding, filming and photography, transport and delivery, as well as security, search, and rescue. The industry-based segmentation covers a wide spectrum of sectors, including construction and infrastructure, agriculture, utility, oil & gas, mining, defense and law enforcement, media and entertainment, scientific research, insurance, aviation, marine, healthcare and social assistance, and transportation, logistics, and warehousing. These industries rely heavily on drones for functions like inspection, monitoring, and photography, further driving the drone market size.”

ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) ZenaDrone Tests Proprietary Camera Enabling IQ Nano Drone Swarms for US Defense Applications and Blue UAS Submission – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its subsidiary ZenaDrone is testing a new proprietary specialized camera that enables more efficient indoor applications such as inventory and security management, when utilizing IQ Nano drone swarms for commercial and US defense applications. The new camera prototype developed by its Taiwan component manufacturing subsidiary, Spider Vision Sensors, in collaboration with its certified electronics manufacturing partner, Suntek Global, will enable faster and more precise collection of data including multiple bar codes simultaneously scanned by multiple drones in a drone swarm. The company plans to apply for Blue UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) certification that lists and validates drones for military and government use.

“Our Spider Vision Sensors subsidiary in collaboration with Suntek Global, has helped us speed up development of customized and specialized cameras required for our innovative drone swarm applications for commercial and defense customers. This partnership will continue to be invaluable as we develop our NDAA-compliant supply chain and received Blue UAS certification which will allow military and federal agencies to directly purchase our drones.,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.

Military and Defense departments use small autonomous indoor drones like the 10X10 inch IQ Nano for various applications such as inventory management, indoor building reconnaissance, search and rescue, training simulations, and explosives detection. ZenaDrone is also engaged in a paid trial which includes developing drone swarm applications for inventory management and security applications with a multinational auto parts manufacturer customer.

A drone swarm is a coordinated group of autonomous drones that communicate and work together using AI and real-time data sharing, to perform tasks collaboratively without direct human control. Drone swarms enhance efficiency, accuracy, automation, and performance compared to a single drone. Autonomous drones can rapidly scan thousands of bar codes or RFID tags per second with high accuracy, providing real-time visibility into inventory without disrupting workflows. A drone swarm can also cover more ground simultaneously, dramatically reducing inventory audit times and manual labour while providing near-total inventory visibility.

An AI drone swarm for indoor security and surveillance enhances coverage, response time, and efficiency by autonomously patrolling large areas, detecting threats, and providing real-time situational awareness. Unlike stationary cameras or human patrols, drone swarms can dynamically adapt to security breaches, track intruders, and coordinate movements to eliminate blind spots. AI-driven analytics enable them to identify anomalies, recognize faces, and detect unauthorized activity with high precision, reducing false alarms and improving security decision-making. Their autonomous nature minimizes human labor costs while ensuring 24/7 monitoring in complex environments like warehouses, data centers, or commercial facilities.

The ZenaDrone IQ Nano is available in 10×10 and 20×20-inch sizes, designed to perform regular and frequent inspections such as bar code or RFID scanning, facility maintenance inspections, security monitoring, 3D indoor mapping and other applications inside a warehouse, distribution, or plant facility. It is designed for autonomous use featuring integrated sensors, high-quality cameras, data collection and analysis including AI methodologies. Weighing 1.5kg and with a flight time of at least 20 minutes before utilizing the automatic battery recharging station, it is designed for hovering stability and safety with obstacle avoidance capabilities.   Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-zena/

In Additional ZENA News: ZenaTech’s (NASDAQ:ZENA) Expands Ireland Office Offering Drone as a Service (DaaS) Including Precision Agriculture to a European Market Growing at 28.6% Annually – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces it will be expanding operations and opening a new, larger office and its European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The new hub will facilitate the Company’s drone sales and DaaS drone services — including precision agriculture solutions — to a growing UK and European market. The Company anticipates the official grand opening during the summer of 2025.

Strategically located near Dublin Airport and accessible via all major motorways, the new office location will serve a growing customer base in Ireland and enable growth across Europe, catering to agriculture as well as construction, renewable energy — including wind and solar farms — golf courses, racecourses, and warehouse and logistics.

“Expanding our Dublin office and establishing a European HQ marks a new chapter in our strategy to scale our drones and DaaS offerings globally while servicing the fastest growing agricultural drone markets located in Europe. Our AI-powered drone solutions are designed to boost crop yields while reducing operational costs and provide smart, data-driven insights — empowering crop monitoring and health assessment, nutrient and resource optimization, and profitability,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.

The European agricultural drone market was valued at approximately USD 4.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 43.23 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.58% according to Market Data Forecast . This growth is fueled by the adoption of drones for crop spraying, mapping, pest control, seeding, and remote sensing, which enhance productivity and resource efficiency in farming. Growth is also supported by favorable European government policies and a strong focus on sustainable farming practices.    Continued… Read this full release by visiting: https://www.zenatech.com/newsroom/

Other recent developments in the drone industry include:

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), has recently announced a number of upgrades to its Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance System to further boost operational effectiveness for warfighters. The enhanced features are being showcased at the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week annual conference at the Tampa Convention Center, May 6 to May 8.

In development over the past year, the series of improvements include a 50% increase in Black Hornet’s radio communications range from two to three kilometers (in optimal conditions). The BH4’s new Android tablet, part of the ground control station, now has up to twice the battery life, plus a battery heater for charging in cold temperatures. The new tablet also features improved ergonomics, making it easier to use while wearing gloves.

Black Hornet 4 can operate in 25-knot winds and rain, and extensive testing was performed to validate its already rugged endurance capabilities. The drone itself is now IP-52 rated, able to withstand 7.6 mm of rain per hour while in flight, while the ground control station boasts an IP-54 rating.

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a United States based manufacturer and distributor of drone parts recently has successfully closed a confidentially marketed public offering for the sale of 8,000,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at the offering price of $5.00 per share (the “Offering”) resulting in gross proceeds of $40 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Offering closed on May 7, 2025.

Allan Evans, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and other members of the Company’s Board of Directors and all members of the Company’s advisory board purchased shares in the Offering on the same terms as the other investors. “We are overwhelmed by the level of support from everyone involved in the process,” said Allan Evans “This raise is absolutely a case of everyone putting their money behind accelerating American manufacturing for drones”.

ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO), an aerospace company focused on safety systems for commercial unmanned aircrafts and defense Counter UAS systems, recently announced that it has received a new order for dozens of units of its innovative SafeAir™ M4 system. The order was placed by a prominent European drone distributor that serves a wide range of commercial, public safety, and enterprise drone operators across the region.

The SafeAir™ M4, ParaZero’s next-generation autonomous parachute recovery system, is designed for seamless integration with DJI’s Matrice 4 series. It features a newly developed deployment mechanism with real-time telemetry and is designed and expected to comply with the highest European regulatory standards to enable safe flight in urban areas throughout the EU.

Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven security solutions, recently announced it has successfully completed multiple demonstrations of its patented Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (SPOTD) technology to various branches of the U.S. Department of Defense. Following these briefings, the Company commenced the integration of its SPOTD technology onto the Win-TAK platform, part of the U.S. Army’s Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) software ecosystem.

As a result of these successful demonstrations, the Company is accelerating additional development efforts that seek to integrate the Company’s SPOTD technology into the full TAK software ecosystem which includes the U.S. Army’s ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit or ATAK) platform. Integration of SPOTD into ATAK is designed to allow detections of small explosive threats instantly identified in drone-based imagery by the Company’s AI technology to be quickly pushed across potentially hundreds of thousands of soldier-carried and vehicle-mounted wireless connected devices widely utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Ministry of Commerce Comments on Anti-Dumping Investigation into EU Brandy

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

BEIJING, May 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong on Thursday commented on the anti-dumping investigation of brandy produced in the European Union (EU), saying China is open to resolving economic and trade differences through dialogue and consultation.

In this way, the department’s representative, at the latest departmental press briefing, answered a question from media representatives about China’s expectations from the upcoming economic and trade negotiations between Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China He Lifeng and representatives of France, in particular regarding the import of brandy.

According to He Yadong, at the request of the China Alcoholic Beverage Industry Association, which acted on behalf of domestic enterprises in the industry, China launched an anti-dumping investigation on brandy imported from the EU on January 5, 2024. Given the complex circumstances of the case, the ministry decided to extend the investigation until July 5, 2025.

The investigating authorities are currently reviewing the price commitment applications submitted by EU exporters, as well as the comments and opinions submitted by all parties after the preliminary ruling, He added.

He promised that the authorities would make a final decision within the prescribed time frame and based on the facts of the case, as well as through an investigation process conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.

Meanwhile, China is open to resolving economic and trade differences through consultation and dialogue, the ministry spokesman added. -0-

MIL OSI Russia News –

May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin inspected restored cultural sites as part of his working visit to the DPR

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin visited the Donetsk People’s Republic. As part of his working visit, he held a meeting on the socio-economic development programI region, and also inspected three museums in Mariupol, restored by the Leningrad Region under the supervision of the public-law company “Single Customer in the Sphere of Construction”.

“I am very happy that we have reached such a pace of work in new regions that we can even work with museums. The local history museum survived and worked even during the Soviet Union’s fight against Nazi Germany, and in 2022 it was burned and looted. Specialists gave the building a second life and equipped it with an air conditioning and humidification system to preserve the exhibits. The museum was put into operation, so I asked the director to quickly open the doors to visitors. I also visited the Memorial House-Museum of Andrei Zhdanov, a statesman from Mariupol, created on the instructions of the President. The city bore Zhdanov’s name for 20 years, after which in 1989 it was returned to its historical name,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

During a meeting with the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin and the acting chairman of the DPR government Andrei Chertkov, Marat Khusnullin discussed the implementation of the regional budget, the repair of social facilities, the modernization of public utilities infrastructure, and the attraction of investment.

“We discussed in detail the renovation of roads and the construction of housing. Denis Vladimirovich identified these topics as some of the most pressing for the further development of the republic and its economy. Therefore, now, within the framework of work not only on the restoration program, but also on the national project “Infrastructure for Life”, we need to take into account all available tools that can create the necessary conditions that improve the quality of life of residents,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Join us on 5/22 for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar: “How to Handle AI? – Italian National Regulation in the Context of European Law”

Source: US Global Legal Monitor

The following is a guest post by Dante Figueroa, a senior legal information analyst at the Law Library of Congress covering Italian, Vatican, Roman, and Canon law. Dante has previously published the following posts: From Summorum Pontificum to Traditionis Custodes: Changes in Liturgical Matters at the Catholic Church, Vatican Criminal Law and Recent Money Laundering Cases, Collections and Digitization Projects of the Vatican Apostolic Library, and The Roman Senate as Precursor of the U.S. Senate, among others.

Please join us on May 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT for another entry into our Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar series with our “How to Handle AI? – Italian National Regulation in the Context of European Law” webinar. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new reality the world is facing in the 21st century. Most know about it, but few understand it properly, and even fewer dare to predict the implications of AI in all aspects of life.

In this context, current developments and innovations concerning AI pose meaningful challenges to governments and the private sector, in particular in the area of fundamental human rights. For instance, the inclusion of Algorithmic Decision-Making (ADM) processes in various aspects of human endeavors, such as policing, employment, health care, business, and criminal justice, may reinforce and even create new barriers to fairness in society.

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (“AI Act”) is the world’s first regulatory framework on AI. This regulation offers a comprehensive legislative framework for using AI, with broad coverage and allocated duties and obligations based on a hierarchy of risks to health, safety, and fundamental human rights. Accordingly, the AI Act contains regulatory tools available to member states and private actors with the ultimate purpose of shielding real or perceived disruptions caused by AI on contemporary societies. Other European Union (EU) regulations also tackle AI, including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the “Digital Services Act.”

In this context, the webinar will analyze the aforementioned EU’s AI regulatory framework, from a legal and ethical perspective, to understand the challenges posed by AI innovations to the traditional human-centered environment. Particular attention will be given to the recent European Court of Justice’s decision in the “Schufa case.”

Italy is not unaware of the many challenges posed by AI in various sectors of life. On April 23, 2024, the Council of Ministers approved a draft of a legislative bill dedicated to AI. Most recently, on March 20, 2025, a legislative bill was introduced into the Italian Senate concerning AI. However, no enacted legislation on AI currently exists in Italy.

Accordingly, the webinar will also ponder the current and future implications of both EU and tentative domestic legislation on AI for Italy.

Register here.

The main speaker will be Roberto D’Orazio, who is a senior legislative analyst at the Italian Parliamentary Library, and will present alongside Dante Figueroa, senior legal information analyst at the Law Library of Congress. Dante has a J.D. degree from the University of Concepcion, Chile, an LL.M. from the University of Chile, and an LL.M. from American University in Washington, D.C. He is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Italian, and conversant in German and Portuguese.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Tower Semiconductor to Attend the 22nd Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference and the 53rd Annual TD Cowen Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, May 08, 2025 – Tower Semiconductor (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM), the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, will participate in the 22^nd Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 28 and in the 53rd Annual TD Cowen Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in New York on Thursday, May 29. There will be an opportunity for investors to meet one-on-one with company representatives. Interested investors should contact the conference organizers or email the investor relations team at towersemi@kcsa.com.

About Tower Semiconductor

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: TSEM), the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for its customers in growing markets such as consumer, industrial, automotive, mobile, infrastructure, medical and aerospace and defense. Tower Semiconductor focuses on creating a positive and sustainable impact on the world through long-term partnerships and its advanced and innovative analog technology offering, comprised of a broad range of customizable process platforms such as SiPho, SiGe, BiCMOS, mixed-signal/CMOS, RF CMOS, CMOS image sensor, non-imaging sensors, displays, integrated power management (BCD and 700V), photonics, and MEMS. Tower Semiconductor also provides world-class design enablement for a quick and accurate design cycle as well as process transfer services, including development, transfer, and optimization, to IDMs and fabless companies. To provide multi-fab sourcing and extended capacity for its customers, Tower Semiconductor owns one operating facility in Israel (200mm), two in the U.S. (200mm), two in Japan (200mm and 300mm) which it owns through its 51% holdings in TPSCo, shares a 300mm facility in Agrate, Italy with STMicroelectronics as well as has access to a 300mm capacity corridor in Intel’s New Mexico factory. For more information, please visit: www.towersemi.com.

