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Category: Germany

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Türkiye-gate – E-002081/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002081/2025/rev.1
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Emmanouil Fragkos (ECR)

    The EU’s blatant disregard for Türkiye’s violations of international law and the country’s attacks on international peace remains inexplicable for all nations bordering Türkiye. Unfortunately, the methods employed by Türkiye – including by Diyanet, TİKA , TRT and Turkish banks within the EU – for ‘influencing’ EU policies need to be investigated.

    Türkiye has been accused on numerous occasions of attempts to exert influence by means of illegal funding and political corruption at international level. In the US, the most recent and blatant example involved the Mayor of New York, Eric Adams. There has been a federal investigation into whether his election campaign in 2021 was illegally financed through persons with ties to the Turkish Government, with the digital devices of his associates also being seized. Furthermore, Michael Flynn, the former national security advisor to the US President, admitted that he had accepted payments to represent Turkish interests, which he had failed to declare as he advocated the extradition of Fethullah Gülen.

    Türkiye has tried to exert influence through the unfair and illegal lobbying of diaspora organisations in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

    Can the Commission therefore answer the following:

    • 1.Does it consider that the above cases establish a framework of suspicious Turkish conduct at international level, or does it believe that the country has only attempted to influence the US and not the EU, for whatever reason?
    • 2.What steps has it taken and what steps is it planning to take to detect Turkish corruption in the Commission and its bodies and agencies?

    Submitted: 22.5.2025

    Last updated: 5 June 2025

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: BlueCat highlights the next generation of Intelligent Network Operations solutions at Cisco Live

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN DIEGO, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlueCat Networks, a leading provider of Intelligent Network Operations solutions that help organizations modernize, optimize, and secure their network infrastructure, is proud to be the first vendor to market with a suite of products aimed at making networks more agile so that companies can focus on innovation. At Cisco Live, BlueCat will unveil the next generation of its Unified DDI platform, Integrity X, as well as other exciting updates to its industry-leading product set. Additionally, BlueCat will introduce a new certified Cisco Splunk application for its network observability and intelligence solutions, LiveWire and LiveNX.

    Accelerate network transformation

    Organizations need networks that change fast. However, increased complexity and legacy solutions create unnecessary drag. When the network is slow to deliver, organizations struggle to create memorable customer experiences, proactively detect and mitigate cyber threats, and harness the benefits of cloud and artificial intelligence.
      
    Intelligent NetOps is an integrated portfolio of network infrastructure services. It discovers and enables network access, automates provisioning and workflows, captures and analyzes operational data, and continuously optimizes and secures the network across hybrid and multicloud environments.

    “A key challenge faced by networking teams is to efficiently and effectively manage disparate infrastructure across multiple environments while ensuring high levels of security and user experience,” said Brandon Butler, IDC Senior Research Manager for Enterprise Networks. “BlueCat’s DDI management and network observability solutions help teams overcome these challenges by providing intelligent visibility and analytics, which can be correlated with changes occurring across the network and on individual devices, enabling teams to maintain reliability and accelerate transformation initiatives.”

    BlueCat launches Integrity X: The future of enterprise DDI

    Integrity X redefines how enterprise network teams automate and manage core DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) infrastructure. Built on a modern React framework and with an API-first design that leverages the same OpenAPI interface customers already use for automation, this release introduces a fully reimagined user experience—engineered to streamline workflows, strengthen security posture, and accelerate innovation across hybrid environments.
      
    “These enhancements are exactly what enterprise teams need,” said a senior developer of system design and architecture engineering at a large health care data provider. “BlueCat is listening, solving real-world DDI challenges, and enabling agile network infrastructure.”

    A next-generation DDI platform for modern networks

    Integrity X delivers unmatched scalability, performance, accessibility, and extensibility—bringing together everything network teams need in a single, unified DDI solution:

    • Unified by design: A cohesive platform experience that feels fast, seamless, and intuitive—tailored to the needs of today’s dynamic enterprise environments.
    • API-first innovation: Built on a fully RESTful API that is OpenAPI 3.0 compliant, enabling rapid feature delivery, seamless integration, and long-term extensibility for automation-driven organizations.
    • Accessibility for all: WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant by design, with high-contrast visuals, full keyboard navigation, and screen reader support—ensuring inclusive access for all users.
    • Multi-language support: Global-ready with localization in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese.
    • Real-time visibility: Always-on monitoring and a powerful new appliance metrics dashboard, based on open-source Prometheus, give teams instant insight into DNS, DHCP, and IPAM health—enabling proactive operations and faster troubleshooting.  

    “Integrity X provides a modern, standards-based path forward for customers who want control,” said Scott Fulton, Chief Product and Technology Officer at BlueCat. “New customers are relieved with the low-risk migration from other solutions, and existing customers have already been impressed with the ease of automation, scalability, and flexibility of the platform.”

    BlueCat enriches Splunk integration and DNS and DHCP health analysis

    BlueCat now provides NOC and SOC Dashboards to diagnose performance and security issues in your network with an improved certified Splunk application:

    • LiveWire captures, analyzes, and simultaneously streams enriched security and performance telemetry from your network to Splunk and LiveNX.
    • LiveNX continuously analyzes enriched telemetry, SNMP, and API data for security indicators and network anomalies and sends alerts to Splunk to help in threat hunting and resolving anomalies.
    • LiveNX alerting engine sends security indicators and network anomalies to Splunk, aiding in threat hunting or resolving anomalies.
    • BlueCat’s Splunk crosslink capabilities enable quick packet or flow diagnostic research all from within Splunk.

    LiveWire and LiveNX 25.1 releases include additional instrumentation for DNS and DHCP, as well as automated troubleshooting for routine runtime, performance, and security issues surrounding these mission-critical services.

    Micetro is now available on Cisco’s Global Price List (GPL)

    BlueCat also announced that Micetro, an intuitive universal DDI orchestration solution, is available on the Cisco GPL. Micetro seamlessly integrates with Meraki, delivering improved IPAM visibility and DHCP orchestration. Expanded availability streamlines procurement for customers and partners. It showcases BlueCat and Cisco’s commitment to enhancing network operations with integrated solutions.

    About BlueCat
    BlueCat’s Intelligent Network Operations (NetOps) provide the analytics and intelligence needed to enable, optimize, and secure the network to achieve business goals. With an Intelligent NetOps suite, organizations can more easily change and modernize their network as business requirements demand. BlueCat’s growing portfolio includes unified core network services, security and compliance, as well as network observability and intelligence. These solutions can be deployed in hybrid or multicloud environments, in the data center, at remote or branch locations, and via SD-WAN. BlueCat’s Intelligent NetOps solutions have been recognized by GigaOm as market leaders in their 2025 Radar Report for Network Observability and their 2024 Radar Report for DDI. BlueCat is headquartered in Toronto and New York, with additional offices in the United States, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Singapore, Serbia, and the United Kingdom. Learn more at bluecat.com.

    The MIL Network –

    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: Atopic dermatitis market to reach $22.4 billion in 7MM by 2033, forecasts GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    Atopic dermatitis market to reach $22.4 billion in 7MM by 2033, forecasts GlobalData

    Posted in Pharma

    Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a widespread, chronic inflammatory skin condition that can affect patients of all age. Prior to the approval of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals/Sanofi’s Dupixent (dupilumab) in 2017, the AD market had been stagnant and the pipeline for drugs in late-stage development was lacking. However, recent developments have reignited interest in AD treatments, especially as the estimated drug-treated population may grow to over 25,100,000 people in 7MM by 2033. Against this backdrop, the AD market in 7MM is estimated to grow from $8.5 billion in 2023 to $22.4 billion by 2033, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    GlobalData’s latest report, “Atopic Dermatitis: Seven-Market Drug Forecast and Market Analysis,” anticipates that the 7MM AD market will experience significant growth during the forecast period, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%.

    Filippos Maniatis, Healthcare Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “AD is a growing market with an impressive pipeline of new products from current and future players in the field. The AD space was previously dominated by broad-acting immunomodulatory agents, which are now being slowly replaced by more targeted agents. This shift is likely due to better comprehension of the pathophysiology behind AD and the approval of several new systemic agents.”

    The major drivers of growth in the AD market include the increase in treatment options for all age groups and severities, the high diagnosed prevalence of AD, high treatment rates across all markets in the 7MM, the high annual cost of therapy (ACOT) expected for novel agents such as biologics and JAK inhibitors, and the novel mechanisms of action (MoAs) that will be entering the market and thus increasing the available therapeutic options for patients.

    Additionally, barriers to patient uptake that have been identified within the AD market include the highly anticipated ACOTs of pipeline agents, the pipeline topical JAK inhibitors entering a competitive topical therapy landscape, and the increasing competition in the interleukin (IL) inhibitor market.

    GlobalData’s report highlights that Sanofi/Regeneron’s Dupixent has transformed the space and has improved the quality of life for moderate to severe patients, and this gap of limited drugs available is continuing to close as many more therapies have been and will continue to be introduced during the first half of the 2023–33 forecast period. As there are many promising pipeline agents in late-stage development for AD, GlobalData expects developers to address some of these unmet needs in the next decade and beyond.

    Pipeline agents that are anticipated to be introduced in the next 10 years include the systemic drug classes OX40 inhibitors (Amgen/Kyowa Kirin’s rocatinlimab, Sanofi’s amlitelimab, Astria Therapeutics’ telazrolimab), IL inhibitors (LEO Pharma’s anti-IL-22 telazorlimab, GSK’s anti-IL-18 GSK1070806, Nektar’s anti-IL-2R complex rezpegaldesleukin), and oral PDE4 inhibitors (Union Therapeteutics’ orismilast). Other topical therapies in the pipeline include AOBiome’s bacterial therapy B-244, Aclaris Therapeutics’ JAK1/3 inhibitor, Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ PDE4 inhibitor Zoryve, and Dermavant’s AhR agonist Tapinarof.

    Maniatis concludes: “With multiple pipeline agents in development, key unmet needs may be further addressed. Such unmet needs include the lack of personalized treatments through improved diagnostic methods, the high cost of current therapy options, the limited therapeutic options for chronic hand eczema, and better long-term disease control and management.”

    *7MM- US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and Japan

    MIL OSI Economics –

    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 5 June 2025 Donors making a difference: cholera

    Source: World Health Organisation

    Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease that can be fatal within hours if not treated. Quick access to treatment is therefore crucial. Researchers estimate that there are 1.3 to 4 million cases and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths from cholera worldwide each year, with cases surging since 2021. Over 40 countries reported cases last year, and WHO estimates that 1 billion people are directly at risk.

    Cholera remains a global public health threat closely linked to inequality and inadequate social and economic development. Access to safe water, basic sanitation and hygiene are essential to prevent cholera and other waterborne diseases.

    WHO works to improve prevention and control of cholera globally, as well as increase awareness. WHO and partners also support research for the development of innovative strategies to prevent and control cholera.

    Below are some examples of how WHO is collaborating with governments and partners across the world, with critical financial support from donors, to prevent and control cholera.

    WHO and the French Development Agency strengthen emergency community responses to cholera in Democratic Republic of Congo

    WHO and the French Development Agency launch a cholera response project in Haut-Katanga to strengthen emergency community responses.
    Photo by: WHO/Joel Lumbala

    WHO, in partnership with the French Development Agency, has launched a catalytic US$ 392 000 project, working closely with the health authorities of Haut-Katanga and the National Program for the elimination of cholera and the fight against other diarrheal diseases.

    This project aims to drastically reduce the risk of cholera epidemics in this southeastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project will provide medical supplies, improve infection prevention and control, install 40 oral rehydration points and build two semi-durable isolation treatment centres in the Kafubu and Kipushi health zones.

    Over six months, the project will train 50 registered nurses and 140 community health workers in integrated disease surveillance and response, while raising awareness amongst the population on good hygiene practices. The health zones will also be empowered to locally produce liquid chlorine (bleach) to facilitate the decontamination of households affected by suspected cases of cholera, the treatment of drinking water and medical needs in health facilities. Solar kits and reagents will be available for 6 months.

    Read the full story (in French)

    Angola reinforces actions to end cholera with WHO support

    Deploying rapid response teams, training health personnel, establishing cholera treatment centres and units, providing safe drinking water, intensive community engagement, and the rollout of targeted vaccination campaigns is part of the urgent response measures against cholera. Photo by: WHO/Angola

    Since the onset of a cholera outbreak in Angola in January 2025, more than 14 000 cases and 505 associated deaths have been reported. Around 50% of the cases affected people under 20 years.

    The Ministry of Health, in close coordination with WHO and other development partners, carried out a series of urgent response measures. These included deploying rapid response teams, training health personnel, establishing cholera treatment centres and units, providing safe drinking water, intensive community engagement, and the rollout of targeted vaccination campaigns.

    In addition, health authorities, with support from WHO and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), mapped and treated the country’s main water access points. In early 2025, 28 public health officials from 15 municipalities in five of the most affected provinces were trained in mapping water sources. Nearly 320 water sources were mapped, improving access to treated water for people, particularly in Luanda and Icolo e Bengo provinces, which account for around 94% of cholera cases and 15% of related deaths in the country.

    Read the full stories here and here

    How WHO is supporting cholera outbreak response in Sudan

    A child receives oral cholera vaccine in Baqa’a shelter for internally displaced people in Gedaref, October 2024. Photo by: WHO/Omer Tarig

    The Federal Ministry of Health of Sudan declared a cholera outbreak on 12 August 2024, following the confirmation of cases in Kassala State. Heavy rains, flooding, overcrowding, and limited access to clean water in displacement sites and within communities contributed to the rapid spread of the disease. As of 18 January 2025, the outbreak had affected 84 localities across 11 states, with more than 51 300 cases and 1 359 deaths reported.

    As part of the response, the Federal Ministry of Health, with support from WHO and UNICEF, has conducted oral cholera vaccination campaigns in 8 states, reaching 7.4 million people.

    WHO is supporting the outbreak response through comprehensive health interventions that include strengthening surveillance, deployment of rapid response teams for swift investigation of alerts, case management and improving water quality, sanitation and hygiene services in displacement sites and other at-risk communities.

    WHO is able to deliver on its cholera commitment through the financial contribution of donors: Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the European Union Commission, United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF), and the Governments of France and Germany.

    Read the full story

    WHO and partners launch second cholera vaccine dose to protect young refugees in Cox’s Bazar

    A young girl receives the 2nd dose of the OCV Vaccine in the Rohingya Camps. Photo by: WHO/Terence Ngwabe Che

    In April 2025, WHO, in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh and health sector partners, launched the second round of a targeted Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) campaign in Cox’s Bazar. This initiative aims to administer a second dose of the vaccine to Rohingya refugee children aged 1 to 5 years.

    This builds on the success of the initial mass vaccination campaign conducted in January 2025, across the Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban districts, and on Bhasan Char Island. A total of 1.4 million doses were administered from the 1.6 million doses supplied by the International Coordinating Group on Oral Cholera Vaccine Provision for Cholera Control.

    The vaccine deployment followed an approved request by the Directorate General of Health Services, Communicable Disease Control, with operational support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

    Read the full story

    WHO and King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre expand life-saving health interventions

    KSRelief Supervisor-General, Abdullah Al Rabeeah, and Dr Tedros, signing funding agreements in response to humanitarian crises at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum on 24-25 February 2025, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Photo by: WHO/Karim Yassmineh.

    WHO and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) agreed on a series of new pledges to deliver life-saving health measures for people threatened by cholera and malaria in Yemen. The pledges also support health services for Sudanese who have fled conflict to neighbouring Egypt, and to support polio eradication efforts in countries where the virus continues to circulate. The agreements were signed during the fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, being held on 24-25 February.

    WHO’s Country Office in Yemen and KSrelief finalized a donation of US$ 2.1 million to support an existing agreement to expand cholera response and control measures, and improve access to treatment in affected and high-risk areas.

    Read the full story

    Purified water, lives saved: the fight against cholera in Haiti continues

    OPS/WHO delivering materials to the Ministry of Public Health and Population to respond against cholera. Photo by: OPS/WHO

    PAHO/WHO continued to support the Ministry of Public Health and Population in its fight against cholera since its resurgence in October 2022. Access to clean and safe water remains a major challenge in Haiti and is a key factor in the decline of the disease across the country.

    With support from the UNCERF and in partnership with the health authorities, PAHO/WHO implemented a project to improve access to drinking water for Acute Diarrhea Treatment Centres, facilities established to treat cholera patients.

    Installing a water treatment unit made it possible to supply drinking water, on demand, by tanker trucks to a network of 15 distribution points, consisting of tankers installed in as many health facilities throughout the department. In the second phase, 218 departmental health officers were trained on methods for accessing drinking water, effective sanitation techniques, and essential hygiene practices to prevent water-related diseases.

    Read the full story (in French)

    Malawi declares end of cholera outbreak

    Case management at Area 25 cholera treatment centre. Photo by: WHO/Ovixlexla Kamenyagwaza-Bunya

    The Government of Malawi, through its Public Health Institute, declared the end of a protracted cholera outbreak that started in March 2022 and lasted over two years. WHO and partners supported the set-up of cholera treatment centres and units and oral rehydration points, provided clinical mentorship, and supported the development of referral guidelines and standardized patient records from the initial stages of the outbreak.

    The surveillance team supported the roll out of the One Health Surveillance Data Platform, intensified case investigations, and strengthened laboratory testing and event-based surveillance. WHO also provided support for oral cholera vaccination campaigns, where over four million doses were administered with a utilization rate of almost 100%.

    To strengthen resilience and bolster global health security, in June 2023, WHO conducted a Scoping Mission which led to the development of a 2-year roadmap. WHO continues to work with multi-sectoral partners and the donor community to support implementation of these priorities. In 2024, USAID and FCDO UK provided funds towards preparedness activities.

    Read the full story

    South Sudan steps up vaccination, response measures to curb cholera

    A vaccinator administering oral cholera vaccine in Renk, Upper Nile State, during December 2024’s campaign after the September outbreak declaration.
    Photo by: WHO/Atem John Ajang

    The Government of South Sudan declared a cholera outbreak in October 2024. In January 2025, the Ministry of Health, with support from WHO and partners, rolled out several oral cholera vaccination campaigns in four high-risk countries: Malakal, Juba, Renk, and Rubkona.

    With support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, around four million doses of the vaccine were approved and around 910 000 doses administered (as of January 2025) in the four counties, which is above 90% coverage.

    WHO continues to distribute essential medical supplies for cholera response to local and national health authorities and partners, which can treat 4 700 cholera cases. WHO has also facilitated the establishment of a 50-bed cholera treatment centre at Juba Teaching Hospital and is supporting the deployment of nine rapid response teams from national level to 11 priority counties to support implementing partners on the ground to provide critical case management.

    Read the full story

    Scaling up cholera testing in Zimbabwe

    WHO staff build cholera treatment centres with support of communities. Photo by: WHO/Vivian Mugarisi

    To ramp up testing for cholera in Zimbabwe, WHO supported the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) with training of 986 nurses in antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) testing, addressing critical staff shortages at rural health centres. Additionally, 44 laboratory personnel at provincial and district levels were trained in cholera culture, further strengthening diagnostic capacity.

    Prior to the training programme, testing capabilities were limited. Between the outbreak’s onset in February 2023 and 18 January 2024, only 2 090 antigen RDTs and 2 250 culture tests were conducted across 10 health centres. Following the training, the number of antigen RFT tests increased to 9 853, a staggering 371% increase. The success of the programme is attributed to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders including UNICEF, Higher Life Foundation, JHPIEGO, World Vision International and WHO, with MoHCC leading the efforts.

    Funding for the training activities came from the Health Resilience Fund (HRF), UNCERF and the United States Department of the State (USDOS). HRF is a pool of funding from the European Union, the Government of Ireland and the United Kingdom, as well as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

    Additionally, in a significant boost to Zimbabwe’s healthcare infrastructure, WHO donated a wide range of medical equipment to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). The equipment, valued close to USD$1.8 million, was funded by various donors and partners, including the African Development Bank (AfDB), the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF), USAID, and the Government of Japan.

    Read the full stories here and here

    ***

    Read more about WHO’s work on cholera

    The donors and partners acknowledged in this story are (in alphabetical order)

    African Development Bank, European Union, French Development Agency, Germany, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Health Resilience Fund, Higher Life Foundation, International Coordinating Group on Oral Cholera Vaccine Provision for Cholera Control, Ireland, Japan, JHPIEGO, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, UNICEF, UN Central Emergency Response Fund, UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF), United States Department of the State, USAID, World Vision International.

    WHO’s work is made possible through all contributions of our Member States and partners. WHO thanks all donor countries, governments, organizations and individuals who are contributing to the Organization’s work, with special appreciation for those who provide fully flexible contributions to maintain a strong, independent WHO.

    MIL OSI United Nations News –

    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Canada: Europe trade mission will promote B.C. tech, attract investment

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    A B.C. delegation will travel to Europe to promote the province’s expertise in technology to support investment and trade opportunities for businesses in the province, and good-paying jobs for British Columbians.

