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VATICANO – Pallio e Anello del Pescatore, simboli della missione del Successore di Pietro

Source: The Holy See in Italian

sabato, 17 maggio 2025

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Città del Vaticano – La Messa “per l’Inizio del Ministero Petrino del Vescovo di Roma”, celebrazione con la quale – come suggerisce il nome stesso – il Papa eletto inizia ufficialmente il suo ministero, si compone di un insieme di riti attraverso i quali viene rimarcata la valenza specifica che assumono le abituali insegne dei Vescovi, ovvero il Pallio e l’Anello. Oltre al loro riferimento a Cristo e alla Chiesa, per il Successore di Pietro, essi sono evocativi del compito a lui affidato dal Signore risorto: “Pasci le mie pecore” (cfr. Gv 21, 15-17).Il giorno in cui essa si celebra lo sceglie il Pontefice. Leone XIV l’ha fissata domenica 18 maggio, dieci giorni dopo l’elezione; il suo predecessore, Papa Francesco, scelse il 19 marzo, giorno di San Giuseppe, santo molto caro al Papa argentino, una settimana dopo la fine del Conclave; Benedetto XVI la celebrò il 24 aprile, la domenica immediatamente successiva alla sua elezione; lo stesso decise Giovanni Paolo II, eletto lunedì 16 ottobre fissò la messa di inizio pontificato a domenica 22 ottobre.In questa solenne liturgia, i segni, così come i testi e i luoghi, esplicitano il loro richiamo a Cristo, pietra d’angolo della Chiesa: “Siete stati edificati sul fondamento degli apostoli e dei profeti, essendo Cristo Gesù stesso la pietra angolare” (Ef 2, 20 ), e a Pietro da lui chiamato a esserne la “roccia”, ovvero il “fondamento” (cfr. Mt 16, 18). E la celebrazione ha inizio proprio sulla tomba di San Pietro, a sottolineare lo stretto legame fra l’Apostolo e il suo successore. Davanti al Trophæum, su un vassoio, sono collocati il Pallio, l’Anello del Pescatore e il Libro dei Vangeli. Questi vengono presi da due diaconi e portati insieme in processione per essere poi adagiati sull’altare (in questo caso allestito sul sagrato della basilica vaticana. Accanto a esso Papa Leone ha voluto l’immagine della Madonna del Buon Consiglio custodita nel santuario di Genazzano, santuario dove si è recato in preghiera subito dopo la sua elezione).L’imposizione del Pallio e dell’AnelloDopo la proclamazione del Vangelo, in latino e greco, al Papa si avvicinano tre Cardinali, uno per ognuno dei tre Ordini (Vescovi, Presbiteri e Diaconi) e di continenti diversi, per l’imposizione del Pallio Petrino e la consegna dell’Anello del Pescatore.Il Pallio ,antichissima insegna episcopale confezionata con lana di agnelli, viene così descritto da Simeone di Tessalonica nel De sacris ordinationibus: “Il Pallio indica il Salvatore che incontrandoci come la pecora perduta se la carica sulle spalle, e assumendo la nostra natura umana nella Incarnazione, l’ha divinizzata, con la sua morte in croce ci ha offerto al Padre e con la risurrezione ci ha esaltato”.Il Pallio richiama anche il buon Pastore (cfr. Gv 10, 11), che pone sulle proprie spalle la pecorella smarrita (cfr. Lc 15, 