Contact Information:
Liat Avraham
Investor Relations
liatavra@towersemi.com | +972 4 650 6154

David Hanover
KCSA Strategic Communications

towersemi@kcsa.com | 212-682-6300

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Enphase Energy Announces Easy Expansion of IQ7 Solar Systems with IQ8 Microinverters

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

FREMONT, Calif., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, today announced the availability of new software that allows homeowners with existing legacy IQ7™ Microinverter-based systems to seamlessly expand their solar capacity using IQ8™ Microinverters. This software is now available across North America, Europe, and other key markets.

With over one million homes worldwide using IQ7™ Microinverters, many homeowners are now looking to expand their systems to reduce energy costs and boost energy independence. Enphase’s new software enables solar installers to upgrade these systems with IQ8™ Microinverters, built for high-powered solar panels, while using the existing IQ^® Gateway or IQ^® Combiner hardware.

“Enphase’s new expansion capability with the IQ8 Microinverters is a game-changer for us,” said Jeremy White, project manager at Robco Electric, an installer of Enphase products in the United States. “It allows us to offer our customers a straightforward path to scale their systems as their energy needs grow. We can now deliver more power with fewer headaches, which helps us provide the best service and keeps our business running efficiently.”

“Homeowners are increasingly asking for ways to get more out of their existing systems, and the new IQ8 Microinverters make that possible,” said Mauricio Llovera, CEO of INVERSOL, an installer of Enphase products in Mexico. “This solution is a win-win, as it not only benefits our customers but also enables us to take on more projects without the complexity of traditional system upgrades. It’s the kind of innovation we’ve come to expect from Enphase.”

“We’re excited to see Enphase continue to build on its existing product suite, constantly making our lives easier,” said David Monnier, CEO of La Maison des Energies, an installer of Enphase products in Switzerland. “The IQ8 Microinverters provide a seamless integration experience, allowing us to maximize energy output for our customers while maintaining the reliability and quality Enphase is known for. This capability is a significant boost to our business.”

“The ability to upgrade existing IQ7 systems with IQ8 Microinverters opens up new opportunities for homeowners in the Netherlands,” said Jack van der Linden, account manager at Green Guys BV, an installer of Enphase products in the Netherlands. “With energy prices fluctuating, our customers want to optimize their solar systems without costly overhauls. This new solution from Enphase allows them to do just that — scaling their energy production efficiently and cost-effectively.”

“Enphase’s latest innovation simplifies system upgrades for our customers in France, making it easier than ever to enhance solar production,” said Julien Vouriot, CEO and founder of Solair’ Forez, an installer of Enphase products in France. “We can now provide homeowners with a seamless way to integrate the latest microinverter technology, ensuring they get the most out of their solar investments while maintaining system reliability.”

“The new software release unlocks seamless interoperability between IQ7 and IQ8 microinverters, which empowers our global installer network to deliver more value with less effort,” said Aaron Gordon, senior vice president and general manager of the systems business unit at Enphase Energy. “It’s a win for homeowners and a growth driver for our installers.”

Enphase’s software-defined energy systems allow homeowners the ability to scale and optimize their solar investments over time. For more information about adding IQ8 Microinverters to IQ7 systems, watch the video here and visit the regional websites — United States, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Germany.

About Enphase Energy, Inc.

Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company based in Fremont, CA, is the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems that enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power — and control it all with a smart mobile app. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter-based technology and builds all-in-one solar, battery, and software solutions. Enphase has shipped approximately 81.5 million microinverters, and approximately 4.8 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in over 160 countries. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.

©2025 Enphase Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. Enphase Energy, Enphase, the “e” logo, IQ, and certain other marks listed at https://enphase.com/trademark-usage-guidelines are trademarks or service marks of Enphase Energy, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities and performance of Enphase Energy’s technology and products, including safety, quality, and reliability; and the ability to continually enhance and maximize the value of their investments over the lifetime of the systems. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase Energy’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties including those risks described in more detail in Enphase Energy’s most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other documents filed by Enphase Energy from time to time with the SEC. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.

Contact:

Enphase Energy

press@enphaseenergy.com

This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: BermudAir Partners with Zero Hash to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Stablecoin Payments in Air Travel

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BermudAir, Bermuda’s first homegrown airline, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Zero Hash to let customers purchase flights with stablecoins as part of the standard booking flow by the end of 2025. The new feature, which makes BermudAir the world’s first airline to offer native stablecoin payments for tickets during online booking on its website and mobile app, will go live by the end of 2025. The collaboration is being showcased today at the inaugural Bermuda Digital Finance Forum, underscoring the event’s focus on empowering local Bermudian businesses through cutting-edge digital finance innovation.

This partnership will allow BermudAir passengers to natively pay with stablecoins – digital currencies pegged to fiat value – directly on the airline’s website, just as easily as using a credit card. Once live, travelers can select from over a dozen stablecoin options at checkout, enabling seamless payments that settle nearly instantly across borders.

“By accepting stablecoins, we’re eliminating the friction of currency exchange and foreign transaction fees for our international passengers,” said Adam Scott, Founder and CEO of BermudAir. “As Bermuda’s home airline, we are proud to lead the charge in crypto and stablecoin adoption within aviation. Allowing customers to pay for flights with stablecoins isn’t just about embracing the future of travel – it’s about making the experience faster, cheaper, and more inclusive for travelers worldwide.”

International visitors represent the majority of Bermuda’s 200,000+ annual air arrivals, many of whom currently face 1–3% foreign transaction fees on credit card bookings.¹² By offering a direct stablecoin payment option, BermudAir will offer the opportunity to eliminate those costs and deliver a smoother booking experience for its globally diverse clientele. Stablecoin payments also process 24/7, ensuring ticket purchases can be confirmed in minutes without banking delays, a clear win for travelers and tourism operators.

Zero Hash, the leading crypto, stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure provider, will power the conversion and settlement of these transactions. Zero Hash Worldwide Ltd., which holds a Class F license issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) under the Digital Asset Business Act, will enable BermudAir to accept digital dollar payments in a compliant, secure manner.

Zero Hash views stablecoins as a core Alternative Payment Method (APM) poised for mass adoption in everyday transactions. The numbers support this shift: over the past 24 months, nearly 750 million people have gained access to stablecoins and crypto via a primary account on platforms like Revolut, NuBank, Robinhood, PayPal, Stripe, and Venmo. In just the last 30 days, 29.2 million unique wallets processed 705 million stablecoin transactions – totaling $3.3 trillion in volume.³

The travel industry is uniquely positioned to lead this adoption – an early mover in loyalty programs, digital wallets, and cross-border innovation, it has a proven track record of embracing financial infrastructure before the mainstream.

“Zero Hash is thrilled to power this first-of-its-kind stablecoin payment offering in the airline industry,” said Edward Woodford, Founder and CEO of Zero Hash. “This partnership with BermudAir exemplifies the convergence of digital finance innovation. By leveraging our stablecoin payments infrastructure, BermudAir can deliver the seamless payments and global accessibility that customers expect in the future of travel. It’s a shining example of stablecoins making a real-world impact, and we’re excited to help empower Bermudian businesses through compliant, cutting-edge technology.”

The announcement comes amid a broader movement to onboard Bermudian businesses into digital finance. Bermuda’s government has cultivated a robust regulatory framework for fintech, making the island a hub for crypto adoption and innovation.

The Bermuda Digital Finance Forum, hosted by Penrose Partners, SALT and The Decentralized AI Society (DAIS), is bringing community leaders together to empower local businesses and residents to leverage digital finance.

This effort builds on BermudAir’s track record of innovation in digital finance, including a prior issuance of stablecoin bond tokens in partnership with crypto custodian XBTO.

BermudAir’s stablecoin payment feature will be accessed by booking on flybermudair.com and the airline’s mobile app. Travelers will simply choose the stablecoin payment option during checkout, and Zero Hash will seamlessly handle the crypto-to-fiat settlement in real time. Both companies anticipate that this convenience will appeal to overseas travelers and business flyers, who can avoid exchanging currencies or incurring bank fees by paying directly in digital dollars.

About Zero Hash
Zero Hash is the leading infrastructure provider for crypto, stablecoin, and tokenized assets. Its API and embeddable dev-kit enables innovators to easily launch solutions across cross-border payments, commerce, trading, remittance, payroll, tokenization and on/off-ramps.

Zero Hash powers solutions for some of the largest and innovative companies including Interactive Brokers, Stripe, Shift4, Franklin Templeton, Felix Pago, Kalshi and LightSpark. Zero Hash Holdings is backed by investors, including Point72 Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and NYCA.

Zero Hash Worldwide Ltd. holds a Class F license issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) under the Digital Asset Business Act 2018 of Bermuda.

Zero Hash Trust Company LLC has been approved by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks as a non-depository trust company.

Zero Hash LLC is a FinCen-registered Money Service Business and a regulated Money Transmitter that can operate in 51 U.S. jurisdictions. Zero Hash LLC and Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC are licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. In Canada, Zero Hash LLC is registered as a Money Service Business with FINTRAC.

Zero Hash Australia Pty Ltd. is registered with AUSTRAC as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider, with DCE registered provider number DCE100804170-001. Zero Hash Australia Pty Ltd. is registered on the New Zealand register of financial service providers, with Financial Service Provider (FSP) number FSP1004503. Zero Hash Europe B.V. is registered as a Virtual Asset Services Provider (VASP) by the Dutch Central Bank (Relation number: R193684). Zero Hash Europe Sp. Zoo is registered as a VASP by the Tax Administration Chamber of Poland in Katowice (Registration number RDWW – 1212).

Learn more by visiting zerohash.com or following us on X @ZeroHashX

About BermudAir
BermudAir is Bermuda’s airline, committed to redefining the travel experience. With a fleet of Embraer E175 and E190 aircraft renowned for exceptional performance and passenger comfort, BermudAir exemplifies its commitment to excellence. Operating convenient flights to and from Westchester Country Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Charleston International Airport, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Bradley International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, and Richmond International Airport. BermudAir enhances connectivity to the U.S. East Coast, contributing to the growth and prosperity of Bermuda. BermudAir also operates flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, and Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Canada. With a dedication to exceptional service and curated onboard offerings that showcase the island’s renowned hospitality and varied food and beverages available locally, BermudAir provides an unparalleled travel experience. For more information, and to book flights, please visit www.flybermudair.com.

^¹gotobermuda 2024 Visitor Arrivals Report
^²bankrate.com
^³Artemis Terminal

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: xSuite Group Partners with Trenex Consulting to Expand Global Reach
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Press Release xSuite

xSuite Group Partners with Trenex Consulting to Expand Global Reach

The Finance Automation consulting firm from the USA will now offer SAP user companies the software solutions of the German specialist for automated P2P processes

Ahrensburg, Germany / Metairie, LA/USA – May 8, 2025 – xSuite Group and Trenex Consulting LLC entered into a partnership agreement in March 2025. As a new xSuite Solution Partner, Trenex will distribute, implement, and support xSuite’s solutions for automated invoice and procurement processes as well as archiving across the USA, Europe and the APAC region. Through this partnership with xSuite Group, Trenex is strategically repositioning itself within the SAP ecosystem and expanding its service portfolio for international customers.

Headquartered in Louisiana, USA, Trenex Consulting is a globally operating IT advisory firm with deep expertise in financial process automation and SAP-driven business optimization. As companies worldwide face the challenges of digital transformation and transition to SAP S/4HANA, many are searching for modern, future-ready alternatives to legacy systems.

Expanding SAP-Centric Capabilities

The partnership allows Trenex to offer certified SAP solutions from xSuite that are compatible with all SAP deployment models—whether on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid. xSuite’s modular and scalable P2P and archiving solutions stand out for their flexibility, global applicability, and futuristic product roadmap, making them ideal for companies to modernize their core financial processes ahead of their S/4 HANA migration.

Shared Vision for Innovation and Client Value

“We are excited to welcome Trenex as a solution partner that combines deep market knowledge with a strong track record in business process automation,” said Andreas Nowottka, Managing Director at xSuite Group. “Their commitment to delivering innovative and future-proof solutions to SAP clients around the globe aligns perfectly with xSuite’s mission.

“Our clients demand state-of-the-art solutions—both technologically and functionally—regardless of whether they run SAP on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid setup,” added Frank (Cheng) Fan, General Manager of Trenex Consulting LLC. “xSuite checks all the boxes: modular architecture, SAP certification, and international compatibility. We also greatly value their collaborative approach and future-driven roadmap, which will empower us to support our clients over the long term.”

About Trenex Consulting LLC
Trenex Consulting is a global IT solutions provider specializing in ERP, EPM, Financial Process Automation (FPA), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). With deep SAP expertise, a multilingual team, and around-the-clock support, Trenex delivers tailored services to help businesses drive digital transformation and optimize core operations worldwide. https://www.trenexconsulting.com/

About xSuite Group
With offices in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., xSuite is a leading innovator in optimizing SAP-based P2P workflows. The company provides software solutions and implementation services to over 1,600 clients worldwide, making it a trusted partner in modernizing AP systems and automating manual, paper-based processes.

