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MIL-OSI Global: Ventotene manifesto: why European politicians are arguing over a 1941 document written by a group of imprisoned Italian antifascists

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Edoardo Vaccari, PhD candidate in International History, London School of Economics and Political Science

The Trump administration’s decision to distance itself from Nato obligations signals a potential dismantling of the historical transatlantic order – and not merely in military terms. As the United States disengages from European affairs and cuts ties with what secretary of defense Pete Hegseth called Nato’s “pathetic” freeloaders, it is abandoning the principle of international solidarity that had defined American leadership since the second world war and the signing of the Atlantic charter in 1941.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen responded by declaring that “we urgently have to rearm Europe”. Her plan is to enable European Union member states to spend more on their militaries. This turn towards rearmament has revived a debate over the meaning of the European Union, with parties clashing over its foundational commitment to peace and cooperation.

In Italy, a group of prominent leftwing intellectuals and activists recently organised a pro-European rally in Rome warning against the prioritisation of military rearmament over deeper political integration. The initiative drew around 30,000 people to the capital, with parallel demonstrations held in cities across the country.

A recurring theme of the day was the invocation of a document published at the same time as the Atlantic charter and long symbolic of European internationalism: the 1941 Ventotene manifesto. Originally titled For a Free and United Europe, the manifesto was written by anti-fascist prisoners Altiero Spinelli and Ernesto Rossi. Contributions came from from fellow anti-fascists Ernesto Colorni and his wife, Ursula Hirschmann, during their internment on the island of Ventotene in the southern Tyrrhenian sea.

The manifesto called for the creation of a supranational federal state. This, it asserted, was the only way to address the causes of fascism and prevent future wars. It condemned the nation-state system, urged a decisive break with existing political traditions and proposed a revolutionary vanguard to lead Europe toward a new constitutional order. Its authors saw political unification not as a distant ideal but as an urgent necessity in the aftermath of continental collapse.

Although the postwar European project followed a more incremental path than that envisioned by Rossi and Spinelli, the Ventotene manifesto quietly endured as a touchstone for political federalism and as a seminal text for European integration. It has been invoked by EU leaders such as von der Leyen and former European Commission vice-president Josep Borrell as an ideological compass for the union’s identity.

For the Italian left, the manifesto holds a dual symbolic significance. It is both a founding document of Europeanism and a symbol of anti-fascist resistance, whose memory is under attack from the right.

A monument to Altiero Spinelli, author of the Ventotene manifesto, forms part of the the European Union Founders’ Monument in Bucharest.
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This layered significance helps explain the repeated invocation of the manifesto at the Rome rally. Calls for a federal Europe were intertwined with a broader defence of the historical legacy of anti-fascism.

In a flourish of nostalgic symbolism, the left-leaning newspaper La Repubblica even distributed free copies of the text. Days later, rightwing prime minister Giorgia Meloni denounced the document in parliament as an undemocratic, socialist relic incompatible with her vision of Europe.

The backlash was swift and theatrical. The left erupted in defence of the manifesto and the president of the European parliament, Roberta Metsola, rushed to cement its place as a foundational text of the EU.

The debate has taken a curiously historiographical turn. After years of vague and reverential invocation, Meloni’s intervention compelled members of the Italian parliament to publicly discuss the meaning of specific passages from the manifesto, probing their historical context and continued relevance.

A flood of commentary followed from scholars and public intellectuals. Even oscar-winning director, Roberto Benigni chimed in and meanwhile proclaimed that the EU was “the greatest institutional, political, social, and economic construction of the last five thousand years”.

However, both sides are getting it wrong. The left, cushioned by EU mythmaking, treats the manifesto like sacred scripture. This reading sidelines its radical ambitions, which went far beyond a generic pro-European stance. Rossi and Spinelli drew on Jacobin and Leninist revolutionary traditions and envisioned a vanguard party of committed federalists to lead a European revolution.

Meloni, for all her opportunism, wasn’t wrong to highlight that. But she also distorts the manifesto. Her approach is to tear it from its wartime context in order to frame it as authoritarian and anti-democratic. This is part of a broader, ongoing effort to delegitimise the legacy of anti-fascism. Both camps weaponise history in service of their political concerns.

Europe’s past and future

The truth is both simpler and more inconvenient. The Ventotene manifesto was a product of its time. It was conceived in near-total isolation and drafted in secrecy on a remote detention island. Rossi and Spinelli envisioned a Europe on the brink of collapse, crushed under the machinery of the Axis powers. They believed that this destruction would create a “revolutionary situation” in which a complete political rebirth could be rapidly enacted.

As the war drew to a close and the old parties reemerged, Rossi and Spinelli recognised that a swift revolutionary coup was unfeasible. They set the manifesto aside and instead launched the European Federalist Movement as an advocacy platform. What they did not renounce, however, was their ultimate goal: the creation of the “United States of Europe”. Spinelli, in particular, devoted the rest of his life to campaigning for this vision.

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Europe has moved toward deeper integration but not towards a full realisation of Spinelli’s federal dream. Leaders like von der Leyen and Borrell invoke the manifesto more for its symbolic weight than its ideas, repurposing it to suit current agendas.

As a result, the manifesto is being diluted of its historical significance. Rather than continue to mythologise it, we should allow the manifesto to take its place alongside other historically significant texts. We should shift focus to actionable plans for the political challenges that lie ahead.

This matters because the debate won’t stay in Italy. As Europe inches into a new era of rearmament, political unity is increasingly urgent. Beneath the quarrel lies a deeper question: should European rearmament proceed as a pragmatic response to security challenges, with individual nations acting alone, or should it be guided by a more ambitious internationalist vision?

The Ventotene manifesto, for all its historical relevance and foresight, offers no roadmap for this moment. Paths to integration exist, from technical treaty reform to a more ambitious constitutional overhaul. That could involve drafting a new foundational charter for a federal union. But these paths require clarity, courage, and honesty – qualities Altiero Spinelli and Ernesto Rossi had in abundance.

Edoardo Vaccari 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. Ventotene manifesto: why European politicians are arguing over a 1941 document written by a group of imprisoned Italian antifascists – https://theconversation.com/ventotene-manifesto-why-european-politicians-are-arguing-over-a-1941-document-written-by-a-group-of-imprisoned-italian-antifascists-255237

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: Why losing belly fat with PCOS can be difficult – and what helps

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University

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Tried a dozen different ways to shift that stubborn belly and still no luck? You’re not alone. For some women, losing belly fat can be especially difficult – and there may be a medical reason why.

Search the term “PCOS belly” on TikTok and you’ll find a flood of content promising ways to get rid of it. From low to high intensity workouts, eating more protein, apple cider vinegar and natural supplements, the list of so-called solutions is endless. But what actually is a PCOS belly – and are these TikTok tips grounded in science?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects around one in ten women of childbearing age, according to the NHS. However, more than half of these women may show no obvious symptoms.

Women with PCOS produce abnormally high levels of androgens – male hormones like testosterone that are usually present in small amounts. This hormonal imbalance can lead to symptoms such as irregular periods, infertility, acne, excess facial and body hair, and in some cases, multiple cysts on the ovaries.

The exact cause of PCOS is still unknown, but it’s believed to be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors – it often runs in families.

‘PCOS belly’

While not a clinical term, “PCOS belly” is commonly used on social media to describe the accumulation of fat around the abdominal area, which is often seen in women with PCOS. This is frequently linked to insulin resistance, a condition where the body’s cells don’t respond properly to insulin – a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. When insulin isn’t used effectively, excess glucose is stored as fat, particularly around the midsection.

In response, the body may produce even more insulin, which can stimulate the production of testosterone, further exacerbating PCOS symptoms. Women with PCOS often store more visceral fat – the deeper, more dangerous fat that wraps around internal organs – compared to women without the condition. One study found that women with PCOS had significantly more visceral fat, even if their weight was in the normal range. Up to 80% of PCOS cases show evidence of insulin resistance, but not all women have a PCOS belly or are overweight.

Women with PCOS are also more likely to experience chronic low-grade inflammation, which can contribute to weight gain and insulin resistance. Additionally, elevated cortisol levels – the body’s main stress hormone – are often found in PCOS and are linked to abdominal fat.

Some research also suggests that women with PCOS may have imbalanced gut microbiomes, which can lead to bloating and digestive issues. A 2024 study confirmed that women with PCOS are more prone to gastrointestinal problems like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with bloating as a key symptom.

Challenging but not impossible

PCOS belly isn’t just a cosmetic concern – it’s associated with higher risks of serious health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart diseases and metabolic syndrome (which includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol and elevated blood sugar).

Increased abdominal fat also raises inflammatory markers, worsening insulin resistance and perpetuating a vicious cycle of hormonal imbalance.

And it’s not just physical health. PCOS has a profound effect on mental health, with studies showing higher rates of anxiety, depression, and body image issues among women with the condition.

Losing weight with PCOS is challenging, but not impossible. While you can’t spot-reduce belly fat, losing overall body fat can help shrink your midsection and reduce health risks.

There’s no one-size-fits-all “PCOS diet”, but many women benefit from eating a balanced diet that focuses on whole foods, lean proteins, healthy fats and low-glycaemic index carbs that don’t spike blood sugar.

A balanced diet can also reduce inflammation and help curb cravings between meals. Research shows that walking after meals can help lower blood glucose, making fat storage less likely.

Despite TikTok warnings about cortisol and high-intensity workouts, studies show both Hiit (high-intensity interval training) and Mict (moderate-intensity continuous training) can improve insulin sensitivity and lower testosterone levels in women with PCOS. Exercise can also lift your mood and reduce stress. The NHS recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise weekly and strengthening activities at least two days a week.

Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can worsen PCOS symptoms. Yoga, meditation and deep breathing can all help. Quality sleep is also crucial, both for hormone regulation and overall weight management. Women with PCOS are more prone to sleep issues like obstructive sleep apnoea.

Some TikTok influencers recommend natural remedies – but always read the label and speak to a healthcare professional before starting taking any herbal medicines or alternative therapies.

Supplements that show some promise include inositol, coenzyme Q10, vitamin D and curcumin. Berberine and L-carnitine may also be helpful. Research suggests these may improve insulin resistance or reduce inflammation, but more high-quality studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety. Doctors may also prescribe metformin, to improve insulin sensitivity, or hormonal contraceptives to regulate periods and hormonal imbalances.

PCOS belly is real, but so are the solutions. Every woman’s experience with PCOS is unique, and what works for one person might not work for another.

Managing PCOS belly requires a holistic approach including diet and nutrition, regular exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene and possibly medication or supplements. If you’re struggling, speak with a GP or registered dietitian and always check with a pharmacist or doctor before starting any new supplements.

You deserve support that’s based on science – not social media trends.

Dipa Kamdar 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. Why losing belly fat with PCOS can be difficult – and what helps – https://theconversation.com/why-losing-belly-fat-with-pcos-can-be-difficult-and-what-helps-254519

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: William Morris: new exhibition reveals how Britain’s greatest designer went viral

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Marcus Waithe, Professor of Literature and the Applied Arts, University of Cambridge

Hadrian Garrard, the curator of Morris Mania – an innovative exhibition now showing at the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, east London – tells the story of being in King’s Cross Station and spotting someone wheeling a shopping trolley covered in a plasticised Morris pattern. It reminded me of the time when a student thanked me for my teaching with a pair of Morris-themed flip-flops.

Mugs, tea towels, notepads, handbags and all manner of other incongruous objects make up this world of Morris merchandise. Much of it is made in China and remote from the purposes William Morris had in mind. How did this Victorian designer and socialist, known for championing craftsmanship and preferring substance over style, become an icon of consumer culture?

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The exhibition’s tagline – How Britain’s Greatest Designer Went Viral – makes good sense. It’s not just that Morris stages an escape from the Victorian decorative world, but that his art proliferates in uncontrolled ways. The walk from Walthamstow station lays the groundwork in this regard: exhibition posters in shop windows, end-of-terrace murals and even the civic architecture, speak of something leaking from the gallery walls.

The first display in the exhibition tell the story of how we got here. Morris began spreading thanks to the commissions he received from aristocratic and royal clients. They were drawn to the medieval ethos of his work, and its rejection of industrialism in the arts. An important early contract was for the interiors at St James’s Palace.

But these establishment associations soon morphed and mutated, first among the English middle classes, who welcomed Morris’s designs into their suburban villas despite his new fondness for revolution, and then more remotely: one photograph shows Morris-patterned walls at St Peterburg’s Winter Palace, taken shortly after the Bolsheviks stormed the building. The socialism as it were, is turned inside out.

The earliest Morris merchandise was printed for a centenary exhibition at the V&A Museum in 1934. One of its patterned postcards appears in a display case, the souvenir of Morris’s own daughter, May, whose handwriting is on the back. In 1966, Morris’s designs went out of copyright, marking a watershed. Pop Victoriana and Laura Ashley floral dresses depended on it for their reproductive freedoms.

George Harrison’s “golden lily” jacket, from the Chelsea boutique Granny Takes a Trip, stands out as a poignant example of the ways in which Morris was recut and repurposed for the counterculture.

Morris’s “rose” pattern proves a particularly intrepid traveller, as the design chosen for the officers’ cushions on HMS Valliant, an early nuclear-powered submarine. Its onboard domesticity blends curiously with the menace of its mission.

Three turning points prepare us for the newest forms of Morris mania. The V&A’s 1996 exhibition repopularised Morris’s work, and thanks to new digital technology, its merchandise included printed mugs.

Then, in 2001, the British government instructed public collections to open their doors for free. In search of new income streams, museums turned to selling themed objects through their shops. The rise of China as a manufacturing hub complemented this emphasis – less by revolutionising working conditions and democratising design, as Morris had hoped, than with a flood of cheaply produced goods.

Beyond this revealing timeline, what really impresses is the exhibition’s care in preserving distinctions. It’s particularly careful to show that going viral need not mean selling out. From Nanjing – a major centre of Chinese manufacturing – comes a poster for the 2023 exhibition Beyond William Morris at the Nanjing Museum. It attracted over a million visitors, reminding us that behind the merchandise are new wells of love and respect.

Something similar applies at the level of making. For every sweatshop Hello Kitty, the same character appears in a beautifully crafted yukata (a casual kimono) in Liberty fabrics made in Japan.

A Brompton Bike hangs from the wall – manufactured in London, and sporting a handsome “willow bough” livery. Likewise, a neon “strawberry thief” motif, made at Walthamstow’s God’s Own Junk Yard, rekindles the embers of local production. This emphasis extends to the exhibition’s own making. A film documents the weaving of the Axminster carpet that furnishes the main room. Even the labels were dyed by hand with weld, a natural pigment whose use Morris revived.

In these ways, the exhibition champions ethical and bespoke production, while confronting the darker currents that move objects around our world. It also stays curious enough to push further by exploring the kitsch new frontier of “Morris” patterns generated by AI, or by populating a Victorian dresser with “crowdsourced” Morris bric-a-brac.

There might have been more space to consider why the surface effects of pattern travel so readily, and to quote Morris’s writings on the subject. But much of that is implicit and there for audiences to follow up.

Morris Mania excels by nurturing the joy behind all this promiscuous growth. Most pleasingly, that trolley from King’s Cross makes a reappearance, dressed here in an AI-adapted “strawberry thief”, courtesy of Sholley Trolleys, Clacton-on-Sea. Just like Morris himself, it was made in Essex.

Morris Mania: How Britain’s Greatest Designer Went Viral is at the William Morris Gallery until September 21 2025.

Marcus Waithe 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. William Morris: new exhibition reveals how Britain’s greatest designer went viral – https://theconversation.com/william-morris-new-exhibition-reveals-how-britains-greatest-designer-went-viral-254761

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Unlawful entry – Katherine

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information following an unlawful entry in Katherine.

Around 8:45am this morning, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of an alleged unlawful entry at a business facility near the intersection of First and O’Shea Streets.

While inside, the unknown offenders allegedly caused significant damage to multiple doors and deployed a fire extinguisher within one of the office spaces.

Police attended and established a crime scene.

Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25117919. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in a fire mishap in Kolkata

Source: Government of India

Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in a fire mishap in Kolkata

PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Posted On: 30 APR 2025 9:34AM by PIB Delhi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in a fire mishap in Kolkata. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.

The PMO India handle in post on X said:

“Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Kolkata. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”

Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Kolkata. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 30, 2025

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PM to visit Maharashtra, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh on 1st and 2nd May

Source: Government of India

PM to visit Maharashtra, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh on 1st and 2nd May

PM to inaugurate the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai

India to host the Global Media Dialogue with Ministerial participation from around 25 countries

PM to dedicate to the nation Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala

It is India’s first dedicated container transshipment port

PM to lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Amaravati

In a major boost to connectivity in the region, PM to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple road and rail projects in Andhra Pradesh

Posted On: 30 APR 2025 1:00PM by PIB Delhi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh on 1st and 2nd May. He will travel to Mumbai on 1st May, and at around 10:30 AM, he will inaugurate the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES).

Thereafter he will travel to Kerala and on 2nd May, at around 10:30 AM, he will dedicate to the nation Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

Further, he will travel to Andhra Pradesh and at around 3:30 PM, he will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Amaravati. He will also address the public function.

PM in Maharashtra

Prime Minister will inaugurate WAVES 2025, India’s first-of-its-kind World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit at the Jio World Centre, Mumbai. The four-day summit with tagline “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries” is poised to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation by bringing together creators, startups, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the world.

In line with Prime Minister’s vision of leveraging creativity, technology, and talent to shape a brighter future, WAVES will integrate films, OTT, gaming, comics, digital media, AI, AVGC-XR, broadcasting, and emerging tech, making it a comprehensive showcase of India’s media and entertainment prowess. WAVES aims to unlock a $50 billion market by 2029, expanding India’s footprint in the global entertainment economy.

At WAVES 2025, India will also host the Global Media Dialogue (GMD) for the first time, with ministerial participation from 25 countries, marking a milestone in the country’s engagement with the global media and entertainment landscape. The Summit will also feature the WAVES Bazaar, a global e-marketplace with over 6,100 buyers, 5,200 sellers, and 2,100 projects. It aims to connect buyers and sellers locally and globally, ensuring wide-reaching networking and business opportunities.

Prime Minister will visit the Creatosphere and interact with creators, selected from the 32 Create in India Challenges launched nearly a year ago, which garnered over one lakh registrations. He will also visit the Bharat Pavilion.

WAVES 2025 will witness participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300+ companies, and 350+ startups. The summit will feature 42 plenary sessions, 39 breakout sessions, and 32 masterclasses spanning diverse sectors including broadcasting, infotainment, AVGC-XR, films, and digital media.

PM in Kerala

Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport worth Rs 8,900 crore. It is country’s first dedicated container transshipment port that represents the transformative advancements being made in India’s maritime sector as part of the unified vision of Viksit Bharat.

Vizhinjam Port, having strategic importance, has been identified as a key priority project which will contribute in strengthening India’s position in global trade, enhance logistics efficiency, and reduce reliance on foreign ports for cargo transshipment. Its natural deep draft of nearly 20 meters and location near one of the world’s busiest sea trade routes further strengthens India’s position in global trade.

PM in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Amaravati.

In line with his commitment to ensure world-class infrastructure and connectivity across the country, Prime Minister will inaugurate 7 National Highway projects in Andhra Pradesh. These Projects include widening of various sections of National Highways, construction of Road over bridge and subway among others. These projects will further enhance road safety; create employment opportunities; provide seamless connectivity to religious and tourist places like Tirupati, Srikalahasti, Malakonda and Udayagiri Fort among others.

Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation railway projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and boosting capacity. These projects are doubling of the rail line between Bugganapalle Cement Nagar and Panyam stations, enhancing connectivity between Rayalaseema and Amaravati and construction of a third rail line between New West Block Hut Cabin and Vijayawada stations.

Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of 6 National Highway projects and one Railway project. These Projects include widening of various sections of National highways; construction of elevated corridor, half clover leaf and Road over bridge among others. These projects will improve connectivity, inter-state travel, reduce congestion and improve overall logistics efficiency. Construction of Rail over Rail between Guntakal West and Mallappa gate stations aims to bypass freight trains and reduce congestion at the Guntakal Junction.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure projects that include the Legislative Assembly, High Court, Secretariat, other administrative buildings and housing buildings for over 5,200 families, worth over Rs 11,240 crore. It will also include trunk infrastructure and flood mitigation projects featuring a 320 km world-class transport network with underground utilities and advanced flood management systems, worth over Rs 17,400 crore. The Land Pooling Scheme Infrastructure projects will cover 1,281 km of roads equipped with central medians, cycle tracks, and integrated utilities across the capital city of Amaravati, worth over Rs 20,400 crore.

Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of Missile Test Range at Nagayalanka in Andhra Pradesh worth around Rs 1,460 Crore. It will comprise a launch center, technical instrumentation facilities, Indigenous Radars, Telemetry and Electro-Optical systems enhancing the country’s defence preparedness.

Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of PM Ekta Mall at Madhurawada in Visakhapatnam. It has been envisioned with the objective of fostering national integration, supporting the Make in India initiative, promoting One District One Product, generating employment opportunities, empowering rural artisans, and enhancing the market presence of indigenous products.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Met directed to hold misconduct hearing for firearms officer NX121

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has directed the Met Police to hold a disciplinary hearing for a firearms officer known as NX121.

NX121 was unanimously acquitted of the murder of Chris Kaba following an Old Bailey trial in October 2024.

Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said: “We recognise the significant impact of Mr Kaba’s death on his family who continue to grieve the loss of a loved one.

“Since NX121 was acquitted, the IOPC has been reconsidering whether he should face misconduct proceedings. We made strong representations that he should not face any further action due to the extensive evidence tried and tested at court and the not guilty verdict returned by the jury.

“We know any fatal use of force by police understandably prompts concern among communities. NX121 made a split-second decision on what he believed was necessary to protect his colleagues and London and a jury unanimously decided that was an honestly-held belief and the force used was reasonable.

“However, the IOPC has now determined that NX121 has a case to answer for his use of force and has directed us to hold a gross misconduct hearing.

“We know another lengthy process will fall heavily on the shoulders of NX121 and more widely our firearms officers, who continue to bravely and tirelessly police the streets of London every day to protect the public.

“Our armed officers respond to more than 4,000 incidents each year, but there are only one or two incidents where shots are fired by police each year. These officers are the most professional, accountable and cautious in their use of lethal force in the world and their operations have prevented countless acts of violence across our city.

“Now is not the time for debate and discussion about this case, it is important that we do not risk prejudicing NX121’s right to an impartial hearing.

“We will provide further updates and comment when these proceedings have concluded.”

A date for the hearing will be set in due course. To ensure independence from the Met for an impartial hearing, we will be asking a chief officer from another police force to chair it.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Limited access returns to world class Ex-HMAS Brisbane dive site after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 30 Apr 2025

The Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park dive site has partially reopened following a temporary closure in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, this iconic piece of Australian naval history offers divers an unforgettable underwater experience just off the Sunshine Coast.

Although rectification works are continuing to protect both divers and its surrounding marine environment, guided external-only dives have been given the green light to recommence.

Access to the site is available exclusively through bookings with SunReef and Scuba World, with the public mooring set to remain closed until further notice to support rectification activities and ensure visitor safety.

Principal Ranger of Southern Marine Parks, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Steve Hoseck emphasised the importance of the rectification efforts in getting tourism operators back in business.

“Reinstating the Ex-HMAS Brisbane as one of Australia’s premier wreck diving destinations is a top priority,” Mr Hoseck said.

“We’re allowing controlled access for certified advanced divers, giving them a unique opportunity to witness the impact of a cyclone on a wreck while making sure ongoing rectification work continues uninterrupted.

“Divers from around the world are drawn to the Ex-HMAS Brisbane wreck, and even with limited access, we’re delighted to get people back in the water to experience this Queensland icon.”

Access Guidelines:
- No physical contact with the wreck permitted.
- Water visibility must be greater than 5m.
- No swimming over or entering the rectification areas.
- Divers must remain 2.5m away from the wreck.
- Max distance between divers of 2m.
- Group sizes are limited and must be accompanied by a certified guide.
- Set dive route.
- Certified advanced divers and above.
For the latest updates on access and restoration progress, head to our official Park Alert.

Media contact: DETSI Media Unit on (07) 3339 5831 or media@des.qld.gov.au

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April 30, 2025

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: RSH publishes regulatory judgements for 18 social landlords

Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Press release

RSH publishes regulatory judgements for 18 social landlords

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has today published a range of judgements following inspections of social landlords and ongoing responsive work.

RSH has found serious issues with three councils, which have each failed to meet the outcomes in the consumer standards.

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets:

Does not have an accurate understanding of tenants’ homes, with only 47% of individual property surveys carried out within the last five years
Has thousands of homes that do not meet the Decent Homes Standard (23% of around 11,000 total homes).
Has around 2,500 overdue fire safety actions, 1,400 overdue communal electrical safety actions and 750 overdue water safety actions.

Reading Borough Council:

Failed to provide an effective and timely repairs service, with around 1,600 overdue repairs at the time of the inspection.
Only surveyed half of its tenants’ homes over the past five years.
Failed to provide meaningful opportunities for tenants to scrutinise its performance, and did not give all tenants access to a fair and effective complaints process.

Winchester City Council:

Does not have up-to-date information about the majority of tenants’ homes, with its last stock condition survey completed more than 10 years ago.
Is unable to provide assurance that it is completing required health and safety checks for all homes and communal areas – including those for fire, electrical and water safety.
Has not been able to demonstrate that it provides all tenants with accessible information.

Each council has been given a C3 grade and they must make significant improvements. RSH will continue to engage intensively with them as they deliver their improvement plans and put things right for tenants.

Following a self-referral, RSH found that Mid Devon District Council had overcharged rent for over 1,200 tenants, and undercharged over 1,600. As a result it has failed to meet the outcomes of the rent standard. The council is continuing to investigate these issues and has advised RSH that it will confirm the refunds due to individual tenants.

RSH also continues its important work in checking that housing associations are well run and financially viable. This is reflected in judgements which reinforce the importance of good governance in managing strategic risks.

RSH found weaknesses in how the Community Housing Group and Richmond Housing Partnership are managing their strategic risks. Each landlord needs to improve their internal controls assurance so that consistent improvement is seen in outcomes for tenants. RSH has downgraded both landlords to a G2 grading for governance as a result.

RSH expects all housing associations and other private registered providers to have G1 governance grades. RSH continues to drive improvements in social landlords, with Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association and Watmos Community Housing upgraded to G1 following improvements in their governance.

Kate Dodsworth, Chief of Regulatory Engagement at RSH, said:

“We continue to take action on a wide range of issues when landlords fail to meet our standards.

“Our judgements show the importance of good governance in driving improvements for tenants and ensuring landlords are on top of their strategic risks. A clear theme is the need for accurate, up-to-date information about key risks – whether they are financial or relate to tenants’ health and safety.

“Through our regulation we will continue to support a sector that is well run and financially viable. This is the foundation for providing good-quality homes for tenants and building new homes for the future.”

RSH has also removed a previous regulatory notice for the London Borough of Croydon as the landlord has delivered the required improvements.

RSH has published 18 regulatory judgements in total today, following planned inspections and responsive engagement. The full details are provided in the table below along with links to each of the judgements.

Notes to editors

Social landlord	Consumer grade	Governance grade	Viability grade	Process
Brentwood Borough Council	C2	–	–	Inspection
Broadland Housing Association Limited	C2	G1	V2	Inspection
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council	C2	–	–	Inspection
Hastoe Housing Association Limited	C2	G1	V2 (regrade from V1)	Inspection
Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association Limited	–	G1 (upgrade from G2)	V2 (based on previous assessment)	Responsive engagement
London Borough of Tower Hamlets	C3	–	–	Inspection
London Borough of Waltham Forest	C2	–	–	Inspection
Mid Devon District Council	–	–	–	Responsive engagement (rent standard)
Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited	C1	G1	V2	Inspection
Raven Housing Trust Limited	C1	G1	V2	Inspection
Reading Borough Council	C3	–	–	Inspection
Richmond Housing Partnership Limited		G2 (downgrade from G1)	V1	Responsive engagement
South Liverpool Homes Limited	C1	G1	V1	Inspection
St Mungo Community Housing Association	C2	G2	V2	Inspection
Teign Housing	C2	G1	V2	Inspection
The Community Housing Group	C2	G2 (downgrade from G1)	V2	Inspection
Watmos Community Homes	C1	G1 (upgrade from G2)	V2	Inspection
Winchester City Council	C3	–	–	Responsive engagement

RSH regulates housing associations and other private registered providers against its full set of standards. Councils are regulated against the consumer and rent standards only.
More information about RSH’s responsive engagement, programmed inspections and consumer gradings is also available on its website.
RSH promotes a viable, efficient and well-governed social housing sector able to deliver more and better social homes. It does this by setting standards and carrying out robust regulation focusing on driving improvement in social landlords, including local authorities, and ensuring that housing associations are well-governed, financially viable and offer value for money. It takes appropriate action if the outcomes of the standards are not being delivered.
For general enquiries email enquiries@rsh.gov.uk. For media enquiries please see our Media Enquiries page.

Published 30 April 2025

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April 30, 2025

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Ebrington to mark 80th anniversary of Battle of the Atlantic surrender

Source: Northern Ireland – City of Derry

Ebrington to mark 80th anniversary of Battle of the Atlantic surrender

30 April 2025

One of the most significant moments in world history will be commemorated in Derry next month with a special event to mark 80 years since the surrender of the Battle of the Atlantic, and the end of a fierce struggle to protect vital shipping lines that claimed over 100,000 lives during World War II.

While the world reflects on the 80^th anniversary of VE Day, the occasion will be marked locally by looking back on the city’s role, and the moment when Derry made the headlines across the globe. On May 14^th 1945, the world looked on as the first eight German U-boats surrendered to Admiral Sir Max Horton at Lisahally and the German crew were marched through Ebrington Square, where there was relief and jubilation that the prolonged conflict had come to an end.

On May 17^th BOA80 in Ebrington Square will recreate scenes from the bustling international base of the 1940’s, as living history characters bring the historic surrender of the Nazi U-Boat fleet and the conclusion of World War II to life. There will also be live music and entertainment reflecting the huge cultural transformation of the time.

The event is organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council, looking back at a historic era when Derry was a major strategic command centre in the fight for control of the Atlantic Sea Routes. Lisahally was used for repairing and refuelling the Allied warships and served as one of the main escort bases for the northwest approaches. The collections on display and themes on the day will form part of a major gallery in the upcoming DNA Museum, and the event will be held just outside the buildings where DNA will be located.

Looking ahead to the BOA25 event, Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr said it was an opportunity to reflect on what was a pivotal moment in history. “Derry is a city steeped in history and often we forget its strategic importance during World War II, although in terms of global significance it played a huge role. The billeting of Allied servicemen here during that time also had a major cultural influence here in the city, where people mingled with the US and Canadian forces.

“There was much celebration when eventually the surrender was announced. At a time when we’re sadly all too aware of the devastating impacts of war, it’s important that we take lessons from the past and reflect on the importance of following alternative pathways towards peaceful resolution and diplomacy.”

Council’s Head of Culture, Aeidin McCarter, said the programme would recreate a sense of the historic significance of the occasion. “We want to give people a snapshot of the era by reenacting some of the events of the day, and the atmosphere of celebration as the city was freed from the shadow of the war. Through our living history characters we will retell the story and give people a glimpse of 1945 Derry through the music and fashion from the day.

“In the days before the event the Tower Museum team will also deliver a series of WII workshops for schools to raise awareness of the historic events and also the city’s vital role in bringing the conflict to an end. It will be an opportunity for people to view some of the Museum Service’s WWII collections and to step back in time to 1945 Derry as local people prepared to embrace peace after the turmoil of life during the war. Our team are excited to share the progress for the new DNA Museum on the day also.”

In advance of the event, on May 13^th from 10.30am – 12.30pm, Strathfoyle Library will host a special talk by local historians Pearse Henderson and David Jenkins to help set the scene, focusing on the impact of the surrender on the people living in the local area. People are encouraged to bring along artefacts from the time to help capture personal stories and memories of the historic time.

On the day itself, enjoy live performances of the music of the roaring 40’s and see how the fashion of the time began to reflect the international influence of the troops. Military vehicles including a replica spitfire will set the scene for the historic reenactments throughout he afternoon.

May 17^th is also National Drawing Day, and local artist Chris Walker will be on site at Ebrington to help visitors capture the day in a series of live sketching sessions. Chris will focus on some of the historic buildings, bridges and sculptures across Ebrington Square, helping budding artists learn to sketch, understand composition and pick up some tips. Bookings are not required and all materials will be provided.

BOA80 will begin at 12noon – entry is free and all are welcome

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA extends sincere condolences to French overseas department Mayotte in aftermath of Cyclone Chido

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA extends sincere condolences to French overseas department Mayotte in aftermath of Cyclone Chido

Date：2024-12-16
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

December 16, 2024
No. 462

Cyclone Chido struck the French overseas department of Mayotte on December 14, with gusts exceeding 200 kilometers per hour. It was the strongest cyclone to hit the area in over 90 years. The local government stated that casualties likely numbered in the hundreds and that the storm had caused severe property damage.

Upon receiving news of the disaster, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung immediately instructed the Taipei Representative Office in France to convey President Lai Ching-te’s sincere sympathies and condolences on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan to French President Emmanuel Macron. Minister Lin emphasized that, if necessary, the Taiwan government would gladly provide disaster assistance. He also indicated that Taiwan would donate €250,000 through its representative office to assist with local disaster relief and postdisaster reconstruction efforts.
According to information available to the representative office in France, no Taiwanese nationals have been injured or stranded. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the representative office in France will continue to closely follow developments in Mayotte, maintain contact with the relevant French authorities, and provide any assistance necessary. (E)

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: 100 Days of Chaos, Rising Costs, and Cruelty

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jesús Chuy García (IL-04)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the first 100 days of Trump’s second term as president:

“Few presidents have unleashed more chaos and dysfunction in their first 100 days than Donald Trump, and none have sunk to such a low approval rating in the last 70 years. The American people see through the flood of Executive Orders gutting our civil liberties, economic policies that fail to lower everyday costs, and cruel immigration crackdowns that trample due process and even endanger U.S. citizens.

“From Day One, I’ve been fighting back, taking action in Congress, in the courts, and in the streets to protect my constituents. Trump is targeting Chicago due to its history as a city that protects labor rights, reproductive freedoms, and welcomes immigrants. He has illegally withheld funds for schools, hospitals, childcare and violence intervention programs simply because we don’t bow to his authoritarian decisions. When Trump comes after our city, we fight back. In the community, I’ve stood alongside organizers and unions to defend our health care, Social Security, and education funding. In my district, I’ve held town halls to amplify the voices he’s tried to silence, led workshops to support mixed-status families and Dreamers under attack, and empowered immigrants with the tools to defend themselves. In Congress, I’ve led and joined letters to hold this administration accountable. In the courts, I’ve joined litigation to defend our rights and the constitution.

“The people of Illinois are not alone. We have a long road ahead, but as Democrats, we must stay true to our values and remain the party that fights for every family, not just the wealthy few.”

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Operation Eclipse

Source: New South Wales – News

Police have seized more than $1.7 million worth of vapes and illegal tobacco and more than $80k cash following a truck stop on the states Far North last week.

About 4.30pm on Friday 25 April, police at Far North Local Service Area, Traffic Services Branch and Serious and Organised Crime Branch stopped a refrigerated truck at Port Augusta at a drug transit route operation at Port Augusta.

Police spoke with the occupants of the truck and searched the truck where they located and seized in excess of $1.74 million in vapes, $26,000 in loose tobacco and $80,100 cash.

The seizure resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old man and a 62-year-old man both from New South Wales, they were charged with unlawful possession and possession of tobacco products for sale. Both men appeared in Port Augusta Magistrates court on 28 April where they were remanded in custody to next appear in court on 1 July.

The refrigerated truck has been seized and will be the subject of confiscations proceedings.

Operation Eclipse have taken carriage of the investigation which is ongoing.

Operation Eclipse Commander, Detective Chief Inspector Brett Featherby said, “The seizure demonstrates the risk to syndicates should they seek to transport illicit tobacco through South Australia to other states.

“Organised crime syndicates transporting illicit tobacco through transit routes in regional areas will be subject to a whole of SAPOL response to disrupt their criminal activity and financial operations.

“SAPOL will pursue criminal charges when sufficient evidence exists and that includes those who are supporting and enabling that activity and take every opportunity to enforce the full extent of the confiscations legislation to seize assets of those involved,” he said.

Operation Eclipse has so far resulted in 35 arrests for offences including blackmail, possess tobacco products for sale, arson, money laundering and serious criminal trespass.

There have been 184 premises searched – 47 residential, 123 businesses and 14 storage facilities – in excess of $2.2 million in cash, three firearms and $17.97 million in tobacco products.

Significantly, there have been 394 calls to Crime Stoppers since 2 October that have resulted in information being provided to police.

Anyone with any information on criminal activities surrounding the sale of illicit tobacco is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimstopperssa.com.au – You can remain anonymous.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA announces US$500,000 donation to assist US relief efforts in wake of Southern California wildfires

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA announces US$500,000 donation to assist US relief efforts in wake of Southern California wildfires

Date：2025-01-16
Data Source：Department of North American Affairs

January 16, 2025
No. 018

Recent wildfires raging across mountainous areas in Southern California in the United States have caused severe devastation, with at least 25 deaths confirmed and more than 12,300 structures destroyed. The fires remain severe. Nearly 90,000 people have been evacuated, and losses are estimated to have reached US$150 billion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced a donation of US$500,000 to assist the local government in rescue and relief efforts.

At the suggestion of the Los Angeles city government, the donation will be made to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and will be used for the purchase of professional firefighting equipment urgently needed in rescue operations.

Following the outbreak of wildfires in the mountainous regions of Los Angeles, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles promptly conveyed sympathies to the local government on behalf of the Taiwan government. It has also actively integrated relief resources of overseas Taiwanese communities, the Tzu Chi Charity Foundation, the Buddha’s Light International Association, and other charitable organizations. To date, tens of thousands of N95 masks have been donated to rescue workers, disaster victims, and local educational institutions to help protect against poor air quality. Numerous overseas Taiwanese communities have responded by launching fundraisers and in-kind donation drives, providing free accommodation, and initiating other charitable acts.

Taiwan and the United States maintain a cordial partnership, and their peoples enjoy robust friendships. Taiwan and California have shared a sister-state relationship for 41 years, and Southern California has the largest population of Taiwanese compatriots in the United States. In the wake of the wildfire destruction, Taiwan has proactively upheld the spirit of humanitarian concern, showing that Taiwan can help and Taiwan is helping. Taiwan hopes that rescue and relief operations will proceed smoothly; that the situation will be brought under control at an early date; and that those affected, including local Taiwanese compatriots, can resume their normal lives. (E)

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April 30, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: People’s mental health goes downhill after repeated climate disasters – it’s an issue of social equity

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ang Li, ARC DECRA and Senior Research Fellow, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Healthy Housing, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne

Across Australia, communities are grappling with climate disasters that are striking more frequently and with greater intensity. Bushfires, floods and cyclones are no longer one-off events. And this pattern is predicted to worsen due to climate change.

As it becomes more common to face climate disasters again and again, what does this mean for the mental health and wellbeing of people affected?

In a new study published today in the Lancet Public Health, we found experiencing repeated disasters leads to more severe and sustained effects on mental health compared to experiencing a single disaster.

What we did in our study

We drew on ten years of Australian data (2009–19) from the nationally representative Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey.

Specifically, our study involved data from 1,511 people who experienced at least one disaster. We tracked them from the year before the first disaster, at the first disaster, and, where applicable, each subsequent disaster, and a few years after each disaster.

We also included 3,880 people who did not experience disasters during this time but shared similar demographic, socioeconomic, health and place-based characteristics for comparison.

We measured exposure to climate disasters based on whether respondents reported a weather-related disaster (for example, flood, bushfire or cyclone) damaged or destroyed their home in the previous year.

The mental health outcomes were measured using two questionnaires commonly administered to assess depression and anxiety disorders (the 5-item mental health inventory) and psychological distress (the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale).

Cumulative effects

Our results show mental health declines became more severe with repeated disasters.

The graph below plots the mental health trajectories for everyone in our study who experienced at least one disaster, and the control group who did not experience any disasters. We looked at a maximum of three disasters in the study due to data availability.

It shows experiencing one disaster led to a decline in mental health during the disaster year, followed by a recovery to pre-disaster levels in the post-disaster period.

However, with repeated disasters, mental health trajectories declined further and it took longer to recover to pre-disaster levels.

We also found experiencing an additional disaster close to a previous disaster (for example, one or two years apart) was linked to greater mental health declines than disasters that were spaced further apart.