4-7), ma anche la triplice risposta amorosa alla richiesta fatta da Gesù risorto a Pietro di pascere i suoi agnelli e le sue pecorelle (cfr. Gv 21, 15-17).Nella sua forma presente, il Pallio è una stretta fascia, tessuta in lana bianca, incurvata al centro così da poterlo appoggiare alle spalle sopra la casula, e con due lembi neri pendenti davanti e dietro, così che il paramento ricordi la lettera “Y”. È decorato con sei croci nere di seta, una su ogni capo che scende sul petto e sul dorso e quattro sull’anello che poggia sulle spalle, ed è guarnito, davanti e dietro, con tre spille (dette acicula) che raffigurano i tre chiodi della croce di Cristo.A imporre il Pallio è un Cardinale dell’Ordine dei Diaconi. La formula che viene pronunciata richiama Cristo, “il pastore grande delle pecore”, che Dio ha risuscitato dalla morte (Eb 13, 20). Esso è stato preso dalla Confessione di Pietro, a significare il collegamento con l’Apostolo che ha ricevuto da Cristo stesso il compito speciale di guidare il suo gregge. A Pietro il nuovo Pontefice succede nella Chiesa di Roma.Dopo l’imposizione del Pallio sulle spalle del nuovo Pontefice, un Cardinale dell’Ordine dei Presbiteri invoca, con una particolare preghiera, lo Spirito Santo. Quindi avviene la consegna dell’Anello del Pescatore.Sin dal primo millennio, anche l’anello è insegna propria del Vescovo. L’Anello che il nuovo Papa riceve ha però la valenza specifica dell’anello-sigillo, che autentica radicalmente la fede, compito affidato a Pietro di confermare i suoi fratelli: “E tu, una volta convertito, conferma i tuoi fratelli” (Lc 22, 32). Viene detto anello “del Pescatore” perché Pietro è l’Apostolo pescatore (cfr. Mt 4, 18-19; Mc 1, 16-17) che, avendo avuto fede nella parola di Gesù (cfr. Lc 5, 5) dalla barca ha tratto a terra le reti della pesca miracolosa (cfr. Gv 21, 3-14).La consegna dell’Anello è fatta da un Cardinale dell’Ordine dei Vescovi. Il testo che accompagna il gesto evidenzia la speranza non delusa sperimentata da Pietro nel prendere il largo e calare le reti, e ricorda che a lui Cristo ha dato le chiavi del regno dei cieli. Sottolineato che il nuovo Pontefice a lui succede nella guida pastorale della Chiesa di Roma, viene ribadita l’esortazione di Paolo che indica nella carità il “pieno compimento della legge” (Rm 13, 8-10).L’esplicito riferimento alla Lettera ai Romani (“La speranza poi non delude, perché l’amore di Dio è stato riversato nei nostri cuori per mezzo dello Spirito Santo che ci è stato dato”, Rm 5,5) intende richiamare l’insegnamento che l’Apostolo ha indirizzato alla Chiesa di Roma; viene pure riportata la celeberrima locuzione con cui Sant’Ignazio d’Antiochia si è rivolto alla Chiesa di Roma, che “presiede nella carità”. La consegna dell’Anello si chiude invocando lo Spirito Santo perché arricchisca il nuovo Pontefice di forza e mitezza nel conservare i discepoli di Cristo nell’unità della comunione. (FB) (Agenzia Fides 17/5/2025)
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ASIA/VIETNAM – L’auspicio dei cattolici vietnamiti: “Aspettiamo Papa Leone XIV in Vietnam”