Press Contact:
xSuite Group / Headquarters

Barbara Wirtz
Marketing & PR
Tel. +49 (0)4102/88 38 36
barbara.wirtz@xsuite.com
www.xsuite.com

Partner Contact:
xSuite Group / International

Tony Cheung
Global Vice President
Enterprise Accounts & Strategic Alliances
Tel. +44 7561 893170
tony.cheung@xsuite.com
www.xsuite.com

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Share your views to help develop and protect Smestow Valley for the future

Source: City of Wolverhampton

The online consultation is looking at the reasons why people visit the nature reserve, why it is important to them and how it can be improved to benefit all communities across the city.

It is also exploring how to best protect and promote the unique historic features at the valley and how to improve signage and information about all aspects of heritage across the site.

As well as the online survey, in person consultations are gathering opinions on improving access into and throughout the site. The results will then help inform the next phase of the ongoing project to Explore, Enhance, Protect and Promote Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve.

Last year, City of Wolverhampton Council, together with partners Canal & River Trust and Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust, secured funding of £217,000 from The Heritage Lottery Fund to develop plans for a full application of around £2million to be submitted in 2026.

If the application for this delivery phase is successful, renovation of the much loved Meccano bridge is planned, along with other structures linked to the disused railway line which forms the main path through Smestow Valley.

Gathering views and opinions through the consultation will be essential in helping to secure funding to deliver these future improvements. It will also help to share the heritage of the valley with a wider audience.

During the initial development phase, the council has worked with partners Canal & River Trust and Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust as well as the Wildside Activity Centre, Friends of Smestow Valley and Waterside Care.

This partnership approach has seen a wide range of activity at the site, including improvements to the canal towpath, planting wildflower meadows, restoring historic ponds and hedges and planting native flowers including bluebells and wild garlic.

These activities, which were funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, helped develop a range of volunteering opportunities as well as an approach to volunteering for the future.

Over time, the whole project at Smestow Valley aims to increase engagement through school visits, heritage focused volunteering opportunities, biodiversity enhancements, community events, artwork and interpretation as well as online information.

Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “Smestow Valley is a real hidden gem in the city and we’d love anyone who enjoys visiting it to come forward and give their thoughts on how it can be developed and protected for the future.

“The nature reserve has a unique place in the region’s industrial heritage, and we’ve been delighted to have the opportunity to work with a range of committed partners and local people during the development phase.

“But now we need residents to give their thoughts on how we can further improve Smestow Valley. By completing the survey, people will be able to share with us how they use the valley and what they would like to see in the future.

“Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey to help us develop this historical open space for a wide variety of plants and wildlife, improve access for local residents and open up the site for everyone to enjoy.”

Complete the survey and enter the prize draw to win one of three Enjoy Wolverhampton gift card (terms and conditions apply). Take the survey at Explore, Enhance, Protect and Promote Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Consultation.

To find out about the latest activities at the valley and how to get involved visit the Facebook page or sign up to the newsletter.

To request a guided tour of the site, contact Enquiries.Parks@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Smestow Valley and rail network is a 4.5km long site, which forms part of the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark and has a rich history dating back to Anglo Saxon times. It provides visitors with opportunities for healthy activities including walking, cycling and boating.

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May 9, 2025

MIL-OSI: Stack Capital Group Inc. Reports Q1-2025 Financial Results

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stack Capital Group Inc., (“Stack Capital” or the “Company”) (TSX:STCK; TSX:STCK.WT.A) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Stack Capital reports all amounts in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Company Commentary:

As at March 31, 2025, Book Value per Share (BVpS) of the Company was $12.06, compared with $12.29 as at December 31, 2024.
Stack Capital had its first portfolio investment, CoreWeave (an AI hyper-scaler) go public on March 28, 2025, an exciting milestone for both the Company and CoreWeave. During the quarter, and prior to the IPO, Stack invested an additional US$2.2 million into CoreWeave.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company wrote down its investment in CoreWeave by US$2.4 million to reflect its closing price of US$37.08. Since then, however, CoreWeave’s share price has increased to US$53.60 (as of close on May 7, 2025), representing a 45% gain from March 31, 2025, equating to an estimated $0.45 increase to Stack Capital’s BVpS since quarter end. The Company believes that CoreWeave’s share price has the potential to increase over the next several months as it reports its initial quarterly results, announces potential new business deals, and general market sentiment improves with anticipated resolutions to global trade/tariffs and other geo-political issues.
During Q1, Shield AI raised US$240 million at a US$5.3 billion valuation, resulting in an increase to the position value within the portfolio. Shield AI also recently announced significant strategic partnerships with both Boeing (March 2025) and Airbus U.S. Space & Defense (April 2025). Shield AI’s Hivemind solution will be used to improve and expand unmanned capabilities across the aerial programs at both companies, serving to further validate Shield AI’s leadership position in AI pilot technology.
Following quarter-end, SpaceX received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to increase the number of its Starship launches to 25 times per year, up from 5 times per annum under its previous license. This increase in launch cadence for future Starship test flights is significant and will eventually benefit Starlink (SpaceX’ satellite communications business) through the faster deployment of its next generation satellites, once Starship becomes fully operational.
In March, Locus Robotics unveiled its brand new ‘Array’ autonomous mobile robot at LogiMat in Stuttgart, Germany, and at ProMat in Chicago. As the industry’s most advanced AI-powered, zero-touch fulfillment system, Array eliminates 90% of manual labour for picking, putaway, and returns of merchandise within warehouse and third-party logistics facilities. Leveraging the latest advances in AI vision technology, Array delivers ultra-efficient order picking, unmatched cost per pick, along with the unique ability to pick and consolidate multiple orders simultaneously.
Following quarter-end, Omio, a leading multi-modal travel booking platform, announced its expansion into Southeast Asia, unlocking over 14,000 bus routes from over 1,800 transportation providers across Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia, adding to its existing flight options in the region. Omio also plans to add ferry and rail services over the coming months and is aiming to be a comprehensive multi-modal travel provider by Q4-2025, in time for peak season of Southeast Asian travel. Following the announcement, the Omio app now unifies transportation across 3 continents and 45 countries.
As at March 31, 2025, the Book Value of the Company was $129.7 million, and the Book Value per Share was $12.06. A detailed summary of Book Value per Share is as follows:

Breakdown of Book Value per Share as at March 31, 2025:
SpaceXⁱ(space exploration & satellite communications)	$	2.18
Locus Robotics, Inc. (autonomous robots)		1.32
Canva, Inc. (graphic design)		1.29
Omio, Inc.ⁱⁱ(travel & leisure)		1.11
Hopper, Inc. (travel & leisure)		1.07
Newfront Insurance, Inc. (insurance & benefits)		1.07
Prove Identity, Inc.ⁱⁱⁱ(cyber-security)		1.02
CoreWeave, Inc. (AI hyper-scaler)		1.01
Bolt Financial, Inc. (e-commerce)		0.50
Shield AI, Inc.^iv(military defence)		0.39
Varo Money, Inc. (neo-banking)		0.13
Cash		1.00
Net other assets		(0.03	)
Book Value per Share	$	12.06

ⁱ the Company is invested in Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (“SpaceX”) through a Special Purpose Vehicle, Space LP.
ⁱⁱ the Company invested in shares of GoEuro Corp. which carries on business as Omio.
ⁱⁱⁱ the fair value of Prove Identity Inc. includes an unrealized deferred gain of $1,021,025
ⁱ^v the Company is invested in Shield AI through a Special Purpose Vehicle, Defence AI LP

About Stack Capital

Stack Capital is an investment holding company and its business objective is to invest in equity, debt and/or other securities of growth-to-late-stage private businesses. Through Stack Capital, shareholders have the opportunity to gain exposure to a diversified private investment portfolio; participate in the private market; and have liquidity due to the listing of the Common Shares & Warrants on the TSX. At the same time, the public structure also allows the Company to focus its efforts on maximizing long-term performance through a portfolio of high growth businesses, which are not widely available to most Canadian investors. SC Partners Ltd. acts as the Company’s administrator and is responsible to source and advise with respect to all investments for the Company.

For more information, please visit our website at www.stackcapitalgroup.com or contact:
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May 9, 2025

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Westminster City Council commemorate VE Day 80 | Westminster City Council

Source: City of Westminster

Today, Thursday 8 May, Cllr Adam Hug, Leader of Westminster City Council, was joined by The Lord Mayor, Cllr Robert Rigby, Chief Executive of the council, Stuart Love, Chaplain to Parliament, Father Christopher Colven, and fellow councillors, Cllr David Boothroyd, Cllr Ellie Ormsby, Cllr Paul Swaddle, and Cllr Mark Shearer to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

The Lord Mayor, Cllr Robert Rigby, said:

”I’ve just raised a special VE Day flag to commemorate what is today the 80th anniversary.

”Westminster is full of military connections, so it’s great that I’ve been here to raise a special flag on what is a very special day.”

The flag raising is just one of many ceremonies that has taken place in Westminster and across the country over the last week including a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey, the VE Day 80 procession and fly past on The Mall, and many street parties hosted by residents celebrating to honour those who served in the Second World War, the children who were evacuated, and those who took on essential roles on the Home Front.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK pledges support to strengthen Ukraine’s justice system
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Press release

UK pledges support to strengthen Ukraine’s justice system

On the eve of Victory in Europe day Minister Sackman and Minister Suhak, Deputy Justice Minister of Ukraine, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Kyiv.
Memorandum of Cooperation signed by Minister Sackman in Kyiv

Agreement made as Minister Sackman attends United for Justice conference in Kyiv to condemn Russian aggression on the eve of VE day

Sharing of best practice to help develop modern justice systems

On the eve of Victory in Europe day, the UK has pledged greater assistance and expertise to strengthen Ukraine’s justice system to help it forge a bright future as a free and democratic state as part of an agreement signed by Minister Sackman and Minister Suhak, Deputy Justice Minister of Ukraine, in Kyiv.

The long-term agreement, which came as Minister Sackman attended the United for Justice Conference and Ministerial Dialogue Group in Kyiv to set out the international community’s continued support for Ukraine, will mean that the UK will provide its extensive expertise to help strengthen the rule of law.

The Memorandum of Cooperation will build on the already strong judicial co-operation that exists between the two countries – including the development of training programmes to help bolster the role of an independent, transparent and effective judiciary. It will also share best practice on ensuring vulnerable victims, especially women, are supported throughout the justice system.

The agreement comes after the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Kyiv in January to launch the 100 Year Partnership with Ukraine. This partnership will harness the innovation, strength and resilience that Ukraine has shown in its defence against Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion. It will foster long-term security and growth for both countries and shows the UK’s steadfast commitment to support its allies and the people of Ukraine.

Minister for Courts and Legal Services, Sarah Sackman KC, said:

I have heard first-hand testimonies of the devastation and pain caused by Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the need to bring those responsible to account.

As our Ukrainian friends fight to secure their independence, their battlefield victories must be bolstered by support to rebuild – including a resilient justice system.

We will share best practice to advance vital justice reforms to help Ukraine strengthen its rule of law, underpin economic prosperity and safeguard its democracy.

The Memorandum of Cooperation will focus on a number of areas. This includes:

Developing sustainable modern justice systems – including exchanging expertise on the effective management of courts and the use of online platforms and artificial intelligence.

Sharing expertise on how to accommodate vulnerable people throughout the justice system including the use of legal aid and appropriate trauma-based support.

Sharing best practice on how to manage prisons and probation services and effective procedures to inspect these services.

Supporting the role of an independent, transparent and effective judiciary in Ukraine.

Developing the availability of dispute resolution in Ukraine and best practice on the use of arbitration and mediation as alternatives to court hearings.

Building collaboration between the UK and Ukrainian legal services sectors.

Alongside this agreement the United Kingdom continues to fund and support Ukraine. In total, £18 billion has been spent to support the Ukrainian people through the war with £13 billion provided in military assistance and close to £5 billion in humanitarian and non-military aid.

The agreement was signed in the week after Ukrainian troops joined an array of British, Commonwealth and NATO troops to mark VE Day in London. It served as a reminder of the need for continued global support for Ukraine and its people in their fight for freedom against Russia’s war of aggression.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Help us improve Park and Ride sites across York
Source: City of York

Published Thursday, 8 May 2025

City of York Council has today begun a month-long public consultation to help inform the design of future improvements at five of York’s Park and Ride sites.
The planned works aim to attract new customers to use the Park & Ride, and will provide more accessible, easier to use facilities and greater transport options such as improved cycling parking. Five of York’s six Park and Ride sites are included in the project; Poppleton Bar, Grimston Bar, Askham Bar, Rawcliffe Bar and Monks Cross. The Designer Outlet Park and Ride site is not owned by the council, so will not be affected by the planned upgrades.

The changes proposed include:

The introduction of overnight car parking at Rawcliffe Bar and Askham Bar Park and Ride sites to support the city’s residents and visitors, plus our thriving overnight economy.

Better located dedicated parking for oversized vehicles at Askham Bar, Rawcliffe Bar and Grimston Bar (daytime only). A new building will also be delivered to replace outdated facilities at Grimston

Improvements to the accessibility of the sites and parking areas; new waiting facilities, lighting, pathways, refurbished toilets including Changing Places facilities

Improved facilities for multi-modal trips. The improvements included will vary by site (e.g. long-distance bus and coach routes, car club vehicles, improved cycle parking and lockers).

Overnight parking will offer greater flexibility to both residents taking trips away from York (e.g. using Park and Ride to connect to train services for commuting or a weekend away) as well as visitors coming into the city for overnight stays. It will be offered at Askham Bar and Rawcliffe Bar – chosen because they are most easily reached from major towns and cities such as Leeds.

Some of the main principles of offering overnight parking are:

Drivers will have access to their cars 24 hours a day, so you can drop off or collect your car at any time

Offering a viable option for longer stays that avoids the need to drive into and pay for parking in the city centre, helping reduce congestion

The sites will have improved CCTV, security and lighting

Bus services won’t be running through the night. Taxis or cycles can be used to get to either site and collect your car during hours when buses aren’t running

The service will not be offered to vehicles higher than a small van – so will not be available for campervans or caravans. No facilities will be offered and no one will be able to stay in their vehicle overnight.

