In her State of the European Union 2025 speech, President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the importance of European Union Migration Control.
Europe must build a migration system that is both humane and realistic. She highlighted the need for a rapid agreement on the Common European Return System, a new sanctions regime against smugglers and traffickers, and the swift implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Her message is clear: protecting those fleeing war and persecution must go hand in hand with securing Europe’s borders, and success will depend on all Member States playing their part.
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This presentation describes the nature of the merge of the e-cigarette and cannabis industries. Quality assurance issues as a result of the absence of regulation and oversight is described. Cases of self-reported adverse events and the challenges of cannabis product analysis are also discussed.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on June 29, 2023.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
E-commerce and digital technologies are transforming global trade — from streaming songs across borders to delivering services online. The WTO provides a forum for governments to give digital trade the specialized attention it deserves.
Learn how WTO agreements — including the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) — support innovation and connectivity in the digital economy.
Download this video from the WTO website:
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This presentation is part of the virtual workshop "Qualifications of an Expert Witness for Legal Professionals – The Frye Standard," hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 2, 2023.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Europe must take responsibility for its own security. EUR 800 billion in Readiness 2030, SAFE programme at full speed, Eastern Flank watch, space surveillance, and a Baltic drone wall: Europe will defend every inch of its territory.
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This presentation is part of the virtual workshop "Qualifications of an Expert Witness for Legal Professionals – The Frye Standard," hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 2, 2023.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This presentation is part of the virtual workshop "Qualifications of an Expert Witness for Legal Professionals – The Frye Standard," hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 2, 2023.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Lords members begin discussions on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday 12 September. This is the first of two days of second reading, the first phase of a bill’s passage through the Lords. Almost 200 members are expected to speak over two days, bringing a range of professional and lived experience, including nurses, doctors and lawyers.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is a private members’ bill, which is a type of public bill introduced by an individual member of the Lords (rather than the government).
If passed, it would allow adults in England and Wales with a prognosis of less than six months to live to be provided with assistance to end their lives, subject to eligibility criteria and conditions.
Find out more and see a list of members speaking in the debate: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/sept-2025/assisted-dying-bill-considered-by-lords/
Catch-up on House of Lords business:
Watch live events: https://parliamentlive.tv/Lords
Read the latest news: https://www.parliament.uk/lords/
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
MEDIA ADVISORY
TO ALL MEDIA/NEWS EDITORS
11 SEPTEMBER 2025
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS FOR ORAL REPLY IN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will this afternoon, Thursday, 11 September 2025, respond to Questions for Oral Reply from Members of Parliament in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Cape Town.
In terms of the Constitution and Parliamentary Programme, the Deputy President appears periodically in the NCOP to answer questions posed by Delegates to the NCOP, particularly on matters related to his Delegated Responsibilities by the President as well as to account for the work of the Executive, especially in areas that affect the Provinces, and also facilitate cooperative governance by engaging with Provincial Representatives in Parliament on issues that require national-provincial coordination and intervention.
In this regard, Deputy President Mashatile will answer questions on issues related to Government’s three-sphere coordinated process of the District Development Model; Municipalities owing Water Boards; Increase in unemployment rate reported by StatsSA and government’s plans to address it; Government’s efforts to empower and support Non-Profit Organisations as well as processes established by Government to address challenges identified by the South African Human Rights Commission on a number of municipalities.
Details of the Question & Answer session are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
Time: 14h00
Venue: Old Assembly NCOP Chambers, Parliament, Cape Town.
Livestreaming on DSTV Parliamentary Channel 408 and YouTube Parliamentary channel.
Media Enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840.
ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