    The best of B.C. technology and agricultural technology will be highlighted on the world stage during three major tech conferences: London Tech Week, GreenTech in Amsterdam and VivaTech in Paris. These events provide a platform to showcase what B.C. has to offer and attract investment, driving sustainable and innovative growth in B.C.

    Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, and Rick Glumac, Minister of State for Trade, will be in Europe from June 9 until June 14, 2025.

    “Now more than ever, it’s critical that we reach into new markets and promote B.C. as a competitive destination for business across all sectors,” Gibson said. “We will be meeting with investors, key government officials and stakeholders to build connections and showcase our world-class, made-in-B.C. technology.”

    In early 2023, the B.C. government introduced the Trade Diversification Strategy to strengthen and expand the province’s trading base. Through this initiative, B.C. is fostering trade and investment opportunities in new markets while growing its presence in established ones, increasing both the number and diversity of B.C. exporters.

    Today, the province benefits from a network of more than 50 trade and investment representatives across 14 key markets in North America, Europe and Asia. Given rising global trade tensions, the urgency of these efforts has become more pronounced.

    “B.C. is already seeing strong results since the launch of our Trade Diversification Strategy, with exports growing in new and existing markets globally,” Glumac said. “We will be travelling with numerous B.C. companies on this European trade mission to build on our efforts to diversify trade and showcase the incredible innovation coming from B.C.”

    The ministers will be meeting with key representatives during three major tech conferences overseas:

    • London Tech Week is a collection of events featuring tech innovation, entrepreneurship and talent. The Province will highlight B.C.’s economic priorities and gain perspectives on B.C.-U.K. trade and investment, while connecting with B.C. companies successfully operating in the U.K.
    • VivaTech is Europe’s biggest tech and startup event, with companies from more than 25 sectors and more than 2,000 investors and funds. Canada is Country of the Year for 2025 and Scale AI, the Canadian AI Cluster, is organizing a delegation for about 100 Canadian companies, of which 16 are from B.C. In addition, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and National Research Council are organizing an Ocean Tech mission to France with 11 companies, eight of which are from B.C. As part of that mission, they will be at Vivatech, where a specific focus session on their technologies will be held.  
    • GreenTech Amsterdam is the premier global trade show for horticulture technology, bringing together more than 13,000 professionals and 530 exhibitors from around the world. The event showcases cutting-edge innovations in areas such as greenhouse automation, robotics, AI, climate control, water and energy solutions, and vertical farming. This is the fourth year that B.C. will participate with a booth at the event.

    “Greentech Amsterdam is a prime opportunity to showcase leading companies with made-in-B.C. technologies that advance food production, open doors to global partnerships and drive long-term growth,” said Seychelle Cushing, executive director, B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation. “The B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation is proud to partner with leading agri-businesses, government and academia to showcase B.C.’s leadership in agritech innovation on the world stage.”

    The EU meetings build on the work underway on Premier David Eby’s trade mission focused on key markets in Asia, as B.C. elevates and expands its trade efforts for new partnerships in light of the ongoing global trade conflict.

    B.C. is the economic engine of the new Canada and innovation is at the heart of this transformation, positioning the province as a global destination for tech talent and investment.

    Quick Facts:

    • In 2022, the European Union was B.C.’s fifth-largest destination for exports.
    • With 20 EU members and seven non-EU members adopting the euro as their official currency, trade and competition is facilitated between businesses in the region while concurrently providing price stability.
    • The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement was established in 2017 and facilitates trade between Canada and the European Union.

    Learn More:

    To learn more about the deputy minister’s recent mission to Hannover Messe in Germany, visit: https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/news-stories/b-c-fuels-innovation-at-hannover-messe-2025/

    To read the Trade Diversification Strategy, visit:
    https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/international-investment-and-trade/trade-diversification-strategy

    For more about the StrongerBC Economic Plan, visit:
    https://strongerbc.gov.bc.ca/economic-plan/

    For more about trade and investment in B.C., visit: www.britishcolumbia.ca

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE Presence trains Albanian journalists to report responsibly on small arms, security and gender-based violence

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE Presence trains Albanian journalists to report responsibly on small arms, security and gender-based violence

    Training journalists to report responsibly on small arms, security and gender-based violence, Tirana, 3 June 2025. (OSCE) Photo details

    Eleven journalists from different media outlets participated in a training aiming to enhance the quality of reporting on incidents related to small arms and light weapons (SALW), with a specific focus on gender-based violence, on 3 June 2025. The interactive training was organized by the OSCE Presence as part of its support to Albanian authorities’ efforts to strengthen public awareness about the risks and misuse of SALW.
    A newly-published handbook by the OSCE Presence in Albania, titled “Beyond the headlines: A journalist’s guide to reporting on security, SALW and gender-based violence in Albania” was presented during the training and used as a key resource. Open discussions and practical cases enabled participants to exchange best practices and principles for responsible reporting. Local and international experts on gender-based violence, civil society representatives, regional partners such as SEESAC and international media experts shared their experiences on regulatory frameworks, best practices, and field work – aiming to increase knowledge and ensure a common understanding among journalists on these topics.
    The initiative emphasized the essential role of media in shaping public perception, educating communities and influencing societal attitudes, while underscoring the need for accuracy, sensitivity and ethical responsibility in news coverage. Particular attention was paid to the potential impact of media narratives on public understanding of safety and gender-based violence.
    The training was part of the OSCE Presence’s project “Assisting the national authorities of the Republic of Albania to decrease the risk of weapon proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons”, funded by the European Union, Germany and France. As part of its broader efforts, the project has established close relationships with the media and organized a series of events with journalists covering security issues.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: Trump’s travel ban casts shadow over the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup and other US-hosted sporting events

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Eric Storm, Senior Lecturer in General History, Leiden University

    Donald Trump’s controversial announcement of a travel ban on people from 12 countries visiting the US, immediately sparked questions about the implications for the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup and next year’s men’s football World Cup, both hosted in the US, as well as the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

    The Fifa Club World Cup starts on June 15 and is hosted at venues across the US including at stadiums in Miami, Los Angeles and New York. Teams will travel from across the world to the US for the tournament.

    The travel ban will start on June 9, just before the major tournament, which features some of the biggest football clubs in the world, will start.

    While the announcement says athletes competing will be exempt from the ban, it is not obvious that this will extend to fans. And further restrictions on who can enter the country may add to the fear many travellers are feeling of being stopped at the US border.

    The announcement states that “any athlete or member of an athletic team, including coaches, persons performing a necessary support role, and immediate relatives travelling for the World Cup, the Olympics, or other major sporting events as defined by the Secretary of State” will be exempted from the ban. There’s not yet a list of which sporting events will be included in the exemption, or clarification of how the phrase “support role” may be interpreted.

    Some teams that have qualified for the Club World Cup have players from countries listed in the travel ban, and Iran, which is listed, has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The countries listed in the travel ban are: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela may also face some restrictions.

    President Trump announces a travel ban on 12 countries.

    The US relationship with both of its co-hosts (Mexico and Canada) for the world cup in 2026 is already rather tense, because of the current geopolitics, rhetoric and US tariffs. There’s already been a significant downturn in Canadian travel to the US, and a boycott of US products, after Trump’s assertions that he could take over his northern neighbour. This has also resulted in some tension at sports matches.

    The rivalry against US teams is likely to be more intense than normal. And it’s possible that many foreign fans could take out their frustration with Trump on US sportspeople. The president, who chairs the taskforce for the 2026 footballing event, could take that personally. And hostilities between rival groups of fans might escalate during the event.

    In the current polarised atmosphere some artists may not want to participate in the opening ceremony, unless they are aligned with Trump’s politics.

    Historical sporting conflicts

    Historically, political tension has had some impact on international sporting events, and affected how they were carried out. During the cold war, 60 countries, including the US, boycotted the Moscow Olympic Games of 1980 in protest against the recent Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Four years later, 15 countries from the Soviet orbit responded by boycotting the Los Angeles games in 1984.

    After the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989 brought an end to the cold war, international relations generally became more relaxed and this was also reflected in major sport events. Fifa sought to reconcile Japan and South Korea, who had a difficult shared history of colonisation and war-time exploitation, by pressuring them to host the 2002 World Cup together.

    The tournament became a great success, patching up relations between the two countries. Both national teams performed better than anticipated, leading to outbursts of feelgood patriotism. This was unprecedented for Japan, burdened by the memory of the second world war.

    Four years later, the world cup was held in a recently reunited Germany. Fans from around the world, dressed up in their national colours, were welcomed in the host cities. The German public threw off its generally restrained attitude – and celebrated by waving the national flag with enthusiasm. It was felt to be a symbol of a new positive phase of a reunified Germany.

    Since the reelection of Trump, the United States has signalled it is reviewing its support for many international organisations, and is largely disregarding traditional avenues for soft power, (influence through cultural means such as film, art or foreign aid). Trump has also shocked Nato partners by suggesting that the US may not be willing to defend them.

    In the shadow of these international events and the growing geopolitical tensions, the upcoming football world cups may find their atmosphere somewhat dampened.

    Eric Storm does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Trump’s travel ban casts shadow over the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup and other US-hosted sporting events – https://theconversation.com/trumps-travel-ban-casts-shadow-over-the-upcoming-fifa-club-world-cup-and-other-us-hosted-sporting-events-253496

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    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Navigating Global Challenges: What’s in it for Europe? | ICMA Annual General Meeting & Conference

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

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    1. Introduction
    Ladies and gentlemen.
    I don’t know what your early morning routine looks like, but mine has changed significantly. Every morning when I get up, the first thing I do is to check the news for developments that I would not have expected even some months ago. Global uncertainty and tectonic shifts are everywhere.
    Today, I would like to take a closer look at what this means for Europe. More specifically: how can Europe make the most of the current circumstances, where many international investors look for new investment opportunities? 
    2. Global threats: Weak growth and high debt
    Let me recap some of the challenges our world is facing. 
    First, the global economy is experiencing a longer period of relatively weak growth. The reasons for this are manifold:

    Growing trade barriers,

    overcapacity in China and
    concentration risks along the supply chain.

    All these factors are becoming a more pressing issue. Trade barriers, such as tariffs and export restrictions, fragment international markets and reduce the efficiency of global trade. Overcapacity in China in key industries can lead to further price pressure, especially in Europe. Concentration in either critical industries like the chip industry or commodities, such as rare earths, can create economic dependencies.
    Besides significant headwinds resulting from geopolitical tensions, we have country-specific challenges. These include:

    Demographic change, causing a shortage of skilled workers.
    Small and medium-sized companies not using the full potential of digitalisation.
    Slow administration and high degree of bureaucracy.

    These factors matter, especially in Europe. 
    And in addition to all this, we are facing broader challenges that you all are aware of. A short list: climate change, degradation of nature and the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on our economies.
    We also need to talk about rising global debt. Fiscal deficits and public debt-to-GDP ratios have grown significantly in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDE). In 2025, even in advanced economies the debt-to-GDP ratio has reached an average level of 110 %.[1]
    High debt is a significant risk for financial stability. High debt also limits governments’ room for manoeuvre.
    3. Uncertainty causes high volatility in financial markets
    At the same time we face significant uncertainty that is evident in the high volatility on financial markets. This year alone, volatility indicators in many market segments spiked at various occasions:
    In early March, when the new German government presented its fiscal plans. In April, markets reacted strongly to the announcement of “reciprocal” tariffs by the US administration. Recently, we have seen rising yields in many countries, particularly at the long end of the yield curve.
    In part this increase in rates can be seen as a normalisation, as central banks are slowly withdrawing from bond markets. But rising term premia may also reflect heightened awareness of fiscal sustainability with regard to a number of countries, including the US. 
    This shows that: Fiscal leeway is not infinite. This is what even leading government bond markets are telling us. 
    In such an environment, market participants have to deal with remarkable changes. Probably the most prominent one involves rising US Treasury yields, which normally go hand in hand with a rising US dollar. Recently, however, this correlation has been reversed. 
    Potential vulnerabilities also originate from non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). We saw high margin calls affecting hedge funds, to mention just one example. We have to keep a close eye on NBFIs, not least since they control roughly 50 % of global financial assets.[2]
    Bottom line: In recent months we have experienced significant volatility in financial markets. The good news: Financial markets remained quite resilient, despite this high volatility. But with all these uncertainties and rising debt levels also in advanced economies it is clear: We are not out of the woods. 
    4. Europe has benefited so far
    Europe, in particular, has been holding up relatively well amid this uncertainty and volatility. The euro has appreciated against the US dollar and against the currencies of other major trading partners. European equity markets have been outperforming their peers in other regions. German government bonds have served as a stability anchor and a safe haven, especially amid the uncertainty around tariffs. 
    Looking at government bond spreads in Europe, there were no signs of fragmentation even in times of market stress. We are seeing more and more non-European entities issuing bonds in euro instead of US dollar. Finally, the German government’s fiscal package was well received. The biggest part of the rise in Bund yields following news about the spending plans reflected an improved medium-term growth outlook. 
    So, that’s the good news, but let’s also be honest: Part of the market reaction towards Europe is due to positive expectations about future outcomes. It seems that to some extent we are being praised for reforms we have yet to implement. 
    Beyond that, the strength that Germany and Europe have shown is more relative in nature, so far. In other words, we have also benefited from higher uncertainty in other parts of the world. 
    But it is also true that many investors are discovering Europe to be a safe haven. It is a place where democracy, the rule of law and the principle of checks and balances are part of the DNA.
    5. How can Europe benefit in the future?
    Against this backdrop, how can Germany and Europe preserve and build on these positive developments? Or, put differently, how can we ensure that the current tailwind does not become a lukewarm breeze?
    First, we have to make sure that democracy, rule of law and the principle of checks and balances remain the backbone of Europe. 
    Second, any fiscal space needs to be used in a smart way, fostering growth. This means that financial resources must be channelled into productive investments. 
    Third, growth requires not only smart support from the government. The biggest effort must come from the corporate sector itself.
    European companies have to become more competitive to keep pace with global dynamics. This includes making advances in digitalisation and AI, as well as driving innovation in disruptive technologies and areas. 
    Companies have to stay alert and agile. They have to adapt to the speed of key developments and remain open to change. For that, they need to recruit skilled people.
    To get skilled people, Europe must ensure a well-functioning education system, including good universities. We must secure that everyone has access to educational institutions. 
    That leads me to my last point: We need a social system that ensures social cohesion. At the same time, a social system has to be balanced to provide incentives for work and to avoid overburdening fiscal capacities.
    I could go on listing all the areas where Europe needs to improve. But let me come to an end.
    6. Conclusion
    Ladies and gentlemen.
    The momentum is now on Europe’s side, but it will not be endless. Europe needs to speed up. The public and private sector both need to accelerate and intensify their efforts to ensure their economies remain globally competitive. That’s what investors expect. 
    A major cornerstone of Europe’s promise as a safe haven lies in its democracy, its rule of law and its system of checks and balances. These are some of Europe’s greatest treasures. 
    Being a passionate European, I will do my best to safeguard these treasures. In my case, by stressing the value of central bank independence.
    Footnotes

    International Monetary Fund (2025): World Economic Outlook, 14 April 2025.
    Financial Stability Board (2024): Global Monitoring Report on Non-Bank Financial Intermediation, 16 December 2024.

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    MIL OSI Europe News –

    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Trade 350 App: This Trade 350 App Establishes New Standard for Retail Traders in 2025—Advanced AI Signals Backed by Military-Grade Security

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an industry crowded with promises and half-measures, Trade 350 App emerges as a true trailblazer. Launched in early 2023 by a team of seasoned quantitative analysts and software engineers, Trade 350 leverages state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms to deliver a seamlessly automated trading experience. As of mid-2025, more than 125,000 active users across 28 countries have entrusted their capital to Trade 350, citing rapid withdrawals, crystal-clear fee structures, and consistently reliable AI signals. This press-release–style article delves deeply into the features, security protocols, and glowing user feedback that have positioned Trade 350 App as one of the most highly recommended retail trading platforms on the market.

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    Overview: Trade 350 App’s Mission and Vision

    At its core, Trade 350 App was conceived to democratize high-frequency, algorithmic trading strategies—to bring hedge-fund-grade tools into the hands of everyday retail investors. The founding vision, articulated by CEO Samantha Lopez, was simple: “Empower individuals—novices and professionals alike—to trade confidently, safely, and profitably, without having to become quant wizards overnight.” By fusing machine-learning models with robust risk-management controls and a user-first design, Trade 350 did more than merely enter the market: it redefined expectations.

    Key pillars of Trade 350’s mission include:

    • Accessibility: Ensuring that a minimum initial deposit ($250 USD) and transparent fee structure open the door for traders with limited capital.
    • Reliability: Providing consistently accurate trade signals, backed by 24/7 monitoring and continuous AI retraining.
    • Security: Adopting military-grade encryption, multi-factor authentication, and strict data-privacy protocols to safeguard user assets.
    • Education: Offering extensive learning resources—webinars, tutorials, and a dedicated knowledge base—to accelerate every user’s understanding of risk, strategy, and market dynamics.

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    Founding Team & Timeline of Key Milestones

    Trade 350’s rapid rise stems from a leadership team whose combined experience spans decades at major financial institutions and technology ventures. Below is a brief timeline highlighting the company’s notable milestones:

    Early 2023

    • Conceptualization & Seed Funding
      • Seed round of $2.5 million led by MacroVentures Capital.
      • Core team formed:
        • Samantha Lopez, CEO (MBA, MIT Sloan) – Former Director of Quantitative Research at Vector Capital.
        • Dr. Aaron Ng, CTO (PhD in Computer Science, Stanford) – Ex-Google Research Scientist focused on reinforcement learning.
        • Priya Patel, CMO (BS in Marketing, University of Pennsylvania) – 8 years at Tradex Media in FinTech marketing.
        • David Clarke, Head of Risk (CFA, FRM) – 10 years in derivatives risk management at CapitalOne UK.

    Q2 2023

    • Prototype & Closed Beta Launch
      • Initial AI-signal engine tested on live market data in controlled environments.
      • Closed beta recruited 500 “alpha testers” worldwide; feedback loop refined signal accuracy.

    Q4 2023

    • Public Launch & App Release (v1.0)
      • Web platform and iOS/Android apps released simultaneously.
      • Core markets: Major Forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD), top cryptos (BTC, ETH).
      • Achieved 10,000 registered users in first two months.

    Early 2024

    • Expanded Asset Coverage & Risk Controls (v2.0)
      • Added indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ 100), commodities (Gold, Crude Oil).
      • Introduced granular risk settings: adjustable trade size (0.1%–5%), daily loss limits.
      • Rolled out first batch of educational webinars on “AI Fundamentals for Retail Traders.”

    Q3 2024

    • Security Audit & Scalability Upgrades
      • Completed third-party security audit by CyberCore Labs.
      • Migrated to fully redundant cloud architecture (multi-region AWS) to ensure 99.9% uptime.
      • User base surpassed 50,000, with $20+ million in aggregate trading volume monthly.

    Late 2024

    • International Language Support & Regulatory Pursuits
      • Added Spanish and Portuguese language packs to mobile apps.
      • Hired compliance specialists to initiate FCA registration in the UK and ASIC licensing in Australia.
      • Launched “Trade 350 University”—an online curriculum covering technical analysis, AI model interpretation, and advanced risk management.

    Q1 2025

    • Trade 350 v3.1: Enhanced AI & Social Sentiment Integration
      • Deployed new LSTM-based neural network modules that incorporate real-time social media sentiment (Twitter, Reddit) for cryptocurrency signals.
      • Launched customer support in Arabic and Mandarin.
      • Achieved 4.8-star average rating across App Store and Google Play.
      • Monthly active traders exceeded 85,000, with total platform equity above $50 million.

    Q2 2025

    • Beta Release of CopyTrading Feature & API Access
      • Introduced “CopyTrade 350,” allowing novice users to mirror top-performing traders’ portfolios (rollout scheduled for full release in Q3 2025).
      • Publicly documented RESTful API endpoints for third-party developers to access signals under a developer license.
      • Consolidated regulatory progress: Applied for full FCA license, with expected approval by Q4 2025.