The project is fully funded by the UK Government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). York was allocated over £17m to improve the city’s bus network and £4m of this has been allocated to improving the Park and Ride sites. Alongside the Park and Ride project, BSIP funding is being used to deliver an on-going programme of works to install new real-time information screens across the city and surrounding villages; improved lighting and shelters, plus reducing fares for young people to just £1.

Last year saw a considerable increase in Park and Ride usage, with over 4.5m passenger journeys – the highest number since the Covid pandemic.

Cllr Kate Ravilious, Executive Member for Transport at City of York Council, said:

“York’s Park and Ride is already a huge success story, offering excellent services for York’s residents, commuters and visitors. This project will increase transport options for everyone, making the sites themselves more accessible, encouraging even greater use. By introducing overnight parking at two sites we will offer a convenient alternative to driving and parking in the city centre, helping to reduce traffic congestion, improve bus reliability and free up the roads for those who need to drive.

“I’d encourage everyone, whether you live in York or further afield, and whether you use the Park and Ride or not, to feedback on our proposals and help us maximise the benefits of the Park & Ride site upgrades”.

The consultation is open between Thursday 8 May and Monday 9 June.

To take part people can:

Read and complete the online survey at ourbigconversation.york.gov.uk

Email us at ourbigconversation@york.gov.uk, or write to us via freepost: Park and Ride Consultation, Freepost RTEG-TYYU-KLTZ, City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

Phone customer services on 01904 551550 and they will pass a message to the project team

To find out more visit ourbigconversation.york.gov.uk
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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Court upholds CMA’s £99m fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug prices
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

Press release

Court upholds CMA’s £99m fine on pharma over excessive NHS thyroid drug prices

The Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld the CMA’s finding that Advanz broke the law by overcharging the NHS for essential thyroid drug liothyronine.
CMA secures important win in the Court of Appeal after Advanz and Cinven sought to appeal

Court of Appeal also reinstated the CMA’s original fine of £51.9 million on Cinven after the CAT reduced the figure to £37.1 million in 2023

Total amount in fines stands at £99 million, divided amongst Advanz’s owners across the infringement period: £6.2m for HgCapital; £51.9m for Cinven; and £40.9m for Advanz

In a unanimous judgment, the Court of Appeal has confirmed the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) finding of excessive and unfair pricing in the supply of liothyronine tablets in the UK; and has reinstated the full penalty of £51.9 million imposed by the CMA on private equity firm Cinven.

Liothyronine is an essential medicine used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency. In 2006, the total NHS annual spend on the tablets was £600,000. Between 2009 and 2017, Advanz, the sole supplier of liothyronine tablets in the UK, increased the price it charged from £20 to £248 per box – an increase of over 1,110%. As a result, NHS annual spending on liothyronine jumped from over £2.3 million in 2009 to more than £30 million by 2016.

After an extensive investigation, in July 2021, the CMA found that Advanz had broken the law by this level of pricing to the NHS, without justification: the cost of producing the tablets did not increase significantly; and there was no evidence of meaningful innovation or investment by the supplier. The CMA fined Advanz Pharma (the current owner of the Advanz business) together with two former owners (HgCapital and Cinven) for their part in the infringement over their ownership periods.

All three companies originally appealed the CMA’s decision before the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). In August 2023, the CAT fully upheld the CMA’s findings, but reduced the penalties imposed on HgCapital and Cinven.

HgCapital decided not to pursue its appeal further, instead agreeing with the CMA to pay its fine of £6.2 million. Advanz and Cinven both sought permission to appeal the CAT’s decision to the Court of Appeal and the CMA, in turn, sought to overturn the CAT’s reduction in Cinven’s penalty.

Following a 3-day hearing in December 2024, the Court of Appeal unanimously refused Advanz Pharma and Cinven permission to appeal the CAT judgment, ruling that they had no arguable basis upon which to challenge the CAT’s decision to uphold the CMA’s findings.

The Court of Appeal also agreed that the CMA’s original penalty for Cinven was appropriate and reinstated it in full to £51.9 million.

Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the CMA, said:

This is another resounding win for the CMA in this case – and a vote of confidence for the work we do to protect consumers and tackle illegal behaviour.

Prices charged to the NHS, and ultimately taxpayers, must be fair. We will continue to stand up for patients and take action against companies that abuse their market power, thereby harming consumers and the wider economy.

For more information on the CMA’s investigation, visit the Liothyronine tablets: suspected excessive and unfair pricing case page.

Notes for editors:

For media queries, please contact the press office on press@cma.gov.uk or on 020 3738 6460.

Advanz Pharma and Cinven both appealed against the CAT’s judgment. The CMA cross-appealed against the CAT’s reduction of Cinven’s penalty from £51.9 million to £37.1 million.

HgCapital did not appeal the CAT’s judgment.

A three-day hearing took place in December 2024 to hear all parties’ appeals. The Court of Appeal had adjourned all applications for permission to appeal the CAT’s judgment into a ’rolled-up’ hearing of both those applications for permission and the substantive appeals.

Previous action taken by the CMA in relation to the pharmaceutical sector and the fines imposed:

     Fludrocortisone (2019): £2.3 million in fines and £8 million redress to the NHS for market-sharing.

      Nortriptyline (2020): £3.4 million in fines and £1 million redress to the NHS for illegal arrangements including market-sharing and information exchange.

      Paroxetine (2021): £27.1 million in fines for anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance.

      Hydrocortisone (2021): £260 million in fines for excessive and unfair pricing and market sharing (currently under appeal).

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MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Secretary of State marks 80th anniversary of VE Day
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

News story

Secretary of State marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day by opening a special World War II exhibition at Antrim Castle Gardens.
Secretary of State with the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly, Deputy Mayor Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM, and World War II expert and tour guide Mike Gilmore.

VE Day is an occasion to remember the huge sacrifice made by that great generation so that we might live in peace and freedom.

That is the message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn, who has commemorated VE Day with a number of visits around Northern Ireland.
Today, (Thursday 8 May), marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. The long anticipated news resulted in millions celebrating the end of the war, with street parties, dancing and singing across the country.

Mr Benn marked VE day by officially opening a special World War II exhibition at Antrim Castle Gardens, hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. He then travelled to the Ulster Aviation Society, where he met with Fred Jennings, a World War II Veteran.

The Secretary of State also took time to visit the NI War Memorial Museum, which focuses on Northern Ireland’s role in the Second World War and the impact that the war had on its people.

He finished his day of VE Day commemorations by attending a Service of Remembrance with Thanksgiving at St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral in Armagh.

At the end of his engagements, Mr Benn said:

VE Day 80 is our opportunity to remember and to honour the extraordinary courage of that great generation of World War Two veterans.

Today should remind us all that the cost of peace must never be forgotten. As we hear the stories of those who served and express our profound gratitude to them, let us remember that it was their sacrifice that enabled us to live in peace and freedom.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: This Is Your Brain On Music: Groundbreaking UConn-led Study Shows How the Brain Keeps the Beat

Source: US State of Connecticut

The most sophisticated musical instrument in the world is the human brain, according to a paradigm-shifting new paper in Nature Reviews Neuroscience.

Led by UConn psychological sciences and physics professor Edward W. Large, the research introduces neural resonance theory (NRT). NRT explains how physical structures in the brain and nervous system resonate with the structures of music, turning sequences of sounds into profound physiological and emotional experiences.

“In physics, resonance is everywhere,” explains Large, who directs the Music Dynamics Laboratory. “The heart is an oscillator. Circadian rhythms are oscillators, and they synchronize to the light and dark cycles of the earth.”

His research shows that human brain activity can also sync to various rhythms – from reggae to R&B to rhapsodies.

“A long-standing puzzle in music research is the presence of common features as well as variations across musical cultures,” says Ji Chul Kim, a co-author on the paper and assistant research professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences. “NRT explains this nature/nurture problem in terms of natural constraints and neural plasticity.”

Music, Meet Math

Large carries himself like someone who has spent some time on stage. He’s a smart dresser, accessorizing on a Monday afternoon video interview with a small silver earring. He does have a musical past, he tells me – after double-majoring in math and classical guitar in college, he spent some time performing – but when he learned it was possible to study the science of music in graduate school, he was hooked.

“As soon as I saw that, I knew that’s what I was meant to do,” he says.

When Large transitioned from making music to studying it, he noticed that the scientific world understood music very differently than he did.

The prevailing understanding was that humans enjoy music because its patterns enable a pleasurable system of prediction based on learned expectations. The human brain works like autocomplete, it was thought, predicting which notes and chord shifts will come next in a sequence – and feeling rewarded when it guesses correctly.

But Large’s research shows that this is only part of the story. His pioneering neural resonance theory offers a new explanation: oscillations (rhythms) in the brain’s neural activity actually synchronize with the pitches and rhythms of music. This synchronization is what creates the sense of expectation or anticipation.

According to NRT, people can keep time, dance, and effectively improvise music because human biological processes can sync with music, from simple tunes to complex melodies.

“This is about embodiments – physical states of the brain that have lawful relationships to external events [like sounds],” Large says. “They’re not abstract. It’s literally the sound causing a physical resonance in the brain.”

This means that the human body is very much part of the music-making process. Neurons vibrate like a plucked guitar string. Seen on an EEG, brainwaves dance to drumbeats.

“I have always been fascinated by music and physics,” Kim says. “I am excited about the way NRT brings them together and describes the perception and performance of music as dynamic patterns formed within and between listeners and performers.”

Volume Up

Large’s paper explains that this function of music is responsible for many of its uplifting qualities, like its mood- and memory-boosting properties, as well as its most universally recognized side effect: the urge to dance. (The paper refers to this phenomenon as “groove.”)

“This is the way I always intuitively understood music, before I went into science,” Large says. “But people wanted to talk about the brain as a computer, and its computing input/output functions. It just didn’t seem like how I experience music, or how people in general experience music. But this idea of resonance? I thought that was really compelling.

“So, what I set out to do was make it science,” he continues. “Instead of just New Age terminology — ‘oh, I’m resonating to this music, man’ — I wanted to ask whether, scientifically, this really does happen.”

Large demonstrates a form of combined light and music therapy at Pratt & Whitney Hangar Museum in East Hartford on Oct. 7, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Even before the publication of this latest research, Large recognized the healing potential of music. In 2016, he founded Oscillo Biosciences (named for the neural oscillations that synchronize with music) with Kim, who had recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UConn.

The healthcare startup uses music and light therapy to help mitigate disease progression among Alzheimer’s patients. It is a highly promising application of NRT.

“We’re in a clinical trial right now, and we are showing that by listening to music and watching lights in a certain frequency relationship to the music, we can cause resonance in the brain that actually improves memory,” Large says.

NRT has other promising potential applications, ranging from AI to education. Machines trained on neural resonance could produce more emotionally intelligent and culturally aware music. Learning tools could leverage NRT to help people better grasp rhythm and pitch.

In the meantime, NRT offers a scientific explanation for one of the most mysterious human experiences — how and why music moves us.

In addition to Large, the multi-institutional collaboration featured other researchers at the University of Connecticut and at the University of Groningen (Netherlands), the University of Illinois Chicago, Queen Mary University of London, and McGill University (Canada). The other UConn authors on the paper were Ji-Chul Kim, who is now an assistant research professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, and Parker Tichko ‘19 Ph.D.

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May 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Gas storage: refill flexibility to bring down prices

Source: European Parliament 3

The draft law adopted on Thursday seeks to address speculation on the gas market and bring down prices, by introducing greater flexibility in rules on gas storage refilling.

With 425 votes in favour, 106 against and 43 abstentions, Parliament has approved the Commission proposal to extend the EU’s 2022 gas storage scheme until 31 December 2027, it would otherwise have expired at the end of 2025. The provision is designed to ensure gas supply security ahead of the winter season.

MEPs introduced several amendments to ease tensions in the gas market, as speculation surrounding the existing mandatory 90% fill rate target by 1 November each year was driving the cost of refilling during the summer.

Refilling flexibilities

MEPs propose reducing the filling target from 90% to 83%, to be met at any point in time between 1 October and 1 December each year. Member states would be allowed to deviate by up to four percentage points from the filling target in the event of unfavourable market conditions, such as supply disruptions or high demand. The Commission may further increase this deviation by up to an additional four percentage points if these market conditions persist.

Member states would however have to ensure that the cumulative effects of flexibilities and derogations do not bring down overall storage filling obligations below 75%, MEPs say.

Full embargo on Russian gas “both necessary and feasible”

MEPs say that in light of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, member states should refrain from storing gas of Russian origin. The European Union should also, they say, pursue immediate sanctions on Russian gas imports, including LNG. A full embargo is both necessary and feasible, they add.

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“It’s very important that Europe was able to protect its citizens in a situation where Russia was using gas as a weapon of blackmail” rapporteur Borys Budka (EPP, Poland) said during the debate. Parliament wants to “provide for more flexibility and less bureaucracy but above all to bring Europe’s gas prices down” he added.

Next steps

MEPs will now enter into negotiations with the Polish presidency of the Council. A first round of talks is scheduled for 13 May.

Background

The EU’s energy security has been a critical concern in recent years, not least in light of its dependence on non-EU countries for primary energy supplies. The 2022 energy crisis, exacerbated by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent weaponisation of gas supplies, highlighted the urgent need for additional measures to ensure stable and affordable energy supplies.

In response, the EU introduced new gas storage rules. However, the global gas market remains tight, with increased competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and persistent price volatility.