Some risk factors

We observed that certain factors consistently shaped mental health outcomes. For instance, having social support was consistently a protective factor, while having a long-term health condition consistently increased the risk of poorer mental health. This was true regardless of the number of disasters someone experienced.

On the other hand, some risk factors became stronger with each disaster. In particular, households with lower incomes, those in rural areas, and younger people appeared to experience greater effects of cumulative disasters.

There are some limitations to our research. For example, the data we had did not detail the type or severity of each disaster. It also was limited in what it could tell us about the mental health effects of three or more disasters.

Nonetheless, our study provides novel insights into the mental health consequences of multiple climate disasters. This highlights the need for better support for communities facing an increasing number of emergencies.

Our findings also align with other studies that have observed increasing risk to mental health with multiple disasters.

At the same time, our findings add a new perspective by showing how trajectories can change over time. People’s mental health often recovers to pre-disaster levels after a single disaster, but repeat disasters can delay or halt this recovery.

Why might repeated disasters lead to worse mental health?

Repeated disasters, especially when they occur in close succession, can lead to cumulative stress driven by trauma and uncertainty. This can create a reinforcing cycle. People already facing social disadvantages – such as poor health and low income – are more likely to be exposed to disasters. In turn, these events disproportionately affect those facing existing disadvantages.

The result is a compounding effect that can contribute to worsening mental health outcomes and slower recovery over multiple disasters. This means disasters are an issue of social equity and must be considered in efforts to reduce poverty and improve social outcomes, as well as health outcomes.

Repeated disasters in particular can drain financial, social and community resources. They can exacerbate existing strain on household savings, disrupted social ties due to displacement, and reduced access to services after disasters – especially in rural areas.

What can we do to support people through multiple disasters?

We need to transform the way we think about disasters. It’s estimated children born today will experience up to seven times the number of extreme weather events across their lifetimes than someone born in 1960.

We are starting to get a better picture of what people need to recover from climate disasters. Our research points to the need for clinical services (for example, GPs) to screen for past disaster exposures in mental health assessments.

Emergency services need to plan services to reach at-risk groups during disasters. They also need to ensure recovery planning considers the effects of past disasters, for example by making sure support programs are not just tied to one disaster, but can be used across multiple.

The current approach to emergency services that looks at “one disaster at a time” doesn’t work anymore. As the climate continues to change, we urgently need to consider the effects of multiple disasters in public health, welfare and disaster services.

Ang Li receives funding from the Australian Research Council.

Claire Leppold 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. People’s mental health goes downhill after repeated climate disasters – it’s an issue of social equity – https://theconversation.com/peoples-mental-health-goes-downhill-after-repeated-climate-disasters-its-an-issue-of-social-equity-254475

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Symbol of the Unconquered Spirit: 80 Years Since the Raising of the Victory Banner over the Reichstag

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

On April 30, 1945, several banners and flags of various units of the Red Army were installed over the Reichstag building in Berlin. But the Banner of Victory is considered to be a specially made cloth of the 150th Rifle Order of Kutuzov, 2nd degree, Idritskaya Division of the 79th Rifle Corps of the 3rd Shock Army of the 1st Belorussian Front. In accordance with Russian law, this banner is a symbol of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and a state relic.

The Reichstag had also long had a more symbolic meaning in 1945. After the National Socialist German Workers’ Party came to power in Germany in 1933 and the building was set on fire, government meetings were no longer held there, and the plenary hall was not even repaired. In 1941, the windows were walled up, the basements became a bomb shelter, and anti-aircraft guns were installed in the corner towers. Nevertheless, for the Germans, the building remained one of the symbols of statehood. And the Soviet troops needed the final goal of their victorious campaign in the form of a real object. With the approval of Joseph Stalin, the Reichstag building was chosen as such a goal.

Given the circumstances, the Reichstag was defended by elite SS units, not only Germans, but also Swedes, Norwegians, and Latvians. And the building was stormed by the most experienced Red Army guards. Due to the ferocity of the battles and the contradictory reports, it is difficult to reliably determine who was the first to raise the flag over the Reichstag. In addition to the nine flags specially made for this purpose, many went into battle with homemade flags. According to various sources, there were from 20 to 40 of them. Recently, it has been accepted that on the afternoon of April 30, the fighters of the 150th Rifle Division, Lieutenant Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev and Private Grigory Bulatov, were in the lead. Later, two more flags were raised. Noticing this, the Germans began shelling the building and, having broken the glass dome, managed to destroy all three flags.

Late in the evening of April 30 (already May 1 Moscow time), Junior Lieutenant Meliton Kantaria and Private Mikhail Egorov from the same 150th Rifle Division managed to install the banner on the eastern facade of the building, where it could not be reached by enemy artillery. It was this flag that became the Victory Banner. On May 2, after the capitulation of the Berlin garrison, the same soldiers were ordered to move the banner to the dome of the Reichstag. A few days later, for the sake of safety, the banner was removed, and on June 20 it was transported by plane to Moscow, where it was transferred for permanent storage to the Central Museum of the Armed Forces.

Thus, both the actual and symbolic victory over Germany was achieved at the very beginning of May. All that remained was to confirm it legally.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 196

Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Note: The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
SEL6

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 196
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1255 AM CDT Wed Apr 30 2025

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Southwest and South-Central Oklahoma
Northwest and North-Central Texas

* Effective this Wednesday morning from 1255 AM until 800 AM CDT.

* Primary threats include…
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
inches in diameter likely
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely
A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY…Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to persist
throughout the night in the vicinity of an outflow boundary that
extends across the region. Hail will be the primary risk with this
more cellular development. There is also some potential for the
storms in west TX to evolve into an organized line segment that
could progress across the region later. Damaging gusts would be the
primary risk with this more linear activity.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 50
statute miles north and south of a line from 50 miles south
southwest of Altus OK to 30 miles south southeast of Mcalester OK.
For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch
outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

&&

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 194…WW 195…

AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
24035.

…Mosier

Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
SAW6
WW 196 SEVERE TSTM OK TX 300555Z – 301300Z
AXIS..50 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
50SSW LTS/ALTUS OK/ – 30SSE MLC/MCALESTER OK/
..AVIATION COORDS.. 45NM N/S /41SE CDS – 24SSE MLC/
HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 24035.

LAT…LON 34709960 35209558 33759558 33259960

THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
FOR WOU6.

Watch 196 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

Note: Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

Low (20%)

Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

Low (5%)

Wind

Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

Mod (60%)

Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

Low (10%)

Hail

Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

Mod (60%)

Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

Mod (60%)

Combined Severe Hail/Wind

Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

High (>95%)

For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

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MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Senator Baldwin Calls Out Trump’s Broken Promises 100 Days In

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today took to the Senate floor calling out Trump’s broken promises and what she’s been hearing from Wisconsin farmers, small businesses, veterans, seniors, and families throughout his first 100 days.
Baldwin’s remarks, as prepared for delivery are below and can be watched here.
M. President –
I rise today to reflect on the last 100 days – and the unimaginable amount of havoc and harm President Donald Trump has caused for Wisconsinites. While on the campaign trail and even once in office, the President made a number of promises. Promises to end wars on Day One; promises to lower costs at the grocery store; promises to make health care more affordable; and the list goes on and on and on.
Look, I was on the campaign trail and listening to Wisconsinites at the same time as Mr. Trump, and truly, I get why he was making some of these promises. Wisconsin families were facing high costs. Workers felt they were being ripped off by their big corporate employers. Democracy felt broken and voices were drowned out by special interest money. People were sick and tired of endless wars. Mr. Trump claimed he had the solution.
Well, so far, he’s broken these promises and lied to the American people.
But, here is the kicker: Donald Trump not only broke these promises, but many of the things he promised to fix, he has actively made worse. Grocery store bills are up. I have yet to even see a concept of a health care plan, while Medicaid coverage for 1 million Wisconsinites is on the chopping block to pay for tax breaks for billionaires. Wars are raging in Ukraine and Gaza. Corporations have a friend in the White House who has their backs.
It is one of the greatest bait-and-switches of our time. And at the end of the day, it’s Wisconsin families paying the price.
For the last 100 days, I’ve heard from constituents in all 72 Wisconsin counties who fear what this Administration’s actions will mean for them and their families.
I’ve heard from dairy farmers like Linda in Viroqua who barely survived Donald Trump’s last trade war. Family farms like hers are scared they will be put out of business entirely as punishing tariffs and a new trade war jack up the cost of fertilizer and farming equipment while cutting off their access to markets.
I’ve heard from seniors like Renee in Milwaukee who are scared that cuts to Medicaid will force them to choose between protecting their life’s savings and getting the lifesaving treatment they need to stay alive.
I’ve heard from veterans like James in Southeastern Wisconsin who are out of a job because Donald Trump fired them from the only place they’ve ever felt like they belonged in civilian life: helping their fellow veterans at the VA.
I’ve heard from businesses like Lakefront Brewery, local roofers, small retailers, and auto part sellers in Milwaukee who are considering raising their prices and laying off workers because President Trump’s trade war is tightening their margins and making it harder to plan for the future.
I’ve heard from families – from Ozaukee County to the St. Croix Valley – who have had their childcare or food assistance threatened because this president is choosing to prioritize tax breaks for his wealthy friends over working families.
Dairy farmers saw millions in funding they were promised to grow their businesses frozen. Alzheimer’s researchers at Wisconsin’s universities are making do with less because of arbitrary cuts that threaten the next breakthrough for our loved ones. Seniors accessing their earned Social Security benefits now have fewer places to turn as field offices shutter and staff is let go. Public schools in Milwaukee with children who have been exposed to lead paint have fewer resources because President Trump fired the experts at CDC.
I hear it every day from constituents calling into my office. Last year around this time, my office would get anywhere from 50 to 100 calls a day. Since January, we’ve regularly passed 1,000 calls a day from Wisconsinites. There isn’t a corner of my state that isn’t being impacted by this President’s often illegal overreach of his presidential powers.
These Wisconsinites are not alone. Poll after poll shows the same thing: this president is reaching historically low approval ratings. More Americans are giving him an F than any other grade.
It’s hard to state all the ways President Trump’s second term is already impacting folks in Wisconsin. His actions have made things more expensive and the future less certain – whether you are a Wisconsin farmer, small business, veteran, senior, or just a family looking to make ends meet.
In January, I said I’d work with anyone to deliver for Wisconsin. I also promised that I’d stand up to anyone who hurts Wisconsinites. Those things remain true. And right now, our country is not on the right course, and Americans agree.
Wisconsinites want lower costs, our veterans and farmers to be respected, and working families to have a fair shot. Donald Trump’s chaos isn’t delivering any of that. It’s about damn time Congress step up and act as a true check and balance on this President before it’s too late for our economy, working families, and the future of our nation.
I yield.

MIL OSI USA News –

April 30, 2025

MIL-OSI: Societe Generale: First quarter 2025 earnings

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

RESULTS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Press release
Paris, 30 April 2025

STRONG QUARTERLY RESULTS, AHEAD OF OUR 2025 TARGETS

Quarterly revenues of EUR 7.1 billion, +6.6% vs. Q1 24 and +10.2% excluding asset disposals
(vs. an annual target of more than +3%). Positive contribution from all businesses, driven by a strong rebound in French Retail Banking, a solid performance of Global Banking and Investor Solutions and a sustained activity in Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services

Strict cost management with operating expenses down -4.4% vs. Q1 24, excluding asset disposals. Ahead of our 2025 target to reduce operating expenses by more than -1%, excluding asset disposals

Cost-to-income ratio at 65.0% in Q1 25, ahead of our 2025 target (<66%)

Low cost of risk at 23 basis points in Q1 25, below the 2025 target of 25 to 30 basis points. The amount of S1/S2 provisions remains high at EUR 3.1 billion (more than 2x 2024 cost of risk), and has been further increased

Group net income of EUR 1,608 million, x2.4 vs. Q1 24

Profitability (ROTE) at 11.0%, ahead of our 2025 target of more than 8%. Even if restated for net gains on asset disposals of around EUR 200 million and considering a quarterly linear distribution of taxes (IFRIC 21) for an amount of around EUR 300 million, the ROTE stands at 10.9%

SOLID CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY PROFILE

CET1 ratio of 13.4%¹ at end-Q1 25, around 320 basis points above the regulatory requirement

Liquidity Coverage Ratio at 140% at end-Q1 25

Provision for distribution of EUR 0.91² per share, at end-March 2025

Completion of the 2024 share buy-back programme of EUR 872 million

ORDERLY EXECUTION OF ASSET DISPOSALS

Disposal of SGEF’s activities completed on 28 February 2025, except for those in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, representing a positive impact of around +30 basis points on the Group’s CET1 ratio in Q1 25

Disposals of Societe Generale Private Banking Suisse and SG Kleinwort Hambros completed on 31 January 2025 and 31 March 2025, for a total impact of around +10 basis points on the Group’s CET1 ratio

Slawomir Krupa, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, commented:
« We are releasing today a very good set of results. Our revenues have grown across all our businesses. Our costs and our cost-to-income ratio have decreased across all our businesses. Our first quarter results are above all our annual targets, putting us in a favourable position to achieve them, thanks to our disciplined execution and prudent and rigorous risk management. Since the presentation of our Strategic Plan, we have built a strong capital position, and we have delivered a steady and material increase in our performance. Our diversified and resilient model allows us to navigate efficiently in the current environment. This is the result of the precise execution of our strategy by fully focused and talented teams whom I warmly thank for their commitment. We measure how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. We will therefore pursue our work with the same focus and discipline, confident in our ability to deliver our 2026 roadmap and beyond, a sustainable and profitable growth. »

GROUP CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

In EURm	Q1 25	Q1 24	Change
Net banking income	7,083	6,645	+6.6%	+9.9%*
Operating expenses	(4,604)	(4,980)	-7.6%	-4.6%*
Gross operating income	2,479	1,665	+48.9%	+53.0%*
Net cost of risk	(344)	(400)	-13.9%	-9.5%*
Operating income	2,135	1,265	+68.8%	+72.1%*
Net profits or losses from other assets	202	(80)	n/s	n/s
Income tax	(490)	(274)	+79.0%	+84.8%*
Net income	1,855	917	x 2.0	x 2.1*
O.w. non-controlling interests	247	237	+4.0%	+12.0%*
Group net income	1,608	680	x 2.4	x 2.4*
ROE	9.7%	3.6%
ROTE	11.0%	4.1%
Cost to income	65.0%	74.9%

Asterisks* in the document refer to data at constant perimeter and exchange rates

Societe Generale’s Board of Directors, which met on 29 April 2025 under the chairmanship of Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, examined the Societe Generale Group’s results for the first quarter of 2025.

Net banking income

Net banking income stood at EUR 7.1 billion, up +6.6% vs. Q1 24 and up +10.2% vs. Q1 24, excluding asset disposals.

Revenues of French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance were up +14.1% vs. Q1 24 (+16.5% excluding asset disposals and +2.5% excluding both asset disposals and short-term hedge impact) to stand at EUR 2.3 billion in Q1 25. Net interest income recovered sharply in Q1 25 (+28.4% vs. Q1 24) and was broadly stable when restated for asset disposals and short-term hedges accounted for in Q1 24 (around EUR -270 million). Assets under management in Private Banking and Insurance grew by +6% and +5%, respectively (excluding asset disposals in Switzerland and in the United Kingdom) in Q1 25 vs. Q1 24. Lastly, BoursoBank continued its strong commercial development with nearly 460,000 new customers during the quarter, reaching a customer base of around 7.6 million clients at end-March 2025.

Global Banking and Investor Solutions registered a +10.0% increase in revenues relative to Q1 24. These totalled EUR 2.9 billion for the quarter, driven by strong momentum in equities and in Financing and Advisory. Global Markets grew by +10.9% in Q1 25 vs. Q1 24. Equity revenues were up +21.8%, reaching a quarterly record level³, driven by strong momentum in flow and listed products. Fixed income and currencies were down -2.4% due to lower client activity on rates investment solutions and margin compression in financing activities. Commercial activity nevertheless remained buoyant in rates and forex brokerage due to high volatility. In Global Banking and Advisory, revenues are up +10.5% with a solid commercial momentum in asset finance. Furthermore, the performance was resilient in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Debt Capital Markets (DCM). Similarly, Global Transaction and Payment Services posted an +8.7% increase in revenues vs. Q1 24, driven by higher payment volumes with institutional clients and strong commercial development for corporate clients.

Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services’ revenues were down -7.4% vs. Q1 24, mainly due to a perimeter effect of EUR -176 million in Q1 25. Excluding the impact of asset disposals, they were up +0.8%. International Retail Banking recorded a -12.1% fall in revenues vs. Q1 24 to EUR 0.9 billion, due to a perimeter effect related to the disposals completed in Africa (Morocco, Chad, Madagascar). They rose by +1.9% at constant perimeter and exchange rates. Revenues from Mobility and Financial Services were also down -3.0% vs. Q1 24 due to the disposal of SGEF’s operations (except for those in the Czech Republic and Slovakia) in Q1 25. Besides, Ayvens’ revenues were stable vs. Q1 24 owing to improved margins, offsetting the normalisation of the results of used car sales.

The Corporate Centre recorded revenues of EUR -112 million in Q1 25.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses came to EUR 4,604 million in Q1 25, down -7.6% vs. Q1 24 and -4.4% excluding asset disposals. The decrease in operating expenses is notably explained by a decrease in transformation charges of EUR 278 million, an increase of EUR 29 million related to taxes on variable compensation, an increase in expenses of EUR 22 million related to Bernstein perimeter, and EUR 5 million related to disposal transaction costs. Excluding these non-recurring items, operating expenses were slightly up, confirming the strong cost discipline.

The cost-to-income ratio stood at 65.0% in Q1 25, down sharply from Q1 24 (74.9%) and below the target of <66% estimated for 2025.

Cost of risk

The cost of risk was stable over the quarter at 23 basis points (or EUR 344 million). It comprises a provision for non-performing loans of EUR 330 million (around 22 basis points) and a provision for performing loans of EUR 14 million.

At end-March, the Group had a stock of provisions for performing loans of EUR 3,131 million, slightly up +0.4% compared with 31 December 2024, which represents more than 2x 2024 cost of risk.

The gross non-performing loan ratio stood at 2.82%⁴^,⁵ at 31 March 2025, broadly stable compared to its end – December 2024 level (2.81%). The net coverage ratio on the Group’s non-performing loans stood at 82%⁶ at 31 March 2025 (after netting of guarantees and collateral).

Net profits from other assets

The Group recorded a net gain of EUR +202 million in Q1 25, mainly related to the accounting impacts of completed asset sales of SGEF⁷, Societe Generale Private Banking Suisse and SG Kleinwort Hambros.

Group net Income

Group net income stood at EUR 1,608 million for the quarter, equating to a Return on Tangible Equity (ROTE) of 11.0%.

DELIVERING ON OUR ESG AMBITIONS

The Group is in line with its portfolio alignment targets in the most carbon-emitting sectors, including since 2019 a reduction of more than 50% in its upstream exposure to oil and gas, and a reduction of around 50% of its carbon emission intensity in power.

Reflecting progress on portfolio alignment, the Group’s contribution to sustainable finance amounted to around 80 billion euros at the end of 2024, ahead of its target of 500 billion euros for the 2024-2030 period.

The Group is well positioned to seize new opportunities in the environmental transition. Societe Generale has acted as exclusive financial advisor for the UK’s Net Zero Teesside Power and Northern Endurance Partnership projects, which aim to be the world’s first gas-fired power station project with carbon capture and storage.

These actions are recognized externally, with best-in-class ratings from extra-financial rating agencies and through numerous awards.

THE GROUP’S FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

At 31 March 2025, the Group’s Common Equity Tier 1 ratio stood at 13.4%, or around 320 basis points above the regulatory requirement. Likewise, the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) was well above regulatory requirements at 140% at end-March 2025 (an average of 150% for the quarter), while the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) stood at 115% at end-March 2025.

All liquidity and solvency ratios are well above the regulatory requirements.