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    How Trade 350’s AI Engine Drives Market-Beating Signals

    At the heart of Trade 350 App lies a proprietary AI engine that continuously learns and evolves. Rather than relying on static, rule-based algorithms, Trade 350’s system employs a combination of supervised learning classifiers, unsupervised anomaly detection, and reinforcement-learning loops. Below is a breakdown of the engine’s core layers:

    1. Data Ingestion & Preprocessing
      • Live Price Feeds: Sub-second tick data on major forex pairs, cryptocurrency exchanges, commodity futures.
      • Economic Calendar: Automated ingestion of macroeconomic event schedules (central bank decisions, employment reports, CPI releases) from leading data providers.
      • Social Sentiment: Custom scraped sentiment scores from Twitter, Reddit, and specialized crypto-community forums; big-data processed via Apache Spark pipelines.
      • Historical Data Archive: 15+ years of minute- and hourly-bar data stored in columnar format; used for backtesting and model calibration.
    2. Feature Engineering & Pattern Recognition
      • Technical Indicators: 50+ pre-engineered indicators (moving averages, Bollinger Bands, RSI, MACD, Fibonacci retracements) automatically calculated per symbol.
      • Volatility Filters: Dynamic measures (e.g., ATR-based volatility) adjust stop-loss and take-profit levels based on current market turbulence.
      • Anomaly Detection: Unsupervised clustering identifies “flash crash” patterns or unnatural price spikes; system can automatically suspend signals ahead of low-liquidity events.
    3. Model Architecture
      • Classifier Ensembles: Random forest and gradient-boosted tree ensembles generate entry/exit probabilities for each trade.
      • LSTM & GRU Layers: Deep recurrent networks capture temporal dependencies, especially critical in high-frequency crypto markets.
      • Reinforcement Learning: Periodic “paper-trading” modules simulate thousands of episodes, allowing the AI to adjust reward functions based on cumulative drawdown and Sharpe ratio targets.
      • Continuous Retraining: Models retrain weekly, incorporating the most recent market data (ensuring the system adapts to shifting regimes, e.g., bull runs or sudden volatility escalations).
    4. Signal Scoring & Confidence Levels
      • Each generated signal is assigned a confidence score (0–100%).
      • Only signals above a user-defined threshold are delivered (e.g., 85% confidence or higher).
      • Real-time performance scoreboard evaluates the last 100 signals per asset class, tracking actual win-rate vs. predicted probabilities.

    Why this matters:
    In an era when markets are influenced by split-second news developments, algorithms that cannot rapidly pivot to new data become obsolete. Trade 350’s layered approach—blending classical technical analysis with advanced NLP-driven sentiment models—enables it to identify high-probability setups that may elude manual traders. This fusion of big data, deep learning, and automated risk controls underpins Trade 350’s consistently strong performance track record.

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    Simplified Onboarding: From Registration to First Trade

    A frictionless onboarding process is critical to user adoption. Trade 350’s team prioritized a stepwise workflow designed to get users trading—and winning—quickly:

    1. Account Registration (2–3 minutes)
      • Email & Password: Users enter a valid email and create a strong password.
      • Phone Verification: One-time code sent via SMS to authenticate device.
    2. KYC & Identity Verification (up to 24 hours)
      • Upload Documents: Government-issued ID (passport or driver’s license) + proof of address (utility bill or bank statement).
      • Selfie Check: Simple facial recognition match via mobile camera.
      • Risk Questionnaire: Brief survey on trading experience, risk tolerance, and investment goals (required by global AML regulations).
    3. Funding Your Account (within minutes to hours)
      • Deposit Methods:
        • Bank transfer (ACH, SEPA)
        • Credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard)
        • E-wallets (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller)
      • Minimum Deposit: $250 USD (or local equivalent).
      • Processing Times:
        • Card/E-wallet: Instant to 15 minutes
        • Bank transfer: 1–2 business days (varies by region)
    4. Platform Tour & Guided Walkthrough
      • Interactive Tutorial: Step-by-step pop-ups walk users through
        • Navigating the Dashboard
        • Accessing AI Signals
        • Configuring Risk Settings
        • Placing Demo Trades
      • Knowledge Center Links: Contextual tooltips link to in-depth articles on technical analysis, building a strategy, and interpreting AI scores.
    5. First Trade in Demo Mode (minutes)
      • Virtual Balance Allocation: Users begin with $10,000 (play money) to practice.
      • Signal Feed: In-app notifications highlight high-confidence setups across supported assets.
      • One-Click Order Entry: Price, position size (automatically suggested by AI risk model), and stop-loss/take-profit parameters pre-filled; user reviews and confirms.
    6. Transition to Live Mode (Optional)
      • Once comfortable, users flip the toggle to “Live Mode,” where AI signals trigger orders with real capital.

    Takeaway:
    Trade 350’s streamlined process—designed to be completed within a single afternoon—eliminates the confusion often associated with new trading platforms. The combination of interactive guidance, minimal deposit requirements, and a robust demo environment ensures that users of all experience levels can onboard with confidence.

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    Demo Mode: Risk-Free Practice Before Going Live

    Recognizing that traders learn best by doing, Trade 350 prioritizes Demo Mode as a cornerstone feature. Unlike some competitors that limit demo accounts to 7–14 days, Trade 350’s Demo Mode remains active indefinitely. Key highlights:

    • Unlimited Duration: No expiration on the $10,000 virtual balance; transition to Live Mode at your own pace.
    • Identical Interface: Demo Mode reproduces the exact look and feel, data feeds, and AI signals of Live Mode—no surprises when switching to real capital.
    • Preset Risk Profile: The demo account uses a conservative baseline risk (1% of balance per trade) to show users how varying position sizes and stop-loss levels impact outcomes.
    • Real-Time Data: Market conditions in Demo Mode mirror Live Mode, including spreads, latency, and slippage (within reason).
    • Performance Dashboard:
      • P&L Ledger: Tracks every trade’s profit or loss.
      • Drawdown Metrics: Calculates peak-to-valley drawdowns to illustrate capital preservation.
      • Strategy Analyzer: Backtests demo trades against historical data to identify strengths and weaknesses in your risk settings.

    Why Demo Mode Matters:

    • Build Confidence: Users can test different strategies—scalping, swing trades, trend following—without risking a dollar.
    • Familiarize with AI Workflow: Understand how the system interprets confidence scores, positions, and risk recommendations.
    • Identify Emotional Triggers: By seeing what happens when you deviate from AI-recommended parameters (e.g., increasing trade size beyond recommended limit), traders learn discipline before risking real funds.

    According to Trade 350’s Q1 2025 user survey:

    “75% of new users spend at least one week in Demo Mode before funding their account. Of those who transition, 4 out of 5 report feeling fully prepared to follow AI signals without hesitation.”

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    Tailored Risk Management: Customization at Every Level

    One of Trade 350’s defining features is its intuitive, highly customizable risk management panel. Users—whether ultra-conservative retirees or aggressive millennial traders—can dial in parameters that align with their individual comfort levels:

    1. Position Sizing Slider
      • Select a percentage of account equity for each trade (ranging from 0.1% up to 5%).
      • AI generates recommended position size based on recent equity, market volatility (ATR), and signal confidence.
      • Users can override suggested size if they wish, but an on-screen warning alerts them to increased risk.
    2. Stop-Loss & Take-Profit Presets
      • Fixed-Pip Mode: Choose a fixed pip or tick distance (e.g., 20 pips stop-loss, 40 pips take-profit).
      • Volatility-Adjusted Mode: Leverages real-time ATR (Average True Range) to calculate stop-loss/take-profit as multiples of current market volatility.
      • Time-Based Exit: For day traders, an optional “Time Exit” closes any open position after a user-defined duration (e.g., 4 hours), regardless of profit or loss.
    3. Daily Loss Limit
      • Set a maximum total loss threshold per 24-hour cycle (e.g., 3% of account equity).
      • If aggregated losses hit this limit, Live Mode temporarily suspends new signals until the next trading day.
      • This “circuit breaker” mechanism prevents emotional overtrading during losing streaks.
    4. Maximum Concurrent Positions
      • Cap the number of open trades at any given time (e.g., no more than 3 simultaneous Forex trades).
      • Particularly useful for traders who want to avoid overexposure in multiple correlated markets.
    5. Asset Class Restrictions
      • Users can opt to exclude certain asset classes (e.g., cryptocurrencies) from receiving signals.
      • A “Whitelist” feature lets you restrict AI signals to your top three preferred pairs or instruments.
    6. Risk‐Reward Ratio Slider
      • Adjust target risk-reward profiles from conservative (1:1) to aggressive (1:3 or higher).
      • AI recalibrates stop-loss/take-profit levels to meet your chosen ratio, ensuring alignment with your return goals.

    User Benefits:

    • Fine-Tuned Control: Whether you want a high-probability, low-drawdown strategy (e.g., 1% risk per trade, 1:1 reward) or higher-volatility approaches (e.g., 2.5% risk per trade, 1:3 reward), the platform accommodates your style.
    • Emotional Discipline: Predefined rules eliminate second-guessing. Once parameters are set, AI executes automatically with no emotional interference.
    • Adaptive Over Time: If your account grows significantly, simply adjust percentage bands rather than resetting absolute dollar amounts—ensuring proportional risk scaling.

    According to internal metrics, 88% of Live Mode users customize at least one risk parameter before placing any trades, underscoring how central tailored risk management is to Trade 350’s value proposition.

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    Robust Security, Privacy & Compliance Measures

    Security is not an afterthought at Trade 350—it is foundational. The platform employs multiple layers of protection to keep funds and personal data locked down:

    1. Encryption & Data Protection
      • SSL/TLS 1.3 or higher on all data in transit; AES-256 encryption at rest.
      • No sensitive personal information stored in plaintext.
      • Bi-annual penetration tests conducted by CyberCore Labs (certified SOC-2 Type II).
    2. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
      • Support for SMS-based 2FA or time-based OTP via authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy).
      • Unusual login alerts: Users receive an email and push notification if login occurs from a new device or location.
    3. Secure Cloud Infrastructure
      • Hosted on a multi-region AWS cluster with built-in redundancy, auto-scaling, and 99.99% SLA.
      • Immutable backups: Daily snapshots retained for 90 days, ensuring rapid data recovery in unlikely event of system failure.
    4. User Data Privacy
      • Fully compliant with GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California) regulations.
      • Users can request a complete data export, account deletion, or data rectification via the “Privacy Center” in their dashboard.
      • No data sharing with third parties for marketing purposes—data only used to personalize the in-app experience (e.g., tuning AI confidence thresholds to individual risk appetites).
    5. Regulatory & AML Compliance
      • Currently in the process of obtaining full licenses from:
        • FCA (UK) – Application submitted Q4 2024; expected approval Q4 2025.
        • ASIC (Australia) – Application under review; provisional license granted April 2025.
        • CySEC (EU) – Compliance roadmap initiated March 2025; expected Q1 2026.
      • Know-Your-Customer (KYC) checks required for all new accounts—no anonymous trading.
      • Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) protocols include automated transaction monitoring and periodic risk-assessment reviews.
    6. Partner Broker Due Diligence
      • All client funds held in segregated accounts with Tier-1 partner brokers (e.g., Smith & Wollensky Securities, First Rate Capital).
      • Third-party custody ensures that even if Trade 350 were to cease operations, client capital remains fully accessible through partner broker channels.

    Industry Recognition:

    • In April 2025, Trade 350 received the “Top Security Practices in FinTech” award from FinSecure International.
    • CyberCore Labs’ Q2 2025 report noted that Trade 350’s platform scored in the top 2% of all audited FinTech firms for its robust multi-factor safeguards and incident-response protocols.

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    User Interface & Mobile Experience: Intuitive, Fast, and Functional

    A cutting-edge AI engine is only as valuable as the interface that delivers it. Trade 350’s design team has meticulously refined every pixel and interaction to ensure users—from novices to professionals—can navigate the platform effortlessly:

    1. Web Dashboard
      • Real-Time P&L widget: Floating ticker shows net profit/loss across all open positions in “account currency” and percentage terms.
      • Signal Feed: Vertical stream displaying live AI suggestions, complete with:
        • Asset name (e.g., EUR/USD, BTC/USD)
        • Direction (Buy / Sell)
        • Confidence score (e.g., 92% High Probability)
        • Suggested position size (% of account).
      • Charting Module:
        • 45+ built-in indicators (MACD, RSI, Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci retracements)
        • One-click order buttons on charts for lightning-fast entries.
        • Integrated “Watchlist” that syncs with mobile app.
      • Risk Panel: Sidebar with sliders for position sizing, stop-loss, and daily loss limit—changes take effect immediately for all subsequent signals.
      • Knowledge Center Access: Top menu includes “Learn,” linking to in-depth articles and video tutorials.
    2. Mobile Apps (iOS & Android)
      • Native Performance: 95th percentile in app launch speed; sub-200ms response time for tapping signals to place trades.
      • Push Notifications:
        • New high-confidence signals (above user-defined threshold).
        • Price alerts (user-set price levels on any supported symbol).
        • Account health alerts (margin calls, daily loss limit breaches).
      • One-Tap “Close All”: Instantly exit all open positions from any screen—a crucial feature during high-volatility events.
      • Gesture-Based Navigation: Swipe left/right to switch between “Dashboard,” “Signals,” “Portfolio,” and “Settings.”
      • Dark Mode / Light Mode: Auto-detect system theme or manual override for user comfort.
      • Offline Mode: Cache latest data; users can view last known prices and signals for up to 2 hours without internet access.

    User Satisfaction Metrics:

    • App Store Rating: 4.8 stars (based on 8,200+ reviews).
    • Google Play Rating: 4.7 stars (6,100+ reviews).
    • Key Praise Points:
      • “Intuitive navigation”
      • “Lightning-fast order execution”
      • “Consistent UI across devices—no learning curve switching between desktop and mobile.”

    Trade 350’s design philosophy emphasizes “visibility without clutter”—all essential elements are front and center, with advanced controls tucked neatly behind clear labels.

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    Deposits, Withdrawals & Customer Support: Fast, Friendly, Reliable

    Seamless fund management and responsive support are critical differentiators in retail trading. Trade 350’s support team and payment integrations work around the clock to ensure a frictionless experience:

    1. Deposit Methods & Processing Times
      • Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard)
        • Instant to 15 minutes.
        • 3D Secure verification enabled for added safety.
      • Bank Transfer (ACH, SEPA, Local Wires)
        • 1–2 business days (domestic).
        • 2–4 business days (international).
        • No processing fees charged by Trade 350 (standard bank fees apply).
      • E-Wallets (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller)
        • Instant.
        • Minimum deposit $250; no upper limit.
    2. Withdrawal Process & Speed
      • In-App Withdrawal Request:
    1. Go to Wallet → Withdraw
    2. Enter withdrawal amount
    3. Select destination (bank account, e-wallet)
    4. Confirm via 2FA
    • Processing Times:
    • E-Wallet: Instant to 30 minutes.
    • Card Refund: 1–2 business days (often processed same day).
    • Bank Transfer: 24–48 hours (weekends excluded).
    • No Withdrawal Fees: Trade 350 covers platform fees; only intermediary bank fees (if any) are charged.
    1. Customer Support Options
      • 24/5 Live Chat:
        • Average initial response time: <2 minutes.
        • Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Mandarin.
      • Email Support:
        • Typical response time: <4 hours.
        • Multi-language support and ticket tracking system.
      • Phone Support:
        • Toll-free numbers in the US, UK, Australia, and Germany.
        • Available 9 AM–6 PM (local time).
      • Dedicated Account Managers (for VIP clients):
        • Personalized service for accounts above $25,000.
        • Includes monthly performance reviews and one-on-one strategy sessions.
    2. Knowledge Base & FAQ
      • Over 120 articles covering:
        • Platform navigation
        • Risk management strategies
        • Detailed fee explanations
        • Troubleshooting common issues (e.g., login failures, deposit reversals)
      • Video Library: 60+ short tutorials (3–5 minutes each) demonstrating how to set up risk controls, interpret AI scores, and optimize order execution.

    User Feedback on Support:

    • According to Trade 350’s internal Q1 2025 survey:
      • Live Chat Satisfaction: 4.9/5 average rating.
      • Email Support Rating: 4.7/5.
      • Phone Support Rating: 4.8/5.

    One user commented on Trustpilot (May 2025):

    “I reached out at 2 AM GMT about a withdrawal clarification. Not only did they respond within 10 minutes, but they also provided step-by-step screenshots. Phenomenal support.”

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    Testimonials: Real-World Success Stories from Satisfied Traders

    Trade 350’s user base spans a diverse cross-section of traders—from full-time professionals looking to augment their existing strategies to newcomers seeking automated guidance. Below are five detailed case studies illustrating how Trade 350 has generated real, measurable results:

    Innovative Returns for a Full-Time Forex Day Trader

    Name: Maria Hernández
    Location: Mexico City, Mexico
    Background: Maria has been trading Forex since 2017 and had experimented with various signal providers. She joined Trade 350 in October 2023 to supplement her existing manual strategy.

    Experience & Results:

    • Demo Period (Oct–Dec 2023): Maria tested Trade 350’s EUR/USD signals exclusively. Over 2,500 demo trades, she achieved a 71% win rate with a 1:1.5 average risk-reward ratio.
    • Live Transition (Jan 2024): Deposited $5,000.
      • First 3 Months: Net P&L $2,100 (42% ROI), with a maximum drawdown of 8%.
      • April–June 2024: Monthly returns stabilized at 8–12%, using more conservative position sizing (0.75% per trade).
    • Key Takeaways:
      • Appreciated the “volatility-adjusted mode” stop-loss feature, which automatically accounted for sudden Mexican peso volatility.
      • Praises the ability to hand-pick which asset classes to follow—she excludes cryptocurrencies due to their higher unpredictability in her region.

    Quote from Maria:

    “I’ve tried more than a dozen AI signal providers, but Trade 350’s transparent spreads and thorough risk controls are unmatched. Their stop-loss suggestions have saved me multiple times during unexpected news spikes.”

    College Student Achieves Consistent Side Income

    Name: Jacob Thompson
    Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Background: Jacob, a second-year economics student, was intrigued by algorithmic trading but lacked capital and experience. He discovered Trade 350 via a university tech meetup in March 2024.

    Experience & Results:

    • Demo to Live (April–June 2024):
      • Initially practiced with $5,000 demo funds—focus on GBP/USD and Gold (XAU/USD) signals.
      • Within two weeks, maintained a 65% win ratio on demo trades.
    • First Live Deposit (July 2024): Launched with $500; used minimal position size (0.5% per trade).
      • July–December 2024: Achieved 18% total return on his $500 (added $90). Made two withdrawals to pay semester fees.
      • January–April 2025: Deposited additional $1,000; net P&L $260 (13% return).
    • Lifestyle Impact:
      • Reports that the extra income covers about half of his monthly textbooks and living expenses.
      • Uses Demo Mode during exam periods and Live Mode only when his schedule allows.

    Quote from Jacob:

    “Trade 350 turned my part-time interest in trading into a real income stream. The mobile app’s push alerts keep me informed even between lectures. It’s like having my own personal trading desk.”

    Small-Business Owner Diversifies Portfolio

    Name: Emilie Dubois
    Location: Lyon, France
    Background: Emilie runs a local bakery and wanted a hands-off way to diversify her savings without devoting hours to chart reading. She signed up for Trade 350 in February 2024.

    Experience & Results:

    • Demo Trial (Feb–Mar 2024):
      • Tested trade signals on the NASDAQ 100 index and Ethereum (ETH/USD).
      • Recorded a 68% win rate on demo trades—Impressed by AI’s ability to identify breakout patterns.
    • Live Trading (April 2024–Present):
      • Initial Deposit: $5,000 (EUR 4,600).
      • April–December 2024: Generated $1,020 in net profits (22.2% annualized return) with conservative risk settings (1% per trade).
      • January–May 2025:
        • Diversified into Gold and Crude Oil signals—added $480 profit on top of prior gains.
        • Current portfolio value: $6,500 (EUR 5,960). Withdrawn $600 throughout 2024 to fund bakery renovations.

    Operational Benefits:

    • Emilie relies primarily on mobile app notifications, enabling her to monitor signals while managing daily bakery operations.
    • Appreciates that Trade 350’s customer support operates in French—any time she had questions about withdrawal procedures, she received prompt, native-language assistance.

    Quote from Emilie:

    “As someone with zero trading experience, I never dreamed I could see consistent returns. Trade 350’s AI does the heavy lifting. All I have to do is adjust risk parameters and let the signals run.”

    Retiree Seeks Supplemental Income with Low Effort

    Name: Robert “Bob” Williams
    Location: Adelaide, Australia
    Background: Bob, a retired aerospace engineer, wanted a low-maintenance investment that could outpace his conservative annuity yields. He discovered Trade 350 in June 2024.

    Experience & Results:

    • Demo Trial (June–July 2024):
      • Experimented with short-term EUR/GBP signals. Maintained a 62% win rate with a balanced risk-reward profile (1:1.2).
    • Live Trading (August 2024–Present):
      • Initial Deposit: $10,000 AUD.
      • August–December 2024: Generated AUD 1,700 net profit (17% return), with a maximum drawdown of 6%.
      • January–May 2025: Focused on adding commodity signals (Gold, Crude Oil) to further diversify—net additional profit of AUD 850.
      • Total current value: AUD 12,550 (net gain ~25.5%). Withdrawned AUD 500 in February 2025 to cover medical expenses.

    Lifestyle & Emotional Impact:

    • Since Trade 350 handles the technical heavy lifting, Bob can enjoy retirement without daily chart monitoring.
    • Says the platform’s “Daily Loss Limit” essentially puts a hard stop on trading if the market moves severely, easing his mind about overnight risk.

    Quote from Bob:

    “At my age, I don’t want to babysit charts. Trade 350’s AI does the work. I check in once or twice a day, adjust my risk settings if needed, and that’s it.”