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MIL-OSI Europe: Minutes – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg – Final edition

Source: European Parliament

PV-10-2025-05-07

iPlPv_Sit

Minutes

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 – Strasbourg

Abbreviations and symbols

+	adopted
–	rejected
↓	lapsed
W	withdrawn
RCV	roll-call votes
EV	electronic vote
SEC	secret ballot
split	split vote
sep	separate vote
am	amendment
CA	compromise amendment
CP	corresponding part
D	deleting amendment
=	identical amendments
§	paragraph

IN THE CHAIR: Martin HOJSÍK
Vice-President

1. Opening of the sitting

The sitting opened at 09:00.

2. Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 72) (action taken)

The decisions of the LIBE and PECH committees and (jointly) the SEDE and ITRE committees to enter into interinstitutional negotiations had been announced on 5 May 2025 (minutes of 5.5.2025, item 12).

Since no requests for vote had been made pursuant to Rule 72(2), the committees responsible had been able to begin negotiations after the expiry of the deadline set.

3. EU support for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine (debate)

Council and Commission statements: EU support for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine (2025/2685(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Ursula von der Leyen (President of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: Michael Gahler, on behalf of the PPE Group, Yannis Maniatis, on behalf of the S&D Group, Kinga Gál, on behalf of the PfE Group, Adam Bielan, on behalf of the ECR Group, Petras Auštrevičius, on behalf of the Renew Group, Terry Reintke, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Özlem Demirel, on behalf of The Left Group, Hans Neuhoff, on behalf of the ESN Group, Sandra Kalniete, Thijs Reuten, Harald Vilimsky, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Moritz Körner, Alberico Gambino, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Virginijus Sinkevičius, Marc Botenga, who also answered a blue-card question from Sebastian Tynkkynen, Petar Volgin, Fidias Panayiotou, who also answered a blue-card question from Moritz Körner, Rasa Juknevičienė, Brando Benifei, Tom Vandendriessche, Mirosława Nykiel and Heléne Fritzon.

IN THE CHAIR: Christel SCHALDEMOSE
Vice-President

The following spoke: Beata Szydło, Nathalie Loiseau, Mika Aaltola, Francisco Assis, Hannah Neumann, Paulius Saudargas, Marcos Ros Sempere, Roberto Vannacci, Victor Negrescu, Aurelijus Veryga, Hilde Vautmans, Matej Tonin, Danilo Della Valle, Francisco José Millán Mon, Tonino Picula, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Salvatore De Meo, Raphaël Glucksmann, Merja Kyllönen, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Elena Yoncheva, Seán Kelly, who also answered a blue-card question from Petras Gražulis, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Tamás Deutsch, Rihards Kols, Helmut Brandstätter, Adrián Vázquez Lázara, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė, Krzysztof Hetman, Jonas Sjöstedt, Danuše Nerudová, Tobias Cremer, Tomasz Buczek, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Dan Barna, Wouter Beke, Ignazio Roberto Marino, Irene Montero and Ana Miguel Pedro.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Michał Szczerba, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Viktória Ferenc, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Dainius Žalimas, Jaume Asens Llodrà, Siegbert Frank Droese, Lukas Sieper, Maria Grapini, Damian Boeselager and Petras Gražulis.

The following spoke: Valdis Dombrovskis (Member of the Commission) and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

(The sitting was suspended at 11:19.)

IN THE CHAIR: Roberta METSOLA
President

4. Resumption of the sitting

The sitting resumed at 11:35.

5. Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe

The President made a statement to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

António Costa (President of the European Council), Robert Chot (Member of the Belgian Royal National Federation of War Volunteers), Janusz Komorowski (President of the Polish Association of Home Army Soldiers) and Janusz Maksymowicz (Vice-President of the Warsaw Uprising Insurgents Association), addressed the House.

The House stood for the European anthem performed by soprano Francesca Sorteni, accompanied by Thomas Gautier and Claire Rigaux on violin, Marie Viard on cello and Emma Errara on viola.

(The sitting was suspended for a few moments.)

6. Resumption of the sitting

The sitting resumed at 12:19.

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The following spoke: Valérie Hayer (the President noted her remarks. She pointed out that serving Europe in the House of democracy was an honourable commitment and called for everyone to respect what this represented).

7. Welcome

On behalf of Parliament, the President welcomed Dr Denis Mukwege, winner of the 2014 Sakharov Prize and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, who had taken his seat in the distinguished visitors’ gallery.

8. Voting time

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

8.1. Amending ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review ***I (vote)

Amending ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review – (COM(2025)0123 – C10-0063/2025 – 2025/0084(COD))

REQUEST FOR AN URGENT DECISION by the REGI Committee (Rule 170(5))

Approved

Vote: at a later part-session.

Detailed voting results

8.2. European Social Fund (ESF+): specific measures to address strategic challenges ***I (vote)

European Social Fund (ESF+): specific measures to address strategic challenges – (COM(2025)0164 – C10-0064/2025 – 2025/0085(COD))

REQUEST FOR AN URGENT DECISION by the EMPL Committee (Rule 170(5))

Approved

Vote: at a later part-session.

Detailed voting results

8.3. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section III – Commission, executive agencies and the ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0067/2024 – 2024/2019(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Niclas Herbst (A10-0074/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS – Commission and executive agencies

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0077)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS – European Development Funds – EDF (9th, 10th and 11th)

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0077)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0077)

Detailed voting results

8.4. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Parliament (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section I – European Parliament [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0068/2024 – 2024/2020(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Monika Hohlmeier (A10-0062/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0078)

Detailed voting results

8.5. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section II – European Council and Council [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0069/2024 – 2024/2021(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński (A10-0052/2025)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Approved (P10_TA(2025)0079)

Discharge postponed (see Annex V, Article 5(1)(b) to the Rules of Procedure)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0079)

Detailed voting results

8.6. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section IV – Court of Justice [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0070/2024 – 2024/2022(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Cristian Terheş (A10-0050/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0080)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0080)

Detailed voting results

8.7. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Auditors (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section V – Court of Auditors [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0071/2024 – 2024/2023(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Dick Erixon (A10-0047/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0081)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0081)

Detailed voting results

8.8. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section VI – European Economic and Social Committee [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0073/2024 – 2024/2025(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński (A10-0054/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0082)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0082)

Detailed voting results

8.9. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section VII – Committee of the Regions [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0074/2024 – 2024/2026(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński (A10-0046/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0083)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0083)

Detailed voting results

8.10. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Ombudsman (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section VIII – European Ombudsman [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0075/2024 – 2024/2027(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński (A10-0055/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0084)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0084)

Detailed voting results

8.11. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section IX – European Data Protection Supervisor [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0076/2024 – 2024/2028(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński (A10-0053/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0085)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0085)

Detailed voting results

8.12. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European External Action Service (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023, Section X – European External Action Service [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0072/2024 – 2024/2024(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński (A10-0069/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0086)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0086)

Detailed voting results

8.13. Discharge 2023: European Public Prosecutor’s Office (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office for the financial year 2023 [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0077/2024 – 2024/2029(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Tomáš Zdechovský (A10-0051/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0087)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0087)

Detailed voting results

8.14. Discharge 2023: Agencies (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agencies for the financial year 2023 [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0078/2024 – 2024/2030(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Erik Marquardt (A10-0065/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Agency for Support for BEREC

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (CdT)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Banking Authority (EBA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Environment Agency (EEA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Labour Authority (ELA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Medicines Agency (EMA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (now European Union Drugs Agency)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for Railways (ERA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Euratom Supply Agency (ESA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Training Foundation (ETF)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge and closure of the accounts was postponed (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0088)

Detailed voting results

8.15. Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings (vote)

Report on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the EU joint undertakings for the financial year 2023 [COM(2024)0272 – C10-0079/2024 – 2024/2031(DEC)] – Committee on Budgetary Control. Rapporteur: Michal Wiezik (A10-0056/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Chips Joint Undertaking (before 21.9.2023: Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking)

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Single European Sky ATM Research 3 Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking

PROPOSALS FOR DECISIONS

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Discharge was granted and closure of the accounts approved (see Annex V, Article 5(1) to the Rules of Procedure).

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0089)

Detailed voting results

8.16. A revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world (vote)

Report on a revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world [2024/2051(INI)] – Committee on Budgets. Rapporteurs: Siegfried Mureşan and Carla Tavares (A10-0076/2025)

The debate had taken place on 6 May 2025 (minutes of 6.5.2025, item 9).

(Majority of the votes cast)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0090)

Detailed voting results

8.17. The European Water Resilience Strategy (vote)

Report on the European Water Resilience Strategy [2024/2104(INI)] – Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety. Rapporteur: Thomas Bajada (A10-0073/2025)

The debate had taken place on 6 May 2025 (minutes of 6.5.2025, item 13).

(Majority of the votes cast)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0091)

Detailed voting results

8.18. 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye (vote)

2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Türkiye [2025/2023(INI)] – Committee on Foreign Affairs. Rapporteur: Nacho Sánchez Amor (A10-0067/2025)

The debate had taken place on 6 May 2025 (minutes of 6.5.2025, item 14).

(Majority of the votes cast)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0092)

The following had spoken:

Nacho Sánchez Amor (rapporteur), to move an oral amendment to add a new paragraph after paragraph 31. Parliament had agreed to put the oral amendment to the vote.

Jordan Bardella, to move an oral amendment to add a new paragraph after paragraph 36. Parliament had not agreed to put the oral amendment to the vote as more than 39 Members had opposed it.

Detailed voting results

8.19. 2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia (vote)

Report on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Serbia [2025/2022(INI)] – Committee on Foreign Affairs. Rapporteur: Tonino Picula (A10-0072/2025)

The debate had taken place on 6 May 2025 (minutes of 6.5.2025, item 16).

(Majority of the votes cast)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0093)

The following had spoken:

Tonino Picula (rapporteur), to move an oral amendment to paragraph 23. Parliament had agreed to put the oral amendment to the vote.

Detailed voting results

8.20. 2023 and 2024 reports on Kosovo (vote)

Report on the 2023 and 2024 Commission Reports on Kosovo [2025/2019(INI)] – Committee on Foreign Affairs. Rapporteur: Riho Terras (A10-0075/2025)

The debate had taken place on 6 May 2025 (minutes of 6.5.2025, item 17).

(Majority of the votes cast)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0094)

Detailed voting results

(The sitting was suspended at 13:39.)

IN THE CHAIR: Javi LÓPEZ
Vice-President

9. Resumption of the sitting

The sitting resumed at 13:44.

10. Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

11. Winning the global tech race: boosting innovation and closing funding gaps (topical debate)

The following spoke: Eva Maydell to open the debate proposed by the PPE Group.

The following spoke: Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Costas Kadis (Member of the Commission).

The following spoke: Pablo Arias Echeverría, on behalf of the PPE Group, Alex Agius Saliba, on behalf of the S&D Group, Julie Rechagneux, on behalf of the PfE Group, Elena Donazzan, on behalf of the ECR Group, Christophe Grudler, on behalf of the Renew Group, Kim Van Sparrentak, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Leila Chaibi, on behalf of The Left Group, Marcin Sypniewski, on behalf of the ESN Group, Tomislav Sokol, Christel Schaldemose, Kosma Złotowski, Svenja Hahn, David Cormand, Milan Mazurek, Massimiliano Salini, Giorgio Gori, Philippe Olivier, Charlie Weimers, Morten Løkkegaard, Eszter Lakos, Laura Ballarín Cereza, Diego Solier, Fernando Navarrete Rojas, Matthias Ecke, Mario Mantovani and Elena Sancho Murillo.

The following spoke: Costas Kadis and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

12. Competition policy – annual report 2024 (debate)

Report on competition policy – annual report 2024 [2024/2079(INI)] – Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Rapporteur: Lara Wolters (A10-0071/2025)

Lara Wolters introduced the report.

The following spoke: Teresa Ribera (Executive Vice-President of the Commission).

The following spoke: Andreas Schwab, on behalf of the PPE Group, and Thomas Bajada, on behalf of the S&D Group.

IN THE CHAIR: Antonella SBERNA
Vice-President

The following spoke: Pierre Pimpie, on behalf of the PfE Group, Francesco Ventola, on behalf of the ECR Group, Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, on behalf of the Renew Group, Kira Marie Peter-Hansen, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Martin Schirdewan, on behalf of The Left Group, Rada Laykova, on behalf of the ESN Group, Markus Ferber, René Repasi, Enikő Győri, Marlena Maląg, Marie Toussaint, Marcin Sypniewski, Branislav Ondruš, who also answered a blue-card question from João Oliveira, Georgios Aftias, Nikos Papandreou, Dirk Gotink, Adnan Dibrani, Marco Falcone and Jonás Fernández.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Ralf Seekatz, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Petras Gražulis, João Oliveira and Alexander Jungbluth.

The following spoke: Teresa Ribera and Lara Wolters.

The debate closed.

Vote: 8 May 2025.

13. Resilience and the need to improve the interconnection of energy grid infrastructure in the EU: the first lessons from the blackout in the Iberian Peninsula (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Resilience and the need to improve the interconnection of energy grid infrastructure in the EU: the first lessons from the blackout in the Iberian Peninsula (2025/2686(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Dan Jørgensen (Member of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: Dolors Montserrat, on behalf of the PPE Group, Nicolás González Casares, on behalf of the S&D Group, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, on behalf of the PfE Group, Diego Solier, on behalf of the ECR Group, Anna Stürgkh, on behalf of the Renew Group, Diana Riba i Giner, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Estrella Galán, on behalf of The Left Group, Petr Bystron, on behalf of the ESN Group, Paulo Cunha, who also answered a blue-card question from Petras Gražulis, Francisco Assis, António Tânger Corrêa, who also answered a blue-card question from Bruno Gonçalves, Patryk Jaki, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Jaume Asens Llodrà, Irene Montero, Marc Jongen, Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos, François-Xavier Bellamy, who also answered a blue-card question from Nicolás González Casares, Sofie Eriksson, Paolo Borchia, Nora Junco García, Christophe Grudler, Pernando Barrena Arza, Pilar del Castillo Vera, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Nicolás González Casares, and Elena Sancho Murillo.