	31/03/2025	31/12/2024	Requirements
CET1⁽¹⁾	13.4%	13.3%	10.22%
Tier 1 ratio⁽¹⁾	16.1%	16.1%	12.14%
Total Capital⁽¹⁾	19.1%	18.9%	14.70%
Leverage ratio⁽¹⁾	4.4%	4.3%	3.60%
TLAC (% RWA)⁽¹⁾	29.7%	29.7%	22.32%
TLAC (% leverage)⁽¹⁾	8.2%	8.0%	6.75%
MREL (% RWA)⁽¹⁾	33.3%	34.2%	27.59%
MREL (% leverage)⁽¹⁾	9.2%	9.2%	6.23%
End of period LCR	140%	162%	>100%
Period average LCR	150%	150%	>100%
NSFR	115%	117%	>100%

In EURbn	31/03/2025	31/12/2024
Total consolidated balance sheet	1,554	1,574
Group shareholders’ equity	71	70
Risk-weighted assets	393	390
O.w. credit risk	318	327
Total funded balance sheet	931	952
Customer loans	459	463
Customer deposits	596	614

⁸
As of 31 March 2025, the parent company has issued EUR 9.0 billion of medium/long-term debt under its 2025 financing programme, including EUR 4.5 billion of pre-financing raised at the end of 2024. The subsidiaries had issued EUR 1.0 billion. In all, the Group has issued a total of EUR 10.0 billion in medium/long-term debt.

At end of April 2025, the parent company’s 2025 funding programme is 54% complete for vanilla notes.

The Group is rated by four rating agencies: (i) FitchRatings – long-term rating “A-”, stable outlook, senior preferred debt rating “A”, short-term rating “F1”; (ii) Moody’s – long-term rating (senior preferred debt) “A1”, negative outlook, short-term rating “P-1”; (iii) R&I – long-term rating (senior preferred debt) “A”, stable outlook; and (iv) S&P Global Ratings – long-term rating (senior preferred debt) “A”, stable outlook, short-term rating “A-1”.

FRENCH RETAIL, PRIVATE BANKING AND INSURANCE

In EURm	Q1 25	Q1 24	Change
Net banking income	2,299	2,016	+14.1%	+16.5%*
Of which net interest income	1,061	827	+28.4%	+31.6%*
Of which fees	1,056	1,018	+3.7%	+6.2%*
Operating expenses	(1,566)	(1,728)	-9.4%	-6.6%*
Gross operating income	734	288	x 2.5	x 2.5*
Net cost of risk	(171)	(247)	-30.8%	-30.8%*
Operating income	563	41	x 13.7	x 11.2*
Net profits or losses from other assets	7	0	x 19.2	x 19.2*
Group net income	421	31	x 13.4	x 10.9*
Cost to income	68.1%	85.7%

Commercial activity

SG network, Private Banking and Insurance

The SG network’s average deposit outstandings amounted to EUR 230 billion in Q1 25, down -1% from Q1 24, with a shift of inflows into savings life insurance.

The SG network’s average loan outstandings contracted by -3% vs. Q1 24 to EUR 193 billion, and
by -1.8% vs. Q1 24 excluding repayments of state-guaranteed loans. Mortgage loan production saw a sharp increase of +115% vs. Q1 24.

The average loan-to-deposit ratio stood at 83.8% in Q1 25, down 1.1 percentage point relative to Q1 24.

In Private Banking, assets under management⁹ strongly rose by +6% vs. Q1 24 at EUR 130 billion. Net asset inflows totalled EUR 2 billion in Q1 25, with asset gathering (annualised net new money divided by AuM) standing at +6% in Q1 25. Net banking income came to EUR 361 million for the quarter, a +3.4% increase at constant perimeter¹ and exchange rates, down -3.9% vs. Q1 24.

Insurance, which covers activities in and outside France, posted a very strong commercial performance. Life insurance outstandings increased sharply by +5% vs. Q1 24 to reach a record EUR 148 billion at end- March 2025. The share of unit-linked products remained high at 40%. Gross life insurance savings inflows amounted to EUR 5.4 billion in Q1 25.

In France, personal protection and Property & Casualty premia were up by +4% vs. Q1 24.

BoursoBank

BoursoBank reached almost 7.6 million clients in Q1 25. The bank recorded growth of +20.7% in the number of clients vs. Q1 24 (+1.3 million year-on-year), with onboarding still high this quarter (~458,000 new clients in Q1 25) while the churn rate remained low.

BoursoBank has once again confirmed its leading position in France in terms of client satisfaction with an NPS (Net Promoter Score) of +54¹⁰. The online bank is also ranked as the best digital bank in France¹¹.

Average loan outstandings rose by +7.3% compared with Q1 24 to EUR 16 billion in Q1 25.

Average outstanding savings, including deposits and financial savings, totalled EUR 67 billion, an increase of +15.5% vs. Q1 24. Deposits outstanding totalled EUR 41 billion in Q1 25, posting another sharp increase of +16.3% vs. Q1 24. Average life insurance outstandings, at EUR 13 billion in Q1 25, rose by +8.9% vs. Q1 24 (of which 49.2% in unit-linked products). This activity continued to register strong gross inflows over the quarter (+24.6% vs. Q1 24, 57% in unit-linked products). The brokerage activity recorded more than 3 million transactions in Q1 25, a record quarter with an increase of +48.4%
vs. Q1 24.

Net banking income

In Q1 25, revenues came to EUR 2,299 million (including PEL/CEL provision), up +14.1% vs. Q1 24. Net interest income grew by +28.4% vs. Q1 24 and was broadly stable excluding asset disposals and the impact of short-term hedges in Q1 24. Fee income rose by +3.7% relative to Q1 24.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses came to EUR 1,566 million for the quarter, including around EUR 23 million euros of transformation charges, down -9.4% vs. Q1 24. The cost-to-income ratio stood at 68.1% in Q1 25, an improvement of 17.6 percentage points vs. Q1 24.

Cost of risk

In Q1 25, the cost of risk amounted to EUR 171 million, or 29 basis points, which was higher than in Q4 24 (20 basis points).

Group net Income

Group net income totalled EUR 421 million for the quarter. RONE stood at 9.5% in Q1 25.

GLOBAL BANKING AND INVESTOR SOLUTIONS

In EUR m	Q1 25	Q1 24	Change
Net banking income	2,896	2,631	+10.0%	+8.8%*
Operating expenses	(1,755)	(1,757)	-0.1%	-0.6%*
Gross operating income	1,140	874	+30.4%	+27.6%*
Net cost of risk	(55)	20	n/s	n/s
Operating income	1,085	894	+21.3%	+18.9%*
Group net income	856	697	+22.8%	+19.6%*
Cost to income	60.6%	66.8%	0	+0.0%*

Net banking income

Global Banking and Investor Solutions reported strong results in Q1 25, with revenues up +10.0% vs. Q1 24 to stand at EUR 2,896 million.

Global Markets and Investor Services recorded solid growth of +10.0% over the quarter compared with Q1 24, at EUR 1,922 million.

Market Activities grew in the first quarter with revenues of EUR 1,759 million, up +10.9% vs. Q1 24 in a volatile market environment.

The Equities business delivered a record performance¹² in Q1 25 with revenues of EUR 1,061 million, a sharp increase of +21.8% compared with Q1 24, driven by positive momentum particularly in flow and listed products.

Fixed Income and Currencies were slightly down -2.4% to EUR 698 million in Q1 25, due to lower client activity on rates investment solutions and margin compression in financing activities. Commercial momentum also remained strong in flow activities, particularly for rates and forex products, driven by higher volatility.

In Securities Services, revenues were up +1.4% compared with Q1 24 at EUR 163 million and overall stable (-0.2%) excluding participation. The level of fees is good in comparison to a high Q1 24, notably thanks to a strong commercial performance in fund distribution. Assets under Custody and Assets under Administration amounted to EUR 5,194 billion and EUR 637 billion, respectively.

Revenues for the Financing and Advisory business totalled EUR 973 million, a sharp increase of +10.0% vs. Q1 24.

Global Banking & Advisory posted significant revenues, up +10.5% compared with Q1 24, driven by buoyant activity in asset finance. Asset-Backed Products are steady despite less conducive market conditions compared to Q1 24. Furthermore, the performance was resilient in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Debt Capital Markets (DCM).

Global Transaction & Payment Services once again delivered a strong performance compared with Q1 24, with a sharp increase in revenues of +8.7%, notably due to higher payment volumes with institutional clients and good commercial performance on the corporate franchise.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses came to EUR 1,755 million for the quarter and included around EUR 12 million in transformation charges. These are stable relative to Q1 24. The cost-to-income ratio stood at 60.6% in Q1 25.

Cost of risk

Over the quarter, the cost of risk was EUR 55 million, or 13 basis points vs. -5 basis points in Q1 24.

Group net Income

Group net income increased by +22.8% vs. Q1 24 to EUR 856 million.

Global Banking and Investor Solutions reported a strong RONE of 18.7% for the quarter.

MOBILITY, INTERNATIONAL RETAIL BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

In EURm	Q1 25	Q1 24	Change
Net banking income	2,000	2,161	-7.4%	+1.1%*
Operating expenses	(1,180)	(1,350)	-12.6%	-4.8%*
Gross operating income	820	810	+1.2%	+10.8%*
Net cost of risk	(124)	(182)	-31.8%	-23.1%*
Operating income	696	629	+10.7%	+20.3%*
Net profits or losses from other assets	0	4	-98.3%	-98.3%*
Non-controlling interests	212	195	+8.3%	+16.1%*
Group net income	319	278	+14.5%	+24.4%*
Cost to income	59.0%	62.5%

Commercial activity

International Retail Banking

International Retail Banking posted robust commercial activity with loan outstandings of
EUR 61 billion, up +4.3%* vs. Q1 24, and deposits of EUR 75 billion, slightly up +1.1%* vs. Q1 24.

In Europe, loan outstandings rose by 6.1%* vs. Q1 24 to EUR 45 billion in Q1 25 for both client segments of KB and BRD, particularly in home loans. Deposit outstandings totalled EUR 55 billion in
Q1 25, slightly up +0.6%* vs. Q1 24, mainly driven by Romania.

Overall, loan outstandings in Africa, Mediterranean Basin and French Overseas Territories amounted to EUR 16 billion, broadly stable* vs. Q1 24, with mixed situations across geographies. Deposit outstandings increased by +2.5%* vs. Q1 24 to EUR 20 billion in Q1 25, mainly driven by sight deposits from corporate clients.

Mobility and Financial Services

Overall, Mobility and Financial Services maintained a good commercial performance.

Ayvens’ earning assets totalled EUR 53.5 billion at end-March 2025, a +1.4% increase vs. end-March 2024.

Consumer Finance posted loans outstanding of EUR 23 billion, still down -3.0% vs. Q1 24, but decreasing at a slower pace than previously.

Net banking income

In Q1 25, Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services recorded revenues of EUR 2,000 million, up slightly (+1.1%* vs. Q1 24).

International Retail Banking revenues increased slightly by +1.9%* vs. Q1 24, to EUR 913 million in
Q1 25.

Revenues in Europe increased by +5.4%* vs. Q1 24, to EUR 520 million in Q1 25. This robust growth, both in the Czech Republic and Romania, was driven by a solid performance of net interest income and a sharp increase in fees.

In Africa, Mediterranean Basin and French Overseas Territories, revenues remained high at
EUR 393 million in Q1 25, a slight down -2.3%* compared with a strong first quarter of 2024.

Overall, revenues from Mobility and Financial Services were stable* vs. Q1 24, to EUR 1,087 million in Q1 25.

At Ayvens, net banking income stood at EUR 796 million in Q1 25, stable vs. Q1 24, with an increase in margins¹³. Margins are continuing to improve, standing at 562 basis points in Q1 25, vs. 522 basis points in Q1 24. The secondary market for vehicle sales is gradually returning to normal, as expected, with an average profit margin per vehicle of EUR 1,229¹⁴ per unit this quarter, vs. EUR 1,267² in Q4 24 and
EUR 1,661¹ in Q1 24. At its level, Ayvens has a cost-to-income ratio of 58.0%¹⁵, in line with the 2025 target (57%-59%).

Revenues for the Consumer Finance business stabilised vs. Q1 24 at EUR 223 million in Q1 25.

Operating expenses

Over the quarter, operating expenses decreased significantly by -4.8%* vs. Q1 24, to EUR 1,180 million in Q1 25 (of which EUR 39 million of transformation charges). The cost-to-income ratio improved in Q1 25 to 59.0% vs. 62.5% in Q1 24.

International Retail Banking posted costs of EUR 546 million in Q1 25, down by -3.2%* vs. Q1 24.

Mobility and Financial Services costs reached EUR 635 million in Q1 25, a sharp decrease of -6.1%*
vs. Q1 24, with cost synergies materialising at Ayvens driven by the continued LeasePlan integration.

Cost of risk

Over the quarter, the cost of risk amounted to EUR 124 million or 31 basis points, which was considerably lower than in Q1 24 (43 basis points).

Group net Income

Over the quarter, Group net income came to EUR 319 million, up +24.4%* vs. Q1 24. RONE stood at 11.2% in Q1 25. RONE was 14.1% in International Retail Banking and 9.4% in Mobility and Financial Services in Q1 25.

CORPORATE CENTRE

In EURm	Q1 25	Q1 24
Net banking income	(112)	(162)
Operating expenses	(103)	(145)
Gross operating income	(215)	(308)
Net cost of risk	6	9
Net profits or losses from other assets	192	(84)
Income tax	61	90
Group net income	12	(327)

The Corporate Centre includes:

the property management of the Group’s head office,
the Group’s equity portfolio,
the Treasury function for the Group,
certain costs related to cross-functional projects, as well as several costs incurred by the Group that are not re-invoiced to the businesses.

Net banking income

The Corporate Centre’s net banking income totalled EUR -112 million for the quarter, vs. EUR – 162 million in Q1 24, notably thanks to management actions to more efficiently use excess liquidity.

Operating expenses

Over the quarter, operating expenses totalled EUR -103 million, vs. EUR -145 million in Q1 24, notably thanks to a decrease in transformation charges.

Net profits from other assets

The Group recorded EUR +192 million in net profits from other assets during the quarter at the Corporate Centre level, notably following asset disposals of SGEF¹⁶, Societe Generale Private Banking Suisse and SG Kleinwort Hambros.

Group net Income

The Corporate Centre’s net income totalled EUR +12 million for the quarter, vs. EUR -327 million
in Q1 24.

2025 FINANCIAL CALENDAR

2025 Financial communication calendar

May 20^th, 2025 Combined General Meeting
May 26^th, 2025 Dividend detachment
May 28^th, 2025 Dividend payment
July 31^st, 2025 Second quarter and first half 2025 results
October 30^th, 2025 Third quarter and nine months 2025 results

The Alternative Performance Measures, notably the notions of net banking income for the pillars, operating expenses, cost of risk in basis points, ROE, ROTE, RONE, net assets and tangible net assets are presented in the methodology notes, as are the principles for the presentation of prudential ratios.

This document contains forward-looking statements relating to the targets and strategies of the Societe Generale Group.

These forward-looking statements are based on a series of assumptions, both general and specific, in particular the application of accounting principles and methods in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as adopted in the European Union, as well as the application of existing prudential regulations.

These forward-looking statements have also been developed from scenarios based on a number of economic assumptions in the context of a given competitive and regulatory environment. The Group may be unable to:

– anticipate all the risks, uncertainties or other factors likely to affect its business and to appraise their potential consequences;

– evaluate the extent to which the occurrence of a risk or a combination of risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those provided in this document and the related presentation.

Therefore, although Societe Generale believes that these statements are based on reasonable assumptions, these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including matters not yet known to it or its management or not currently considered material, and there can be no assurance that anticipated events will occur or that the objectives set out will actually be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, overall trends in general economic activity and in Societe Generale’s markets in particular, regulatory and prudential changes, and the success of Societe Generale’s strategic, operating and financial initiatives.

More detailed information on the potential risks that could affect Societe Generale’s financial results can be found in the section “Risk Factors” in our Universal Registration Document filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (which is available on https://investors.societegenerale.com/en).

Investors are advised to take into account factors of uncertainty and risk likely to impact the operations of the Group when considering the information contained in such forward-looking statements. Other than as required by applicable law, Societe Generale does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements. Unless otherwise specified, the sources for the business rankings and market positions are internal.

APPENDIX 1: FINANCIAL DATA

GROUP NET INCOME BY CORE BUSINESS

In EURm	Q1 25	Q1 24	Variation
French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance	421	31	x 13.4
Global Banking and Investor Solutions	856	697	+22.8%
Mobility, International Retail Banking & Financial Services	319	278	+14.5%
Core Businesses	1,596	1,007	+58.5%
Corporate Centre	12	(327)	n/s
Group	1,608	680	x 2.4

MAIN EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS

In EURm	Q1 25	Q1 24
Operating expenses – Total one-off items and transformation charges	(74)	(352)
Transformation charges	(74)	(352)
Of which French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance	(23)	(81)
Of which Global Banking & Investor Solutions	(12)	(154)
Of which Mobility, International Retail Banking & Financial Services	(39)	(69)
Of which Corporate Centre	0	(47)

Other one-off items – Total	202	(80)
Net profits or losses from other assets	202	(80)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

In EUR m	31/03/2025	31/12/2024
Cash, due from central banks	169,891	201,680
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	548,999	526,048
Hedging derivatives	8,171	9,233
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income	99,248	96,024
Securities at amortised cost	41,224	32,655
Due from banks at amortised cost	91,527	84,051
Customer loans at amortised cost	447,815	454,622
Revaluation differences on portfolios hedged against interest rate risk	(480)	(292)
Insurance and reinsurance contracts assets	545	615
Tax assets	4,170	4,687
Other assets	73,618	70,903
Non-current assets held for sale	2,911	26,426
Investments accounted for using the equity method	414	398
Tangible and intangible fixed assets	61,250	61,409
Goodwill	5,085	5,086
Total	1,554,388	1,573,545

In EUR m	31/03/2025	31/12/2024
Due to central banks	10,661	11,364
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss	405,056	396,614
Hedging derivatives	14,028	15,750
Debt securities issued	154,356	162,200
Due to banks	100,825	99,744
Customer deposits	521,141	531,675
Revaluation differences on portfolios hedged against interest rate risk	(6,168)	(5,277)
Tax liabilities	2,301	2,237
Other liabilities	96,417	90,786
Non-current liabilities held for sale	2,560	17,079
Insurance and reinsurance contracts liabilities	152,899	150,691
Provisions	4,098	4,085
Subordinated debts	16,148	17,009
Total liabilities	1,474,322	1,493,957
Shareholder’s equity	–	–
Shareholders’ equity, Group share	–	–
Issued common stocks and capital reserves	20,812	21,281
Other equity instruments	9,873	9,873
Retained earnings	37,863	33,863
Net income	1,608	4,200
Sub-total	70,156	69,217
Unrealised or deferred capital gains and losses	400	1,039
Sub-total equity, Group share	70,556	70,256
Non-controlling interests	9,510	9,332
Total equity	80,066	79,588
Total	1,554,388	1,573,545

APPENDIX 2: METHODOLOGY

1 –The financial information presented for the first quarter 2025 was examined by the Board of Directors on April 29^th, 2025 and has been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted in the European Union and applicable at that date. The information has not been audited.

2 – Net banking income

The pillars’ net banking income is defined on page 38 of Societe Generale’s 2025 Universal Registration Document. The terms “Revenues” or “Net Banking Income” are used interchangeably. They provide a normalised measure of each pillar’s net banking income taking into account the normative capital mobilised for its activity.

3 – Operating expenses

Operating expenses correspond to the “Operating Expenses” as presented in note 5 to the Group’s consolidated financial statements as at December 31^st, 2024. The term “costs” is also used to refer to Operating Expenses. The Cost/Income Ratio is defined on page 38 of Societe Generale’s 2025 Universal Registration Document.

4 – Cost of risk in basis points, coverage ratio for doubtful outstandings

The cost of risk is defined on pages 39 and 748 of Societe Generale’s 2025 Universal Registration Document. This indicator makes it possible to assess the level of risk of each of the pillars as a percentage of balance sheet loan commitments, including operating leases.

In EURm		Q1 25	Q1 24
French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance	Net Cost Of Risk	171	247
	Gross loan Outstandings	233,536	238,394
	Cost of Risk in bps	29	41
Global Banking and Investor Solutions	Net Cost Of Risk	55	(20)
	Gross loan Outstandings	172,782	162,457
	Cost of Risk in bps	13	(5)
Mobility, International Retail Banking & Financial Services	Net Cost Of Risk	124	182
	Gross loan Outstandings	159,126	167,892
	Cost of Risk in bps	31	43
Corporate Centre	Net Cost Of Risk	(6)	(9)
	Gross loan Outstandings	25,592	23,365
	Cost of Risk in bps	(9)	(15)
Societe Generale Group	Net Cost Of Risk	344	400
	Gross loan Outstandings	591,036	592,108
	Cost of Risk in bps	23	27

The gross coverage ratio for doubtful outstandings is calculated as the ratio of provisions recognised in respect of the credit risk to gross outstandings identified as in default within the meaning of the regulations, without taking account of any guarantees provided. This coverage ratio measures the maximum residual risk associated with outstandings in default (“doubtful”).