    Crypto Enthusiast Boosts Returns During Bear Market

    Name: Aisha Ahmed
    Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Background: A self-described “crypto maximalist,” Aisha had struggled to consistently profit during the 2022–2023 crypto downturn. She found Trade 350’s crypto signal suite in November 2023.

    Experience & Results:

    • Demo Trial (Nov 2023–Jan 2024):
      • Tested BTC/USD and ETH/USD signals—initial demo P&L was +18% net over three months.
    • Live Trading (Feb 2024–Present):
      • Initial Deposit: $3,000 (USD).
      • Feb–Dec 2024: Net profit $920 (30.7% return) with 2% risk per trade. Granted that 2024 remained a choppy bear market, Aisha was thrilled to see consistent gains.
      • Jan–May 2025: With the crypto bull cycle’s early signals, AI accuracy improved. Aisha’s net profit in that period was $630 (21% return).
      • Current account value: $4,550 (net +51.6% to date).

    Platform Advantages:

    • Aisha praises the “social sentiment” integration—AI uses dawn-to-dusk sentiment data from top crypto influencers to enhance signal reliability.
    • Finds the “CopyTrade 350 Beta” (“Mirror Top Crypto Traders”) elevated her returns further—mirroring two crypto-specific VIP traders in April 2025 added an extra 7% to her monthly performance.

    Quote from Aisha:

    “Trade 350 saved me from the 2023 crypto slump. Their AI remained profitable when my manual strategies faltered. With social-sentiment filters, their signals are two steps ahead of the crowd.”

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    Industry Recognition & Third-Party Endorsements

    No platform can claim legitimacy without external validation. Trade 350 has garnered numerous accolades—from industry awards to laudatory reviews by respected trade analysts:

    1. “Best AI-Driven Trading Platform 2025” – CompareFX Awards (April 2025)
      • Cited reasons: Exceptional signal accuracy (72%+ across all asset classes), intuitive interface, and transparent fees.
    2. “Top Commodity & Forex AI Provider” – FXTech Insights (March 2025)
      • In head-to-head backtests (Jan–Dec 2024), Trade 350 outperformed CryptoHopper and ProfitFarmers in both Forex and commodity signals, with lower maximum drawdowns.
    3. “Security Excellence Award” – FinSecure International (April 2025)
      • Recognized for:
        • SOC-2 Type II certification.
        • Global data-privacy compliance across GDPR, CCPA, and PDPA (Singapore).
    4. ForexPulse Magazine Featured Review (May 2025)
      • Key excerpt:

    “Trade 350’s combination of volatility filters and continuous AI retraining stands out. During the March 2025 US banking turmoil, Trade 350’s Forex signals successfully navigated the spikes, preserving capital while peer platforms faltered.”

    1. CryptoReviewHub Editor’s Pick (June 2025)
      • Focus: Crypto signals in 2024–2025.
      • Verdict:

    “Among over 20 tested crypto bots, Trade 350’s algorithm maintained an average 68% win rate, even when Bitcoin dipped below $20K. Its sentiment analysis engine is a game-changer.”

    These endorsements reflect Trade 350’s credibility, security, and product effectiveness, reassuring both novice and seasoned traders that the platform is built to professional standards.

    Roadmap & Product Innovations on the Horizon

    Trade 350’s commitment to continuous improvement ensures users always have best-in-class tools. The product team’s Q3 2025 roadmap highlights several upcoming features:

    1. Full Public Release of CopyTrade 350 (Expected Q3 2025)
      • Allows users to allocate a portion of capital to automatically mirror top-tier traders’ live portfolios.
      • Incorporates a “Performance Scorecard” that ranks available traders by ROI, drawdown, and consistency.
    2. Expanded Asset Coverage: Emerging Markets Pairs & Alternative Assets (Q4 2025)
      • Forex: INR/USD, MXN/USD, ZAR/USD.
      • Commodities: Copper, Natural Gas, Corn Futures.
      • Indices: FTSE 100, DAX 40, Nikkei 225.
      • Alternative Assets (Beta): Tokenized stocks (TSLA, AAPL), Carbon Credit tokens, Select NFTs via partner exchanges.
    3. Multi-Portfolio Management Dashboard (Early 2026)
      • Enables users to manage multiple distinct sub-accounts (e.g., “Growth,” “Income,” “Crypto”) under one master profile.
      • Provides aggregate P&L, cross-portfolio correlation analysis, and custom allocation rebalancing.
    4. Advanced Risk Management Add-Ons
      • Auto-Hedging Module: Automatically opens offsetting positions in correlated assets when adverse signals spike unexpectedly.
      • Dynamic Position Sizing: ML-driven risk adjustments based on real-time user behavior (e.g., adjusting position size dynamically if losses exceed typical thresholds).
    5. Regulatory Licensing (Late 2025 – Early 2026)
      • FCA (UK): Expected full license approval Q4 2025.
      • ASIC (Australia): Final license certification Q3 2025.
      • CySEC (EU): Formal submission Q2 2025, approval targeted by Q1 2026.
    6. Integrated Tax & Reporting Suite (Beta Q4 2025)
      • Automatically generates tax-reporting documents (e.g., Form-8949 for US traders, UK Capital Gains Schedule).
      • Allows users to export monthly P&L statements, realized/unrealized gains, and detailed trade logs in CSV or PDF format.
    7. Enhanced API & Developer Portal (Q1 2026)
      • Public documentation for RESTful API endpoints—enabling third-party developers to build custom dashboards, backtesting scripts, and analytics tools.
      • Sandbox environment with simulated data for testing.

    Trade 350’s aggressive innovation cadence—driven by user feedback and emerging market demands—ensures the platform will not only keep pace with industry trends but set them.

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    Platform Comparisons: Why Trade 350 Outshines Its Peers

    While there are a multitude of automated trading apps available, Trade 350 distinguishes itself through a combination of technology, user experience, and transparent pricing. Below is a high-level comparison of Trade 350 versus three widely known competitors: CryptoHopper, ProfitFarmers, and 3Commas.

    Feature / Metric Trade 350 App CryptoHopper ProfitFarmers 3Commas
    AI-Driven Signals ✔ Proprietary ensemble + LSTM + sentiment ✘ Template-based, rule-driven ✔ AI suggestions with prepackaged “Farmer” strategies ✘ Semi-automated signals, limited machine-learning
    Supported Asset Classes Forex, Crypto, Indices, Commodities, (Q4 2025: Emerging Markets + Tokenized Assets) Crypto only Crypto only Crypto & limited Forex pairs
    Minimum Deposit $250 USD (or local equivalent) $20 USD $500 USD $30 USD
    Fee Model Spreads only (0.8–1.5 pips; 0.10–0.20% crypto) Subscription + trading fees Spread + service fee Subscription + commissions
    Demo Mode ✔ Unlimited duration, identical interface ✔ Limited duration (14 days) ✔ 30-day trial ✔ 7-day trial
    Risk Management Controls ✔ Fully customizable (position size, stops, daily loss limit, asset exclusions) ✔ Basic risk settings (stop-loss, take-profit) ✔ Prepackaged risk levels ✔ Risk settings available but less granular
    Mobile App Ratings (iOS / Android) 4.8 / 4.7 4.2 / 4.1 4.0 / 3.9 4.0 / 3.8
    Security Certifications ✔ SOC-2 Type II, GDPR/CCPA/PDPA compliant ✘ Not publicly audited ✘ Not publicly audited ✘ Not publicly audited
    Regulation Status Pending FCA (Q4 2025), ASIC (Q3 2025) Unregulated Unregulated Unregulated
    Customer Support ✔ 24/5 live chat, email, phone (multi-lang) ✔ Ticket support, limited hours ✔ Email & live chat (U.S. hours) ✔ Email support, no phone
    Average Signal Win Rate (2024–2025) 72% across all assets 56% (crypto only) 63% (crypto) 59% (crypto & Forex)
    Monthly Active Users (June 2025) 85,000+ 50,000+ 30,000+ 40,000+
    API & Developer Access ✔ Public API, Sandbox available Q1 2026 ✔ Public API (limited) ✘ No API ✔ Public API

    Key Differentiators for Trade 350:

    1. Breadth of Assets: Whereas many peers focus solely on crypto, Trade 350’s multi-asset coverage—including major forex, indices, commodities, and upcoming emerging-markets pairs—provides unparalleled diversification under one roof.
    2. Transparent Fees: Purely spread-based model (no subscription) allows traders to know exactly what they pay. In contrast, many competitors layer on subscription and data-feed fees.
    3. Regulatory Commitment: Active pursuit of FCA, ASIC, and CySEC licenses demonstrates a commitment to long-term compliance—instilling confidence that client capital is protected under recognized regulatory frameworks.
    4. Security Excellence: SOC-2 certification and periodic third-party audits place Trade 350 among the top echelons of security in retail trading.
    5. Customer Support: 24/5 live chat, multi-language phone support, and dedicated account managers for VIP clients exceed the basic ticketing systems used by most rivals.
    6. Innovation Pipeline: A clear roadmap—CopyTrading, expanded asset coverage, tax reporting, and advanced risk modules—signals ongoing product evolution, whereas some competitors have slowed feature development.

    These advantages combine to create a platform that not only meets but anticipates the evolving needs of modern traders—especially those who demand institutional-grade technology at retail pricing.

    Community Engagement & Educational Resources

    Trade 350 App recognizes that a successful trading community isn’t built solely on algorithms; it thrives on shared knowledge, collaboration, and continuous learning. The platform’s multi-faceted community initiatives include:

    1. Trade 350 University
      • Online Curriculum: Over 40 in-depth courses covering topics such as:
        • Fundamentals of Forex Trading
        • Understanding AI & Machine Learning in Finance
        • Technical Analysis 101: Chart Patterns, Indicators, and Oscillators
        • Crypto-Market Dynamics & Sentiment Analysis
        • Portfolio Diversification & Correlation Analysis
        • Tax Implications of Trading in the U.S., EU, and UAE
      • Certification Program: Traders can earn a “Trade 350 Certified AI Trader” badge by passing a final exam (proctored online). Certificates can be added to LinkedIn profiles.
    2. Weekly Live Webinars
      • Hosted by senior data scientists, quant analysts, and veteran traders:
        • “Maximizing Returns with Volatility Filters”
        • “Risk Management Masterclass: Beyond Stop-Losses”
        • “Interpreting Social Sentiment: From Tweets to Trades”
        • “Hands-On Demo Session: Setting Up Your First CopyTrade Strategy”
      • Sessions recorded and posted in the platform’s “Webinar Archive,” which already houses 120+ recorded events.
    3. Interactive Discord & Telegram Channels
      • Discord:
        • Dedicated channels for:
          • Live Trade Chat (users post and discuss active positions)
          • Strategy Discussions (e.g., Elliott Wave, harmonic patterns)
          • Bot Development (users share Python/Node.js scripts using Trade 350 API).
        • Monthly “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) sessions with founders and product leads.
        • “Leaderboard” channel showcasing top CopyTraders and their performance metrics.
      • Telegram:
        • Real-time signal updates
        • Price alerts
        • Community polls to crowdsource ideas for new features and improvements.
    4. Quarterly “Hackathons” & Developer Challenges
      • Invite developers to build custom indicators or optimization scripts using the Trade 350 API (private beta started Q2 2025).
      • Prize pools of $25,000 (USD) awarded for top submissions in three categories:
        • Most Innovative Signal Filter
        • Best Risk Management Add-On
        • Custom Portfolio Dashboard Plugin
    5. Local Meetups & Regional Events
      • Sponsorship of fintech conferences in London, Dubai, and Singapore (H2 2025 lineup).
      • Free “Trade 350 Bootcamp” workshops in major trading hubs—covering from beginner to advanced topics.
      • “Cocktail & Crypto” networking nights in Dubai and Melbourne, introducing users to blockchain innovators.

    Resulting Impact:

    • Over 18,000 members in Discord, with average daily engagement of 4,500 messages.
    • 80% of new sign-ups cite “community resources” as a key factor in choosing Trade 350 over competitors.
    • Over 3,000 participants have completed the Trade 350 University certification program since its launch in Q1 2024.

    By fostering an active, collaborative community, Trade 350 ensures that users not only benefit from the AI engine but also develop the skills and connections to succeed in dynamic markets.

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    Executive Insights & Leadership Commentary

    Samantha Lopez, CEO & Co-Founder

    “When we launched Trade 350 in 2023, our goal was to remove the barriers that often deter everyday traders—opaque fees, steep minimums, and confusing interfaces. Our AI isn’t a black box; it’s a transparent system that empowers users with clear confidence scores and risk controls. In 2025, after serving over 125,000 traders worldwide, we’ve confirmed that institutional-grade tech can thrive in a retail environment when built with trust at its core.”

    Dr. Aaron Ng, CTO & Head of R&D

    “Our engineering team continuously pushes the envelope. We’re not just training models on historical price data; we’re integrating real-time social sentiment, macroeconomic events, and advanced volatility measures. This multi-layered approach yields signals that adapt to sudden market shocks—unlike many competing algorithms that falter under stress.”

    Priya Patel, CMO & Head of Global Strategy

    “Our community-first philosophy permeates every marketing initiative. Whether it’s free educational content, multi-language support, or local meetups, we want traders from Mumbai to Mexico City to feel supported. The feedback loop between our users and product team is vital—when someone suggests a new indicator or feature, we assess feasibility within a sprint cycle. That agility keeps us at the forefront of retail trading innovation.”

    Awards, Certifications & Regulatory Progress

    Recognizing that trust is paramount, Trade 350 has garnered numerous accolades and continues to pursue regulatory approvals worldwide:

    1. Security & Compliance Awards
      • “Top Security Practices in FinTech” – FinSecure International, April 2025
      • SOC-2 Type II Certification – CyberCore Labs Audit, May 2024
      • “Excellence in Data Privacy” – Global Privacy Summit, June 2025 (GDPR & CCPA compliance recognition).
    2. Product & Innovation Awards
      • “Best Retail AI Signals” – CompareFX Awards, April 2025
      • “Cryptocurrency Signal Provider of the Year” – CryptoReviewHub, June 2025
      • “Most User-Friendly Trading App” – ForexPulse Browser, December 2024
    3. Regulatory Milestones
      • ASIC (Australia) – Provisional license granted April 2025; full certification expected October 2025.
      • FCA (UK) – Application submitted Q4 2024; targeted approval December 2025.
      • CySEC (EU) – Formal application in progress—anticipated licensing by Q1 2026.

    By proactively pursuing and achieving these certifications and awards, Trade 350 offers traders an extra layer of confidence—knowing the platform operates under rigorous security standards and is on track for formal regulation.

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    Future Outlook: Where Trade 350 Goes Next

    Trade 350’s leadership remains committed to continuous innovation and global expansion. Below are several strategic priorities and long-term initiatives:

    1. Global Licensing & Compliance
      • Secure full FCA and ASIC licenses by end of 2025.
      • Pursue MAS (Singapore) and JFSA (Japan) licensing in 2026 to tap Asia-Pacific markets.
    2. Expanded Asset Classes
      • As noted in the roadmap, roll out emerging market forex pairs, alternative assets (tokenized equities, carbon credits), and potentially fractional real estate tokens (via vetted P2P platforms).
    3. Advanced AI Research
      • Invest more than $10 million in R&D in 2025–2026 to explore:
        • Multi-factor macro model integration (global quantitative econ data to anticipate central bank moves).
        • Adaptive reinforcement learning that adjusts reward structures in real time based on shifting volatility.
        • Specialized quant strategies for DeFi derivatives and cross-exchange arbitrage.
    4. Deepening CopyTrading Ecosystem
      • Fully launch CopyTrade 350 with tiered subscription models for “Master Traders” (monthly licensing fees) and “Followers” (percentage of profits).
      • Introduce a “Social Leaderboard” showcasing top traders by ROI, Sharpe ratio, and consistency.
    5. Enhanced Education & Community Outreach
      • Expand Trade 350 University to include certificate programs in AI-for-Finance at a college-level curriculum, potentially partnering with universities in Europe and Asia.
      • Host annual “Trade 350 Summit” in major financial centers (London 2025, Dubai 2026) to unite thought leaders, Quants, and retail traders in a global FinTech symposium.
    6. Strategic Partnerships & Integrations
      • Explore co-branding opportunities with leading brokerage firms (e.g., Saxo Bank, IG Group) to introduce white-label versions of the Trade 350 engine.
      • API partnerships with portfolio tracking services (e.g., CoinTracker, Kubera) for consolidated tax and portfolio management.

    Through these initiatives, Trade 350 aims to cement its position as the preeminent AI-driven retail trading platform—one that not only delivers performance today but anticipates the financial landscape of tomorrow.

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    How to Get Started: A Step-by-Step Guide

    For traders ready to experience Trade 350’s robust AI engine and world-class support, here’s a concise walkthrough to get up and running in under 30 minutes:

    1. Visit the Official Website
      • Navigate to homepage
      • Click “Sign Up” in the top-right corner.
    2. Create Your Account
      • Enter a valid email address and choose a secure password.
      • Confirm via email link.
    3. Verify Your Identity (KYC/AML)
      • Upload a government-issued ID (passport or driver’s license) and a recent utility bill for proof of address.
      • Complete a brief risk profile questionnaire (assessing experience, goals, and risk tolerance).
      • Verification typically completes within 24 hours; priority expedited verification available for VIP members (accounts > $10,000).
    4. Fund Your Account
      • Minimum deposit: $250 USD (or local equivalent).
      • Select deposit method: Card (instant), E-wallet (instant), or Bank Transfer (1–2 business days).
      • Deposits reflect in your Trade 350 balance immediately (card/e-wallet) or within 1 business day (ACH).
    5. Explore Demo Mode
      • Toggle to “Demo Mode” (found at the top of the dashboard).
      • Receive your $10,000 virtual balance.
      • Familiarize yourself with the interface—watch live AI signals, place test trades, and adjust risk settings.
      • Review performance analytics on the “Strategy Analyzer” tab.
    6. Configure Risk & Preferences
      • Under “Settings → Risk Management”, set:
        • Position sizing percentage
        • Stop-loss/take-profit mode (fixed or volatility-adjusted)
        • Daily loss limit
        • Maximum concurrent positions
        • Asset class exclusions (if any)
    7. Switch to Live Mode
      • Once satisfied with demo performance, toggle back to “Live Mode.”
      • Confirm your default risk parameters carry over.
      • AI signals instantly become live orders, executed with real capital.
    8. Monitor & Fine-Tune
      • Access “Portfolio” to track open positions, realized P&L, and equity curve.
      • Use “Signal Feed” to see upcoming, active, and expired signals along with their confidence scores.
      • Adjust risk parameters in real time as market conditions evolve.
    9. Leverage Educational Resources
      • Explore “Trade 350 University” for courses on AI fundamentals, technical analysis, and advanced risk management.
      • Join weekly live webinars and Q&A sessions with product experts.
      • Engage in Discord channels to share ideas, ask questions, and follow top CopyTraders (upon full release).
    10. Withdraw Profits Easily
      • Once you have net profits to withdraw, navigate to “Wallet → Withdraw.”
      • Enter desired withdrawal amount, select a withdrawal method (bank account or e-wallet), and confirm via 2FA.
      • Funds arrive within 24–48 hours (depending on the chosen method).

    Success Tips

    • Start Small: Even if you deposit more, consider using a conservative risk profile (e.g., 0.5% position size) for your first week to build confidence.
    • Stick to AI Recommendations: Resist the temptation to override stop-loss or position-size suggestions until you understand how the AI is calibrated.
    • Monitor Economic News: Although AI incorporates macro data, major geopolitical events (e.g., Fed rate decisions) can cause brief signal delays—being aware of such events helps you anticipate potential lag.

    With a streamlined onboarding and intuitive design, Trade 350 App ensures both novice and experienced traders can begin capitalizing on AI-powered trading in under an hour.

    Conclusion: Why Trade 350 Is the Smart Choice for 2025 Traders

    In a landscape rife with lofty claims and half-baked algorithms, Trade 350 App stands apart as a credible, secure, and innovation-driven platform that consistently delivers results. Here are the core reasons why Trade 350 merits serious consideration for anyone—from beginners seeking guided AI assistance to seasoned professionals looking to augment existing strategies:

    1. Cutting-Edge AI & Data Science
      • Ensemble models combined with deep neural networks deliver a 72%+ win rate across multiple asset classes.
      • Continuous retraining and integration of real-time social sentiment keep signals adaptive to market shifts.
    2. Transparent, Spread-Only Fee Model
      • No monthly or annual subscription fees.
      • Typical spreads on major pairs (0.8–1.2 pips) and crypto (0.10–0.20%) rank among the industry’s tightest.
      • Monthly “Spreads Audit Reports” verify real-time pricing aligns with published rates.
    3. Granular Risk Management
      • Fully customizable position sizing, stop-loss/take-profit modes, daily loss limits, and asset exclusions.
      • “Circuit Breaker” mechanism that automatically halts trading if daily losses exceed user-defined thresholds.
      • Ideal for traders of all risk tolerances: from 0.1% conservative apologists to 5% aggressive swing tacticians.
    4. Uncompromising Security & Compliance
      • SOC-2 Type II certification, full GDPR/CCPA compliance, encrypted data storage, and multi-factor authentication.
      • Segregated client funds held with Tier-1 partner brokers ensure capital remains safe even in worst-case scenarios.
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    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: A two-state solution is gaining momentum again for Israel and the Palestinians. Does it have a chance of success?