IN THE CHAIR: Christel SCHALDEMOSE
Vice-President

The following spoke: András Gyürk, Nicolas Bay, Michał Kobosko, João Oliveira, Ana Miguel Pedro, Bruno Gonçalves, Pascale Piera, Daniel Obajtek, Seán Kelly, Bruno Tobback, Georg Mayer, Aleksandar Nikolic and Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Davor Ivo Stier, Susana Solís Pérez, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Maria Zacharia and Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Dan Jørgensen and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

14. High levels of retail food prices and their consequences for European consumers (debate)

Council and Commission statements: High levels of retail food prices and their consequences for European consumers (2025/2687(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Costas Kadis (Member of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: Tomislav Sokol, on behalf of the PPE Group, Camilla Laureti, on behalf of the S&D Group, Gilles Pennelle, on behalf of the PfE Group, Stefano Cavedagna, on behalf of the ECR Group, Asger Christensen, on behalf of the Renew Group, David Cormand, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Hanna Gedin, on behalf of The Left Group, Milan Mazurek, on behalf of the ESN Group, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Adnan Dibrani, Tomasz Buczek, Veronika Vrecionová, Christine Singer, Ana Miranda Paz, who also answered a blue-card question from João Oliveira, Konstantinos Arvanitis, who also answered a blue-card question from Rody Tolassy, Kateřina Konečná, Péter Magyar, Biljana Borzan, Marieke Ehlers, Sergio Berlato, Ciaran Mullooly, Marc Botenga, Nikolaos Anadiotis, Krzysztof Hetman, Pierfrancesco Maran, Barbara Bonte, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Laura Ballarín Cereza, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión and France Jamet.

IN THE CHAIR: Esteban GONZÁLEZ PONS
Vice-President

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Cristina Maestre, Mireia Borrás Pabón, Csaba Dömötör, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Rasmus Andresen, Elena Kountoura, João Oliveira, Lukas Sieper and Maria Zacharia.

The following spoke: Costas Kadis and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

15. Malta’s Golden Passport scheme circumventing EU sanctions against Russia (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Malta’s Golden Passport scheme circumventing EU sanctions against Russia (2025/2688(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: David Casa, on behalf of the PPE Group, Alex Agius Saliba, on behalf of the S&D Group, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, on behalf of the ECR Group, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, on behalf of the Renew Group, Saskia Bricmont, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Giuseppe Antoci, on behalf of The Left Group, Luděk Niedermayer, Birgit Sippel, Georgiana Teodorescu, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Irena Joveva, Daniel Freund, Peter Agius, Thomas Bajada, who also answered a blue-card question from Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle and did not accept a blue-card question from Daniel Freund, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, Daniel Attard, who also answered a blue-card question from Daniel Freund, and Evelyn Regner.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Juan Fernando López Aguilar and Sebastian Tynkkynen.

The following spoke: Alex Agius Saliba (the President cut off the speaker as his remarks did not constitute a point of order).

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Maria Zacharia.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

16. The role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season (debate)

Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 as regards the role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season [COM(2025)0099 – C10-0041/2025 – 2025/0051(COD)] – Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Rapporteur: Borys Budka (A10-0079/2025)

Borys Budka introduced the report.

The following spoke: Dan Jørgensen (Member of the Commission).

The following spoke: Andrea Wechsler, on behalf of the PPE Group, Jens Geier, on behalf of the S&D Group, András Gyürk, on behalf of the PfE Group, Ondřej Krutílek, on behalf of the ECR Group, Yvan Verougstraete, on behalf of the Renew Group, Marie Toussaint, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Dario Tamburrano, on behalf of The Left Group, Alexander Sell, on behalf of the ESN Group, Jüri Ratas, Nicolás González Casares, Julie Rechagneux, Michael Bloss, Thomas Geisel and Mirosława Nykiel.

IN THE CHAIR: Ewa KOPACZ
Vice-President

The following spoke: Michalis Hadjipantela and Virgil-Daniel Popescu.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Liudas Mažylis, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Marta Wcisło and Billy Kelleher.

The following spoke: Dan Jørgensen and Borys Budka.

The debate closed.

Vote: 8 May 2025.

17. Banking Union – annual report 2024 (debate)

Report on Banking Union – annual report 2024 [2024/2055(INI)] – Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Rapporteur: Ralf Seekatz (A10-0044/2025)

Ralf Seekatz introduced the report.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission).

The following spoke: Marco Falcone, on behalf of the PPE Group, Jonás Fernández, on behalf of the S&D Group, Marlena Maląg, on behalf of the ECR Group, Billy Kelleher, on behalf of the Renew Group, Jussi Saramo, on behalf of The Left Group, Costas Mavrides and Giovanni Crosetto.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Marta Wcisło, Sebastian Tynkkynen and Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath and Ralf Seekatz.

The debate closed.

Vote: 8 May 2025.

18. The fine against TikTok and the need to strengthen the protection of citizens’ rights on social media platforms (debate)

Commission statement: The fine against TikTok and the need to strengthen the protection of citizens’ rights on social media platforms (2025/2704(RSP))

Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

The following spoke: François-Xavier Bellamy, on behalf of the PPE Group, Alex Agius Saliba, on behalf of the S&D Group, Virginie Joron, on behalf of the PfE Group, Gheorghe Piperea, on behalf of the ECR Group, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, on behalf of the Renew Group, Alexandra Geese, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Konstantinos Arvanitis, on behalf of The Left Group, Mary Khan, Pablo Arias Echeverría, Elisabeth Dieringer, Sandro Gozi, Fidias Panayiotou, Sunčana Glavak, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú and Moritz Körner.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Billy Kelleher and Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath.

The debate closed.

19. Debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (debate)

(For the titles and authors of the motions for resolutions, see minutes of 7.5.2025, item I.)

19.1. Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania

Motions for resolutions B10-0260/2025, B10-0261/2025, B10-0262/2025, B10-0263/2025, B10-0264/2025 and B10-0265/2025 (2025/2690(RSP))

Reinhold Lopatka, Marit Maij, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Catarina Vieira and Tomasz Froelich introduced their groups’ motions for resolutions.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission).

The debate closed.

Vote: 8 May 2025.

19.2. Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia

Motions for resolutions B10-0247/2025, B10-0249/2025, B10-0250/2025, B10-0252/2025, B10-0255/2025 and B10-0258/2025 (2025/2691(RSP))

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Thijs Reuten, Petras Auštrevičius, Villy Søvndal and Małgorzata Gosiewska introduced their groups’ motions for resolutions.

The following spoke: Michał Szczerba, on behalf of the PPE Group, and Pina Picierno, on behalf of the S&D Group.

IN THE CHAIR: Antonella SBERNA
Vice-President

The following spoke: Karin Karlsbro, on behalf of the Renew Group, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Sandra Gómez López, Charles Goerens, Lukas Mandl, Pierfrancesco Maran, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Davor Ivo Stier and Alice Teodorescu Måwe.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Liudas Mažylis, Nikos Papandreou, Lukas Sieper and Marta Wcisło.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission).

The debate closed.

Vote: 8 May 2025.

19.3. Violations of religious freedom in Tibet

Motions for resolutions B10-0248/2025, B10-0251/2025, B10-0253/2025, B10-0254/2025, B10-0256/2025 and B10-0259/2025 (2025/2692(RSP))

Danuše Nerudová, Hannes Heide, Mariusz Kamiński, Engin Eroglu and Ville Niinistö introduced their groups’ motions for resolutions.

The following spoke: Michael McNamara, on behalf of the Renew Group.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis and Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Michael McNamara, on the previous speaker’s comments, and Lukas Sieper on Michael McNamara’s contribution.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission).

The debate closed.

Vote: 8 May 2025.

20. Democratic legitimacy and the Commission’s continued authorisation of genetically modified organisms despite Parliament’s objections (debate)

Commission statement: Democratic legitimacy and the Commission’s continued authorisation of genetically modified organisms despite Parliament’s objections (2025/2645(RSP))

Olivér Várhelyi (Member of the Commission) made the statement.

The following spoke: Esther Herranz García, on behalf of the PPE Group, Biljana Borzan, on behalf of the S&D Group, Paolo Inselvini, on behalf of the ECR Group, Martin Häusling, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Nikolas Farantouris, on behalf of The Left Group, Daniel Buda, Maria Noichl, Georgiana Teodorescu and Günther Sidl.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Kristian Vigenin, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis and Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Olivér Várhelyi.

The debate closed.

21. The illegal visit of President Erdoğan to the occupied areas of Cyprus (debate)

Council and Commission statements: The illegal visit of President Erdoğan to the occupied areas of Cyprus (2025/2705(RSP))

Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission) made the statement on behalf of the Commission.

The following spoke: Loucas Fourlas, on behalf of the PPE Group, Costas Mavrides, on behalf of the S&D Group, Afroditi Latinopoulou, on behalf of the PfE Group, Geadis Geadi, on behalf of the ECR Group (the President reminded the speaker of the rules on conduct), Kai Tegethoff, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, and Irene Montero, on behalf of The Left Group.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath.

The debate closed.

22. Explanations of vote

22.1. Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European External Action Service (A10-0069/2025 – Joachim Stanisław Brudziński) (oral explanations of vote)

Lynn Boylan

22.2. Written explanations of vote

Explanations of vote submitted in writing under Rule 201 appear on the Members’ pages on Parliament’s website.

23. Agenda of the next sitting

The next sitting would be held the following day, 8 May 2025, starting at 09:00. The agenda was available on Parliament’s website.

24. Approval of the minutes of the sitting

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

25. Closure of the sitting

The sitting closed at 22:21.

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

I. Motions for resolutions tabled

Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania

The following Members or political groups had requested that a debate be held, in accordance with Rule 150, on the following motions for resolutions:

on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania (2025/2690(RSP)) (B10-0260/2025)
Catarina Vieira, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Mounir Satouri, Maria Ohisalo, Mélissa Camara, Ville Niinistö
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania (2025/2690(RSP)) (B10-0261/2025)
Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Marit Maij
on behalf of the S&D Group

on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania (2025/2690(RSP)) (B10-0262/2025)
Tomasz Froelich
on behalf of the ESN Group

on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania (2025/2690(RSP)) (B10-0263/2025)
Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Karin Karlsbro, Moritz Körner, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Michal Wiezik, Lucia Yar
on behalf of the Renew Group

on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania (2025/2690(RSP)) (B10-0264/2025)
Sebastião Bugalho, Reinhold Lopatka, Michael Gahler, David McAllister, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Ana Miguel Pedro, Davor Ivo Stier, Tomas Tobé, Liudas Mažylis, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Mirosława Nykiel, Wouter Beke, Luděk Niedermayer, Vangelis Meimarakis, Milan Zver, Tomáš Zdechovský, Danuše Nerudová, Miriam Lexmann, Jan Farský, Loránt Vincze, Jessica Polfjärd, Andrey Kovatchev, Inese Vaidere
on behalf of the PPE Group

on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania (2025/2690(RSP)) (B10-0265/2025)
Adam Bielan, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Alexandr Vondra, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Ivaylo Valchev, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Assita Kanko, Alberico Gambino, Carlo Fidanza
on behalf of the ECR Group

Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia

The following Members or political groups had requested that a debate be held, in accordance with Rule 150, on the following motions for resolutions:

on the return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia (2025/2691(RSP)) (B10-0247/2025)
Merja Kyllönen
on behalf of The Left Group

on the return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia (2025/2691(RSP)) (B10-0249/2025)
Villy Søvndal, Sergey Lagodinsky, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Mounir Satouri, Maria Ohisalo, Catarina Vieira, Ville Niinistö
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

on the return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia (2025/2691(RSP)) (B10-0250/2025)
Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Thijs Reuten, Evin Incir, Pina Picierno
on behalf of the S&D Group

on the return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia (2025/2691(RSP)) (B10-0252/2025)
Petras Auštrevičius, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Abir Al-Sahlani, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Helmut Brandstätter, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, Moritz Körner, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Eugen Tomac, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Michał Kobosko
on behalf of the Renew Group

on the return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia (2025/2691(RSP)) (B10-0255/2025)
Sebastião Bugalho, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Michael Gahler, David McAllister, Sandra Kalniete, Andrzej Halicki, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Ana Miguel Pedro, Dariusz Joński, Davor Ivo Stier, Tomas Tobé, Reinhold Lopatka, Liudas Mažylis, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Mirosława Nykiel, Wouter Beke, Luděk Niedermayer, Vangelis Meimarakis, Milan Zver, Tomáš Zdechovský, Danuše Nerudová, Miriam Lexmann, Ondřej Kolář, Jan Farský, Loránt Vincze, Jessica Polfjärd, Andrey Kovatchev, Ewa Kopacz, Matej Tonin, Inese Vaidere
on behalf of the PPE Group

on the return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia (2025/2691(RSP)) (B10-0258/2025)
Adam Bielan, Mariusz Kamiński, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Michał Dworczyk, Veronika Vrecionová, Ondřej Krutílek, Jaak Madison, Alexandr Vondra, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Roberts Zīle, Ivaylo Valchev, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Assita Kanko, Aurelijus Veryga, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Rihards Kols, Maciej Wąsik, Marlena Maląg, Charlie Weimers, Cristian Terheş
on behalf of the ECR Group