5 – ROE, ROTE, RONE

The notions of ROE (Return on Equity) and ROTE (Return on Tangible Equity), as well as their calculation methodology, are specified on pages 39 and 40 of Societe Generale’s 2025 Universal Registration Document. This measure makes it possible to assess Societe Generale’s return on equity and return on tangible equity.
RONE (Return on Normative Equity) determines the return on average normative equity allocated to the Group’s businesses, according to the principles presented on page 40 of Societe Generale’s 2025 Universal Registration Document. Starting from Q1 25 results, normative return to businesses is based on a 13% capital allocation. The Q1 25 allocated capital includes the regulatory impacts related to Basel IV, applicable since 1 January 2025.
Group net income used for the ratio numerator is the accounting Group net income adjusted for “Interest paid and payable to holders of deeply subordinated notes and undated subordinated notes, issue premium amortisation”. For ROTE, income is also restated for goodwill impairment.
Details of the corrections made to the accounting equity in order to calculate ROE and ROTE for the period are given in the table below:

ROTE calculation: calculation methodology

End of period (in EURm)	Q1 25	Q1 24
Shareholders’ equity Group share	70,556	67,342
Deeply subordinated and undated subordinated notes	(10,153)	(10,166)
Interest payable to holders of deeply & undated subordinated notes, issue premium amortisation⁽¹⁾	(60)	(71)
OCI excluding conversion reserves	582	696
Distribution provision⁽²⁾	(710)	(256)
Distribution N-1 to be paid	(1,718)	(999)
ROE equity end-of-period	58,496	56,545
Average ROE equity	58,609	56,522
Average Goodwill⁽³⁾	(4,191)	(4,006)
Average Intangible Assets	(2,835)	(2,956)
Average ROTE equity	51,583	49,560

Group net Income	1,608	680
Interest paid and payable to holders of deeply subordinated notes and undated subordinated notes, issue premium amortisation	(188)	(166)
Adjusted Group net Income	1,420	514
ROTE	11.0%	4.1%

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RONE calculation: Average capital allocated to Core Businesses (in EURm)

In EURm	Q1 25	Q1 24	Change
French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance	17,687	16,518	+7.1%
Global Banking and Investor Solutions	18,324	16,011	+14.4%
Mobility, International Retail Banking & Financial Services	11,376	11,252	+1.1%
Core Businesses	47,386	43,781	+8.2%
Corporate Centre	11,223	12,741	-11.9%
Group	58,609	56,522	+3.7%

6 – Net assets and tangible net assets

Net assets and tangible net assets are defined in the methodology, page 41 of the Group’s 2025 Universal Registration Document. The items used to calculate them are presented below:
²⁰²¹

End of period (in EURm)	Q1 25	2024	2023
Shareholders’ equity Group share	70,556	70,256	65,975
Deeply subordinated and undated subordinated notes	(10,153)	(10,526)	(9,095)
Interest of deeply & undated subordinated notes, issue premium amortisation⁽¹⁾	(60)	(25)	(21)
Book value of own shares in trading portfolio	(44)	8	36
Net Asset Value	60,299	59,713	56,895
Goodwill⁽²⁾	(4,175)	(4,207)	(4,008)
Intangible Assets	(2,798)	(2,871)	(2,954)
Net Tangible Asset Value	53,326	52,635	49,933

Number of shares used to calculate NAPS⁽³⁾	783,671	796,498	796,244
Net Asset Value per Share	76.9	75.0	71.5
Net Tangible Asset Value per Share	68.0	66.1	62.7

7 – Calculation of Earnings Per Share (EPS)

The EPS published by Societe Generale is calculated according to the rules defined by the IAS 33 standard (see pages 40-41 of Societe Generale’s 2025 Universal Registration Document). The corrections made to Group net income in order to calculate EPS correspond to the restatements carried out for the calculation of ROE and ROTE.
The calculation of Earnings Per Share is described in the following table:

Average number of shares (thousands)	Q1 25	2024	2023
Existing shares	800,317	801,915	818,008
Deductions
Shares allocated to cover stock option plans and free shares awarded to staff	2,586	4,402	6,802
Other own shares and treasury shares	7,646	2,344	11,891
Number of shares used to calculate EPS⁽⁴⁾	790,085	795,169	799,315
Group net Income (in EUR m)	1,608	4,200	2,493
Interest on deeply subordinated notes and undated subordinated notes (in EUR m)	(188)	(720)	(759)
Adjusted Group net income (in EUR m)	1,420	3,481	1,735
EPS (in EUR)	1.80	4.38	2.17

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8 – Solvency and leverage ratios

Shareholder’s equity, risk-weighted assets and leverage exposure are calculated in accordance with applicable CRR3/CRD6 rules, including the procedures provided by the regulation for the calculation of phased-in and fully loaded ratios. The solvency ratios and leverage ratio are presented on a pro-forma basis for the current year’s accrued results, net of dividends, unless otherwise stated.

9 – Funded balance sheet, loan to deposit ratio

The funded balance sheet is based on the Group financial statements. It is obtained in two steps:

A first step aiming at reclassifying the items of the financial statements into aggregates allowing for a more economic reading of the balance sheet. Main reclassifications:

Insurance: grouping of the accounting items related to insurance within a single aggregate in both assets and liabilities.
Customer loans: include outstanding loans with customers (net of provisions and write-downs, including net lease financing outstanding and transactions at fair value through profit and loss); excludes financial assets reclassified under loans and receivables in accordance with the conditions stipulated by IFRS 9 (these positions have been reclassified in their original lines).
Wholesale funding: includes interbank liabilities and debt securities issued. Financing transactions have been allocated to medium/long-term resources and short-term resources based on the maturity of outstanding, more or less than one year.
Reclassification under customer deposits of the share of issues placed by French Retail Banking networks (recorded in medium/long-term financing), and certain transactions carried out with counterparties equivalent to customer deposits (previously included in short term financing).
Deduction from customer deposits and reintegration into short-term financing of certain transactions equivalent to market resources.

A second step aiming at excluding the contribution of insurance subsidiaries, and netting derivatives, repurchase agreements, securities borrowing/lending, accruals and “due to central banks”.

The Group loan/deposit ratio is determined as the division of the customer loans by customer deposits as presented in the funded balance sheet.

NB (1) The sum of values contained in the tables and analyses may differ slightly from the total reported due to rounding rules.
(2) All the information on the results for the period (notably: press release, downloadable data, presentation slides and supplement) is available on Societe Generale’s website www.societegenerale.com in the “Investor” section.

Societe Generale

Societe Generale is a top tier European Bank with around 119,000 employees serving more than 26 million clients in 62 countries across the world. We have been supporting the development of our economies for 160 years, providing our corporate, institutional, and individual clients with a wide array of value-added advisory and financial solutions. Our long-lasting and trusted relationships with the clients, our cutting-edge expertise, our unique innovation, our ESG capabilities and leading franchises are part of our DNA and serve our most essential objective – to deliver sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders.

The Group runs three complementary sets of businesses, embedding ESG offerings for all its clients:

French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance, with leading retail bank SG and insurance franchise, premium private banking services, and the leading digital bank BoursoBank.
Global Banking and Investor Solutions, a top tier wholesale bank offering tailored-made solutions with distinctive global leadership in equity derivatives, structured finance and ESG.
Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services, comprising well-established universal banks (in Czech Republic, Romania and several African countries), Ayvens (the new ALD I LeasePlan brand), a global player in sustainable mobility, as well as specialized financing activities.

Committed to building together with its clients a better and sustainable future, Societe Generale aims to be a leading partner in the environmental transition and sustainability overall. The Group is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Refinitiv Diversity and Inclusion Index, Euronext Vigeo (Europe and Eurozone), STOXX Global ESG Leaders indexes, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index (World and Europe).

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For more information, you can follow us on Twitter/X @societegenerale or visit our website societegenerale.com.

1 Including Basel IV phasing
2 Based on a pay-out ratio of 50% of the Group net income restated from non-cash items and after deduction of interest on deeply subordinated notes and undated subordinated notes, pro forma including Q1 25 results
3 At comparable business model post GFC (Global Financial Crisis) regulatory regime
4 Ratio calculated according to EBA methodology published on 16 July 2019
5 Ratio excluding loans outstanding of companies currently being disposed of in compliance with IFRS 5
6 Ratio of S3 provisions, guarantees and collaterals over gross outstanding non-performing loans
7 Except for operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
8 Including Basel IV phasing and pro forma Q1 25 results
NB: SG network, Private Banking and Insurance – end Q1 25 loans and deposits exclude disposals
9 Excluding asset disposals in Switzerland and the United Kingdom
10 Jointly with another bank in 2025, Bain and Company, April 2025
11 Deloitte, January 2025
12 At comparable business model post GFC (Global Financial Crisis) regulatory regime
13 Excluding non-recurring items
14 Excluding impacts of depreciation adjustments
15 As communicated by Ayvens in its Q1 25 results (excluding used car sales result and non-recurring items)
16 Except for operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
17 Interest net of tax
18 The distribution provision is calculated based on a pay-out ratio of 50%, restated from non-cash items and after deduction of interest on deeply subordinated notes and on undated subordinated notes
19 Excluding goodwill arising from non-controlling interests
20 Interest net of tax
21 Excluding goodwill arising from non-controlling interests
22 The number of shares considered is the number of ordinary shares outstanding at end of period, excluding treasury shares and buybacks, but including the trading shares held by the Group (expressed in thousands of shares)
23 The number of shares considered is the average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding treasury shares and buybacks, but including the trading shares held by the Group (expressed in thousands of shares)

Attachment

Societe-Generale-Q1-2025-Financial-Results-Press-release-en

The MIL Network –

April 30, 2025

MIL-OSI: Equinor first quarter 2025 results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) delivered adjusted operating income* of USD 8.65 billion and USD 2.25 billion after tax in the first quarter of 2025. Equinor reported net operating income of USD 8.87 billion and net income at USD 2.63 billion. Adjusted net income* was USD 1.79 billion, leading to adjusted earnings per share* of USD 0.66.

Strong financial and operational performance
- Strong financial results and cash flow
- Solid oil and gas production
Strategic progress
- Successful start-up of the Johan Castberg and Halten East fields
- Final investment decision on Northern Lights phase 2
Capital distribution
- First quarter cash dividend of USD 0.37 per share
- Proposed second tranche of share buy-back of up to USD 1.265 billion
- Expected total capital distribution for 2025 of up to USD 9 billion
Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Equinor ASA:

“Equinor delivers strong financial results in the first quarter. I am pleased to see the good operational performance and solid production capturing higher gas prices. With the current market uncertainties, Equinor’s core objective is safe, stable and cost efficient operations and resilience through a strong balance sheet.”

“We maintain a competitive capital distribution and expect to deliver a total of USD 9 billion in 2025.”

“The production start-up of the Johan Castberg field strengthens Norway’s role as a reliable energy exporter to Europe. The field opens a new region in the Barents Sea and is expected to contribute to energy supply, value creation and ripple effects for at least 30 years to come.”

“We have invested in Empire Wind after obtaining all necessary approvals, and the order to halt work now is unprecedented and in our view unlawful. This is a question of the rights and obligations granted under legally issued permits, and security of investments based on valid approvals. We seek to engage directly with the US Administration to clarify the matter and are considering our legal options.”

Solid production

Equinor delivered a total equity production of 2,123 mboe per day in the first quarter, down from 2,164 mboe in the same quarter last year.

The operational performance for most of the fields on Norwegian continental shelf is strong, including the Johan Sverdrup and Troll fields. This almost offsets the negative production impact from the shut-in at Sleipner B after the fire in fourth quarter 2024 and planned and unplanned maintenance at Hammerfest LNG.

In the US, production increased from the same period last year. This was due to increased production from the fields and transactions increasing Equinor’s ownership interest in onshore gas assets in 2024.

The production from the international upstream segment, excluding US, is down compared to the same quarter last year, due to exits from Nigeria and Azerbaijan in 2024.

The total power generation from the renewable portfolio was 0.76 TWh, on par with the same period last year.

In the quarter, Equinor completed five offshore exploration wells on the NCS with two commercial discoveries.

Strong financial results

Equinor delivered adjusted operating income* of USD 8.65 billion. and USD 2.25 billion after tax* in the first quarter of 2025. The results are driven by solid gas production and higher gas prices.

Equinor realised a European gas price of USD 14.8 per mmbtu and realised liquids prices were USD 70.6 per bbl in the first quarter.

Adjusted operating and administrative expenses* increased from the same quarter last year driven by overlift, higher maintenance activity and some one-off costs. This was partially offset by active measures to reduce costs for business development and early phase projects in renewables and low carbon solutions.

A strong operational performance generated a cash flow from operating activities, before taxes paid and working capital items, of USD 10.6 billion for the first quarter. Equinor paid one NCS tax instalment of USD 3.09 billion in the quarter.

Cash flow from operations after taxes paid* ended at USD 7.39 billion.

Organic capital expenditure* was USD 3.02 billion for the quarter, and total capital expenditures were USD 4.50 billion.

Equinor continues to demonstrate capital discipline and strengthen financial robustness with a net debt to capital employed adjusted ratio* of 6.9% at the end of the first quarter, compared to 11.9% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.

Empire Wind 1

After quarter close, Equinor received a halt work order from the US government on the offshore construction on the outer continental shelf for the Empire Wind project. The lease was obtained in 2017 and the project was fully permitted in 2024. It has a potential for delivering power to half a million New York homes, and is approximately 30% to completion.

Equinor is complying with the order and is seeking dialogue with the proper authorities and assessing legal options. The Empire Wind project has per 31 March 2025 a gross book value of around USD 2.5 billion, including South Brooklyn Marine Terminal.

Strategic progress

A major milestone was reached when production was started from the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea on 31 March. Production also started at the Halten East development in the Norwegian Sea, with estimated recoverable reserves of 100 million boe and one year pay-back time.

Equinor continues to optimise and strengthen long-term value creation on the NCS, and was awarded 27 new production licenses in the Awards in Predefined Areas round (APA) in January. The ambition is to drill around 250 exploration wells on the NCS by 2035.

In the quarter, the Bacalhau floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) arrived at its destination in the Santos Basin in Brazil’s pre-salt region. First oil is expected in 2025.

Within low carbon solutions, Equinor together with partners Shell and TotalEnergies made a final investment decision to progress phase two of the groundbreaking Northern Lights carbon transport and storage development in Øygarden. The NOK 7.5 billion investment is expected to increase the total injection capacity from 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 per year (Mtpa) to at least 5 Mtpa and further develop the commercial market for transport and storage of CO2.

The appraisal wells for carbon storage at Smeaheia were completed in the quarter on time and on cost.

Competitive capital distribution

The board of directors has decided a cash dividend of USD 0.37 per share for the first quarter 2025, in line with communication at the Capital Markets Update in February.

Expected total capital distribution for 2025 is USD 9 billion, including a share buy-back programme of up to USD 5 billion. The board has decided to initiate a second tranche of the share buy-back programme of up to USD 1.265 billion. The second tranche is subject to an authorisation from the company’s annual general meeting 14 May 2025 and will commence after this. The tranche will end no later than 21 July 2025.

The first tranche of the share buy-back programme for 2025 was completed on 24 March 2025 with a total value of USD 1.2 billion.

All share buy-back amounts include shares to be redeemed by the Norwegian State.

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*For items marked with an asterisk throughout this report, see Use and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures in the Supplementary disclosures.

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Further information from:

Investor relations
Bård Glad Pedersen, Senior vice president Investor relations
+47 918 01 791 (mobile)

Press
Sissel Rinde, Vice president Media relations
+47 412 60 584 (mobile)

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

Attachments
- Equinor 1Q 2025 Financial Statements and Review
- CFO presentation – 1Q 2025 results
The MIL Network –
April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 195

Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Note: The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
SEL5

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 195
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1050 PM CDT Tue Apr 29 2025

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Southeast New Mexico
West Texas

* Effective this Tuesday night and Wednesday morning from 1050 PM
until 600 AM CDT.

* Primary threats include…
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
inches in diameter possible
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY…Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to redevelop
across the region the remainder of the evening into the overnight,
with large hail as the most common hazard.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65
statute miles north and south of a line from 5 miles south southwest
of Hobbs NM to 50 miles north of Abilene TX. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

&&

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 194…

AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
23030.

…Guyer

SEL5

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 195
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1050 PM CDT Tue Apr 29 2025

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Southeast New Mexico
West Texas

* Effective this Tuesday night and Wednesday morning from 1050 PM
until 600 AM CDT.

* Primary threats include…
Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
inches in diameter possible
Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY…Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to redevelop
across the region the remainder of the evening into the overnight,
with large hail as the most common hazard.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65
statute miles north and south of a line from 5 miles south southwest
of Hobbs NM to 50 miles north of Abilene TX. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

&&

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 194…

AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
2.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
23030.

…Guyer

Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
SAW5
WW 195 SEVERE TSTM NM TX 300350Z – 301100Z
AXIS..65 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
5SSW HOB/HOBBS NM/ – 50N ABI/ABILENE TX/
..AVIATION COORDS.. 55NM N/S /45N INK – 41NNE ABI/
HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2.5 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 23030.

LAT…LON 33550325 34089968 32209968 31670325

THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
FOR WOU5.

Watch 195 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

Note: Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

Low (20%)

Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

Low (10%)

Wind

Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

Mod (30%)

Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

Low (10%)

Hail

Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

Mod (50%)

Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

Mod (40%)

Combined Severe Hail/Wind

Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

High (80%)

For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

MIL OSI USA News –

April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI USA News: ICYMI: Celebrating President Trump’s Incredible First 100 Days

Source: The White House

President Donald J. Trump has accomplished more in 100 days than most presidents do over an entire term — and he’s still just getting started. President Trump’s unprecedented work in the first 100 days has earned praise from across Capitol Hill and beyond.

Here’s what they’re saying:

Speaker Mike Johnson: “@POTUS has been able to do far more for the American people in the first 100 days than the Biden Administration did in four years. Thanks to the Trump White House, AMERICA IS BACK – and we’re just getting started.”

Senate Majority Leader John Thune: “It’s been 100 days of the new Trump administration, and @POTUS is delivering. Securing our southern border, restoring American strength, extending tax relief for Americans, unleashing American energy, saving taxpayer dollars, and restoring common sense.”

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso: “In the first 100 days under @POTUS Trump, Republicans are fighting for the American people. Secure the border. Rebuild the economy. Restore peace through strength. Unleash American energy.”

Senate Republican Conference Chair Tom Cotton: “Joe Biden unleashed mass illegal migration across our nation during his time in office. In his first 100 days, President Trump ended the Biden Border Crisis by cracking down on criminals and following the law.”

Sen. Jim Banks: “100 days of securing the border… Thanks to President Trump’s strong leadership, the invasion along our borders is over!”

Sen. Marsha Blackburn: “Congratulations to President Trump on 100 days of Making America Great Again.”

Sen. Katie Britt: “President Trump has kept his promises in the first 100 days.”

Sen. Ted Budd: “From day one: clear goals, hard work, concrete results. At Day 100, @POTUS has built real momentum to deliver long-term prosperity for the American people — and he’s just getting started.”

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: “Real leadership leads to real results. @SenateGOP and @POTUS are delivering on our promises in these 100 days to protect and secure our country.”

Sen. Bill Cassidy: “After 100 days, the results are clear: America is safer and the border is secure.”

Sen. John Cornyn: “I’ve worked hand-in-glove with President Trump to accomplish his agenda during his first 100 days.”

Sen. Mike Crapo: “President Trump has had phenomenal successes in his first 100 days. He has closed the border, revitalized our energy production, brought trillions of dollars of capital investment into the United States.”

Sen. Steve Daines: “In just 100 days, @POTUS has delivered win after win. Border crossings are at an all-time low, American energy is thriving & we’re kicking Biden and the left’s woke agenda to the curb. If this is what 100 days of progress looks like, can’t wait for what the future brings!”

Sen. Joni Ernst: “From a wide-open southern border to complete border security in just 100 days. That is the Trump effect.”

Sen. Chuck Grassley: “2day marks 100 days of Pres Trumps return 2 White House Ive seen the President working hard 2 KEEP HIS PROMISES + RESTORE COMMON SENSE Praise the Lord we hv a Commander in Chief who is standing on the platform he ran on& getting things done for the American ppl.”