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University

    As Israel’s devastating war in Gaza has ground on, the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was thought to be “dead”. Now, it is showing signs of life again.

    French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly pressing other European nations to jointly recognise a Palestinian state at a UN conference in mid-June, focused on achieving a two-state solution. Macron called such recognition a “political necessity”.

    Countries outside Europe are feeling the pressure, too. Australia has reaffirmed its view that recognition of Palestine should be a “way of building momentum towards a two-state solution”.

    During Macron’s visit to Indonesia in late May, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made a surprising pledge to recognise Israel if it allowed for a Palestinian state.

    Indonesia is one of about 28 nations that don’t currently recognise Israel. France, Australia, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and South Korea are among the approximately 46 nations that don’t recognise a Palestinian state.

    The UN conference on June 17–20, co-sponsored by France and Saudi Arabia, wants to go “beyond reaffirming principles” and “achieve concrete results” towards a two-state solution.

    Most countries, including the US, have supported the two-state solution in principle for decades. However, the political will from all parties has faded in recent years.

    So, why is the policy gaining traction again now? And does it have a greater chance of success?

    What is the two-state solution?

    Put simply, the two-state solution is a proposed peace plan that would create a sovereign Palestinian state alongside the Israeli state. There have been several failed attempts to enact the policy over recent decades, the most famous of which was the Oslo Accords in the early 1990s.

    In recent years, the two-state solution was looking less likely by the day.

    The Trump administration’s decision in 2017 to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the US embassy there signalled the US was moving away from its role as mediator. Then, several Arab states agreed to normalise relations with Israel in the the Abraham Accords, without Israeli promises to move towards a two-state solution.

    The Hamas attacks on Israel – and subsequent Israeli war on Gaza – have had a somewhat contradictory effect on the overarching debate.

    On the one hand, the brutality of Hamas’ actions substantially set back the legitimacy of the Palestinian self-determination movement in some quarters on the world stage.

    On the other, it’s also become clear the status quo – the continued Israeli occupation of Gaza and the West Bank following the end of a brutal war – is not tenable for either Israeli security or Palestinian human rights.

    And the breakdown of the most recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the return of heavy Israeli ground operations in May and reports of mass Palestinian starvation have only served to further isolate the Israeli government in the eyes of its peers.

    Once-steadfast supporters of Israel’s actions have become increasingly frustrated by a lack of clear strategic goals in Gaza. And many now seem prepared to ignore Israeli wishes and pursue Palestinian recognition.

    For these governments, the hope is recognition of a Palestinian state would rebuild political will – both globally and in the Middle East – towards a two-state solution.

    Huge obstacles remain

    But how likely is this in reality? There is certainly more political will than there was before, but also several important roadblocks.

    First and foremost is the war in Gaza. It’s obvious this will need to end, with both sides agreeing to an enduring ceasefire.

    Beyond that, the political authority in both Gaza and Israel remains an issue.

    The countries now considering Palestinian recognition, such France and Australia, have expressly said Hamas cannot play any role in governing a future Palestinian state.

    Though anti-Hamas sentiment is becoming more vocal among residents in Gaza, Hamas has been violently cracking down on this dissent and is attempting to consolidate its power.

    However, polling shows the popularity of Fatah – the party leading the Palestinian National Authority – is even lower than Hamas at an average of 21%. Less than half of Gazans support the enclave returning to Palestinian Authority control. This means a future Palestinian state would likely require new leadership.

    There is almost no political will in Israel for a two-state solution, either. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not been shy about his opposition to a Palestinian state. His cabinet members have mostly been on the same page.

    This has also been reflected in policy action. In early May, the Israeli Security Cabinet approved a plan for Israel to indefinitely occupy parts of Gaza. The government also just approved its largest expansion of settlements in the West Bank in decades.

    These settlements remain a major problem for a two-state solution. The total population of Israeli settlers is more than 700,000 in both East Jerusalem and the West Bank. And it’s been increasing at a faster rate since the election of the right-wing, pro-settler Netanyahu government in 2022.

    Settlement is enshrined in Israeli Basic Law, with the state defining it as “national value” and actively encouraging its “establishment and consolidation”.

    The more settlement that occurs, the more complicated the boundaries of a future Palestinian state become.

    Then there’s the problem of public support. Recent polling shows neither Israelis nor Palestinians view the two-state solution favourably. Just 40% of Palestinians support it, while only 26% of Israelis believe a Palestinian state can “coexist peacefully” alongside Israel.

    However, none of these challenges makes the policy impossible. The unpopularity of the two-state solution locally is more a reflection of previous failures than it is of future negotiations.

    A power-sharing agreement in Northern Ireland was similarly unpopular in the 1990s, but peace was achieved through bold political leadership involving the US and European Union.

    In other words, we won’t know what’s possible until negotiations begin. Red lines will need to be drawn and compromises made.

    It’s not clear what effect growing external pressure will have, but the international community does appear to be reaching a political tipping point on the two-state solution. Momentum could start building again.

    Andrew Thomas does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. A two-state solution is gaining momentum again for Israel and the Palestinians. Does it have a chance of success? – https://theconversation.com/a-two-state-solution-is-gaining-momentum-again-for-israel-and-the-palestinians-does-it-have-a-chance-of-success-257890

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    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: How a postwar German literary classic helped eclipse painter Emil Nolde’s relationship to Nazism

    Source: The Conversation – France – By Ombline Damy, Doctorante en Littérature Générale et Comparée, Sciences Po

    Emil Nolde, _Red Clouds_, watercolour on handmade paper, 34.5 x 44.7 cm. Emil Nolde/Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, CC BY-NC-ND

    Paintings by German artist Emil Nolde (1867-1956) were recently on display at the Musée Picasso in Paris as part of an exhibition on what the Nazis classified as “degenerate art”. At first glance, his works fit perfectly, but recent research shows that Nolde’s relationship to Nazism is much more nuanced than the exhibition revealed.

    The German Lesson: a postwar literary classic

    While Nolde was one of the many victims of the Third Reich’s repressive responses to “degenerate art”, he was also one of Nazism’s great admirers. The immense popularity of The German Lesson (1968) by author Siegfried Lenz, however, greatly contributed to creating the legend of Nolde as a martyr of the Nazi regime.


    The cover of the French edition, which was on sale in the Musée Picasso bookstore, subtly echoes one of Nolde’s works, Hülltoft Farm, which hung in the exhibition.

    Set against the backdrop of Nazi policies on “degenerate art”, the novel is about a conflict between a father and son. It addresses in literary form the central postwar issue of Vergangenheitsbewältigung, a term referring to the individual and collective work of German society on coming to terms with its Nazi past.

    The German Lesson was met with huge success upon publication. Since then, it has become a classic of postwar German literature. Over 2 million copies have been sold across the world, and the novel has been translated into more than 20 languages. It is still studied in Germany as part of the national school curriculum. Adding to its popularity, the book was adapted for the screen in 1971 and in 2019. More than 50 years after its publication, The German Lesson continues to shape the way we think about Nazi Germany.

    Max Ludwig Nansen, a fictional painter turned martyr

    Set in Germany in the 1950s, the novel is told through the eyes of Siggi, a young man incarcerated in a prison for delinquent youths. Asked to pen an essay on the “joys of duty”, he dives into his memories of a childhood in Nazi Germany as the son of a police officer.

    He remembers that his father, Jens Ole Jepsen, was given an order to prevent his own childhood friend, Max Ludwig Nansen, from painting. As a sign of protest against the painting ban, Nansen created a secret collection of paintings titled “the invisible pictures”. Because he was young enough to appear innocent, Siggi was used by his father to spy on the painter.

    Siggi found himself torn between the two men, who related to duty in radically opposite ways. While Jepsen thought it his duty to follow the orders given to him, Nansen saw art as his only duty. Throughout the novel, Siggi becomes increasingly close to the painter, whom he sees as a hero, all the while distancing himself from his father, who in turn is perceived as a fanatic.

    The novel’s point of view, that of a child, demands of its reader that they complete Siggi’s omissions or partial understanding of the world around him with their adult knowledge. This deliberately allusive narrative style enables the author to elude the topic of Nazism – or at least to hint at it in a covert way, thus making the novel acceptable to a wide German audience at the time of its publication in 1968.

    Nevertheless, the book leaves little room for doubt on the themes it tackles. While Nazism is never explicitly named, the reader will inevitably recognize the Gestapo (the political police of the regime) when Siggi speaks of the “leather coats” who arrest Nansen. Readers will also identify the ban on painting issued to Nansen as a part of Nazi policies on “degenerate art”. And, what’s more, they will undoubtedly perceive the real person hiding behind the fictional character of Max Ludwig Nansen: Emil Nolde, born Hans Emil Nansen.


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    Emil Nolde, a real painter become legend

    Much like his fictional counterpart Max Ludwig Nansen, the painter Emil Nolde fell victim to Nazi policies aimed at artists identified as “degenerate”. More than 1,000 of his artworks were confiscated, some of which were integrated into the 1937 travelling exhibition on “degenerate art” orchestrated by the regime. Nolde was banned from the German art academy, and he was forbidden to sell and exhibit his work.

    A photograph of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels’ visit to the exhibition titled Entartete Kunst (Degenerate Art) in Munich, 1937. At left, from top, two paintings by Emil Nolde: Christ and the Sinner (1926) and the Wise and the Foolish Virgins (1910), a painting that has disappeared.
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    After the collapse of the Nazi regime, the tide turned for this “degenerate” artist. Postwar German society glorified him as a victim and opponent of Nazi politics, an image which Nolde carefully fostered. In his memoirs, he claimed to have been forbidden to paint by the regime, and to have created a series of “unpainted pictures” in a clandestine act of resistance.

    Countless exhibits on Nolde, in Germany and around the world, served to perpetuate the myth of a talented painter, fallen victim to the Nazi regime, who decided to fight back. His works even made it into the hallowed halls of the German chancellery. Helmut Schmidt, chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1974 to 1982, and Germany’s former chancellor Angela Merkel decorated their offices with his paintings.

    The popularity of The German Lesson, inspired by Nolde’s life, further solidified the myth – until the real Nolde and the fictional Nansen became fully inseparable in Germany’s collective imagination.

    Twilight of an idol

    Yet, the historical figure and the fictional character could not be more different. Research conducted for exhibits on Nolde in Frankfurt in 2014 and in Berlin in 2019 revealed the artist’s true relationship to Nazism to the wider public.

    Nolde was indeed forbidden from selling and exhibiting his works by the Nazi regime. But he was not forbidden from painting. The series of “unpainted pictures”, which he claimed to have created in secret, are in fact a collection of works put together after the war.

    What’s more, Nolde joined the Nazi Party as early as 1934. To make matters worse, he also hoped to become an official artist of the regime, and he was profoundly antisemitic. He was convinced that his work was the expression of a “German soul” – with all the racist undertones that such an affirmation suggests. He relentlessly tried to convince Goebbels and Hitler that his paintings, unlike those of “the Jews”, were not “degenerate”.

    Why, one might ask, did more than 70 years go by before the truth about Nolde came out?

    Yes, the myth built by Nolde himself and solidified by The German Lesson served to eclipse historical truth. Yet this seems to be only part of the story. In Nolde’s case, like in many others that involve facing a fraught national past, it looks like fiction was a great deal more attractive than truth.

    In Lenz’s book, the painter Nansen claims that “you will only start to see properly […] when you start creating what you need to see”. By seeing in Nolde the fictional character of Nansen, Germans created a myth they needed to overcome a painful past. A hero, who resisted Nazism. Beyond the myth, reality appears to be more complex.

    Ombline Damy received funding from la Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques (National Foundation of Political Sciences, or FNSP) for her thesis.

    – ref. How a postwar German literary classic helped eclipse painter Emil Nolde’s relationship to Nazism – https://theconversation.com/how-a-postwar-german-literary-classic-helped-eclipse-painter-emil-noldes-relationship-to-nazism-258310

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    June 6, 2025
  • Indian maritime firms secure major shipbuilding deals and green tech partnerships at Nor-Shipping 2025 in Oslo

    Source: Government of India

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    Indian maritime companies have made significant strides at Nor-Shipping 2025 in Oslo, signing key agreements with global players to boost shipbuilding, green technology, and knowledge partnerships, reinforcing India’s maritime prowess and the “Make in India” initiative. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, attended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Intent (MoI) signing ceremonies, highlighting the deepening collaboration between India and global maritime leaders.

    A notable MoI was signed between Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, and Germany’s Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler und Rehder GmbH & Co. KG for the construction of four additional 7,500 DWT multi-purpose vessels with hybrid propulsion and advanced cybersecurity features. This deal supplements an existing order of eight such vessels currently under construction at GRSE’s Kolkata yard. GRSE also inked MoUs with UAE-based Aries Marine LLC for collaboration on offshore platforms and vessels, and with a global engine manufacturer to further technological advancements.

    Additionally, India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) signed an MoU with Norway’s DNV, covering cooperation in shipbuilding, offshore and maritime infrastructure, port development, energy systems, industrial solutions, smart infrastructure, sustainability, ESG, risk services, cybersecurity, and digital solutions.

    Speaking at the Norwegian Pavilion, Union Minister Sonowal emphasized the strong maritime ties between India and Norway, rooted in shared values and a commitment to sustainable development. “Norway has long been a valued partner of India. As two proud maritime nations, we understand that the future of the blue economy hinges on sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth,” he said. “These MoUs, including those with Norwegian companies, deepen our commitment to collaborate in the maritime sector.”

    Sonowal highlighted India’s transformative maritime initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, including the Sagarmala program, which focuses on modernizing port infrastructure, enhancing multimodal logistics, and promoting port-led industrial growth. He underscored the push for green ports and low-emission shipping, noting opportunities for collaboration in offshore wind energy, maritime digitalization, and sustainable port development. “Together, we can contribute to a sustainable and secure Indo-Pacific maritime ecosystem,” he added.

    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Commission has it in for French rail freight – E-001141/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission values and supports rail transport. R ecognising the challenges it is facing, the Commission approved aid worth more than EUR 13.5 billion for investment aid measures between 2008 and 2023, including support for the construction of railway facilities, single wagon load operations, the use of service facilities and the reduction of track access charges.

    In 2024, the Commission presented the draft new state aid rules for Land and multimodal transport, extending the possibilities offered to Member States to finance investment and operating aid for sustainable modes of transport such as rail and inland waterway transport[1].

    Market opening does not explain the difficulties of rail freight in France. Indeed, Member States, despite having all experienced market opening to competition, show different developments between 2006 and 2022.

    While in France, the tonne/kilometres of freight transported by rail declined (-14%), it did increase in Germany (+20%), Belgium (+18%), Denmark (+17%), the Netherlands (+14%) and Poland (+10%)[2].

    The Commission is still investigating the individual State support for Fret SNCF of more than EUR 5 billion. Pending the decision, the French authorities decided to transform Fret SNCF into Hexafret and Technis which started operations in 2025 with no disruption to rail freight services.

    In addition, certain activities of former Fret SNCF have been successfully transferred to other operators bringing new opportunities to those operators and to the market as a whole and fostering competitiveness.

    • [1] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_3346.
    • [2] Source: https://transport.ec.europa.eu/facts-funding/studies-data/eu-transport-figures-statistical-pocketbook/statistical-pocketbook-2024_en.

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    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Concerns about Chinese hacks of Deutsche Telekom and potential implications for the Commission’s IT infrastructure – E-002101/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002101/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Bart Groothuis (Renew)

    According to a blog post[1] by the cybersecurity company Eclectic IQ, a Chinese hacker group, UNC5221, is responsible for a hack of Germany’s largest telecommunications company, Deutsche Telekom, as well as its subsidiaries that provide IT services. The blog also reveals that this hacker group has targeted other strategic sectors in Europe.

    According to other sources, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, T-Systems, also provides services to the Commission. T-Systems has even been designated as a ‘preferred supplier’ of the Commission for the provision of IT infrastructure. This raises serious questions about the security of the EU’s IT infrastructure.

    • 1.Is the Commission aware of this hack, has the Commission itself been affected, and what measures does the Commission take to manage such risks?
    • 2.Why are strategically sensitive hacks such as these not publicly disclosed, and does the Commission agree that silence about such breaches actually facilitates their continuation within Europe?
    • 3.What steps is the Commission taking towards the Chinese authorities in response to these attacks, and what additional measures is the Commission considering to prevent such attacks in the future?

    Submitted: 26.5.2025

    • [1] Büyükkaya, A., ‘China-Nexus Threat Actor Actively Exploiting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (CVE-2025-4428) Vulnerability’, EclecticIQ, 21 May 2025, https://blog.eclecticiq.com/china-nexus-threat-actor-actively-exploiting-ivanti-endpoint-manager-mobile-cve-2025-4428-vulnerability.
    Last updated: 5 June 2025

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    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – German security service classifying AfD as ‘right-wing extremist’ in violation of EU fundamental rights – E-002110/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002110/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Mary Khan (ESN), Petra Steger (PfE)

    On 2 May 2025, the German security service classified the party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) as ‘right-wing extremist’. This measure against what is – according to polls – Germany’s leading party was carried out without trial or valid justification and constitutes targeted state stigmatisation by the Federal Security Service. It violates fundamental principles of EU law: Article 10(1) TEU guarantees that all parties can participate in democratic decision-making and Article 12 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union guarantees freedom of association. By effectively discriminating against an authorised party, such an administrative measure seriously violates these rights and reveals the ruling class’s willingness to resort to escalation as soon as it sees its power under threat. While other Member States are swiftly faced with infringement procedures for alleged breaches of the rule of law, the Commission remains noticeably inactive vis-à-vis Germany. These double standards undermine the Commission’s credibility as guardian of the Treaties and cast doubt on its political independence. With more and more censorship measures being taken on the basis of ‘disinformation’ claims, it seems that Brussels itself is prepared to systematically eliminate unwelcome opinions that deviate from the political mainstream.

    • 1.Does the Commission consider this state surveillance of a legal party to be a violation of Article 10 TEU and Article 12 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union?
    • 2.Why has there yet to be an infringement procedure launched against Germany under Article 258 TFEU to ensure equal treatment of all parties under the rule of law and the integrity of democratic competition?

    Submitted: 27.5.2025

    Last updated: 5 June 2025

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    June 6, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Measles outbreaks continue with risk of holidays causing surge

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Measles outbreaks continue with risk of holidays causing surge

    Latest UKHSA data shows outbreaks continuing, with 109 cases confirmed in April and 86 so far in May.

    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today publishes its monthly update on measles cases in England, which shows outbreaks continuing, with 109 cases confirmed in April and 86 so far in May. Cases have predominantly been in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under, with on-going outbreaks in a number of regions and London reporting almost half of all cases in the past 4 weeks.

    There has also been a global increase in measles cases including Europe over the last year and the Agency is concerned, that with travelling for holidays or to visit family this summer, there is a risk this could lead to another surge of measles cases in England.

    The latest measles epidemiology report on the UKHSA Data Dashboard today reports:

    • since 1 January there have been 420 laboratory confirmed measles cases reported in England
    • 109 measles cases were confirmed in April and to date 86 in May (number of laboratory confirmed measles cases by month of symptom onset, data reporting lags impact on most recent 4 weeks and therefore the figures are likely to be an underestimate)
    • the majority (276/420, 66%) of these cases were in children aged 10 years and under, but there are also cases being reported in young people and adults
    • London has seen the highest number of cases overall this year (162/420, 39%) and in the last 4 weeks (35/75, 47%)
    • a number of other regions are also reporting outbreaks – with 25% (19/75) of cases in the North West, and 11% (8/75) in the West Midlands in the last 4 weeks

    Since the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1968, at least 20 million measles cases and 4,500 deaths have been prevented in the UK.

    However, measles remains endemic in many countries around the world, and with declines in MMR vaccine uptake observed over the last decade, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also seen large measles outbreaks in Europe and other countries. 

    An analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), reported 127, 350 measles cases in the European Region for 2024, double the number of cases reported for 2023 and the highest number since 1997.

    This year outbreaks have been seen in several other European countries, including France, Italy, Spain and Germany, and WHO recently reported that Romania, Pakistan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria currently have among the largest number of measles cases worldwide.

    In England, the decline of the uptake of childhood vaccinations including MMR in the past decade (well below the WHO 95% target) means that many thousands of children are left unprotected with the risk of outbreaks linked to nurseries and schools.

    London has the lowest MMR uptake rates compared with other English regions (MMR2 uptake at 5 years is just 73.3% in London compared to English average of 83.9%).