Violations of religious freedom in Tibet

The following Members or political groups had requested that a debate be held, in accordance with Rule 150, on the following motions for resolutions:

on the violations of religious freedom in Tibet (2025/2692(RSP)) (B10-0248/2025)
Ville Niinistö, Catarina Vieira, Maria Ohisalo, Erik Marquardt, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Mounir Satouri, Leoluca Orlando
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

on the violations of religious freedom in Tibet (2025/2692(RSP)) (B10-0251/2025)
Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Hannes Heide
on behalf of the S&D Group

on the violations of religious freedom in Tibet (2025/2692(RSP)) (B10-0253/2025)
Hermann Tertsch, Jorge Martín Frías, Jaroslav Bžoch, Susanna Ceccardi
on behalf of the PfE Group

on the violations of religious freedom in Tibet (2025/2692(RSP)) (B10-0254/2025)
Engin Eroglu, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Helmut Brandstätter, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Bernard Guetta, Svenja Hahn, Ľubica Karvašová, Moritz Körner, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Karin Karlsbro, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas
on behalf of the Renew Group

on the violations of religious freedom in Tibet (2025/2692(RSP)) (B10-0256/2025)
Sebastião Bugalho, Danuše Nerudová, Michael Gahler, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Ana Miguel Pedro, Davor Ivo Stier, Tomas Tobé, Reinhold Lopatka, Liudas Mažylis, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Isabel Wiseler-Lima, Mirosława Nykiel, Wouter Beke, Luděk Niedermayer, Vangelis Meimarakis, Milan Zver, Tomáš Zdechovský, Miriam Lexmann, Ondřej Kolář, Jan Farský, Loránt Vincze, Jessica Polfjärd, Andrey Kovatchev, Inese Vaidere
on behalf of the PPE Group

on the violations of religious freedom in Tibet (2025/2692(RSP)) (B10-0259/2025)
Adam Bielan, Mariusz Kamiński, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Alberico Gambino, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Carlo Fidanza, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Ondřej Krutílek, Veronika Vrecionová, Assita Kanko, Michał Dworczyk, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Bogdan Rzońca, Alexandr Vondra, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Jadwiga Wiśniewska, Maciej Wąsik, Marlena Maląg
on behalf of the ECR Group

II. Delegated acts (Rule 114(2))

Draft delegated acts forwarded to Parliament

– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the content, methodologies, and presentation of the information to be voluntarily disclosed by issuers of bonds marketed as environmentally sustainable or of sustainability-linked bonds in the templates for periodic post-issuance disclosures (C(2025)00005 – 2025/2674(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 16 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ECON

– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2631of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying rules of procedure for the exercise of the power to impose fines or periodic penalty payments by the European Securities and Markets Authority on external reviewers (C(2025)00006 – 2025/2676(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 16 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ECON

– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the type of fees to be charged by ESMA to external reviewers of European Green Bonds, the matters in respect of which fees are due, the amount of the fees, and the manner in which those fees are to be paid (C(2025)00007 – 2025/2677(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 16 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ECON

– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the general conditions for the functioning of supervisory colleges, and repealing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/98 (C(2025)00701 – 2025/2678(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 23 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ECON

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards additional data types on alternative fuels infrastructure (C(2025)01912 – 2025/2661(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 2 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: TRAN

– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards common technical requirements for a common application programme interface (C(2025)01913 – 2025/2659(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 2 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: TRAN

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the harmonised classification and labelling of certain substances (C(2025)01916 – 2025/2660(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 2 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ENVI
opinion: IMCO

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards standards for wireless recharging, electric road system, vehicle-to-grid communication and hydrogen supply for road transport vehicles (C(2025)01918 – 2025/2662(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 2 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: TRAN

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 with regard to vehicle braking requirements and to vehicle functional safety requirements for agricultural and forestry vehicles (C(2025)01944 – 2025/2663(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 3 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: IMCO

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/205 as regards the European Maritime Single Window environment data set (C(2025)02021 – 2025/2667(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 7 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: TRAN

– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing threshold levels and classes of performance for permanent anchor devices and safety hooks (C(2025)02119 – 2025/2670(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 9 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: IMCO

– Commission Delegated Directive amending Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the minimum training requirements for the profession of veterinary surgeon (C(2025)02128 – 2025/2671(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 10 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: IMCO

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives (C(2025)02189 – 2025/2672(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 14 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ENVI

– Commission delegated decision on the unilateral inclusion of sectors by Finland in the emissions trading system within the Union for buildings, road transport and additional sectors pursuant to Article 30j of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (C(2025)02232 – 2025/2673(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 15 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ENVI
opinion: ITRE

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2197 as regards the date of application (C(2025)02258 – 2025/2675(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 16 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: SANT

– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the conditions and indicators that the EBA is to use to determine whether extraordinary circumstances in the sense of Article 325az(5) and Article 325bf(6) of that Regulation have occurred (C(2025)02287 – 2025/2679(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 23 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ECON

– Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the arrangements, systems and procedures to prevent, detect and report market abuse, the templates to be used for reporting suspected market abuse, and the coordination procedures between the competent authorities for the detection and sanctioning of market abuse in cross-border market abuse situations (C(2025)02480 – 2025/2684(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 3 months from the date of receipt of 29 April 2025

referred to committee responsible: ECON

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds (C(2025)02566 – 2025/2701(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 5 May 2025

referred to committee responsible: ENVI

– Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)…/ … amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards UV-328 (C(2025)02567 – 2025/2703(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 5 May 2025

referred to committee responsible: ENVI

– Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2910 on the implementation of the Union’s international obligations, as referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (C(2025)02570 – 2025/2702(DEA))

Deadline for raising objections: 2 months from the date of receipt of 5 May 2025

referred to committee responsible: PECH

III. Implementing measures (Rule 115)

Draft implementing measures falling under the regulatory procedure with scrutiny forwarded to Parliament

– Commission Regulation correcting certain language versions of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing Council Directive 97/78/EC as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that Directive (D010438/05 – 2025/2693(RPS) – deadline: 22 July 2025)
referred to committee responsible: ENVI
opinion: AGRI

– Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for acetamiprid in or on certain products (D102375/03 – 2025/2664(RPS) – deadline: 4 June 2025)
referred to committee responsible: ENVI

– Commission Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E 1202) as a carrier in colour tablets for the decorative colouring of poultry eggshells (D106245/02 – 2025/2680(RPS) – deadline: 29 June 2025)
referred to committee responsible: ENVI

– Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2023/915 as regards maximum levels of inorganic arsenic in fish and other seafood (D106246/02 – 2025/2681(RPS) – deadline: 29 July 2025)
referred to committee responsible: ENVI

IV. Documents received

The following documents had been received from other institutions:

– Proposal for transfer of appropriations DEC 05/2025 – Section III – Commission (N10-0013/2025 – C10-0065/2025 – 2025/2078(GBD))
referred to committee responsible: BUDG

– Proposal for transfer of appropriations INF 1/2025 – Section VI – Economic and Social Committee (N10-0014/2025 – C10-0078/2025 – 2025/2091(GBD))
referred to committee responsible: BUDG

– Proposal for transfer of appropriations No. 2/2025 – Section IX – European Data Protection Supervisor (N10-0015/2025 – C10-0079/2025 – 2025/2092(GBD))
referred to committee responsible: BUDG

V. Transfers of appropriations and budgetary decisions

In accordance with Article 31(1) of the Financial Regulation, the Committee on Budgets had decided to approve the European Commission’s transfers of appropriations DEC 03/2025 and DEC 04/2025 – Section III – Commission.

In accordance with Article 31(6) of the Financial Regulation, the Council of the European Union had decided to approve the European Commission’s transfers of appropriations DEC 03/2025 and DEC 04/2025 – Section III – Commission.

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Aaltola Mika, Abadía Jover Maravillas, Adamowicz Magdalena, Aftias Georgios, Agirregoitia Martínez Oihane, Agius Peter, Agius Saliba Alex, Alexandraki Galato, Allione Grégory, Al-Sahlani Abir, 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, Arimont Pascal, 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, Barna Dan, Barrena Arza Pernando, Bartulica Stephen Nikola, Bartůšek Nikola, Bay Nicolas, Bay Christophe, Beke Wouter, Beleris Fredis, Bellamy François-Xavier, Benea Dragoş, Benifei Brando, Benjumea Benjumea Isabel, Beňová Monika, Berendsen Tom, Berger Stefan, 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, Bricmont Saskia, Brnjac Nikolina, Brudziński Joachim Stanisław, Bryłka Anna, Buchheit Markus, Buczek Tomasz, Buda Daniel, Buda Waldemar, Budka Borys, Bugalho Sebastião, Buła Andrzej, Bullmann Udo, Burkhardt Delara, Buxadé Villalba Jorge, Bystron Petr, Bžoch Jaroslav, Camara Mélissa, Canfin Pascal, Carberry Nina, Cârciu Gheorghe, Carême Damien, Casa David, Caspary Daniel, Cassart Benoit, Castillo Laurent, del Castillo Vera Pilar, Cavazzini Anna, Cavedagna Stefano, 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, Clergeau Christophe, 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, Dworczyk Michał, Ecke Matthias, Ehler Christian, Ehlers Marieke, Eriksson Sofie, Erixon Dick, Eroglu Engin, Estaràs Ferragut Rosa, Everding Sebastian, Falcă Gheorghe, Falcone Marco, Farantouris Nikolas, Farreng Laurence, Farský Jan, Ferber Markus, Ferenc Viktória, Fernández Jonás, Fidanza Carlo, Fiocchi Pietro, Firea Gabriela, Firmenich Ruth, Fita Claire, 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, Gori Giorgio, Gosiewska Małgorzata, Gotink Dirk, Gozi Sandro, Grapini Maria, Gražulis Petras, Grims Branko, Griset Catherine, Gronkiewicz-Waltz Hanna, Groothuis Bart, Grossmann Elisabeth, Grudler Christophe, Gualmini Elisabetta, Guarda Cristina, Győri Enikő, Gyürk András, Hadjipantela Michalis, Hahn Svenja, Haider Roman, Halicki Andrzej, Hansen Niels Flemming, Hauser Gerald, Häusling Martin, Hava Mircea-Gheorghe, Heide Hannes, Heinäluoma Eero, Henriksson Anna-Maja, Herbst Niclas, Herranz García Esther, Hetman Krzysztof, Hohlmeier Monika, Hojsík Martin, Holmgren Pär, Hölvényi György, Homs Ginel Alicia, Humberto Sérgio, 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, Karlsbro Karin, Kartheiser Fernand, Karvašová Ľubica, Katainen Elsi, Kefalogiannis Emmanouil, Kelleher Billy, Keller Fabienne, Kelly Seán, Kennes Rudi, Khan Mary, Kircher Sophia, Knafo Sarah, Knotek Ondřej, Kobosko Michał, Köhler Stefan, Kohut Łukasz, Kokalari Arba, Kolář Ondřej, Kols Rihards, Konečná Kateřina, Kopacz Ewa, Körner Moritz, Kountoura Elena, Kovařík Ondřej, Kovatchev Andrey, Krištopans Vilis, Kruis Sebastian, Krutílek Ondřej, Kubín Tomáš, Kuhnke Alice, Kulja András Tivadar, Kulmuni Katri, Kyllönen Merja, Kyuchyuk Ilhan, Lakos Eszter, Lalucq Aurore, Lange Bernd, Langensiepen Katrin, Laššáková Judita, László András, Latinopoulou Afroditi, Laurent Murielle, Laureti Camilla, Laykova Rada, Lazarov Ilia, Le Callennec Isabelle, Leggeri Fabrice, Lenaers Jeroen, Leonardelli Julien, Lewandowski Janusz, Lexmann Miriam, Liese Peter, Loiseau Nathalie, Løkkegaard Morten, Lopatka Reinhold, López Javi, López Aguilar Juan Fernando, López-Istúriz White Antonio, Lövin Isabella, Lucano Mimmo, 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, Marczułajtis-Walczak Jagna, Maréchal Marion, Mariani Thierry, Marino Ignazio Roberto, Marquardt Erik, Martín Frías Jorge, Martusciello Fulvio, Marzà Ibáñez Vicent, Mato Gabriel, Mavrides Costas, Maydell Eva, Mayer Georg, Mazurek Milan, Mažylis Liudas, McNamara Michael, Mebarek Nora, Meimarakis Vangelis, Meleti Eleonora, Mendes Ana Catarina, Mendia Idoia, Mertens Verena, Mesure Marina, Metsola Roberta, Metz Tilly, Mikser Sven, Milazzo Giuseppe, Millán Mon Francisco José, Minchev Nikola, Miranda Paz Ana, Molnár Csaba, Montero Irene, Montserrat Dolors, Morace Carolina, Morano Nadine, Moratti Letizia, Moreira de Sá Tiago, Moreno Sánchez Javier, Moretti Alessandra, Motreanu Dan-Ştefan, Mularczyk Arkadiusz, Müller Piotr, Mullooly Ciaran, Mureşan Siegfried, Muşoiu Ştefan, Nagyová Jana, Navarrete Rojas Fernando, Negrescu Victor, Nemec Matjaž, Nerudová Danuše, Nesci Denis, Neuhoff Hans, Neumann Hannah, Nevado del Campo Elena, Nica Dan, 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, Ohisalo Maria, Olivier Philippe, Omarjee Younous, Ondruš Branislav, Ó Ríordáin Aodhán, Orlando Leoluca, Ozdoba Jacek, Paet Urmas, Pajín Leire, Palmisano Valentina, Panayiotou Fidias, Papadakis Kostas, Papandreou Nikos, 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, Repasi René, Repp Sabrina, Ressler Karlo, Reuten Thijs, Riba i Giner Diana, Ricci Matteo, Ridel Chloé, Riehl Nela, Ripa Manuela, 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, Sargiacomo Eric, 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, 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Tomas, Tolassy Rody, Tomac Eugen, Tomašič Zala, Tomaszewski Waldemar, Tomc Romana, Tonin Matej, Toom Jana, Torselli Francesco, Tosi Flavio, Toussaint Marie, Tovaglieri Isabella, Tridico Pasquale, Trochu Laurence, Tsiodras Dimitris, Tudose Mihai, Turek Filip, Tynkkynen Sebastian, Ušakovs Nils, 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 Sparrentak Kim, Varaut Alexandre, Vasconcelos Ana, Vasile-Voiculescu Vlad, Vautmans Hilde, Vedrenne Marie-Pierre, Ventola Francesco, Verougstraete Yvan, Veryga Aurelijus, Vicsek Annamária, Vieira Catarina, Vigenin Kristian, Vilimsky Harald, Vincze Loránt, Vind Marianne, Vistisen Anders, 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, Winkler Iuliu, Winzig Angelika, Wiseler-Lima Isabel, Wiśniewska Jadwiga, Wölken Tiemo, Wolters Lara, Yar Lucia, Yon-Courtin Stéphanie, Yoncheva Elena, Zacharia Maria, Zalewska Anna, Žalimas Dainius, Zan Alessandro, Zarzalejos Javier, Zdechovský Tomáš, Zdrojewski Bogdan Andrzej, Zijlstra Auke, Zīle Roberts, Zingaretti Nicola, Złotowski Kosma, Zver Milan

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MIL-OSI Europe: France: EIB and Groupe BPCE sign an agreement to provide €200 million in support for French agricultural businesses
Source: European Investment Bank
- Through an intermediated loan to the BPCE banking group, this operation will help to finance investments made by small businesses and mid-caps in the farming and bioeconomy sectors in France.
- It will provide special support to young farmers, helping to address one of the most urgent challenges facing the French farming sector.
- This is the first operation signed by the EIB in France as part of the €3 billion package set up in 2024 to support agricultural businesses.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to mobilise €200 million in loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. This is the first operation that the EIB has signed in France as part of the €3 billion package it approved in 2024 to support businesses in the farming sector.