Sen. Lindsay Graham: “In just 100 days, President Trump has delivered historic results for the American people… I look forward to continue working with the President and his team in the Senate to make sure we DELIVER his historic agenda to the American people.”

Sen. Bill Hagerty: “This has been the most effective, most impactful in a positive sense 100 days in my lifetime.”

Sen. Josh Hawley: “For the first time in decades, working Americans have a President who stands with them. Trump’s giving Americans their country back”

Sen. John Hoeven: “#100Days in, @POTUS has secured the border and now he’s empowering our energy producers to make the country energy dominant—removing barriers, driving growth, and restoring America’s place as the world’s energy leader.”

Sen. Jon Husted: “Daily border apprehensions have dropped 95% since @POTUS took office. Pres. Trump is following through on his promise to secure the border and safeguard Americans.”

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith: “Just 100 days in, @POTUS and the Senate Republicans are delivering for the American people – securing our border, rolling back harmful Biden policies, confirming Trump nominees, passing common-sense laws, and locking in a strong budget.”

Sen. Jim Justice: “100 days under @POTUS:
✔️American Energy Unleashed
✔️Border is secure
✔️Manufacturing is coming back to the states
✔️ West Virginia Coal making a comeback
President Trump is just getting started and I will keep working alongside him to get results for Americans!”

Sen. John Kennedy: “In just 100 days, President Trump has secured the border, fought racial quotas, and totally changed the national conversation about the budget.”

Sen. James Lankford: “An unprecedented 100 days under President Trump!” Let’s continue this moment for the American people—great job @POTUS.”

Sen. Mike Lee: “A HISTORIC FIRST 100 DAYS.”

Sen. Cynthia Lummis: “100 days of a stronger and safer America.”

Sen. Roger Marshall: “The President’s first 100 days is a return to American greatness.”

Sen. Dave McCormick: “We’re 100 days into the Trump Administration and we’re already seeing enormous change on behalf of the American people, just like the president promised.”

Sen. Ashley Moody: “Today marks President Trump’s first 100 days, and the country is already stronger and safer than it has ever been before.”

Sen. Jerry Moran: “In his first 100 days in office, President Trump has made our southern border safer by ending catch & release, signing the Laken Riley Act into law & reinstating Remain in Mexico. Illegal encounters at the southern border are down 95% thanks to these commonsense policies.”

Sen. Markwayne Mullin: “100 DAYS: PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT.”

Sen. Rand Paul: “100 days of cutting government waste, securing the border, pursuing peace abroad, and simply restoring sanity to the American people.”

Sen. Pete Ricketts: “In his first 100 days in office, President Trump has delivered for the American people.”

Sen. Jim Risch: “100 days of America First”

Sen. Rick Scott: “President Trump is delivering on his promises to make our country safer, our economy stronger, and America Great Again!”

Sen. Tim Scott: “How do you describe 100 days of President Trump? Promises made, promises kept.”

Sen. Eric Schmitt: “100 days of putting America first. Us”

Sen. Tim Sheehy: “Whether it’s ending Biden’s border crisis, unleashing American energy, bolstering our military and restoring American strength, or securing better deals for hardworking families, @POTUS has delivered win after win in his first 100 days.”

Sen. Dan Sullivan: “Congratulations @POTUS on 100 days in office and thank you in particular for working to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential!”

Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “He’s done an outstanding job A+, we continue to even get better because he’s solving more problems everyday Thank you, President Trump for what you’ve done!”

Sen. Roger Wicker: “Mr. President you’re bringing the kind of peace through strength our children will talk about fifty years from now- we thank you.”

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise: “Today marks 100 DAYS of President Trump and Republican majorities in Congress. … America First and common sense are BACK. And we’re just getting started. Promises made. Promises kept.”

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer: “100 days in, President Trump is delivering for the people of Minnesota.”

House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain: “Today, @HouseGOP celebrates POTUS’ historic first 100 days in office. He has delivered on his promises to secure the borders, restore energy independence, show peace through strength, and make America COMPETITIVE.”

House Republican Leadership Chair Elise Stefanik: “President @realDonaldTrump is securing our borders, reining in inflation, unleashing American energy dominance, combatting antisemitism, supporting the rule of law, and restoring American greatness and peace through strength on the world stage.”

Rep. Mark Alford: “100 days ago, America was on the brink. Today, because of President Trump: Hope is back. Strength is back. America is BACK.”

Rep. Rick Allen: “Promises made, promises kept. In just 100 days, @POTUS has delivered:
✅ A secure border
✅ Safer communities
✅ Energy independence
✅ Job growth
✅ Lowers costs for essentials like gas and eggs
The list goes on and we’re just getting started!”

Rep. Jodey Arrington: “In the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term our nation has experienced unprecedented achievements in a new era of American politics defined by competent leadership, common sense policies, and a commitment to America first.”

Rep. Brian Babin: “100 days in and America is roaring back to life. The economy is up. The border is secure. Our pride is restored. The American comeback is here. FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!”

Rep. Don Bacon: “I commend the Trump Administration for tackling these campaign promises in the first 100 days:
✅ Restoring energy independence & bringing prices under control
✅ Securing our border with 95% drop in illegal crossings
✅ Taking decisive action against the Houthis
The border and energy independence were top priorities this past Nov.”

Rep. Jim Baird: “In 100 days, POTUS and his administration have been reversing the disastrous Biden-era policies and are working hard to usher in the Golden Age of America. Promises made. Promises kept.”

Rep. Troy Balderson: “In President Trump’s first 100 days, he has…
us Secured the border
Unleashed American energy
Rooted out government waste
Added 345,000 jobs
…and we’re just getting started”

Rep. Andy Barr: “President @realDonaldTrump’s first 100 days have been nothing short of historic. I’m honored to stand with him as we secure the border, unleash American energy, rebuild our economy, and put America First again. Together, we’re delivering the results the American people demanded.”

Rep. Tom Barrett: “In President Trump’s first 100 days, we’ve teamed up to secure the border, bring manufacturing jobs back, and unleash American energy.
🚨 Illegal border crossings are at historic lows.
The Laken Riley Act is signed into law.
📉 Inflation and energy prices are falling..
🚔 We are making our communities safe again.
America First is back and we’re just getting started. #100Days”

Rep. Michael Baumgartner: “On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we celebrate the progress made with record low border crossings. President Trump’s first 100 days in office set the stage for this success. Let’s continue the fight to eradicate fentanyl and protect our communities.”

Rep. Aaron Bean: “We’re celebrating #100Days of President Trump in office, and one thing is abundantly clear: America’s future is looking up! Since day one, POTUS has understood the assignment: undo the damage done by the previous administration and usher in the Golden Age of America. Working together at historic speed, we are securing our border, slashing wasteful spending, reviving our economy, and defending our American values.”

Rep. Stephanie Bice: “100 days of bringing back America first policies.”

Rep. Gus Bilirakis: “One of President Trump’s biggest success stories in his first 100 days is enhanced border security. U. S. Customs and Border Protection now has total control of the border, with daily border encounters down by 93%. March of 2025 saw the lowest monthly number of border encounters in recorded history. Also, in March of 2025, fentanyl traffic at the southern border fell by 54% compared to March of 2024. To date, the Trump Administration has also arrested more than 151,000 illegal aliens and has deported over 135,000. This includes 600 members of Tren De Aragua and thousands of MS-13 and 18thStreet Gang members. We will continue to get dangerous predators off our streets!”

Rep. Andy Biggs: “President Trump has done more for our country in his first 100 days than Democrats could dream of accomplishing in four years. Countless nations have already reached out to amend unfair trade practices.”

Rep. Sheri Biggs: “100 Days of Results: President Trump promised to secure our border—and he’s delivered. Illegal crossings are down 94%, catch & release is over, and the border is finally under control.”

Rep. Mike Bost: “What a difference 100 days make! Border apprehensions dropped by 94%, gas prices are down 6.3%, and egg prices have fallen by 56%. Over 100,000 illegal aliens have been deported, and U.S. manufacturing is roaring back.”

Rep. Josh Brecheen: “We have seen tremendous progress at our borders due to President
@realDonaldTrump taking decisive action in his first 100 days:
• Daily border encounters are DOWN by 93%.
• Over 135,000 illegal aliens have been DEPORTED.
• Illegal alien crossings are DOWN by 99.99%.
Promises made, promises kept!”

Rep. Vern Buchanan: “In his first 100 days, POTUS has delivered on his promises.”

Rep. Eric Burlison: “✅ Illegal crossings down 94%
✅ $Trillions in private investments
✅ Ended the Green New Scam
✅ Peace Through Strength
✅ Protecting women in sports
Still not tired of winning.”

Rep. Ken Calvert: “In the four years of Joe Biden’s presidency the border was in chaos as illegal immigrants and deadly drugs flowed unchecked into America. In the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency order and security has been restored at the border.”

Rep. Kat Cammack: “In 100 days, President Trump has protected women and girls’ sports, reduced illegal border crossings by 95%, removed dangerous criminals from the U.S., protected our children, enhanced transparency, and more!”

Rep. Buddy Carter: “It’s been a historic and productive first 100 days of the second Trump Administration. From securing the southern border to reestablishing fair trade deals and unleashing American energy dominance, this presidency can be defined by one word: efficiency.”

Rep. Juan Ciscomani: “.@POTUS Trump delivered on his promise to secure the border in his first 100 days – and it’s making a real difference for families in #AZ06.Just ask Jim and Sue Chilton. Under President Biden, their ranch saw 5,640 illegal crossings in April 2024. Under President Trump, things have changed for the better. In April 2025, they recorded ZERO crossings in a span of three weeks — a direct result of President Trump’s strong border policies. ✅Promises made, promises kept!”

Rep. Ben Cline: “Trump’s first 100 days are a new era of American renewal”

Rep. Michael Cloud: “The difference is undeniable. In just 100 days, President Trump has reversed the failures of the Biden administration and put America back on the path to greatness.”

Rep. Andrew Clyde: “Today marks 100 days of President Trump putting America FIRST!”

Rep. Mike Collins: “This has been the most consequential first 100 days in any American presidency.
✅The border crisis is solved.
✅Domestic manufacturing is back.
✅America is respected again.
✅DEI is dead.
100 down and 1362 to go.”

Rep. James Comer: “100 Days. President Trump has delivered on dozens of promises made to the American people… America’s future is bright under President Trump’s leadership.”

Rep. Eli Crane: “Thank you, President Trump, for ending the premeditated border invasion. We didn’t need new legislation. We just needed a new President.”

Rep. Dan Crenshaw: “Today marks President Trump’s 100th day back in office. He promised action, and he’s delivering it. If you listened during the campaign, you knew this was coming — promises made, promises kept”

Rep. Warren Davidson: “President Trump in his first 100 days:
– Secured the border
– Removed woke ideology from the military
– Eliminated billions in fraud and abuse
– Deported over 100K illegal aliens
Best sequel EVER”

Rep. Monica De La Cruz: “During his first 100 days, President Trump stood up for South Texas farmers and ranchers — demanding Mexico honor its water delivery commitments, and he has delivered. Thank you, @POTUS! #PromisesMadePromisesKept”

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart: “100 days of SUCCESS with President Trump back in the White House—leading with strength, and laying the foundation for prosperity and peace for America to be the global powerhouse for generations to come.”

Rep. Byron Donalds: “THE BEST IS YET TO COME”

Rep. Troy Downing: “President Trump in his first term talked about promises made, promises kept. This time, it’s on steroids.”

Rep. Neal Dunn: “100 days in, and the Trump administration has already achieved countless victories! From plummeting illegal border crossings to swift downsizing of the bloated federal bureaucracy, President Trump is delivering for the American people!”

Rep. Ron Estes: “Today marks 100 days of President Trump’s second term. @POTUS and House Republicans have been hard at work to turn the page on four years of open borders, a sluggish economy and runaway federal spending. In just 100 days, border encounters are down 95%, hostages have returned home, violent criminals are being deported, more than $5 trillion in new investments have been secured, and the Department of Government Efficiency has saved taxpayers $160 billion (that’s an average saving of $1.6 billion every day). But we’re just getting started – we’re working to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, preserve and protect Social Security, reduce wasteful spending and restore our energy independence.”

Rep. Mike Ezell: “During @POTUS’s first 100 days, the Coast Guard has worked around the clock to defend our maritime borders and stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants. I’m proud that President Trump is recognizing their hard work—service that too often goes unnoticed but is vital to our national security.”

Rep. Pat Fallon: “President Trump’s border security measures have yielded incredible results in 100 days. With 113,000 arrests, over 100,000 deportations, and a 94% reduction in illegal crossings, his policies are in the best interest of all Americans and public safety.”

Rep. Julie Fedorchak: “Today is the 100 day marker for @POTUS Trump. He is tackling big issues that have long been ignored.
✅ Illegal border crossings are down 95%. Turns out we didn’t need new laws. We needed a new President that would actually enforce them.
✅ American energy is on the move. We are aggressively and responsibly developing our nation’s abundant, diverse natural resources.
✅ President Biden’s stifling regulations are being rolled back—lifting burdens off our farmers, businesses, and energy producers.
✅ Government waste, fraud and abuse is being identified and eliminated.
Promises made. Promises kept.”

Rep. Randy Feenstra: “In just 100 days, President Trump has achieved incredible victories for our country. He locked down our border, deported violent criminals, repealed ridiculous Biden-era regulations, and rooted our waste, fraud, and abuse in our government.”

Rep. Brad Finstad: “In his first 100 days in office, President Trump has delivered on his promises, with over 300,000 new jobs created, strengthened border security, and an improved economic outlook for our nation. Together, we will continue working to restore the American Dream by making our communities safer and addressing the kitchen-table issues that matter most to the American people.”

Rep. Michelle Fischbach: “In his first 100 days, @POTUS has signed the Laken Riley Act into law, has dangerous gangs and cartels shaking in their boots, and has shut our borders to illegal immigrants.”

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald: “Only 100 days in, and @POTUS has delivered real results… I’m proud to stand with President Trump and the America First agenda!”

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann: “In his first 100 Days, @POTUS is taking strong action to get America back on track! President Trump has:
Secured our borders.
Ended the war on American-made energy.
Begun rebuilding our economy.
Signed the Laken Riley Act into law.
Restored commonsense in government.”

Rep. Vince Fong: “In his first 100 days, President Trump has relentlessly pursued policies that are delivering on his promises to Central Valley families and the American people as we speak.”

Rep. Scott Franklin: “100 days back in the White House and the results speak for themselves… America is back on the path to strength, security and prosperity!”

Rep. Russell Fry: “President Trump’s first 100 days in office have been the MOST SUCCESSFUL IN THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTRY.”

Rep. Brandon Gill: “President Trump’s historic presidency delivered major wins for the American people in his first 100 days.”

Rep. Craig Goldman:” For years, we had a President who allowed millions of illegal aliens to flood across our borders. In 100 days, @POTUS has secured the border. The difference is clear:
✅ Daily apprehensions are down 94%
✅ Known gotaways are down 90%
✅ 100,000+ illegal aliens have been deported”

Rep. Tony Gonzales: “Illegal Border Crossings⬇️95%
Unleashing American Energy
Water Deliveries from Mexico to South Texas
Empowering LEOs to Tackle Crime & Protect our Communities
And we’re just getting started! #100Days”

Rep. Lance Gooden: “Just 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term, the answer is resounding: Yes, we are better off.”

Rep. Sam Graves: “In his first 100 days, President Trump has moved quickly to secure the border, unleash American energy production, and get rid of burdensome regulations… It’s exactly what the American people voted for.”

Rep. Mark Green: “In less than three months, President Trump has restored law and order to our nation’s borders, removed criminal illegal aliens from our communities, and helped ensure the safety of the American people by empowering DHS law enforcement to do their jobs.”

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: “The American people & I are SO happy with the work President Trump has done the last 100 days! Our nation is safer, common sense has been restored, and America is being put first!”

Rep. Glenn Grothman: “In his first 100 days, President Trump delivered more for the American people than Joe Biden had in four years. He’s keeping his promises, prioritizing American interests, securing our border, and leading with transparency. In the House, we’re building on that momentum to deliver real results that honor the American people’s electoral mandate.”

Rep. Brett Guthrie: “Today marks the first 100 days of President Trump’s Administration. @POTUS has delivered on his promises of securing our border, unleashing American energy and repealing burdensome red tape. Promises made, promises kept.”

Rep. Harriet Hageman: “In his first 100 days, President Trump has fixed a lot of what Biden and Kamala Harris broke and he’s on track to do a lot more.”

Rep. Abe Hamadeh: “Promises made. Promises kept. Congratulations to @POTUS on an incredibly successful First 100 Days!”

Rep. Mike Haridopolos: “President Trump is keeping the promises that he made to the American people. Just 100 days in, we’re already seeing the RESULTS.”

Rep. Pat Harrigan: “100 days in, the Trump Doctrine holds firm: American interests first, American sovereignty always.”

Rep. Mark Harris: “It’s been 100 days of:
✅Restoring common sense
✅Protecting Americans from criminal illegals
✅Rooting out government waste, fraud, and abuse
Looking forward to the next 1361 days!!”

Rep. Diana Harshbarger: “100 days of investing in America… Promises Made, Promises Kept.”

Rep. Kevin Hern: “The last 100 days have gone by quickly but so much has happened. POTUS is moving at record pace to RESTORE American strength, SAVE taxpayers’ money, and PROTECT our national security and sovereignty.”

Rep. Clay Higgins: “100 days of MAGA. President Trump’s administration is restoring common sense, securing our border, unleashing America’s energy potential, and attacking waste, fraud, abuse, and theft in the bureaucracy.”

Rep. Ashley Hinson: “Closing in on 100 days of President Trump back in the Oval, and the results speak for themselves: strong and CLOSED borders, American energy back on top, peace through strength restored on the world stage, and a more competitive America. Promises made, promises kept.”

Rep. French Hill: “100 days into his second term, and President Trump continues to move with unprecedented speed to deliver on the promises made to the American people. America is back on the path to restoring our strength, security, and prosperity. I’m looking forward to building on these early wins to lower costs, expand opportunity, and make the Trump tax cuts permanent for working families, small businesses, and the middle class.”

Rep. Erin Houchin: “President Trump is off to a strong start! In just 100 days, he’s delivering on his promises to secure our border, rebuild our economy, and restore law and order. Proud to stand with him as we fight to put America First again!”

Rep. Bill Huizenga: “President Trump is delivering on promise after promise for the American people. In just 100 days, he has secured our border, unleashed American energy, and restored common-sense regulatory policies to Washington. And we are just getting started!”

Rep. Wesley Hunt: “100 Days in and Trump is keeping his promises.
– 345,000 New Jobs
– 4th highest Payroll Growth in 2 years
– 9,000 New Manufacturing Jobs
– Unemployment Rate Decreased
– Consumer Price Decline
– Hourly Wage Growth”

Rep. Jeff Hurd: “I commend @POTUS and @HouseGOP for delivering on key promises in the first 100 days:
✅ Establishing energy dominance for rural America
✅ Securing our borders with a significant drop in illegal crossings
✅ Reviving the coal industry and identifying coal resources on federal lands”

Rep. Darrell Issa: “In only 100 days, @realDonaldTrump ended the Biden border crisis, extended economic opportunity, slashed billions in government waste, and restored our standing in the world. This is setting the pace for the next four years as we Make America Great Again.”

Rep. Jim Jordan: “President Trump said he’d stop federal censorship, defend religious liberty, and promote school choice. He’s done all of it. Promises made. Promises kept.”

Rep. Mike Kelly: “In just his first 100 days, President Trump has:
– Cracked down on illegal immigration – Compared to March 2024, Southwest border apprehensions have decreased by 94% and Northern border land encounters have decreased by 73%.
– Expanded American energy production
– Secured trillions of dollars in new U.S.-based economic investment
– Brought jobs back to the U.S. and restructured trade negotiations
– Restored accountability and transparency in government
– Secured the release of Butler County native Marc Fogel and freed hostages

@POTUS and @HouseGOP are putting America first!”

Rep. Trent Kelly: “Today marks the 100th day in office for President Donald Trump. During this time, the Trump administration has made significant progress and worked quickly to fulfill his promises by securing the border, restoring energy independence, strengthening national defense, and boosting American competitiveness.”

Rep. Brad Knott: “Never have the first 100 days of a presidency been so consequential. Following four years of disastrous and destructive policy from Biden-Harris, Americans were eager to see big, sweeping change and @POTUS delivered.”