Source: The Holy See in Italian

Ho Chi Minh city (Agenzia Fides) – “Papa Leone XIV dovrebbe visitare il Vietnam, perseguendo il desiderio di Papa Francesco”: così  titola il quotidiano online vietnamita “Cattolicesimo e Verità”. E’ un esempio di come la stampa vietnamita, cattolica e non, ha accolto la notizia dell’elezione del nuovo Pontefice , proiettandola nella realtà locale.  L’articolo ricorda che “Papa Francesco ha lasciato una profonda eredità di compassione, pace e dialogo interreligioso”. “Uno dei desideri inesauditi di Papa Francesco – prosegue il quotidiano – era quello di visitare il Vietnam, un Paese con una vivace comunità cattolica e una ricca storia culturale”. per questo si auspica “una visita di Papa Leone XIV” che potrebbe avere “certamente un grande significato non solo per la Chiesa vietnamita, ma anche per altri aspetti come la cultura, la società e la diplomazia” e “sarebbe grande fonte di incoraggiamento per i cattolici vietnamiti, aiutandoli a rafforzare la loro fede e a vivere in unità con la Chiesa universale”. “Ci auguriamo con tutto il cuore che Papa Leone XIV visiti il Vietnam; il che sarebbe  un evento storico non solo per la comunità cattolica, ma anche per tutto il popolo vietnamita, portando un messaggio di pace, solidarietà e carità. La comunità cattolica vietnamita già attende con impazienza il giorno del suo arrivo” conclude il quotidiano.Sul versante della stampa non cattolica, si segnala la calorosa accoglienza espressa dalla comunità buddista. Sul quotidiano buddista “Phat u Vietnam” (I buddisti vietnamiti) l’analisi intitolata “Papa Leone XIV e la comunità buddista: una nuova era di dialogo interreligioso” riporta la benevolenza delle  comunità religiose non cristiane, compresi i buddisti in Vietnam e in altre nazioni asiatiche. Sebbene Papa Leone XIV non abbia ancora esposto appieno le sue opinioni sul buddismo, si osserva, “il suo background e le sue azioni iniziali mostrano un approccio aperto al dialogo interreligioso”. In particolare si cita il suo ministero in Perù, dove, riferisce l’articolo,  vive una piccola ma fiorente comunità buddista: per questo si intuisce che Papa Leone ha “familiarità con la diversità culturale e religiosa”. Inoltre, Papa Leone XIV è già considerato “prossimo” agli insegnamenti buddisti sulla compassione (karuna) e sulla interconnessione tra l’uomo e il Creato. In una conferenza del 2024, citata dai buddisti vietnamiti, il cardinale Prevost invocò  una “relazione reciproca” tra umanità e  l’ambiente. In questa visione echeggia il principio buddista di “non-danno” (ahimsa) e di “rispetto per la vita”, il che apre la strada a progetti congiunti con organizzazioni buddiste. D’altronde, si nota, “‘invito del suo discorso inaugurale a ‘costruire ponti’ implica la sua disponibilità a tali collaborazioni”.Profondo apprezzamento verso Papa Leone XIV a nome della Chiesa in Vietnam lo ha espresso in un’intervista al canale mediatico della Arcidiocesi di Ho Chi Minh city padre Peter Nguyen Thanh Tung, professore di Storia della Chiesa. “Il Successore di San Pietro – ha detto –  ci ha ricordato che la Chiesa rimarrà  salda per sempre perchè, come ha promesso e Gesù: le porte degli inferi non prevarranno contro di essa”. “Il Papa – ha continuato – ha scelto il nome di Leone XIV ricordando  Leone XIII, che si trovò  in un momento in cui il mondo stava affrontando problemi sociali. Papa Leone XIII  difese  i lavoratori in un contesto sociale in cui il capitalismo li sfruttava. Papa Leone XIV desidera  proseguire sulla strada di una Chiesa aperta, una Chiesa che protegge e difende i poveri e i vulnerabili, i lavoratori e sostiene la dignità umana”.(PA-AD) (Agenzia Fides 17/5/2025)
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Audience with the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See

Source: The Holy See

At 10.00 this morning, in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience the members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, on the occasion of the beginning of his Petrine ministry.
After the introductory words from the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Mr. Georges Poulides, Ambassador of Cyprus to the Holy See, the Pope delivered the following address:

Address of the Holy Father
Your Eminence,
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Peace be with you!
I thank His Excellency Mr George Poulides, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, for his cordial greeting in your name, and for the tireless work that he has carried out with his characteristic energy, commitment and kindness. These qualities have earned him the esteem of all my predecessors whom he has met in these years of his mission to the Holy See, particularly the late Pope Francis.
I would also like to express my gratitude for your many messages of good wishes following my election, as well as those expressing condolence for the death of Pope Francis. Some of those messages also came from countries with which the Holy See does not have diplomatic relations, a significant sign of esteem that indicates a strengthening of mutual relations.
In our dialogue, I would like us always to preserve the sense of being a family. Indeed, the diplomatic community represents the entire family of peoples, a family that shares the joys and sorrows of life and the human and spiritual values that give it meaning and direction. Papal diplomacy is an expression of the very catholicity of the Church. In its diplomatic activity, the Holy See is inspired by a pastoral outreach that leads it not to seek privileges but to strengthen its evangelical mission at the service of humanity. Resisting all forms of indifference, it appeals to consciences, as witnessed by the constant efforts of my venerable predecessor, ever attentive to the cry of the poor, the needy and the marginalized, as well as to contemporary challenges, ranging from the protection of creation to artificial intelligence.
In addition to being a visible sign of your countries’ respect for the Apostolic See, your presence here today is a gift for me. It allows me to renew the Church’s aspiration — and my own — to reach out and embrace all individuals and peoples on the Earth, who need and yearn for truth, justice and peace! In a certain sense, my own life experience, which has spanned North America, South America and Europe, has been marked by this aspiration to transcend borders in order to encounter different peoples and cultures.
Through the constant and patient work of the Secretariat of State, I intend to strengthen understanding and dialogue with you and with your countries, many of which I have already had the grace to visit, especially during my time as Prior General of the Augustinians. I trust that God’s providence will allow me further occasions to get to know the countries from which you come and enable me to have occasions to confirm in the faith our many brothers and sisters throughout the world and to build new bridges with all people of good will.
In our dialogue, I would like us to keep in mind three essential words that represent the pillars of the Church’s missionary activity and the aim of the Holy See’s diplomacy.
The first word ispeace. All too often we consider it a “negative” word, indicative only of the absence of war and conflict, since opposition is a perennial part of human nature, frequently leading us to live in a constant “state of conflict” at home, at work and in society. Peace then appears simply as a respite, a pause between one dispute and another, given that, no matter how hard we try, tensions will always be present, a little like embers burning beneath the ashes, ready to ignite at any moment.
From a Christian perspective – but also in other religious traditions – peace is first and foremost a gift. It is the first gift of Christ: “My peace I give to you” (Jn14:27).Yet it is an active and demanding gift. It engages and challenges each of us, regardless of our cultural background or religious affiliation, demanding first of all that we work on ourselves. Peace is built in the heart and from the heart, by eliminating pride and vindictiveness and carefully choosing our words. For words too, not only weapons, can wound and even kill.
In this regard, I believe that religions and interreligious dialogue can make a fundamental contribution to fostering a climate of peace. This naturally requires full respect for religious freedom in every country, since religious experience is an essential dimension of the human person. Without it, it is difficult, if not impossible, to bring about the purification of the heart necessary for building peaceful relationships.
This effort, in which all of us are called to take part, can begin to eliminate the root causes of all conflicts and every destructive urge for conquest. It demands a genuine willingness to engage in dialogue, inspired by the desire to communicate rather than clash. As a result, there is a need to give new life to multilateral diplomacy and to those international institutions conceived and designed primarily to remedy eventual disputes within the international community. Naturally, there must also be a resolve to halt the production of instruments of destruction and death, since, as Pope Francis noted in his lastUrbi et OrbiMessage: No peace is “possible without true disarmament [and] the requirement that every people provide for its own defence must not turn into a race to rearmament.”[1]
The second word isjustice. Working for peace requires acting justly. As I have already mentioned, I chose my name thinking first of all of Leo XIII, the Pope of the first great social Encyclical,Rerum Novarum. In this time of epochal change, the Holy See cannot fail to make its voice heard in the face of the many imbalances and injustices that lead, not least, to unworthy working conditions and increasingly fragmented and conflict-ridden societies. Every effort should be made to overcome the global inequalities – between opulence and destitution – that are carving deep divides between continents, countries and even within individual societies.
It is the responsibility of government leaders to work to build harmonious and peaceful civil societies. This can be achieved above all by investing in the family, founded upon the stable union between a man and a woman, “a small but genuine society, and prior to all civil society.”[2]In addition, no one is exempted from striving to ensure respect for the dignity of every person, especially the most frail and vulnerable, from the unborn to the elderly, from the sick to the unemployed, citizens and immigrants alike.
My own story is that of a citizen, the descendant of immigrants, who in turn chose to emigrate. All of us, in the course of our lives, can find ourselves healthy or sick, employed or unemployed, living in our native land or in a foreign country, yet our dignity always remains unchanged: it is the dignity of a creature willed and loved by God.
The third word istruth. Truly peaceful relationships cannot be built, also within the international community, apart from truth. Where words take on ambiguous and ambivalent connotations, and the virtual world, with its altered perception of reality, takes over unchecked, it is difficult to build authentic relationships, since the objective and real premises of communication are lacking.
For her part, the Church can never be exempted from speaking the truth about humanity and the world, resorting whenever necessary to blunt language that may initially create misunderstanding. Yet truth can never be separated from charity, which always has at its root a concern for the life and well-being of every man and woman. Furthermore, from the Christian perspective, truth is not the affirmation of abstract and disembodied principles, but an encounter with the person of Christ himself, alive in the midst of the community of believers. Truth, then, does not create division, but rather enables us to confront all the more resolutely the challenges of our time, such as migration, the ethical use of artificial intelligence and the protection of our beloved planet Earth. These are challenges that require commitment and cooperation on the part of all, since no one can think of facing them alone.
Dear Ambassadors,
My ministry has begun in the heart of a Jubilee Year, devoted in a particular way to hope. It is a time of conversion and renewal and, above all, an opportunity to leave conflicts behind and embark on a new path, confident that, by working together, each of us in accordance with his or her own sensibilities and responsibilities, can build a world in which everyone can lead an authentically human life in truth, justice and peace. It is my hope that this will be the case everywhere, starting with those places that suffer most grievously, like Ukraine and the Holy Land.
I thank you for all the work you are doing to build bridges between your countries and the Holy See, and I cordially impart my blessing to you, your families and your peoples. Thank you! Thank you for all the work that you do!
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[1]FRANCIS,Urbi et OrbiMessage, 20 April 2025.
[2] LEO XIII, EncyclicalRerum Novarum, 15 May 1891, 9.