    From Autumn 2023 to summer 2024, England experienced the biggest outbreak of measles since 2012, particularly affecting young children. Since the peak last year cases have declined but local outbreaks continue.

    Measles is one of the most highly infectious diseases and spreads rapidly among those who are unvaccinated. The UKHSA is concerned that more outbreaks may occur again on a larger scale this summer as families with unvaccinated children and adults travel to countries where there are outbreaks.

    It is important that anyone travelling for summer holidays or to visit family, especially parents of young children, check that all members of their family have received both their MMR vaccines.

    Getting vaccinated means you are also helping protect others who can’t have the vaccine, including infants under 1 year and people with weakened immune systems, who are at greater risk of serious illness and complications from measles.

    Dr Vanessa Saliba, Consultant Epidemiologist at the UK Health Security Agency:

    It’s essential that everyone, particularly parents of young children, check all family members are up to date with 2 MMR doses, especially if you are travelling this summer for holidays or visiting family. Measles cases are picking up again in England and outbreaks are happening in Europe and many countries with close links to the UK.

    Measles spreads very easily and can be a nasty disease, leading to complications like ear and chest infections and inflammation of the brain with some children tragically ending up in hospital and suffering life-long consequences. Nobody wants this for their child and it’s not something you want to experience when away on holiday.

    The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from measles. Babies under the age of 1 and some people who have weakened immune systems can’t have the vaccine and are at risk of more serious complications if they get measles. They rely on the rest of us getting the vaccine to protect them.

    It is never too late to catch up, if you’re not sure if any of your family are up to date, check their Red Book or contact your GP practice. Don’t put it off and regret it later.

    Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said:

    Tens of thousands of additional MMR vaccinations were delivered following NHS action last year to protect children against measles, mumps and rubella, and the recent increase in cases seen in England and Europe should act as an important reminder to ensure your child is protected.

    Too many babies and young children are still not protected against the diseases, which are contagious infections that spread very easily and can cause serious health problems. MMR jabs are provided free as part of the NHS routine immunisation programme – and I would encourage all parents to act on invites or check vaccination records if they think they may have missed their child’s vaccination.

    The first MMR vaccine is offered to infants when they turn one year old and the second dose to pre-school children when they are around 3 years and 4 months old. 

    Around 99% of those who have 2 doses will be protected against measles and rubella. Although mumps protection is slightly lower, cases in vaccinated people are much less severe. 

    Anyone, whatever age, who has not had 2 doses can contact their GP surgery to book an appointment. It is never too late to catch-up. 

    It’s particularly important to check you’ve had both doses if you are: 

    • about to start college or university 
    • travelling overseas
    • planning a pregnancy 
    • a frontline health or social care worker 
    • if you work with young children or care for people as part of your work

    For more information on measles, mumps and rubella see the UKHSA resource: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mmr-for-all-general-leaflet

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    Published 5 June 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Banking: IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics

    Source: Securelist – Kaspersky

    Headline: IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics

    IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics
    IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Mobile statistics

    The statistics in this report are based on detection verdicts returned by Kaspersky products unless otherwise stated. The information was provided by Kaspersky users who consented to sharing statistical data.

    The quarter in numbers

    In Q1 2025:

    • Kaspersky products blocked more than 629 million attacks that originated with various online resources.
    • Web Anti-Virus detected 88 million unique links.
    • File Anti-Virus blocked more than 21 million malicious and potentially unwanted objects.
    • Nearly 12,000 new ransomware variants were detected.
    • More than 85,000 users experienced ransomware attacks.
    • RansomHub was involved in attacks on 11% of all ransomware victims whose data was published on data leak sites (DLSs). Slightly under 11% encountered the Akira and Clop ransomware.
    • Almost 315,000 users faced miners.

    Ransomware

    The quarter’s trends and highlights

    Law enforcement success

    Phobos Aetor, a joint international effort by law enforcement agencies from the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France and several other countries, resulted in the arrest of four suspected members of 8Base. They are accused of carrying out more than 1000 cyberattacks around the world with the help of the Phobos ransomware. The suspects were arrested in Thailand and charged with extorting more than $16 million dollars in Bitcoin. According to law enforcement officials, the multinational operation resulted in the seizure of more than 40 assets, including computers, phones, and cryptocurrency wallets. Additionally, law enforcement took down 27 servers linked to the cybercrime gang.

    An ongoing effort to combat LockBit led to the extradition of a suspected ransomware developer to the United States. Arrested in Israel last August, the suspect is accused of receiving more than $230,000 in cryptocurrency for his work with the group between June 2022 and February 2024.

    Vulnerabilities and attacks, BYOVD, and EDR bypassing

    The first quarter saw a series of vulnerabilities detected in Paragon Partition Manager. They were assigned the identifiers CVE-2025-0288, CVE-2025-0287, CVE-2025-0286, CVE-2025-0285, and CVE-2025-0289. According to researchers, ransomware gangs had been exploiting the vulnerabilities to gain Windows SYSTEM privileges during BYOVD (bring your own vulnerable driver) attacks.

    Akira exploited a vulnerability in a webcam to try and bypass endpoint detection and response (EDR) and encrypt files on the organization’s network over the SMB protocol. The attackers found that their Windows ransomware was being detected and blocked by the security solution. To bypass it, they found a vulnerable network webcam in the targeted organization that was running a Linux-based operating system and was not protected by EDR. The attackers were able to evade detection by compromising the webcam, mounting network drives of other machines, and running the Linux version of their ransomware on the camera.

    HellCat leveraged compromised Jira credentials to attack a series of companies, including Ascom, Jaguar Land Rover, and Affinitiv. According to researchers, the threat actors obtain credentials by infecting employees’ computers with Trojan stealers like Lumma.

    Other developments

    An unidentified source posted Matrix chat logs belonging to the Black Basta gang. The logs feature information about the gang’s attack techniques and vulnerabilities that it exploited. In addition, the logs contain details about the group’s internal structure and its members, as well as more than 367 unique ZoomInfo links that the attackers used to gather data on potential victims.

    BlackLock was compromised due to a vulnerability in the threat actor’s data leak site (DLS). Researchers who discovered the vulnerability gained access to confidential information about the group and its activities, including configuration files, login credentials, and the history of commands run on the server. DragonForce, a rival ransomware outfit, exploited the same security flaw to deface the DLS. They changed the site’s appearance, and made BlackLock’s internal chat logs and certain configuration files publicly available.

    The most prolific groups

    This section highlights the most prolific ransomware groups by number of victims that each added to their DLS during the reporting period. RansomHub, which stood out in 2024, remained the leader by number of new victims with 11.03%. Akira (10.89%) and Clop (10.69%) followed close behind.

    The number of the group’s victims according to its DLS as a percentage of all groups’ victims published on all the DLSs reviewed during the reporting period (download)

    Number of new modifications

    In the first quarter, Kaspersky solutions detected three new ransomware families and 11,733 new variants – almost four times more than in the fourth quarter of 2024. This is due to the large number of samples that our solutions categorized as belonging to the Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Gen family.

    New ransomware variants, Q1 2024 – Q1 2025 (download)

    Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans

    The number of unique KSN users protected is 85,474.

    Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q1 2025 (download)

    Attack geography

    Top 10 countries and territories attacked by ransomware Trojans

    Country/territory* %**
    1 Oman 0.661
    2 Libya 0.643
    3 South Korea 0.631
    4 China 0.626
    5 Bangladesh 0.472
    6 Iraq 0.452
    7 Rwanda 0.443
    8 Pakistan 0.441
    9 Tajikistan 0.439
    10 Sri Lanka 0.419

    * Excluded are countries and territories with relatively few (under 50,000) Kaspersky product users.
    ** Unique users whose computers were attacked by ransomware Trojans as a percentage of all unique Kaspersky product users in the country/territory

    TOP 10 most common ransomware Trojan families

    Name Verdict* %**
    1 (generic verdict) Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Gen 25.10
    2 WannaCry Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Wanna 8.19
    3 (generic verdict) Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Encoder 6.70
    4 (generic verdict) Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Crypren 6.65
    5 (generic verdict) Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Agent 3.95
    6 Cryakl/CryLock Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Cryakl 3.16
    7 LockBit Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Lockbit 3.15
    8 (generic verdict) Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Phny 2.90
    9 PolyRansom/VirLock Virus.Win32.PolyRansom / Trojan-Ransom.Win32.PolyRansom 2.73
    10 (generic verdict) Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Crypmod 2.66

    * Unique Kaspersky product users attacked by the specific ransomware Trojan family as a percentage of all unique users attacked by this type of threat.

    Miners

    Number of new modifications

    In the first quarter of 2025, Kaspersky solutions detected 5,467 new miner variants.

    New miner variants, Q1 2025 (download)

    Number of users attacked by miners

    Miners were fairly active in the first quarter. During the reporting period, we detected miner attacks on the computers of 315,701 unique Kaspersky product users worldwide.

    Number of unique users attacked by miners, Q1 2025 (download)

    Attack geography

    Top 10 countries and territories attacked by miners

    Country/territory* %**
    1 Senegal 2.59
    2 Kazakhstan 1.36
    3 Panama 1.28
    4 Belarus 1.22
    5 Ethiopia 1.09
    6 Tajikistan 1.07
    7 Moldova 0.90
    8 Dominican Republic 0.86
    9 Kyrgyzstan 0.84
    10 Tanzania 0.82

    * Excluded are countries and territories with relatively few (under 50,000) Kaspersky product users.
    ** Unique users whose computers were attacked by miners as a percentage of all unique Kaspersky product users in the country/territory.

    Attacks on macOS

    The first quarter saw the discovery of a new Trojan loader for macOS. This is a Go-based variant of ReaderUpdate, which has previously appeared in Python, Crystal, Rust, and Nim versions. These loaders are typically used to download intrusive adware, but there is nothing stopping them from delivering any kind of Trojan.

    During the reporting period researchers identified new loaders from the Ferret malware family which were being distributed by attackers through fake online job interview invitations. These Trojans are believed to be part of an ongoing campaign that began in December 2022. The original members of the Ferret family date back to late 2024. Past versions of the loader delivered both a backdoor and a crypto stealer.

    Throughout the first quarter, various modifications of the Amos stealer were the most aggressively distributed Trojans. Amos is designed to steal user passwords, cryptocurrency wallet data, browser cookies, and documents. In this campaign, threat actors frequently modify their Trojan obfuscation techniques to evade detection, generating thousands of obfuscated files to overwhelm security solutions.

    TOP 20 threats to macOS

    (download)

    * Unique users who encountered this malware as a percentage of all attacked users of Kaspersky security solutions for macOS.
    * Data for the previous quarter may differ slightly from previously published data due to certain verdicts being retrospectively revised.

    As usual, a significant share of the most common threats to macOS consists of potentially unwanted applications: adware, spyware tracking user activity, fake cleaners, and reverse proxies like NetTool. Amos Trojans, which we mentioned earlier, also gained popularity in the first quarter. Trojan.OSX.Agent.gen, which holds the third spot in the rankings, is a generic verdict that detects a wide variety of malware.

    Geography of threats to macOS

    TOP 10 countries and territories by share of attacked users

    Country/territory Q4 2024* Q1 2025*
    Spain 1.16% 1.02%
    France 1.52% 0.96%
    Hong Kong 1.21% 0.83%
    Singapore 0.32% 0.75%
    Mexico 0.85% 0.74%
    Germany 0.96% 0.74%
    Mainland China 0.73% 0.68%
    Brazil 0.66% 0.61%
    Russian Federation 0.50% 0.53%
    India 0.84% 0.51%

    * Unique users who encountered threats to macOS as a percentage of all unique Kaspersky product users in the country/territory.

    IoT threat statistics

    This section presents statistics on attacks targeting Kaspersky IoT honeypots. The geographic data on attack sources is based on the IP addresses of attacking devices.

    In the first quarter of 2025, the share of devices that attacked Kaspersky honeypots via the Telnet protocol increased again, following a decline at the end of 2024.

    Distribution of attacked services by number of unique IP addresses of attacking devices (download)

    The distribution of attacks across Telnet and SSH remained virtually unchanged compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Distribution of attackers’ sessions in Kaspersky honeypots (download)

    TOP 10 threats delivered to IoT devices:

    Share of each threat uploaded to an infected device as a result of a successful attack in the total number of uploaded threats (download)

    A significant portion of the most widespread IoT threats continues to be made up of various Mirai DDoS botnet variants. BitCoinMiner also saw active distribution in the first quarter, accounting for 7.32% of detections. The number of attacks by the NyaDrop botnet (19.31%) decreased compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.

    Geography of attacks on IoT honeypots

    When looking at SSH attacks by country/territory, mainland China’s share has declined, while attacks coming from Brazil have seen a noticeable increase. There was also a slight uptick in attacks coming from the United States, Indonesia, Australia, and Vietnam.

    Country/territory Q4 2024 Q1 2025
    Mainland China 32.99% 20.52%
    India 19.13% 19.16%
    Russian Federation 9.46% 9.16%
    Brazil 2.18% 8.48%
    United States 4.90% 5.52%
    Indonesia 1.37% 3.99%
    Hong Kong 2.81% 3.46%
    Australia 1.31% 2.75%
    France 3.53% 2.54%
    Vietnam 1.41% 2.27%

    The share of Telnet attacks originating from China and India dropped, while Brazil, Nigeria, and Indonesia took a noticeably larger share.

    Country/territory Q4 2024 Q1 2025
    China 44.67% 39.82%
    India 33.79% 30.07%
    Brazil 2.62% 12.03%
    Russian Federation 6.52% 5.14%
    Pakistan 5.77% 3.99%
    Nigeria 0.50% 3.01%
    Indonesia 0.58% 2.25%
    United States 0.42% 0.68%
    Ukraine 0.79% 0.67%
    Sweden 0.42% 0.33%

    Attacks via web resources

    The statistics in this section are based on detection verdicts by Web Anti-Virus, which protects users when suspicious objects are downloaded from malicious or infected web pages. Cybercriminals create malicious pages on purpose. Websites that host user-created content, such as forums, as well as compromised legitimate sites, can become infected.

    Countries and territories that serve as sources of web-based attacks: the TOP 10

    This section contains a geographical distribution of sources of online attacks blocked by Kaspersky products: web pages that redirect to exploits, sites that host exploits and other malware, botnet C&C centers, and so on. Any unique host could be the source of one or more web-based attacks.
    To determine the geographical source of web-based attacks, domain names were matched against their actual IP addresses, and then the geographical location of a specific IP address (GeoIP) was established.

    In the first quarter of 2025, Kaspersky solutions blocked 629,211,451 attacks launched from online resources across the globe. Web Anti-Virus detected 88,389,361 unique URLs.

    Geographical distribution of sources of web-based attacks by country/territory, Q1 2025 (download)

    Countries and territories where users faced the greatest risk of online infection

    To assess the risk of online infection faced by PC users in various countries and territories, for each country or territory, we calculated the percentage of Kaspersky users on whose computers Web Anti-Virus was triggered during the reporting period. The resulting data reflects the aggressiveness of the environment in which computers operate in different countries and territories.

    These rankings only include attacks by malicious objects that belong in the Malware category. Our calculations do not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs, such as RiskTool or adware.

    Country/territory* %**
    1 North Macedonia 10.17
    2 Albania 9.96
    3 Algeria 9.92
    4 Bangladesh 9.92
    5 Tunisia 9.80
    6 Slovakia 9.77
    7 Greece 9.66
    8 Serbia 9.44
    9 Tajikistan 9.28
    10 Turkey 9.10
    11 Peru 8.78
    12 Portugal 8.70
    13 Nepal 8.38
    14 Philippines 8.33
    15 Romania 8.26
    16 Sri Lanka 8.20
    17 Bulgaria 8.19
    18 Madagascar 8.14
    19 Hungary 8.12
    20 Egypt 8.12

    * Excluded are countries and territories with relatively few (under 10,000) Kaspersky product users.
    ** Unique users targeted by web-based Malware attacks as a percentage of all unique Kaspersky product users in the country/territory.

    On average during the quarter, 6.46% of users’ computers worldwide were subjected to at least one web-based Malware attack.

    Local threats

    Statistics on local infections of user computers are an important indicator. They include objects that penetrated the target computer by infecting files or removable media, or initially made their way onto the computer in non-transparent form. Examples of the latter are programs in complex installers and encrypted files.

    Data in this section is based on analyzing statistics produced by anti-virus scans of files on the hard drive at the moment they were created or accessed, and the results of scanning removable storage media. The statistics are based on detection verdicts from the OAS (on-access scan) and ODS (on-demand scan) modules of File Anti-Virus. The data includes detections of malicious programs located on user computers or removable media connected to the computers, such as flash drives, camera memory cards, phones, or external hard drives.

    In the first quarter of 2025, our File Anti-Virus detected 21,533,464 malicious and potentially unwanted objects.

    Countries and territories where users faced the highest risk of local infection

    For each country and territory, we calculated the percentage of Kaspersky product users on whose computers File Anti-Virus was triggered during the reporting period. These statistics reflect the level of personal computer infection in various countries and territories across the globe.

    The rankings only include attacks by malicious objects that belong in the Malware category. Our calculations do not include File Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs, such as RiskTool or adware.

    Country/territory* %**
    1 Turkmenistan 47.41
    2 Tajikistan 37.23
    3 Afghanistan 36.92
    4 Yemen 35.80
    5 Cuba 32.08
    6 Uzbekistan 31.31
    7 Gabon 27.55
    8 Syria 26.50
    9 Vietnam 25.88
    10 Belarus 25.68
    11 Algeria 25.02
    12 Bangladesh 24.86
    13 Iraq 24.77
    14 Cameroon 24.28
    15 Burundi 24.28
    16 Tanzania 24.23
    17 Niger 24.01
    18 Madagascar 23.74
    19 Kyrgyzstan 23.73
    20 Nicaragua 23.72

    * Excluded are countries and territories with relatively few (under 10,000) Kaspersky product users.
    ** Unique users on whose computers local Malware threats were blocked, as a percentage of all unique users of Kaspersky products in the country/territory.

    On average worldwide, local Malware threats were recorded on 13.62% of users’ computers at least once during the quarter.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    June 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Economics: Olli Rehn: Europe at the crossroads – common defence, re-emerging economy?

    Source: Bank for International Settlements

    Presentation accompanying the speech

    Dear Friends of Bruegel and the Bank of Finland,

    It is a great pleasure to celebrate with you all today both the 20th anniversary of Bruegel and the 30th anniversary of Finland’s membership of the EU. It is indeed an honour to organise and hold this conference together with Bruegel and to celebrate Europe Day.

    The founders of Bruegel were truly visionary 20 years ago. They recognized a gap – a growing need for stronger economics-based analysis and research on the shaping of the European Union. Anchoring the think tank firmly with EU Member States was also a wise decision.

    I had the privilege and pleasure of being present – if not at Bruegel’s creation, then certainly at its institutional foundation – as economic policy advisor to Finland’s Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen. The Finnish Government, specifically the Ministry of Finance, decided to become a founding member institution. More recently, the Bank of Finland also joined the club, and we have made good use of Bruegel’s valuable work.

    Today, we all appreciate Bruegel for its diverse and independent research, which significantly enhances evidence-based and research-informed policymaking in Europe. Let me extend my warmest congratulations and wish you many more dynamic and productive years as Europe’s leading policy think tank.

    Dear Friends,

    Europe Day today marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid out the foundation for European integration. In 1950 Europe was still recovering from the human and economic devastation of the Second World War.

    From the Finnish standpoint, the immediate post-war years were not a brilliant time to be a small nation. As Private Rahikainen put it in Väinö Linna’s The Unknown Soldier, in response to a minister’s idealistic speech after the armistice in September 1944:

     “To hell with their damned speeches. When your powder’s all gone, it’s better to keep your mouth shut than go spouting about the rights of small nations. A dog raises his hind leg on them.”

    The Schuman Declaration nevertheless turned the tide and became the starting point for Pax Europaea, the long period of relative peace with notably few conflicts between European countries.

    Indeed, an essential manifestation of Europe as a peace project is the EU’s 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. The European Union had, by then, “for over six decades contributed to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe”.

    Slide 2: Outline of today’s talk

    I’d like to structure my remarks today under three themes. First, the seismic geopolitical shift which the world is currently witnessing. Second, the need for immediate investments in common defence to secure Europe’s peace. And third, revitalising the EU economy through advancements in innovation, trade and productivity.

    Slide 3: Power politics is overshadowing the world economy

    Let me start with the shifting geopolitical landscape, which presents the EU with significant new security challenges.

    The rules-based international order, on which Europe built its post-war recovery, is under strain. Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have each, in their own way, challenged this order − pushing for a world where great powers claim their spheres of influence and where might is only right. Such a tri-polar world would not be a world of peace and prosperity.

    Since the Second World War, for good reason we have trusted that it is in the enlightened self-interest of the United States to stand as the security backstop for the Euro-Atlantic community. To my mind, as a long-time student of US foreign and security policy, this self-interest has clearly been rational from the standpoint of the United States’ own national security and its global strategic interests and influence. However, the US is now making decisions based on a very different type of rationality that involves strained relations with the European Union.