Rep. David Kustoff: “President Trump Has Kept His Promises in the First 100 Days!
1. Strengthened border security, slashing illegal crossings to record lows 🚓
2. Fueled growth in U.S. manufacturing and industrial production 🏭
3. Curbed inflation, easing the cost-of-living crisis for Americans 💸
4. Enacted the Laken Riley Act to ensure justice for crime victims ⚖️
5. Combatted Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs in American communities 🚨
6. Cracked down on sanctuary cities, upholding federal immigration laws 🔒
7. Championed energy independence through robust oil and gas expansion ⛽️
8. Lifted the natural gas export ban, cementing U.S. energy dominance 🛢️
9. Dismantled DEI policies in government and DoD, recognized only male/female genders 🚻
10. Declassified JFK and RFK records for transparency 📂
11. Reduced the amount of federal bureaucracy 🏛️”

Rep. Darin LaHood: “President Trump’s first 100 days have secured our border, made our communities safer, and put U.S. foreign adversaries on notice.”

Rep. Doug LaMalfa: “In just 100 days, President Trump has delivered the most secure border this country has seen in modern history. Illegal crossings are down 95%, gotaways have dropped by 99%, and catch-and-release is over. Over 139,000 illegal immigrants have been deported, construction on the border wall is back underway, and Kamala Harris’ migrant app has been shut down for good. Violent gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13 are being dismantled, sanctuary cities are finally being held accountable, and the Trump administration is making clear that migrant crime will not be ignored — signing the Laken Riley Act into law to deliver justice for American families. Promises made, promises kept.”

Rep. Bob Latta: “Today marks @POTUS’s first 100 days in office. From day one, he has prioritized the American people, working to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. Proud to work with
@HouseGOP and President Trump to make life better for people in Ohio and across the country. Promises made, promises kept.”

Rep. Nick Langworthy: “100 days of President Trump putting America First… and we are just getting started.”

Rep. Laurel Lee: “In his first 100 days in office, President Trump is driving the American dream forward at a historic rate by securing American manufacturing, unleashing American energy, and supporting American-owned businesses.”

Rep. Julia Letlow: “In 100 days President Trump has: reduced illegal border encounters by 95%, reduced total migrant crossings by nearly 100%, ended the Biden Border Crisis.”

Rep. Barry Loudermilk: “Marking 100 days into his presidency, @POTUS continues to deliver on his promises to Make America Great Again.
• 26 hostages freed from adversarial nations
• Women’s sports protected
• Unleashing the American worker and industry
• $5 trillion in new investments/trade commitments secured
All we needed was a different President.”

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: “In 100 days, President Trump has: Secured our border, declassified the JFK+RFK files, deported thousands of illegal alien thugs, protected American manufacturing & workers, started eliminating rampant waste, fraud, and abuse, crushed DEI in academia & business.”

Rep. Morgan Luttrell: “President Trump is ushering in a Golden Age of America.

✅ 100k+ illegal aliens deported
✅ Gas prices down
✅ Border crossings down 94%
✅ Eggs down 56%
✅ 228,000 jobs in March”

Rep. Nancy Mace: “100 days of holding the line. Thank you President Donald J. Trump.”

Rep. Tracey Mann: “On Inauguration Day, President Trump promised he would usher in the Golden Age of America. 100 days into his historic second term, he is delivering just that for the American people. Promises made, promises kept.”

Rep. Brian Mast: “Today marks 100 days of President Trump’s historic second term. We’re closing the border, bringing investments and manufacturing back to America, and reducing inflation. But we’re just getting started.”

Rep. Nicolle Malliotakis: “From securing our border and deporting criminals to attracting trillions in private investment to negotiating the release of dozens of hostages, it’s been a fast & furious first 100 days!”

Rep. Michael McCaul: “The American people gave a mandate to secure the border, and
@POTUS delivered. Today, on his 100th day in office, @HomelandGOP is working to fully fund his border security agenda & protect the homeland for years to come.”

Rep. Addison McDowell: “During President Trump’s first hundred days, the Coast Guard has defended our maritime border and stood on the front lines against illegal drugs and migrants. President Trump has made it clear—their hard work matters, and it won’t go unnoticed.”

Rep. John McGuire: “President Trump promised a secure border. In his first 100 days, border encounters are down 95%.”

Rep. Mark Messmer: “In just 100 days, @POTUS is restoring American Greatness with…
✅ Secure borders
✅ Energy independence
✅ Lower grocery prices
✅ Peace through strength”

Rep. Dan Meuser: “In just 100 days President @realDonaldTrump has worked to strengthen our national security, create an America-First economy, deliver savings for taxpayers, restore global leadership, and bring commonsense back to Washington. The border is secure, American energy is recovering, jobs are coming back, inflation is falling, and our military recruitment is surging — among much more. President Trump has a plan that will lead to long-term success for the United States.”

Rep. Mary Miller: “As we reach the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, it is abundantly clear: Christians across America once again have a powerful, unapologetic advocate in the Oval Office.”

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks: “Today marks 100 days since @POTUS returned to the White House, and @HouseGOP is hard at work delivering on his America First agenda!”

Rep. Riley Moore: “It’s been an incredible first 100 days for @POTUS
✅ Sealed the border
✅ Deporting violent criminals
✅ Lowering prices & reversing inflation
✅ Only 2 genders
✅ Over $5 trillion in private investment
✅ Negotiating free and fair trade relationships
Commonsense is back!”

Rep. Tim Moore: “Since Day 1, President Trump has made it clear that rebuilding Western North Carolina and helping Hurricane Helene victims was one of his top priorities. 100 days in, there’s still a lot of work to do, but President Trump has completely turned around the federal response.”

Rep. Nathaniel Moran: “Great visiting with local and national media to highlight @POTUS successes during his first 100 days in office. We’ve delivered real results as a party—but there’s still more work to do for the American people. I look forward to advancing President Trump’s agenda in the days ahead and keeping our commitment to putting America First.”

Rep. Troy Nehls: “Today marks President Trump’s first 100 days back in the White House.
Border is secured.
Gas prices are dropping.
DEI is dead.
Historic investments secured.
American energy is back.
Common sense is restored.
Protected women’s sports.
We just keep winning!”

Rep. Ralph Norman: “Within a mere 100 days – Gas prices have dropped 7%, energy prices are down 2%, egg prices dropped over 50%. @POTUS has delivered for the American people!! Welcome to the GOLDEN AGE!”

Rep. Zach Nunn: “After 100 days of Biden: 451,063 CBP Apprehensions
After 100 days of Trump: 21,528 CBP Apprehensions
⬇️ Apprehensions down 95%
⬇️ Migrant crossings down 99.99%
✅ Iowa communities safer & more secure”

Rep. Andy Ogles: “It’s working — thanks to President Trump, ‘Made in Middle Tennessee’ is back and stronger than ever.”

Rep. Burgess Owens: “President @realDonaldTrump brought back something Washington had lost: America First leadership. 100 Days of historic and unprecedented wings for our nation. Promises made. Promises kept. us”

Rep. Gary Palmer: “In his first 100 days, President Trump has brought common sense back to the White House.”

Rep. Jimmy Patronis: “Since @POTUS took office and reversed Biden’s burdensome regulations, Americans have enjoyed 100 days of lower prices.
📉A/Cs
📉Gas Stoves
📉Water Heaters
📉Lightbulbs
📈WINNING
Having a strong quarterback in the White House matters; and it’s just the first quarter”

Rep. August Pfluger: “The first 100 days have set the foundation, the next 100 days will build the framework, and the next 100 years will showcase the lasting legacy of conservative governance done right.”

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler: “100 days of American greatness — and many more to come”

Rep. Hal Rogers: “Celebrating @POTUS ‘s first 100 days in office and the positive impact he is having in our country, including:
-Securing our borders
-Putting drug cartels on the run
-Ending unfair trade policies
-Restoring commonsense, conservative policies that protect the American people
-Strengthening our domestic energy supply, and much more.”

Rep. Mike Rogers: “President Trump has accomplished more in 100 days than Biden did in his entire presidency. I am proud to see an America that is stronger and safer than it was 100 days ago.”

Rep. John Rose: “In just 100 days, President Trump and his administration have accomplished more than Joe Biden did in four years.”

Rep. David Rouzer: “President Trump is ushering in a new Golden Age of America!
✅ Restarted construction of the southern border wall
✅ Created 345,000 jobs
✅ Unlocked America’s Energy potential—bringing gas prices down 6.3%
✅ Reversed Biden-era rules – saving the average family of four $11,000
✅ Ended DEI in the military and government”

Rep. Mike Rulli: “100 Days of Action. 100 Days of Results.
President Trump is keeping his promises to the American people:
🛑 Secured the border & ended catch-and-release
🧱 Restarted the wall & deported criminal illegals
⚡ Declared a National Energy Emergency
💸 Slashed waste, fraud & DEI bloat
🏗️ Bringing jobs back through smarter trade”

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: “Biden left us an open border. Now, border crossings are down 99 percent, criminals are being held accountable, and American manufacturing is coming back. It’s only the beginning.”

Rep. Derek Schmidt: “✅ Secured the border
✅ Lowered inflation
✅ Unleashed American energy
✅ Eliminated waste, fraud, & abuse
✅ Reestablished peace through strength
@POTUS’ first 100 days have been success after success- and he’s just getting started. us”

Rep. Keith Self: “President Trump’s first 100 days embody the spirit of leadership, strength, and America First values. By upholding Reagan’s legacy of peace through strength, he fights to secure our nation and defend our freedoms. Thank you, @realDonaldTrump!”

Rep. Jefferson Shreve: “Today, we mark 100 days of promises made and promises kept. .@HouseGOP
and the @WhiteHouse have been delivering — for the American people.

✅Securing our southern border
✅Unleashing American energy dominance
✅Deporting terrorists and illegal criminals
✅Investing in American manufacturing
✅Saving billions of dollars for the American taxpayers”

Rep. Mike Simpson: “100 Days: @POTUS has delivered promise after promise to make America safer, more prosperous, and stronger. From securing our southern border to reducing regulations and restoring government transparency, President Trump has followed through for the American people.”

Rep. Jason Smith: “President Trump’s first 100 days in office have been 100 days of promises made, promises kept.”

Rep. Lloyd Smucker: “Promises made, promises kept. I’m proud to work alongside the Trump administration to extend tax relief for hardworking families and small businesses, cut government waste, secure our border, unleash American energy dominance, and achieve peace through strength.”

Rep. Pete Stauber: “In his first 100 days, President Trump has delivered major wins for the American people:
✅Secured the border.
✅Deported violent illegal gang members.
✅Unleashed American energy and lowered gas prices.
✅Reduced government waste.
✅Protected women’s sports.
✅Boosted military recruitment.
✅Brought hostages home.
Promises made, promises kept!”

Rep. Greg Steube: “They laughed. They doubted. They lied. But President Trump DELIVERED. The border is secure. DEI is DEAD. Women’s sports are protected. This is what fighting for America looks like. And we’re just getting started.”

Rep. Dale Strong: “In his first 100 days, @POTUS has delivered real results for the people of North Alabama. From strengthening national security to fueling job growth and reinvigorating American industry, Trump is taking action to push back against the failed policies of the radical left that weakened America’s economy, values, and institutions.”

Rep. Dave Taylor: “President Trump is on a roll. In his first 100 days in office he has:
– Lowered border encounters by 95%
– Created 345,000 jobs
– Signed the Laken Riley Act into law
– Invested in American energy & manufacturing
– Repealed restrictive Biden-era regulations
Republicans are ready to work with President Trump to deliver on his mandate. And we’re just getting started!”

Rep. Claudia Tenney: “President Trump has had a more productive first 100 days than any other president in history!”

Rep. Tom Tiffany: “President Trump delivered in just 100 days.
Secured the border.
Lowered gas prices.
Ended DEI programs.
Boosted investments.
Cut government waste.
Brought hostages home.
Deported gang members.
Protected women’s sports.
Revived military recruitment.
Promises made. Promises kept.”

Rep. Glenn Thompson: “Over the past 100 days, President Trump has worked tirelessly to secure our border, unleash American energy, and root out waste, fraud, and abuse in our government. Promises made, promises kept.”

Rep. William Timmons: “President Trump did more in 100 days than Joe Biden did in four years.”

Rep. Jeff Van Drew: “In just 100 days, President Trump did what Biden wouldn’t in four years:
✅ Laken Riley Act: signed
✅ Remain in Mexico: reinstated
✅ CBP One App: shut down
✅ Catch and Release: ended
✅ Criminal illegals: deported
Biden opened the floodgates and Trump slammed them shut.”

Rep. Beth Van Duyne: “100 days in and we are not tired of winning!
✅ Secured the border.
✅ $5+ trillion in new private U.S. investment
✅ Unleashed American Energy
✅ Lowered prices
✅ Negotiating for free and fair trade”

Rep. Derrick Van Orden: “Over 77 million Americans and 1.7 million Wisconsinites put their trust in President Trump to get our nation back on track after four years of disastrous policy from the Biden administration. In just 100 days, President Trump has delivered on his promises to the American people.”

Rep. Tim Walberg: “100 days in, Trump creating new Golden Age.”

Rep. Randy Weber: “President Trump has been in office 100 GREAT days. Thank you for finally putting Americans FIRST. A new era of greatness has begun for our great country.”

Rep. Daniel Webster: “President Trump is getting our country back on track. In just the first 100 days, @POTUS:
✅ Secured the border – 94% drop in illegal crossings.
✅ Unleashed American energy – gas prices have fallen 6.3%.
✅ Secured trillions in new U.S. based investments, and brought back American jobs.
✅ Restored peace through Strength.
✅ Cut waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government.
The Golden Age of America has only just begun.”

Rep. Tony Wied: “100 days of a secure border, 100 days of eliminating waste in our government, 100 days of unleashing American energy, 100 days of putting America First.”

Rep. Roger Williams: “In just 100 days under @POTUS, Illegal border encounters are DOWN by 95% and gotaways are DOWN by 99%.”

Rep. Joe Wilson: “Today marks 100 days since President Donald Trump took back the White House, and along with the Republican-led House and Senate, immediately began Promises Made, Promises Kept, delivering for American families. In just 100 days, the Trump administration has secured the borders, restored energy independence, began Peace Through Strength, and brought massive investments and jobs, making America competitive again. President Trump is keeping his promises to families, making the country strong, safe, and secure.”

Rep. Steve Womack: “In the first 100 days, @POTUS Trump has delivered huge wins for our nation, securing our borders and halting the surge of illegal crossings witnessed under Biden. National security begins with strong border policies, and I’m pleased to see this administration making it a top priority.”

Rep. Rudy Yakym: “100 days of promises made, promises kept
✅Illegal border crossings down 95%
✅Deporting violent criminals
✅Bringing dozens of hostages home
✅Restoring peace through strength
✅Unleashing American energy”

Rep. Ryan Zinke: “First 100 days of @POTUS by the numbers:
📉Border encounters down 88% since last year
📉Gas Prices down 6.3%
📉Eggs prices down 56%
📈10,000 new manufacturing jobs
📈 8,900 new auto jobs
➡️ over 100,000 illegal aliens deported”

Vice President JD Vance: “President Trump has made historic progress in the first 100 days of his presidency, but he’s also revealed the ways in which the entrenched bureaucracy in Washington is working to undermine the will of the American people. Thank God, we have a president who is fighting back.”

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent: “Bringing down persistent Bidenflation has been a priority for the first 100 days of the Trump administration, and @POTUS has done a great job of leading that effort.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi: “This is all at Donald Trump’s directive, and this is what all of us have been doing, as a team, since Day One when he took office – Make America Safe Again.”

Secretary of Energy Doug Burgum: “100 Days of promises made, promises kept! This administration is bolstering our national security, reducing inflation, ending our reliance on foreign adversaries, & cementing this country as a global energy powerhouse.”

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins: “The first 100 days of the second Trump Administration have been full of great news for America’s Veterans. Under @POTUS’ leadership, we are putting Veterans first!”

Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer: “In just the first 100 days, we’re witnessing a resurgence of the grit, determination, and ingenuity that built our country into a shining city on a hill.”

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy: “From zero to 100 days: How Donald Trump is revolutionizing transportation.”

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard: “President Trump’s first 100 days have delivered historic change for the American people, to make our country more safe, secure, and free.”

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: “The first 100 days of the Trump administration have been historic—a critical course correction for a nation suffering from chronic disease and the stranglehold of corporate power.”

Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler: “No better place to celebrate the wins of President Trump’s first 100 Days than with America’s small businesses and workers. In record time, he’s delivering the strongest pro-growth agenda in modern history– to help Main Street hire, build, and boom again.”

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon: “The American people gave us a historic mandate to restore our education system. We’re 100 days in, and we’re just getting started.”

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem: “Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, we have the most secure border in American history. In less than 100 days, daily border encounters are down 93%… The world is hearing our message: do not come to this country illegally. If you do, we will arrest you, deport you and you will not be allowed to return.”

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins: “As President Donald J. Trump ushers in a new golden age of prosperity for our economy, we are fighting to give farmers and ranchers a seat at the table. For far too long, the hardworking Americans who feed, fuel, and clothe the world were left on the sidelines. At USDA, I am reversing the policies of the Biden Administration that actively made life harder for America’s farmers and ranchers and instead pushing to expand market access and unleash prosperity for generations to come.”

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner: “After 100 Days of President Trump’s leadership, we are well on our way to restoring the American Dream.”

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz: “One hundred days into President Trump’s historic second term, America is far safer than it was during Joe Biden’s disastrous presidency.”

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright: “100 days in—President Trump’s leadership is turning policy into power.”

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Coons condemns President Trump’s disastrous first 100 days in speech on Senate floor

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) delivered a floor speech tonight criticizing President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, describing a period marked by weakened global alliances, harsh cuts to foreign aid, and an overhaul of key federal agencies.
Today marks the 100th day of President Trump’s second term, and Senator Coons’ early review of his presidency is that he has made Americans less prosperous and less secure, both at home and abroad. Trump has disrupted long-standing diplomatic relationships and global partnerships by recklessly imposing tariffs on nearly every country and asserting that he will take over Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal. Our closest allies and partners have responded with unease and outright resistance. In his speech, Senator Coons remarked on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s victory in Canada’s national election yesterday, an outcome viewed as a rejection of Trump’s policies.
He also expressed concern over the administration’s dismantling of foreign aid and health programs, warning that it makes Americans less safe and creates an opportunity for our adversaries like China. Additionally, Senator Coons highlighted his visit to Taiwan this month to bolster U.S.-Taiwan relations and stand against China’s attempts to limit Taiwan’s role on the global stage.
Senator Coons also called for Congress to reassert its constitutional responsibilities as Trump pushes the boundaries of executive power.
A video and transcript of Senator Coons’ comments are available below.
WATCH HERE
Senator Coons: In a hundred days – in a hundred days – what can a president accomplish?
The last hundred days, President Trump has made Americans less safe, less prosperous, and less free.
He has chosen to move us in a direction at home and abroad that is the opposite of what those who voted for him expected, and that is aligned with what those of us who worked against him feared.
What I’ve heard my whole life, whether in business or in foreign policy, as a lawyer or in my community as a local elected official – folks need trust, and they need predictability. Businesses say they need predictability in order to decide what to invest in, who to hire, where to grow. Other countries around the world say that they need to know they can trust us, that they can rely on us. And in the last hundred days, President Trump has shattered both of them. I’m going to speak for a few minutes about foreign policy because so many of my colleagues in my caucus have stood to talk about the disastrous cuts led by Elon Musk and DOGE, and the ways they’ve impacted Americans all over the country.
But if you think about our reputation globally –statement after statement, tweet after tweet by President Trump has puzzled, concerned, even alarmed our allies. He’s going to invade Greenland, a NATO ally. He’s going to take back the Panama Canal. He’s going to take over the Gaza Strip and make it ‘Mar-a-Gaza.’ He’s going to turn Canada into the 51st State. One of my Republican colleagues said, ‘don’t pay so much attention to what he says, look what he does.’ Well, lots of our partners and allies looked at what he has done by imposing tariffs on allies and partners, and recoiled.
In an election in Canada last night, where Trump was the issue, [they] elected a new prime minister, Mark Carney, who ran on a platform of standing up to America, of standing up to Donald Trump. Look, folks, the actions he’s taken, in slashing foreign aid, in abandoning decades-old bipartisan programs around the world that save lives, and that help other countries to trust and rely on us, have weakened us abroad and created openings for our pacing threat – the People’s Republic of China. I was recently in the Philippines, a nation that faces more natural disasters than any country on Earth – more typhoons, more earthquakes, more volcanoes. And for decades, they’ve relied on the United States and the help of USAID, volunteers, nonprofits – coordinated through our government – to respond to these disasters. It has built a long and close partnership of trust. Gone.
I was recently in Taiwan, a country looking to decide whether they can rely on us should China make real their threats to reunite Taiwan with the mainland by force. Can they trust us? Well, what I’m going to say is that in a hundred days, President Trump has shown weakness in Europe and created openings for China. We have long relied on a global network of allies and partners to keep us safe and strong, to make us prosperous, and to build our role in the world. China doesn’t have that. They have nervous neighbors and client states, countries that can’t count on them and view them as predatory. Yet, now through the actions of President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE, and the silence and collaboration of Republicans in this chamber, even our closest, most trusted allies, like Canada, question whether they can count on us.
Back to the Reagan days, Republicans have talked about ‘peace through strength.’ What we’ve seen from Donald Trump in a hundred days: ‘weakness through chaos.’ A hundred days in, he’s not stopping Putin, he’s preparing to sell out Ukraine and Europe to Putin. A hundred days in, he’s not deterring Xi Jinping––he’s backing down every time he says he’s going to stand up to him. At the end of the day, these first hundred days have shown that we are weaker. The world is less stable. Americans are less safe.
And I have to say, Madam President, a hundred days is more than enough time for my Republican colleagues to have seen enough, to stand up to this president, and to restore the role of this Senate and return our position of strength to the world. Thank you.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Weather News – Severe Weather brings a suite of warnings for both Islands – MetService

Source: MetService

Covering period of Wednesday 30th – Friday 2 May – Stormy conditions starting to impact New Zealand today will bring strong damaging winds, heavy rain and choppy seas over the next few days to various parts of the country. MetService has issued numerous Severe Weather Warnings and Watches.