The particular focus of this operation is to meet the specific needs of young farmers, thus facilitating the creation of new holdings and the takeover of existing ones. It will help to sustain and create jobs in rural communities by encouraging people to stay in those areas. The operation will help residents to purchase and modernise farms and to invest in sustainable technologies.

“We are delighted to sign this agreement with Groupe BPCE. It is the first in France as part of the EIB’s €3 billion package to support agricultural businesses, with an emphasis on young farmers. The aim of this operation is to provide affordable and tailored financing to support the agricultural sector on its path to a more sustainable and resilient future,” said EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti, who is responsible for operations in the agricultural sector.

“Thanks to our long-standing partnership with the EIB, we have a credit envelope of €200 million dedicated to the farming and winegrowing sectors. The Banques Populaires and the Caisses d’Epargne will thus be stepping up their support for young farmers, winegrowers and new entrants, encouraging the renewal of generations, which is essential to the vitality of our regions. At the same time, we are committed to supporting projects aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable agriculture”, added Cédric Glorieux, Director of Products and Solutions, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne.

Present at the signing of the agreement in Brussels, as part of the conference on the vision for Agriculture and Food organised by the European Commission the european commissioner for agriculture and food Christophe Hansen welcomed the agreement : “”When launching the €3 billion package last December, the European Commission and the EIB set a clear aim: to support the EU’s agricultural priorities by facilitating generational renewal in a sector that encounters various hurdles in access to finance, and driving the ecological transition in rural areas. Today’s signature is a testament to the essential role these funds play in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors. We remain committed to meeting the needs of our farmers.”

Almost all of this finance will be allocated to projects in regions that fall within the scope of European cohesion and transition programmes. In addition, 30% of the funds will be dedicated to projects helping to promote climate action, efficient water use and biodiversity protection. These projects will involve energy-efficient irrigation systems, solar panel installation, low-carbon machinery, soil regeneration, and sustainable resource management. Thanks to the EIB’s operation, SMEs and mid-caps will be able to access loans with more favourable financing conditions and repayment deadlines that are adapted to the business cycle of their investments.

Background information

EIB

The European Investment Bank is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. Built around eight core priorities, we finance investments that contribute to EU policy objectives, by bolstering climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, the capital markets union, and a stronger Europe in a more peaceful and prosperous world. The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed nearly €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects in 2024, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and security. The EIB Group signed more than 100 operations in France in 2024 for a total amount of €12.6 billion, mobilising €62 billion of investment in the real economy. All projects financed by the EIB Group are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, as pledged in our Climate Bank Roadmap. Almost 60% of the EIB Group’s annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a healthier environment. Fostering market integration and mobilising investment, the Group supported a record of over €100 billion in new investment for Europe’s energy security in 2024 and unlocked €110 billion in growth capital for startups, scale-ups and European pioneers. Approximately half of the EIB’s financing within the European Union is directed towards cohesion regions, where per capita income is lower than the EU average.

High-quality, up-to-date photos of our headquarters for media use are available here.

Groupe BPCE

Groupe BPCE is the second-largest banking group in France. It employs 100 000 staff serving 35 million customers worldwide – individuals, professionals, companies, investors and local government. It operates in the retail banking and insurance fields in France via its two major networks, Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, along with Banque Palatine and Oney. It also pursues its activities worldwide with the asset and wealth management services provided by Natixis Investment Managers and the wholesale banking expertise of Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking. The group’s financial strength is recognised by four rating agencies with the following preferred senior long-term ratings: Moody’s (A1, stable outlook), Standard & Poor’s (A+, stable outlook), Fitch (A+, stable outlook) and R&I (A+, stable outlook).
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MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Need for European support for the Israel-Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection (EuroAsia Interconnector) – E-001777/2025
Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001777/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Loucas Fourlas (PPE)

The EuroAsia Interconnector electricity interconnection project, between Israel, Cyprus and Greece, is a strategically important energy project for the EU’s security, resilience and green transition.

In view of the above:

1.Does the Commission intend to further promote this project through additional funding, technical support and its designation as a European model of strategic partnership in the Eastern Mediterranean?

2.What measures is the Commission putting in place to contain Turkish threats regarding the project?

Submitted: 2.5.2025
Last updated: 8 May 2025
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MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Escalation in commercialisation of cultural heritage sites – E-001798/2025

Source: European Parliament

Question for written answer E-001798/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (NI)

The imposition of a fine on the ticket management company at the Colosseum for fabricating shortages in order to resell tickets at higher prices constitutes the tip of the iceberg of the commercialisation of culture in the EU. Such practices are direct consequences of the long-standing direction of the EU and governments – including New Democracy in Greece – whose latest development is called the ‘European agenda for culture’.

In Greece, by the same token, priority for visiting the Acropolis area is given to groups of tourists from large tourist agencies and cruise ships, who – as is well known – visit the Acropolis early in the morning, while school students, who have free entry and do not generate profits, are excluded during these hours.

At the same time, the Government has awarded, under a contract worth EUR 11 million, the management of tickets for the archaeological sites of Knossos, Ancient Olympia and Epidaurus to private individuals for the next two years. Emblematic archaeological sites, such as the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion and others, are being given over for advertising campaigns, fashion shows and other lifestyle events.

What is the Commission’s position on the fact that the ‘European Agenda for Culture’ and, more generally, the policy of the EU and governments, by promoting so-called ‘participatory financing’ and public-private partnerships, are turning culture into a profitable and competitive field for business groups and into an extremely expensive and inaccessible ‘commodity’ for the people?

Submitted: 2.5.2025

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May 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Portugal: EIB provides €400 million loan to Santander to boost financing for SMEs and mid-caps and the agricultural sector
Source: European Investment Bank
- €75 million will go exclusively to the agricultural sector, while €325 million will support small businesses and mid-caps.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander have signed a €400 million financing operation to boost investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps, as well as to support the agricultural sector in Portugal. The operation aims to improve access to finance for companies operating in strategic sectors, with a view to accelerating development in the agricultural sector and to supporting cohesion regions.

The operation includes €75 million to be allocated specifically to the agricultural sector under the Pan-European Agricultural Programme. An EIB initiative, this programme aims to strengthen farming and the bioeconomy in Europe, which is one of the EIB’s eight core priorities.

At least 10% of this amount will support young and newly established farmers. The financing will also be available for the purchase of agricultural land. This is the first operation that the EIB has signed under the €3 billion package launched in 2024 to support businesses in the agricultural sector, with a particular focus on companies led by young entrepreneurs.

The remaining €325 million will be used to finance SMEs and mid-caps in Portugal. It is expected that around 60% of this figure will be allocated to cohesion regions, promoting economic development in areas where credit is less accessible, and encouraging businesses to modernise.

“This financing agreement reinforces the EIB’s commitment to sustainable economic growth, ensuring that SMEs and the agricultural sector have access to favourable financing conditions,” said EIB Director-General and Head of Operations Jean-Christophe Laloux. “By supporting young farmers and innovative projects, we are helping to make the Portuguese economy more resilient and competitive.”

Santander Portugal Executive Board Member Amílcar Lourenço added: “It is with great commitment to our companies that we have concluded yet another agreement with the EIB. Every day we work to provide the best solutions for our clients, and we are aware that sustainable investment decisions are crucial for business growth and for Portugal’s development.”

This agreement reinforces the EIB’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector and economic development, promoting financial inclusion and sustainable growth in Portugal.

To carry out the operation, Santander is issuing debt securities in the form of premium European covered bonds subscribed exclusively by the EIB. In this way, the EIB will provide financing directly to Santander, which in turn will use these resources to support SMEs and mid-caps – including young farmers – thus ensuring better financing conditions.

Background information

The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. Built around eight core priorities, we finance investments that contribute to EU policy objectives by bolstering climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, high-impact investments outside the European Union and the capital markets union.

The EIB Group, which includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed almost €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects in 2024, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and security.

All projects financed by the EIB Group are in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, as pledged in our Climate Bank Roadmap. Almost 60% of the EIB Group’s annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a healthier environment.

Fostering market integration and mobilising investment, the Group supported a record of over €100 billion in new investment for Europe’s energy security in 2024 and mobilised €110 billion in growth capital for startups, scale-ups and European pioneers. Around half of the EIB’s financing within the European Union is directed towards cohesion regions, where per capita income is lower than the EU average.

High-quality, up-to-date photos of our headquarters for media use are available here.

About Santander Portugal

Santander Portugal is a leading bank in the Portuguese financial system, whose mission is to contribute to the development of people and companies. Serving around 3 million customers, Santander’s vision is to be the best open financial services platform, all while acting responsibly and earning the trust of partners, clients, shareholders and society.

Santander is the largest private bank in Portugal in terms of credit granted, with a privileged position in segments such as mortgage and corporate credit, and also in profitability and efficiency, with a return on equity of 32.2% in March 2025. The strength of its balance sheet is reflected in high capital ratios (CET1 of 14.2% in March 2025, above the SREP requirement of 8.4%) and high credit portfolio quality (non-performing exposure ratio of 1.5%).

The bank has been implementing a comprehensive digitalisation strategy, geared towards simplifying processes and innovation, thus providing its clients with a more attentive and personalised service to ensure they have the best possible experience.
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MIL-OSI Europe: A breath of fresh air powered by science

Source: European Investment Bank

“As scientists, we have a strong commitment to creating practical solutions that can contribute to a better future for all people,” says Aleksandar Rodić, head of the Centre for Robotics at the institute and one of the purifier’s designers. “This is why we’ve developed an ad-hoc technical solution aimed at mitigating pollution in large urban areas.”

Pollution in Belgrade is exacerbated by a nearby coal-fired power plant, which provides close to half the country’s electricity. The city also has many industrial plants and dense road traffic. Air pollution is a leading cause of mortality, diseases and respiratory illnesses in the country. According to estimates, around 7,000 residents in Serbia are diagnosed with lung cancer annually, mainly because of smoking and the air pollution.

Addressing the causes of a city’s air pollution requires substantial long-term investments in cleaner power generation and road traffic. The new air purifier, however, offers immediate improvements at a much lower cost, Rodić says. “Such solutions are also scalable, allowing for replication throughout the region and beyond,” he says.

The purifier was supported by the EU for Green Agenda in Serbia initiative. It received technical and financial assistance from the European Union, with additional funding from Sweden, Switzerland and Serbia. The initiative is implemented by United Nations Development Programme and the Serbian Ministry of Environmental Protection, in cooperation with Sweden and the European Investment Bank. The EIB is providing technical assistance to banks and businesses for many green innovations like this one.

Under the Green Agenda initiative, the air purifier project received €44 000 from the European Union to build a pilot filtration system at the Ušće Shopping Center in Belgrade. The system includes two air purifiers and the wind and kinetic energy devices that generate green electricity to run the filtration systems.

MIL OSI Europe News –

May 8, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Erdoğan’s new visit to occupied territories must receive a strong pan-European response – E-001771/2025
Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001771/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Geadis Geadi (ECR)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan will travel to the illegally Turkish-occupied territories of Cyprus on the weekend of 3-4 May 2025 to inaugurate the illegal separatist entity’s new so-called ‘presidential’ palace. In addition, as he himself stated, he will announce new investments in the occupied territories, while according to reports he is ready to announce the renaming of the pseudo-state to the ‘Turkish Republic of Cyprus’.

We remind the Commission, in relation to the Cyprus issue, that Cyprus joined the EU in its entirety. Protocol 10 of the Accession Treaty provides for the suspension of the application of the acquis in areas of the Republic of Cyprus in which the Government does not exercise effective control.

Accordingly:

1.Will the Commission condemn the provocative presence of the Turkish President in the occupied territories of Cyprus and the creation of new illegal faits accomplis in the pseudo-state?

2.Will the Commission react to Tayyip Erdoğan’s provocative visit, which shows disrespect towards the European Union?

3.In a period of sensitive geopolitical changes, is it in Europe’s interest to continue to tolerate a revisionist state illegally occupying European territories, sending an international message that it is suffering from the afflictions of weakness and restricted power and sovereignty?

Submitted: 2.5.2025
Last updated: 8 May 2025
MIL OSI Europe News –
May 8, 2025

Category: European Union

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