    I am aware that some are holding out hope that this is just temporary – that we’ll be back to ‘the old normal’ in a few years. Two points on that. First, I would not bet on it – there is no guarantee of a policy U-turn, as we may be witnessing a deeper political current in the US. And second, even more fundamentally, we must ask: can European security over the longer term be left at the mercy of the political winds in Pennsylvania’s rust belt and seven swing states? Or should Europe finally take substantially greater responsibility for its own security?

    In my view, the answer is clear, given the current and probable future defence environment: Europe must build its own credible common defence. Supporting Ukraine and reinforcing European defence is imperative for the security of the whole of Europe. Common defence is a crucial European public good. We need a strong, independent Europe, capable of defending itself as the European pillar of Nato.

    The COVID-era recovery fund and earlier crisis responses have shown that the EU is capable of solidarity. A similar level of unity and quick decision-making is now needed for defence.

    Many EU countries have already increased defence spending. Germany has committed to major investments. Not all EU states currently have the fiscal capacity to follow suit. That’s why Europe must build joint capabilities, interoperable forces − and, if necessary, common financing.

    Europe would also benefit from a broad and liquid market for safe assets, such as the US enjoys. Bonds issued by EU institutions have consistently drawn strong investor demand. The currently unpredictable nature of US economic policy only increases the demand for stable investment options. Europe should capitalise on that by developing genuine safe assets – another field calling for Bruegel’s continued active input.

    Moreover, I have been reading with great interest about the proposal for a European Defence Mechanism (EDM), which was launched by Bruegel last month. Such an intergovernmental organisation would apparently be modelled on the existing and well-tested template of the European Stability Mechanism. I see many merits in this proposal and would love to dive deeper into this – but I shall refrain from doing so, as I suppose that the panel will shortly be discussing the EDM more closely.

    Let me nevertheless comment that Bruegel’s proposal includes cooperation with the United Kingdom, which shares our values and has a strong military. Despite no longer being part of the EU, the UK remains a key partner in Europe’s security architecture. I should also add that we cannot afford to be held back by foot-dragging or by hostile Member States, such as Hungary, which might wish to hinder progress.

    This is why we must, as Bruegel has done, search for creative solutions, typically driven by coalitions of the capable and willing, to ensure that we move forward with our shared goals.

    At the same time, we must work for more effective European institutional arrangements that better serve the common good. These should include a significantly larger EU budget and more streamlined decision-making structures.

    This is also an opportunity to make Europe economically and financially stronger, as we need a liquid and large market of safe assets, as I alluded to earlier. Could European defence bonds provide such safe assets? A precondition for this would be that these bonds would be used to finance genuine European public goods and be backed by larger common revenues in the future.

    Solidarity and unity within the EU are reinforced by standing together, demonstrating our commitment to collective security and prosperity. Let us recall that the Treaty on European Union offers the legal basis for common defence in its Article 42. Involvement from us all is vital in maintaining a united front and ensuring a peaceful and prosperous Europe for future generations.

    Slide 4: Growth in the euro area has been picking up

    My third and final theme is the re-emerging European economy. Yes, re-emerging, even though it provides a mixed picture today.

    Recent data has shown signs of recovery in the euro area, but the outlook remains clouded by exceptional uncertainty due to President Trump’s trade war. Employment is solid in the euro area, and unemployment is low at 6.2%. Private consumption has benefited from stronger real incomes. Investments in Europe’s common defence and infrastructure will bolster manufacturing further and strengthen long-term growth. Europe will continue to build up resilience against global shocks.

    With disinflation on track and the growth outlook weakening, we decided at the European Central Bank’s Governing Council meeting on 17 April to lower interest rates. This was the seventh reduction since last summer.

    Given the pervasive uncertainty, the Governing Council is maintaining full freedom of action in monetary policy. We will adjust our rates to bring inflation to 2% in the medium term – just as our strategy tells us to do.

    Slide 5: Bank of Finland’s scenario calculation: A trade war would weaken growth worldwide

    The elevated uncertainty brings me to the significant risks in our economic outlook, especially trade protectionism.

    An extensive trade war would weaken economic output worldwide, and we have already seen major turbulence in the global stock markets.

    Calculations by the Bank of Finland show that if the US were to impose tariffs targeting all imports from EU countries and China – raising them by 25 percentage points – and the EU were to take equivalent counter measures, world GDP could decline by over 0.5% in both 2025 and 2026. The impact on the euro area economy could be slightly greater, with the estimated GDP effect ranging from 0.7% to 1.5% in the first year, depending on the increased uncertainty and the extent of counter measures taken. With all the usual caveats, these figures illustrate the seriousness of the threat posed by a full-scale trade war.

    Bank of Finland’s earlier calculations concerning the effects of the trade war on the Finnish economy are in line with these estimated effects on the euro area economy. While the model estimations come with uncertainty, they consistently speak to significantly negative outcomes for open economies such as Finland, as a result of trade war.

    In my view, in the face of US protectionism, the European Commission’s response has been justified and rational. The Commission has rightly suggested a zero-for-zero tariff agreement between the EU and the US. While Europe remains committed to constructive negotiations with the US, the Commission has been preparing proportionate countermeasures to reinforce our negotiating position, with the aim of reaching a solution that benefits everybody and avoids further damage to growth.

    Slide 6: Investment needed now in security and productivity

    “This is Europe’s moment” has become a slogan of the era. But to what extent is there substance to it?

    No doubt, President Trump’s policies are compromising the United States’ economic and institutional dominance, while Europe’s position is benefiting from its stability and certain political developments.

    Yet, the fact remains that the size of the US bypasses the European economy significantly in many dimensions, especially in factor productivity and therefore in growth. Will Europe adopt Mario Draghi’s recommendations to boost productivity? European industry must strengthen its technological capabilities. Cutting-edge research and innovation, and investment in areas like AI, will be crucial.

    Furthermore, Europe’s Savings and Investment Union needs to be advanced. The US has a larger and more unified internal capital market which benefits from scaling, a strong venture capital ecosystem, and fewer regulatory hurdles. The US dollar may remain the world’s leading reserve currency at the centre of the global financial system. But many investors are keen to diversify their portfolios to euro-denominated assets, which will also strengthen the international role of the euro.

    The price of energy is a considerable burden to European competitiveness. Unlike the US, the EU has no abundant fossil fuel supplies, so there is no other viable strategy for increasing our energy security than decarbonisation and the green transition. The green transition in energy is not just climate action – it’s a geopolitical investment. So is the digital euro and the broader effort to bolster the international role of the euro.

    Human capital and academic freedom are among Europe’s greatest assets. As these freedoms are eroded in the United States, Europe has a unique opportunity. In my view, the EU should rapidly create a special visa programme for top researchers seeking intellectual freedom without political pressure. We must highlight Europe’s universities where critical thinking is encouraged and academic liberty protected. This is an investment in Europe’s future prosperity and influence.

    Slide 7: Conclusions

    To conclude, today’s world is experiencing yet another major transition, as it was 30 years ago when the Cold War came to an end. But now, unfortunately, it is moving in reverse gear.

    Europe’s external security and its soft power depend now on strengthening its hard power, particularly in terms of coordinated defence solutions. Moreover, despite the current uncertain geopolitical environment, international cooperation remains essential in a highly interconnected world. We stand for it.

    At the same time, Europe must strengthen its economic foundation by finding ways to increase productivity and hence fulfil its true potential. At the ECB, we will contribute to this by ensuring price stability and financial stability, thus laying the foundation for Europe’s economic and social re-emergence and long-term resilience.

    In sum, this truly is Europe’s moment. We must defend our way of life – solving conflict and making progress through reason, dialogue and democracy.

    As Reinhold Niebuhr, the theologian and international relations theorist from our western neighbour, once said:

    “The sad duty of politics is to establish justice in a sinful world.”

    That is precisely Europe’s task now – more so than for decades.

    Thank you!

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  • MIL-OSI: LyondellBasell enters into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of four European Strategic Assessment assets

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced that it has entered into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of select olefins & polyolefins assets and the associated business in Europe. The sites to be sold have been part of the previously announced European strategic assessment and are located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain).

    “This contemplated transaction is a significant step in LYB’s transformation to Grow and Upgrade our Core. We are committed to operate our assets safely and reliably throughout this process and will continue to support our customers, employees and other key stakeholders,” said Peter Vanacker, LyondellBasell chief executive officer. “Europe remains a core market for LYB and one we will continue to participate in following this transaction with more of a focus on value creation through establishing profitable leadership in circular and renewable solutions.”

    The assets and business to be acquired by AEQUITA include integrated and non-integrated sites within LYB’s European olefins and polyolefins business, as well as supporting central functions based at the Company’s Rotterdam headquarters and various locations. The sites together represent a scaled olefins and polyolefins platform strategically located in proximity to a longstanding customer base and with access and connectivity to key infrastructure.

    “The acquisition of these assets from LYB marks another important step in expanding our industrial footprint,” said Christoph Himmel, Managing Partner at AEQUITA. “Each site brings a strong operational foundation and a highly experienced, committed employee base. We are confident in our ability to accelerate their development under AEQUITA’s ownership approach. We look forward to welcoming the teams into our Group and to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and establish a strong platform for long-term success.”

    The agreement entered into between LyondellBasell and AEQUITA is a put option deed under which AEQUITA has committed to enter into an agreed form purchase agreement if LyondellBasell exercises its put option, after conclusion of certain works council consultation processes.

    Closing of the proposed transaction is currently expected in the first half of 2026, subject to the completion of the information and consultation processes with the relevant employee representative bodies in accordance with applicable laws, as well as regulatory and other customary closing conditions. Citi and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisors and Linklaters LLP acted as legal counsel to LyondellBasell.

    Investor conference call

    LYB will host a conference call June 5 at 8 a.m. EDT. Participants on the call will include Chief Executive Officer Peter Vanacker, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Agustin Izquierdo, Executive Vice President of Global Olefins and Polyolefins Kim Foley and Head of Investor Relations Dave Kinney. For event access, the toll-free dial-in number is 1-877-407-8029, international dial-in number is 201-689-8029 or click the CallMe link. The slides and webcast that accompany the call will be available at investors.lyondellbasell.com/events-and-presentations/. A replay of the call will be available from 1 p.m. EDT June 5 until July 5, 2025. The replay toll-free dial-in numbers are 1-877-660-6853 and 201-612-7415. The access ID for each is 13754240.

    About LyondellBasell
    We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) ― a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors, and society. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

    About AEQUITA
    AEQUITA is a Munich-based industrial group investing in special situations, including corporate carve-outs, successions, and transformational situations across Europe. Its current portfolio generates more than EUR 3.5 billion in revenues. With a strong capital base, entrepreneurial expertise, and a partnership approach, AEQUITA focuses on the acquisition and long-term value enhancement of companies that can benefit from its operational engagement. For more information, please visit www.aequita.com.

    Media Inquiries LYB Global
    LyondellBasell Media Relations
    Phone: +1-713-309-7575
    Email: mediarelations@lyondellbasell.com

    Or:

    Media Inquiries LYB Europe
    Robert Kleissen, External Affairs Europe
    Phone: +31-6-273-573-98
    Email: robert.kleissen@lyondellbasell.com

    Media Inquiries AEQUITA
    Simon Schulz, Partner
    Phone: +49-89-2620-4840-0
    Email: contact@aequita.com

    Forward-Looking Statements LYB
    The statements in this release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially based on factors including, but not limited to, our ability to align our asset base with our strategic goals; our ability to successfully complete the transactions contemplated by the put option and related agreements; completion of information and consultation processes of the relevant employee representative bodies; and the satisfaction of regulatory and other customary closing conditions. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which can be found at www.LyondellBasell.com on the Investor Relations page and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. There is no assurance that any of the actions, events or results of the forward-looking statements will occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations or financial condition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made and are based on the estimates and opinions of management of LyondellBasell at the time the statements are made. LyondellBasell does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions change, except as required by law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Atos to deliver key IT services and applications for UEFA Nations League Finals™ 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

                                                                    Press Release

    Atos to deliver key IT services and applications for UEFA Nations League Finals™ 2025

    Paris, France – 5 June, 2025 – Atos, the Official Information Technology Partner of UEFA National Team Football, will deliver key IT services and applications support for the UEFA Nations League Finals™(UNLF) 2025, taking place from June 4 to June 8, 2025, in Germany. Atos’ expertise will once again support hundreds of millions of fans worldwide to share the electrifying experience of one of the highest profile football tournaments.

    To provide the best experience for all stakeholders, from the European football family to fans and media, Atos will be responsible for managing core IT planning and operations systems all requiring the highest level of reliability, efficiency and security. These solutions include:

    • Event Management systems including accreditation, access control solutions, competitions solutions, radio communication and service desk services.
    • Diffusion system like the football service platform, the mobile app, the website including some embedded gaming functionalities such as match predictor and quiz about competitions.
    • End-to-end cybersecurity services, from compliance and threat intelligence to on-the-ground and hybrid-cloud security.

    Since the inception of their partnership in 2022, Atos have assisted UEFA on a day-to-day basis to manage, improve, and optimize its complex technology landscape and in facing new technology challenges. In a new data consumption era, large sport associations need to keep pace with the expectations of their audiences, especially the youth fan base, who are craving for more personalization, technology and data, engagement and real-time information. To meet these challenges, Atos and UEFA have been striving to continuously introduce innovations driving immersive fan experiences with secure, real-time data and deliver best-in class, AI-powered IT solutions.

    Atos, helped make the UEFA EURO 2024™ a tremendous success, supporting over 200 applications, over 6 million app download, almost 1.3 billion email and app push notifications, and a cumulated live audience of over 5 billion. Atos and UEFA also introduced innovative applications like the Football Service Platform, providing data and statistics such as results, line-ups, live match events, players status and ranking of all UEFA teams, transforming all stakeholders’ experience.

    The entire Atos team, from the IT Command Center of UEFA in Nyon (Switzerland) to the delivery centers in Madrid and Barcelona (Spain), as well as Egypt, Poland, Romania and France are committed on daily basis to making sure UEFA is well-prepared to deliver exceptional experiences to fans around the world.

    “We are excited to feel the competition pressure building up as we enter the last stages of UEFA Nations League preparation. Our team is working tirelessly to make sure we once again deliver a secure, flawless and innovative service to UEFA and provide all football fans with an unforgettable tournament experience.” said Nacho Moros, Head of Atos Major Events.

    “Since the beginning of our partnership with Atos in 2022, we have been making advances in the quality of services we are introducing and providing to all the Football stakeholders. We are confident that the 2025 edition of the Nations League will once again leverage the most advanced technologies to provide all football fans an amazing experience”, stated Hosni Ajala, Chief of ICT at UEFA.

    Atos has been serving its partners and customers through a dedicated in-house sports and major events division (“Major Events”) for over 3 decades, giving it an unmatched experience and the flexibility to serve its customers regardless of their exposure, size and scale. From global events to local competitions, Atos consistently strives to deliver technology excellence to its entire customer base. 

    Atos has been involved with the Olympic Movement since 1992 and the Paralympic Movement since 2002 and is the Official Digital Technology Partner of the European Olympic Committees, as well as the official Digital partner for Special Olympics International. The company is also the Official Information Technology Partner of UEFA National Team Football. Most recently, Atos has been instrumental in delivering successful leading-edge IT services for iconic events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 or inspiring events such as Invictus Games Vancouver 2025 or the Special Olympics Torino Winter Games 2025. 

    To learn more about Atos solutions for sporting events and major events, visit  Atos Major event. 

    ***

    About Atos Group

    Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Press contact

    Laurent Massicot – laurent.massicot@atos.net – 33 (0)7 69 48 01 80

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  • MIL-OSI: Capgemini becomes an Official Partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift until 2029 to power cycling through tech and innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Capgemini becomes an Official Partner of the Tour de France
    and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift until 2029
    to power cycling through tech and innovation

    The new partnership encompasses 14 international cycling events including La Vuelta, Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège races, as well as five standalone women’s races

    Paris, June 5, 2025 – Capgemini announced today that it has become the Official Technology Partner, for the next 5 years, of 14 cycling races, including the world renowned Tour de France, to help drive innovation in professional cycling. Together, they will leverage technology, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) to grow the cycling community, engage fans all over the world and bring cycling into people’s lives.

    This agreement, that goes beyond the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, will see Capgemini support a series of international cycling events, that include both men’s races – such as La Vuelta, Paris-Nice, Critérium du Dauphiné, Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Tours, La Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the Tro Bro Leon, and the women’s races of La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es, Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, La Flèche Wallonne Femmes, Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes.

    As part of this new global long-term partnership, Capgemini is the Official Technology Partner of each of these events, bringing its deep expertise in digital innovation, technology and AI into the professional cycling field. Over the next five years, Capgemini will support these top cycling events in realizing their technology roadmap, delivering cutting-edge technological solutions aimed at enhancing performance insights, supporting international audiences and engaging fans, from casual enthusiasts to amateur cyclists. In 2024, the Tour de France reached more than 1 billion TV viewed hours in 190 countries and broke digital records with nearly 100 million website visits and 1.6 billion impressions on social media.

    With this partnership, Capgemini extends its sports sponsorship portfolio that focuses on bringing the breadth of the Group’s capabilities to enhance leading global events with technological innovation, high performance and team spirit at the heart. As a global company based in 50 countries, with well-established operations across regions that have a strong cycling fanbase such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, UK, and USA, Capgemini will promote the fourteen cycling races internationally.

    “At Capgemini, we are proud to partner with 14 iconic global sports competitions including the world-famous Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Each embody the driving principles of precision, endurance, high performance and teamwork – attributes that we, at Capgemini, live by every day,” said Aiman Ezzat, Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini. “This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing the Group’s breadth of expertise and capabilities to enhance the future of sport through cutting-edge innovation, data-led insights and an augmented fan experience.”

    “We are very proud to launch this long-term partnership with Capgemini, leader in technology and innovation. This strategic partnership will help to promote and accelerate our digital ambitions for the Tour de France and all A.S.O. Cycling events around the world. New digital solutions will help to further enhance the Fan experience and engage new communities with innovative and upgraded features and services,” says Yann Le Moënner, A.S.O. Managing Director.

    Transforming sport through technology and innovation
    The partnership builds on Capgemini’s already strong track record in adding value to the fan experience and sporting performance through its portfolio of sports sponsorships.

    • In 2024, for the 37th America’s Cup, Capgemini and America’s Cup Media revealed the breakthrough WindSight IQTM technology in Barcelona. Through a combination of technology, engineering, data, and design, Capgemini developed a LiDAR-based sensor system that made the yacht racing more understandable and engaging for viewers. The solution enabled the viewers to visualize the wind and model potential race results, enhancing the fan experience.
    • This year, Capgemini is a Principal Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, set to kick off in the UK in August. Since 2022, the Group has played a pivotal role in advancing inclusivity in the sport as a Global Partner of the Women in Rugby initiative and enabling the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme, to support a new generation of female leaders in rugby.
    • For the 2025 Ryder Cup in September, Capgemini will bring a generative AI powered version of its Outcome IQ, a tool that puts the intelligence of real-time data in the palm of every fan’s hand, helping to enhance the fan experience by tracking outcome probabilities shot by shot. Capgemini is Worldwide Partner to the Ryder Cup up until and including the 2027 Ryder Cup in County Limerick, Ireland.

    About Capgemini
    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
    Get The Future You Want | www.capgemini.com

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Expands Global Availability of Sleep Apnea Feature on Galaxy Watch Series

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung Electronics announced today that the Sleep Apnea feature1 on the Galaxy Watch series — available through the Samsung Health Monitor app2 — is expanding to 34 European markets,3 as well as Australia and Singapore, bringing the global total to 70 markets.4
     
    This growth follows the feature’s receipt of CE (Conformité Européenne or European Conformity) marking for the European Economic Area. The CE marking affirms that Samsung meets the European Union’s health, safety and environmental protection standards, reinforcing its leadership in sleep technology. Additionally, the feature was recently approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration and Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority.
     
    The milestone builds on Samsung’s groundbreaking De Novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — the first of its kind for a wearable device to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.5 The Sleep Apnea feature was also approved by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Brazil’s health regulatory agency ANVISA and Health Canada.
     
    Recognizing the critical role of sleep in overall health, Samsung is committed to helping users improve sleep quality by understanding their sleep patterns, providing personalized sleep coaching and optimizing their sleep environments. With the Sleep Apnea feature, more users can now detect symptoms6 earlier — helping to prevent health issues associated with this common yet often undiagnosed condition.
     
    The Sleep Apnea feature reflects Samsung’s ongoing commitment to providing users with meaningful insights to support healthy sleep habits. By expanding access to this FDA-authorized feature globally, Samsung is empowering users worldwide to take proactive steps toward better sleep health.
     