North Island

Widespread rain is currently affecting many parts of the North Island, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours. These conditions are forecast to become more persistent and spread further across the island by this afternoon (Wednesday).

• A Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in place east of Bay of Plenty, from 10am today valid until 3pm tomorrow.
• Heavy Rain Watches have been issued for Bay of Plenty and Southern Wairarapa until Wednesday evening. Wellington is also on Watch from 6pm Wednesday until 3pm Friday.
• Strong to gale-force winds are expected along the Wairarapa and Wellington coastlines, generating rough seas and wave heights of up to 7 metres on Thursday afternoon and a Heavy Swell Warning has been issued.
• Strong Wind Watch for Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, and north of Hamilton in Waikato, from 7am to noon Thursday.

Conditions in Wellington over the next day and a half will be something to keep a close eye on, as a combination of wet weather, very strong southerly winds, and large waves are expected.

The winds are of particular interest. While Wellingtonians are no strangers to blustery days, this event stands out due to the unusually strong southerlies, with gusts of 130 km/h possible. This means that trees and structures that may be accustomed to very strong winds from the north may be more vulnerable to strong winds from the south, making them more prone to damage. These winds will also be whipping up large waves, which may impact travel along coastal roads on Thursday.

South Island

• An Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Kaikōura Coast and ranges plus areas of Canterbury north of Timaru, easing from 6pm Thursday.
• Orange Road Snowfall Warnings for Porters, Arthur’s, Lewis and Lindis Pass are in force into Thursday.
• An Orange Heavy Snow Warning for Canterbury High Country, south of the Rangitata River, in place from 9pm tonight (Wednesday) through to 9am on Thursday.
• Yellow Strong Wind Watches for Buller, Grey, Westland, Nelson Lakes Districts (from noon today), and the Marlborough Sounds (from 6pm today through Thursday afternoon).

The South Island is currently experiencing cloudy and wet conditions, with more rain forecast through to Thursday. For the eastern South Island, this could be a significant weather event, with large amounts of rainfall expected between today and Friday. For regions under Orange Heavy Rain Warnings, possible impacts include areas of flooding, slips, and hazardous driving conditions.

MetService meteorologist Kgolofelo Dube says, With the hazardous weather conditions approaching, we strongly encourage all New Zealanders to stay informed by regularly checking the MetService app or website, as well as updates from local Civil Defence and council channels.”

Friday looks to be a better day, with rain easing in most areas across the country. However, eastern parts of the North Island and the north-eastern South Island may still experience heavy rain and strong winds.

The good news is that by Saturday, more settled conditions are expected to return to most regions, although some areas may still see isolated showers.

Please keep up to date with the most current information from MetService at http://bit.ly/metservicenz

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: At Senate Hearing, Murray Highlights Lack of Transparency and Stonewalling at VA, Efforts to Address MST, and Need for Practical Telework Policies in Health Care Settings

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray
Senator Murray: “I hope that Secretary Collins—who says he’s running the most transparent VA in history—decides that VA can be transparent enough to let a senator hold a discussion about VA healthcare onsite at the local VA, as I have done for over 30 years and I know other members have as well.”
ICYMI: After Trump Admin Refuses to Allow VA to Host Discussion on Women Veterans’ Health Care, Senator Murray Meets with Women Veterans and Advocates In Seattle
ICYMI: At Senate Hearing, Senator Murray Highlights Devastating Cuts to VA Workforce, and Presses Nominees on Willingness to Comply with the Law
*** VIDEO of Senator Murray’s Remarks and Questioning HERE***
Washington, D.C. — Today, at a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing to address veterans’ mental health, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Veterans’ Committee, questioned Dr. Thomas O’Toole, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Health and Clinical Services at Veterans Health Administration, on the importance of transparency and communication between veterans and VA after the Trump administration recently prohibited VA Puget Sound from either hosting or participating in a roundtable with Senator Murray and local Seattle area veterans on women’s health. Senator Murray also questioned how the Trump administration’s mass firings might undermine care for veterans who have dealt with sexual trauma and also raised the administration’s return to office policy and its disruptive impact on patients and providers.
Senator Murray began by emphasizing the importance of hearing directly from the VA and VA providers to improve mental health care outreach and noted that last week, VA Puget Sound was denied the ability to host and participate in a roundtable discussion with Senator Murray in Seattle, asking O’Toole, “Can you explain why having both the VA and veterans together is important for a robust conversation?”
O’Toole responded, “Thank you Senator, and I appreciate it. I’m not familiar with the situation you’re describing, so unfortunately, I can’t comment to that, and to the specifics or to the approval, or lack of. But absolutely we are informed by our veterans, it helps us be a better agency and a better organization, and it’s something we try to encourage in as many capacities as we can.”
Murray pressed, “Well do you know if the new policy that prevents elected officials from meeting with veterans at VA facilities comes from within VHA or does it come from political leadership at VA Central Office?”
“I would have to defer to our leadership in terms of describing it better than I can myself,” O’Toole replied.
Murray said, “Ok, well Mr. Chairman this is really important and I hope that Secretary Collins—who says he’s running the most transparent VA in history—decides that VA can be transparent enough to let a senator hold a discussion about VA healthcare onsite at the local VA, as I have done for over 30 years and I know other members have as well. So, I am not done with this topic.”
Murray addressed the fact that women are more likely to seek care through VA, and also more likely to be dealing with depression, anxiety, or sexual trauma. In 2022, suicide rates for women veterans with histories with sexual trauma were 75 percent higher than those without. Murray stressed getting in touch with these veterans can literally mean the difference between life and death, and said, “However, in February, President Trump and Musk fired more than 2,400 VA employees, including dedicated health professionals who staff the phones at VA’s veteran crisis line.”
“What steps is VA taking now to reach survivors of military sexual trauma?” Murray asked O’Toole.
O’Toole replied, “Thank you Senator. Well, first in relation to the veteran crisis line—that decision was reversed, and we have actually seen a net increase in staff working in the veteran crisis line, and I’m happy to report that outcome. The outreach and specifically efforts for women who are victims of military sexual trauma has been incorporated into our reach vet, and reach vet algorithm, so that we are specifically identifying and engaging those women to make sure that we are providing better care. I’d like to defer to Mr. Fisher who can also speak specifically to some of the efforts at the veteran resource centers as well.”
Mr. Fischer added, “Thank you Senator for the question, so vet centers have historically gone out and reached out to any veteran cohort and servicemember cohort that’s eligible for vet center services. That includes women veterans, that includes individuals who experience military sexual trauma. We’ve continued to do this since the change of the administration. Our outreach staff, as well as our counseling staff at vet centers are exempted from any hiring freeze. And what we can say specific to women veterans is that every year we see increases in the number of women veterans that are coming into vet centers. We also see high trust scores with women veterans who receive vet center services. Last year was at 93%.”
Murray continued by pressing, “I don’t see how 80,000 employees being removed will help the VA provide services.”
Murray pivoted to how remote work agreements have allowed VA to hire more mental health providers to treat disabled, rural, and geriatric veterans who have difficulty travelling to VA hospitals for in-person appointments. Now, VA providers are being required to work in-person, Murray said, “Those providers have been working remotely since before the pandemic and now, instead of being able to take video calls in private offices, they’re speaking with veteran patients in open floor spaces where there is no privacy. This is a violation of veterans’ privacy, it’s a violation of HIPAA, it is leading doctors and counselors to look elsewhere for work. I am almost out of time, I just want to say that the elimination of telework agreements is really affecting our veterans access to mental healthcare, and we need to have a further conversation with you about how we can fix that.”
Senator Murray was the first woman to join the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the first woman to chair the Committee—as the daughter of a World War II veteran, supporting veterans and their families has always been an important priority for her. Senator Murray has been a leading voice in the Senate speaking out forcefully against President Trump and Elon Musk’s mass firing of VA employees and VA researchers across the country and Elon Musk and DOGE’s infiltration of the VA, including accessing veterans’ sensitive personal information. In recent weeks, Senator Murray and her colleagues sent letters to VA Secretary Doug Collins demanding that the VA swiftly reverse moves to cut VA researchers, as well as multiple letters pressing Secretary Collins to sever Elon Musk and DOGE’s access to any VA or other government system with information about veterans, and protect veterans, their families, and VA staff from unprecedented access to sensitive information. Senator Murray grilled Trump’s nominee for VA Deputy Secretary, Dr. Paul Lawrence, on the mass firings of VA employees and VA researchers, and voted against Doug Collins’s nomination to be VA Secretary in early February, sounding the alarm over reports of DOGE at the VA and making clear that the Trump administration’s lawlessness was putting our national security and our veterans at risk.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: Did ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ cause blackouts in Europe? An electrical engineer explains the phenomenon

Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian, Professor of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology

The lights are mostly back on in Spain, Portugal and southern France after a widespread blackout on Monday.

The blackout caused chaos for tens of millions of people. It shut down traffic lights and ATMs, halted public transport, cut phone service and forced people to eat dinner huddled around candles as night fell. Many people found themselves trapped in trains and elevators.

Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has said the exact cause of the blackout is yet to be determined. In early reporting, Portugal’s grid operator REN was quoted as blaming the event on a rare phenomenon known as “induced atmospheric vibration”. REN has since reportedly refuted this.

But what is this vibration? And how can energy systems be improved to mitigate the risk of widespread blackouts?

How much does weather affect electricity?

Weather is a major cause of disruptions to electricity supply. In fact, in the United States, 83% of reported blackouts between 2000 and 2021 were attributed to weather-related events.

The ways weather can affect the supply of electricity are manifold. For example, cyclones can bring down transmission lines, heatwaves can place too high a demand on the grid, and bushfires can raze substations.

Wind can also cause transmission lines to vibrate. These vibrations are characterised by either high amplitude and low frequency (known as “conductor galloping”), or low amplitude and high frequency (known as “aeolian vibrations”).

These vibrations are a significant problem for grid operators. They can place increased stress on grid infrastructure, potentially leading to blackouts.

To reduce the risk of vibration, grid operators often use wire stabilisers known as “stock bridge dampers”.

What is ‘induced atmospheric vibration’?

Vibrations in power lines can also be caused by extreme changes in temperature or air pressure. And this is one hypothesis about what caused the recent widespread blackout across the Iberian peninsula.

As The Guardian initially reported Portugal’s REN as saying:

Due to extreme temperature variations in the interior of Spain, there were anomalous oscillations in the very high voltage lines (400 kV), a phenomenon known as “induced atmospheric vibration”. These oscillations caused synchronisation failures between the electrical systems, leading to successive disturbances across the interconnected European network.

In fact, “induced atmospheric vibration” is not a commonly used term, but it seems likely the explanation was intended to refer to physical processes climate scientists have known about for quite some time.

In simple terms, it seems to refer to wavelike movements or oscillations in the atmosphere, caused by sudden changes in temperature or pressure. These can be triggered by extreme heating, large-scale energy releases (such as explosions or bushfires), or intense weather events.

When a part of Earth’s surface heats up very quickly – due to a heatwave, for example – the air above it warms, expands and becomes lighter. That rising warm air creates a pressure imbalance with the surrounding cooler, denser air. The atmosphere responds to this imbalance by generating waves, not unlike ripples spreading across a pond.

These pressure waves can travel through the atmosphere. In some cases, they can interact with power infrastructure — particularly long-distance, high-voltage transmission lines.

These types of atmospheric waves are usually called gravity waves, thermal oscillations or acoustic-gravity waves. While the phrase “induced atmospheric vibration” is not formally established in meteorology, it seems to describe this same family of phenomena.

What’s important is that it’s not just high temperatures alone that causes these effects — it’s how quickly and unevenly the temperature changes across a region. That’s what sets the atmosphere into motion and can cause power lines to vibrate. Again, though, it’s still unclear if this is what was behind the recent blackout in Europe.

Atmospheric waves can sometimes be seen in clouds.
Jeff Schmaltz/NASA

More centralised, more vulnerable

Understanding how the atmosphere behaves under these conditions is becoming increasingly important. As our energy systems become more interconnected and more dependent on long-distance transmission, even relatively subtle atmospheric disturbances can have outsized impacts. What might once have seemed like a fringe effect is now a growing factor in grid resilience.

Under growing environmental and electrical stress, centralised energy networks are dangerously vulnerable. The increasing electrification of buildings, the rapid uptake of electric vehicles, and the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources have placed unprecedented pressure on traditional grids that were never designed for this level of complexity, dynamism or centralisation.

Continuing to rely on centralised grid structures without fundamentally rethinking resilience puts entire regions at risk — not just from technical faults, but from environmental volatility.

The way to avoid such catastrophic risks is clear: we must embrace innovative solutions such as community microgrids. These are decentralised, flexible and resilient energy networks that can operate independently when needed.

Strengthening local energy autonomy is key to building a secure, affordable and future-ready electricity system.

The European blackout, regardless of its immediate cause, demonstrates that our electrical grids have become dangerously sensitive. Failure to address these structural weaknesses will have consequences far worse than those experienced during the COVID pandemic.

Mehdi Seyedmahmoudian 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. Did ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ cause blackouts in Europe? An electrical engineer explains the phenomenon – https://theconversation.com/did-induced-atmospheric-vibration-cause-blackouts-in-europe-an-electrical-engineer-explains-the-phenomenon-255497

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Canastota Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Offense

Source: Office of United States Attorneys

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Jessica Snyder, age 46, of Canastota, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 5 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and a heroin/fentanyl mixture, and for possessing firearms as an unlawful user of controlled substances.

United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood made the announcement.

As part of her prior guilty plea, Snyder admitted that from approximately October 2020 through May 17, 2022, she conspired with her husband, Andrew Snyder, to distribute both methamphetamine and a heroin/fentanyl mixture to others out of the garage of their home in Madison County. Snyder further admitted that on May 17, 2022, while she was an unlawful user of controlled substances, including methamphetamine, she possessed two 9mm handguns and ammunition.

Chief United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes also ordered Snyder to serve a 4-year term of supervised release following her release from prison and to forfeit the two 9mm handguns and ammunition she possessed.

Andrew Snyder was sentenced earlier this month to 60 months’ imprisonment.

This case was investigated by ATF and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration and New York State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Thomas R. Sutcliffe and Matthew J. McCrobie prosecuted the case.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Two to appear in court following a building fire, Frankton

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

Attributable to Detective Sergeant Matt Lee:

Hamilton Police have arrested and charged two people following a fire at a workshop in Frankton last month.

Police were called to the fire on Ellis Street at around 11.20am on Monday 10 March 2025.

After an investigation into the fire, Police this morning arrested a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman.

The pair are due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on Tuesday 6 May 2025, charged with arson.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the members of the public who provided information that assisted in our investigation.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days in Office

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell
04.29.25
Cantwell Statement on Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks 100 days since President Donald Trump took office. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement:
“The first 100 days of President Trump’s Administration have been so chaotic it’s hard to pick what actions will cause the most lasting damage.
“Was it unilaterally launching chaotic trade wars across the globe with tariffs that harm American businesses and consumers?
“Was it gutting the workforce at NOAA, where dedicated staff help us track climate change, monitor weather patterns, and fight devastating wildfires?
“Was it ignoring due process — illegally detaining and deporting U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States?
“Was it slamming the brakes on vital scientific research that is helping us cure cancer and prevent another pandemic, while elevating a science denier to lead HHS?
“Was it attacking the independent judiciary and threatening the rule of law?
“Was it dismantling the Department of Education, which will have devastating impacts for students and schools across Washington state?
“I know what we didn’t see: A single action that would lower costs for Americans.”

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy Op-ed For The Roosevelt Institute: A Good Life Starts In A Good Hometown

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy

April 29, 2025

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday authored an op-ed for the Roosevelt Institute examining how the American economic system’s consolidation of corporate power and economic opportunity in a handful of big cities has hollowed out local communities and disconnected millions of people from the relationships that give life meaning. Murphy argues that progressives must start rebuilding power, connection, and identity in the neighborhoods and hometowns where most Americans actually live and stand up to concentrated corporate power.
“Study after study finds that, far more than money or career success, the quality of our relationships makes the most impact on our likelihood to feel happy and fulfilled. Those relationships start in our hometowns. At their best, the physical places we live—the town, the neighborhood, the block—are places where people are embedded in a thick web of ties to family and friends that helps form the core of their identity and builds community,” Murphy wrote. “The world is becoming more connected, and lots of opportunity comes with having immediate access to anything and everything, anywhere and everywhere. But it can also feel overwhelming to have no limits on your existence. The flood of never-ending inputs can be dizzying and disabling. Being identified as a “global citizen”—one grain of sand in a desert of 8 billion—feels empty and meaningless to many.”
Murphy argued that most people want the ability to live a meaningful and secure life in their hometowns, without having to relocate to a few major cities to find success: “Most Americans are not willing to simply give up their local identity and become citizens of the world. And not everyone sees value in chasing professional achievement across the country. Many Americans say our culture should define success as building a decent life in the place you were raised—the place your family has roots—rather than being forced to move to find career reward. More than half of young adults live within 10 miles of where they grew up, but increasingly the base of the progressive movement is higher income and more mobile. As a result, we’ve become disconnected from what most Americans want—an economy and culture built around thousands of independent healthy places, rather than a nationalized economy and culture where opportunity is concentrated in a few major cities.”
Murphy underscored how concentrated corporate power is destroying the social and economic ties that hold communities together: “Rebuilding local communities is less about turning the dials of government spending and more about unrigging the system of concentrated economic power that holds them down. Big companies are easily able to move money, markets, and jobs overseas, giving them an advantage over workers and families who cannot move so readily. Business leaders who use accounting gimmicks to raise profits are not focusing on the innovation and investment that creates good jobs and raises living standards. Monopolies drive the small shops that help form local commercial identity out of business. Big Tech firms tilt their platforms to accumulate more power and profits at the expense of small business, in-person connection, and local journalism. Corporations fight tooth and nail to keep local workers from forming connection through labor unions.”
Murphy concluded: “Where are we left when so many Americans feel they have to choose between their hometowns and economic opportunity and increasingly cannot find connection through a meaningful relationship to the place they live? Americans have fewer friends than we used to. We spend more time alone. Roughly half of American adults say they are lonely. We trust each other less than before, and we are losing faith in each other as partners in democratic governance. In 1997, Pew found that 64 percent of Americans trusted the wisdom of the American people to make political choices; only 39 percent felt the same by 2019. Creating a society where more Americans can live a good life starts by rebuilding power, vitality, connection, and unique identity at the neighborhood and community level. That means standing up to concentrated power and instead siding with the people in neighborhoods and towns across America who are working to build a better life for their families and communities.”
Read the full op-ed HERE.

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April 30, 2025

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