     
     
    1 The Sleep Apnea feature is an over-the-counter (OTC), software-only mobile medical application operating on compatible Galaxy Watch series models and Galaxy smartphones. It is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the form of significant breathing disruptions in adult users age 22 and older over a two-night monitoring period. The feature is designed for on-demand use and is not intended for individuals previously diagnosed with sleep apnea. Users should not rely on this feature as a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare provider. The data provided by this device is also not intended to assist clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders.
    2 Availability may vary by market, carrier, model or paired smartphone. The feature is available on Galaxy Watch4 series and later models running Wear OS 5.0 or later and must be paired with a Galaxy smartphone running Android 12.0 or later. Due to regulatory restrictions in obtaining approval and registration as a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), the feature only works on supported Galaxy Watch series models and Galaxy smartphones purchased in markets where the service is currently available. Service may be restricted when users travel to unsupported markets.
    3 Availability may vary depending on country-specific registration in some European markets.
    4 Supported markets include Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norfolk Island, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Réunion, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen.
    5 Considered a common yet serious medical condition, sleep apnea causes someone to stop breathing while asleep, which can result in disruptions in oxygen supply, lower sleep quality, and other health complications such as hypertension, cardiac disorder, stroke or cognitive disorder.
    6 The Sleep Apnea feature utilizes the BioActive Sensor to measure blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) during sleep. It analyzes changes in SpO₂ levels related to apnea and hypopnea patterns and estimates the Apnea-Hypopnea Index to inform users of potential symptoms.

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  • MIL-OSI Germany: German general government debt up in 2024 by €57 billion to €2.7 trillion, debt ratio down from 62.9% to 62.5%

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

    General government debt in Germany increased by €57 billion in 2024 to €2.69 trillion. Central government debt grew the most, by €36 billion. State and local governments recorded an increase of €15 billion and €14 billion, respectively. Debt between central, state and local government, which is factored out when calculating the figure for general government debt, also climbed. The Bundesbank determines Germany’s general government debt as per the definition set out in the Maastricht Treaty, which is harmonised across the EU.
    The debt ratio, meaning the ratio of debt to nominal gross domestic product (GDP), fell by 0.4 percentage point to 62.5%. Taken by itself, the increase in nominal GDP reduced the debt ratio by 1.8 percentage points. This outweighed the expansion in debt.
    The €57 billion increase in debt was significantly lower than the general government (Maastricht) deficit (€119 billion) published by the Federal Statistical Office. The smaller increase in debt was mainly due to the fact that a large portion of the deficit could be financed by drawing on available bank deposits. In addition, central government was able to limit its borrowing because it was receiving repayments on assistance loans previously granted (during the coronavirus pandemic and to support the energy sector). Such repayments (like the granting of funds before them) do not change the deficit, but do impact the debt level.

    Year

    Debt level (€ billion)

    GDP (%)

    Change indebt level (€ billion)

    2024

    2,689

    62.5

    57

    2023

    2,632

    62.9

    61

    2022

    2,571

    65.0

    67

    2021

    2,504

    68.1

    156

    2020

    2,348

    68.1

    272

    2019

    2,076

    58.7

    -11

    2018

    2,086

    60.8

    -46

    2017

    2,133

    64.0

    -50

    In addition to national debt, EU Member States also take on debt collectively at the European level. Around €70 billion of this debt can be ascribed to Germany, an amount equivalent to 1.6% of the country’s GDP. Consolidated EU debt totalled €169 billion in 2023. In 2024, it is estimated to have risen to €282 billion. Ultimately, this joint debt is largely serviced through the EU budget, and Member States therefore have a share in it through their financial contribution to the EU budget. Germany’s financial contribution currently amounts to around one-quarter.

    Year

    Consolidated debt of EU institutions and bodies (€ billion)*

    Germany’s financial contribution (€ billion)

    GDP (%)

    2024

    282

    70

    1.6

    2023

    169

    43

    1.0

    2022

    110

    28

    0.7

    2021

    58

    15

    0.4

    * Maastricht debt of EU institutions and bodies less claims of the EU on Member States. It primarily consists of the debt-financed grants to Member States made since 2021 under the Next Generation EU scheme. Source: Eurostat, 2024. The figures for 2024 contain shares estimated by the Bundesbank. 
    Background: The EU Member States report data on their general government fiscal balance and debt to the European Commission each year at the end of March and end of September in what are known as EDP notifications. The Bundesbank calculates Maastricht debt, the definition of which is harmonised across the European Union. Germany’s Maastricht debt is largely based on the “debt of the general government budget”, which is calculated using national government finance statistics methodology. The Federal Statistical Office published its figures for this on 26 March 2025. In terms of methodology, Maastricht debt has a broader definition so as to make it comparable across Europe. This means that it generally works out significantly higher than the debt level recorded in the government finance statistics (by €180 billion in 2024).

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  • MIL-OSI Germany: Announcement – New issue of a 10-year 2.50 % Green Federal bond of 2025 (2035) Increase of the conventional 2.50 % Federal bond of 2025 (2035)

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

    Announcement – New issue of a 10-year 2.50 % Green Federal bond of 2025 (2035) Increase of the conventional 2.50 % Federal bond of 2025 (2035) | Deutsche Bundesbank

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  • MIL-OSI Germany: Invitation to bid for the new 10-year 2.50 % Green Federal bond of 2025 (2035) | Increase of the conventional 2.50 % Federal bond of 2025 (2035)

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

    Invitation to bid for the new 10-year 2.50 % Green Federal bond of 2025 (2035) | Increase of the conventional 2.50 % Federal bond of 2025 (2035) | Deutsche Bundesbank

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  • MIL-OSI Germany: Auction result of the new 10-year 2.50 % Green Federal bond of 2025 (2035) / Increase of the conventional 2.50 % Federal bond of 2025 (2035)

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

    Auction result of the new 10-year 2.50 % Green Federal bond of 2025 (2035) / Increase of the conventional 2.50 % Federal bond of 2025 (2035) | Deutsche Bundesbank

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  • MIL-OSI Germany: April results of the Bank Lending Survey (BLS) in Germany | Demand continued to rise in all loan categories

    Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English

    The German banks responding to the Bank Lending Survey (BLS) tightened their credit standards slightly for loans to enterprises in the first quarter of 2025, primarily based on risk considerations. By contrast, banks eased their credit standards for loans to households for house purchase. They did not see a need to adjust their credit standards for consumer credit and other lending to households. 
    Banks tightened their credit standards for loans to enterprises to a lesser extent than they had planned in the previous quarter. They had originally intended to tighten their credit standards for loans to households. 
    The banks that took part in the survey made credit terms and conditions for loans to enterprises and for consumer credit and other lending to households more restrictive on balance, whilst easing terms and conditions for loans to households for house purchase. 
    Demand for loans continued to rise in all loan categories, with loans to households for house purchase increasing significantly.  
    The level of the non-performing loans (NPL) ratio and other indicators of credit quality had tightening effects on lending policies for loans to enterprises and for consumer credit and other lending to households over the past three months.
    The ECB Governing Council’s past and expected key interest rate decisions had a negative impact on net interest income, thereby contributing to a deterioration in banks’ profitability in the 2024-25 winter half-year. For the summer half-year, too, banks are expecting the key interest rate decisions to have a negative impact on their net interest income as well as on their profitability.
    The BLS covers three loan categories: loans to enterprises, loans to households for house purchase, and consumer credit and other lending to households. On balance, the surveyed banks tightened their credit standards (i.e. their internal guidelines or loan approval criteria) slightly for loans to enterprises. By contrast, they eased their credit standards for loans to households for house purchase. They left their credit standards for consumer credit and other loans to households unchanged. The net percentage of banks that tightened their standards stood at +3% for loans to enterprises (compared with +13% in the previous quarter). Credit standards for loans to enterprises were tightened only for large enterprises. Standards for small and medium-sized enterprises were eased somewhat on balance. The net percentage of banks that tightened their standards for loans to households for house purchase was -7% (compared with +11% in the previous quarter); for consumer credit and other lending to households, this figure was 0% (compared with +11% in the previous quarter). Banks tightened their credit standards for loans to enterprises to a lesser extent than they had planned in the previous quarter. They had originally intended to tighten their credit standards for loans to households. 
    The banks justified the slight tightening of credit standards for loans to enterprises on the grounds of a perceived increase in credit risk. This assessment relates to the general economic situation, but also to sector and firm-specific factors. Banks’ main rationale for easing credit standards for loans for house purchase was their higher risk tolerance. Another factor was that the outlook on the housing market had improved. They also reported that competition with other banks had increased and capital costs had decreased. For the second quarter of 2025, banks are planning to tighten their credit standards in all loan categories. Here, credit risk is likely to have a restrictive impact on the adjustment of credit standards owing to the tense economic situation and a decline in borrower creditworthiness.

    Change in credit standards for loans to households for house purchase and contributing factorsOn balance, banks tightened their terms and conditions (i.e. the terms and conditions actually approved as laid down in the loan contract) for loans to enterprises as well as for consumer credit and other lending to households. The restrictive adjustments in both loan categories are the outcome of higher lending rates and an increase in margins irrespective of credit ratings. The banks justified these adjustments primarily on the grounds of their reduced risk tolerance and a perceived increase in credit risk. Banks eased their terms and conditions for loans to households for house purchase overall by reducing their margins. They stated that this was mainly due to stronger competition and an improvement in their liquidity base.
    The surveyed banks reported that demand for bank loans in Germany had risen on balance in all loan categories in the first quarter of 2025, with loans to households for house purchase registering significant growth. Banks stated that the marginal rise in demand for loans to enterprises was driven by various factors: increased demand for mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring, as well as for refinancing, debt restructuring and renegotiation. In addition, debt securities were replaced to some degree by bank loans. Interest rate levels once again supported demand for loans, albeit to a lesser extent than in the previous two quarters. By contrast, financing needs for fixed investment declined on balance. The high degree of uncertainty surrounding economic and (geo)political developments is likely to have been a factor here. According to the surveyed banks, the considerable rise in demand for loans to households for house purchase was mainly attributable to the lower level of interest rates and households’ positive view of the outlook on the housing market. Higher consumer confidence also boosted demand. Banks put the rise in demand for consumer credit and other lending to households down to an increase in purchases of durable consumer goods. The loan rejection rate for loans to enterprises went up again, but only for loan requests and applications from small and medium-sized enterprises. There was no change in the rejection rate for large enterprises. The rejection rate declined for loans for house purchase and for consumer credit and other lending to households. For the second quarter of 2025, banks are expecting to see demand increase further across all three loan categories. On balance, they expect demand for housing loans to rise at a significantly more subdued rate than in the first quarter.

    Change in demand for loans to households for house purchase and contributing factorsThe April survey round contained ad hoc questions on participating banks’ financing conditions and the impact of the ECB Governing Council’s past and expected key interest rate decisions. It also contained questions about the impact of the Eurosystem’s monetary policy asset portfolios and of NPLs and other indicators of credit quality on the institutions’ lending policies.
    Against the backdrop of conditions in financial markets, German banks reported virtually no change in their funding situation compared with the previous quarter. The ECB Governing Council’s past and expected future key interest rate decisions have had, overall, a negative impact on banks’ profitability over the past six months. After the interest rate cuts in October and December 2024 and in February and March 2025, key interest rate decisions ceased to have a positive impact for the first time since this question was introduced. For the 2025 summer half-year, banks are once again expecting key interest rate decisions to have a negative impact on their net interest income as well as on their profitability. Taken in isolation, the reduction in the Eurosystem’s monetary policy securities holdings weakened the liquidity position of banks in Germany. German banks assessed the impact on their financing conditions and capital ratios, too, as slightly negative. 
    In the first quarter of 2025, the level of the NPL ratio (the stock of gross NPLs on the bank’s balance sheet as a percentage of the gross carrying amount of loans) and other indicators of credit quality had restrictive effects on lending policies for loans to enterprises and on consumer credit and other lending to households. In the second quarter of 2025, the banks are expecting this restrictive effect stemming from the decline in credit quality to continue. 
    The Bank Lending Survey, which is conducted four times a year, took place between 10 March and 25 March 2025. In Germany, 33 banks took part in the survey. The response rate was 97%.

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    June 5, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: valantic FSA names Holger Wohlenberg as new CEO

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Frankfurt, Germany, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — valantic FSA, a leading provider of digital automation solutions for the financial industry, has appointed Dr. Holger Wohlenberg as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025.

    Dr. Wohlenberg brings extensive experience at the intersection of finance, technology and data, including senior leadership roles at Deutsche Börse Group, where he was instrumental in expanding the firm’s proprietary data and technology businesses. 

    This appointment underscores valantic FSA’s next stage of development and growth as it further scales its presence and impact in Europe, and worldwide, supporting capital markets and financial services providers with effective end to end workflow automation and integration solutions for business-critical workflows. Dr. Wohlenberg succeeds Joachim Lauterbach who has decided to move on after ten years, having put valantic FSA firmly on the map as a multi-solution service provider with over 100 customers in 18 countries.

    “I’m thrilled to join a team that combines deep industry expertise and powerful technology to deliver innovation and meaningful change in electronic trading and workflow automation.” said Holger Wohlenberg. “I look forward to building on these strong foundations, working with the valantic FSA team, our clients, and our partners, to continue to make an impact in the delivery of mission-critical financial processes.” 

    valantic FSA sits at the heart of digital transformation in financial services, delivering automation and integration solutions to banks, asset managers and capital markets infrastructure providers. Part of the valantic Group, valantic FSA is one of the fastest-growing financial technology solutions providers in Europe, supporting financial institutions and firms across the continent – and worldwide – to enhance the productivity of capital markets, electronic trading, payments and core banking workflows.  

    Holger von Daniels, valantic Group CEO, commented: “We’re excited to welcome Holger Wohlenberg to valantic. His strategic insight and extensive experience scaling technology-led businesses will help drive the next phase of scale and growth at FSA. We would like to thank the outgoing CEO Joachim Lauterbach for his energy, leadership and vision in establishing strong foundations for our continuing success as a trusted partner in financial services automation.”  

    Dr. Wohlenberg’s appointment comes at a time of unprecedented demand from financial market participants for scalable, intelligent and interoperable digital solutions to manage increasingly complex operational, regulatory and customer engagement workflows.

    About valantic FSA
    valantic FSA automates the trading and transaction workflows at more than 100 firms in the Financial Services industry.​ 

    Our mission is to digitize, augment and evolve the value streams within our clients. This delivers new levels of efficiency, insight, and agility so that our clients can position themselves for maximum impact today and in the future.​ 

    Our deep industry expertise is used to assemble these systems from a broad range of proven components and next generation technologies.

    https://www.valantic.com/fsa

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    June 5, 2025
  • In First White House Visit, Merz to Address Trade and Security with Trump

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will hold his first face-to-face talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office as Europe seeks to stave off looming U.S. tariffs and sustain U.S. backing for Ukraine.

    The 69-year-old conservative, who took the helm of Europe’s largest economy last month, is scheduled to join Trump for lunch and one-on-one talks that analysts say could set the tone for U.S.-German ties for years to come.

    Germany’s export-oriented economy stands more to lose from U.S. tariffs than others and the country is also the second largest military and financial backer of Ukraine in its defence against Russia’s invasion, after the United States.

    The meeting comes amid a broader fraying of the transatlantic relationship. Trump’s administration has, for example, intervened in domestic European politics in a break with past practice, aligning with right-wing political movements and challenging European policies on immigration and free speech.

    The encounter will be closely watched after some recent meetings in the Oval Office, with the leaders of Ukraine and South Africa, for example, turned tense when Trump ambushed them with false claims and accusations.

    Merz and his entourage have sought coaching from other leaders on how to deal with Trump to avoid conflict.

    The meeting comes just weeks before a critical summit of the NATO Western military alliance which is looking increasingly strained given Trump’s threats not to come to the aid of U.S. allies that do not up their spending on defence.

    Such threats are of particular concern to Germany, which has relied on U.S. nuclear deterrence for its security since the end of World War Two.

    Merz has already made some bold policy moves that he can highlight to appease Trump, analysts said. He has backed Trump’s demand to more than double NATO’s spending target to 5% of economic output, earning unprecedented praise last weekend from U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

    Merz, who has vowed a more assertive foreign policy, also coordinated a visit by European leaders to Kyiv just days after taking office, two European diplomat sources said.

    “This shows that Germany is willing to accept a greater responsibility for Ukraine and the European security order – these are all things that have been wished for in the United States over years and will be welcomed,” said Sudha David-Wilp of the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

    “Germany is well-positioned to show that it can help the United States achieve its foreign policy goals.”

    The fact Merz was invited to stay in the Blair House guest quarters across from the White House is a positive signal, said analysts.

    KINDRED SPIRIT OR FOE?

    Merz and Trump could even find some common ground given their business backgrounds, their membership in right-of-centre political parties, their focus on fighting illegal immigration and their fondness for golf, said Steven Sokol, President and CEO of the American Council on Germany.

    They also both had run-ins with former German chancellor Angela Merkel – who once squeezed Merz out of top-level politics.

    Moreover Merz has described himself as “a convinced transatlanticist”, chairing the “Atlantic Bridge”, a non-profit fostering U.S.-German ties, for 10 years.

    “They might discover a kindred spirit,” Sokol said.

    Still, Trump was unpredictable, while Merz was impulsive, warned analysts, and there were huge frictions in the relationship.

    “The challenge that he could face is … if Trump says something is erroneous, do you correct him? Do you risk turning it into an argument?” said Jeffrey Rathke, a former U.S. diplomat and president of the American-German Institute at the Johns Hopkins University in Washington.

    “Or do you find a way to indicate that you see it differently, but not let it sidetrack the conversation.”

    U.S. administration officials remain upset that Merz criticized Trump shortly before the 2024 U.S. election, a source familiar with its thinking said.

    And, on the eve of his own election victory, Merz criticised the “ultimately outrageous” comments flowing from Washington during the campaign, comparing them to hostile interventions from Russia.

    Another possible landmine could be a recent German proposal for a levy on online platforms such as Alphabet’s Google GOOGL.O, and Meta’s Facebook META.O, especially given Trump’s close ties with the U.S. tech industry, he said.

    (Reuters) 

    June 5, 2025
  • Man City’s third-placed finish may be better achievement than title win: Guardiola

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described his team’s first trophyless campaign since 2017 as a season of growth and reflection, dismissing notions of failure and suggesting it may have been a greater achievement than a previous title win.

    “I want to suffer when I’m not winning games,” Guardiola told Reuters in an exclusive interview. “I want to feel bad. I want to sleep badly. I want that when the situation goes bad, it affects me… I want that!

    “I’m angry… my food, it tastes worse… I don’t need to eat much because I need to feel that (anger). Because if it doesn’t, what sense would it have? Winning or losing… We’re here in this world to feel different experiences, different moods.”

    The 54-year-old, who has won 12 domestic top-flight league titles across Spain, Germany and England, spoke about last season’s challenges, which saw City finish third in the Premier League and fail to secure silverware in domestic or European competitions. It marked only the second trophyless season of his managerial career.

    Guardiola rejected the idea that the season was disastrous, instead arguing that it may have been the most valuable of his tenure at City.

    “You judge happiness if you win. You judge success if you win and win. And that is a problem,” he said.

    “I will not judge myself or my team because of bad seasons or good seasons… Maybe finishing third in a season and never giving up otherwise you finish 10th or 12th, maybe that’s a better season than when we won the fourth Premier League in a row.

    “We faced so many difficulties that were higher due to injuries, relaxation, I was not good enough… for many reasons. Maybe the analysis about my period is that the last season was better. Qualifying for the Champions League when we were on the verge of not getting it.

    ‘WINNERS ARE BORING’

    Reflecting on setbacks, Guardiola quoted former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica: “Success is how many times you stand up when you fall down.” He added: “Fall down, stand up. Fall down, stand up… That is the biggest success.”

    “Winners are boring,” he said, adding that he always looked forward to post-match interviews with players and coaches from losing sides. “It’s nice to see the losers. That is when you really learn.”

    Despite his remarkable record, Guardiola dismissed any notion of exceptionalism. “Do you think I feel special because I won a lot of titles? No! Forget about it!” he said. “I feel that special is the doctor that saves lives. The people who invented penicillin. That is a genius. Me? Genius? Come on.”

    “I don’t want to pretend to be humble: of course I’m good! I’m proving that over many years I’m good… But the success I had, I was chosen. In certain moments, to lead Lionel Messi and the other ones, to be in those type of places I made incredible teams… But other managers, in the right moment, in that position, maybe they could have done the same.”

    Looking ahead to the upcoming season and the Club World Cup, Guardiola emphasised the importance of team spirit. “Play good. Create a good vibe, good team spirit… Try to make the new players bring us an energy that we need to lift the team again. And at the end, we can lift trophies,” he said.

    Guardiola also reflected on the pressures of public-facing jobs with constant scrutiny.

    “The stress is always there because you are being judged every single day, but it is what it is,” he said.

    “Nobody put a gun to my head forcing me to choose this job. I have chosen that… There is no professional in football that wins all the time, because it’s simply impossible. So, it happened last season… you accept it, improve, learn and there will be good learnings for the future.”

    (Reuters)

    June 5, 2025
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