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Schutz bei Retaxation, nicht bei Schuld

Source: Deutsche Nachrichten
Retaxationen gehören zu den größten finanziellen Risiken für Apotheken. Doch der Versicherungsschutz dagegen bleibt in vielen Fällen schwach, formalistisch und unzureichend. Das liegt weniger am Prinzip Versicherung als an der konkreten Ausgestaltung der Policen: Viele greifen nur bei klarer Schuldzuweisung, schließen systemische Fälschungsfälle aus und verlangen ein individuelles Fehlverhalten als Auslöser. Die Realität ist eine andere: Apotheken arbeiten unter Zeitdruck, mit unsicheren Rezeptformaten, wachsender Fälschungsgefahr und einer Retaxpraxis, die jede Formalabweichung sanktioniert. Eine optimale Retaxversicherung muss diesen Alltag abbilden. Sie muss unabhängig vom Verhaltensvorwurf leisten, bei strukturellen Risiken greifen und faire, transparente Bedingungen enthalten. Sie darf weder bestimmte Wirkstoffe ausschließen noch auf Schuldeingeständnisse angewiesen sein. Was sie leisten muss: wirtschaftliche Sicherheit, rechtliche Entlastung und Unterstützung im Prüfprozess – und das ohne jeden Generalverdacht gegenüber dem Apothekenteam.

Apotheken sehen sich in zunehmendem Maße mit Retaxationen konfrontiert, die selbst bei sachgerechter Rezeptbearbeitung und formaler Sorgfalt massive wirtschaftliche Schäden verursachen können. Die Ursachen reichen von Rezeptfälschungen über systemisch unsaubere Rezeptlayouts bis zu unklaren Rückmeldepflichten bei Ärzten. Doch während die Retaxpraxis der Krankenkassen sich zunehmend verselbständigt, bleiben Apotheken mit dem Risiko oft allein – auch dann, wenn sie eine Retaxversicherung abgeschlossen haben.

Die Schwachstellen dieser Versicherungsmodelle sind vielfältig: Häufig sind Leistungen an individuelle Fehlernachweise geknüpft, oft mit der Forderung eines schriftlichen Schuldeingeständnisses des Apothekenpersonals. Gleichzeitig werden bestimmte Arzneimittel, Sonderverordnungen oder bestimmte Rezeptarten pauschal aus dem Versicherungsschutz ausgeschlossen. In der Praxis bedeutet das: Gerade dort, wo der wirtschaftliche Schaden besonders hoch ist, fehlt die Absicherung.

Eine optimale Retaxversicherung muss diesen Widerspruch auflösen. Sie muss das Risiko realitätsnah abbilden – als strukturelle Bedrohung der Betriebswirtschaft, nicht als moralisches Problem der Mitarbeitenden. Das beginnt mit einer Fehlerverzeihungsklausel, die nachvollziehbar prüft, ob alle Arbeitsanweisungen und Prüfstandards eingehalten wurden – nicht, ob jemand Schuld trägt. Es setzt sich fort in einer automatisierten Deckungsentscheidung, die nicht durch langwierige Gutachten oder interne Ermittlungen blockiert wird. Und es mündet in einer integrativen Leistungskette: digitale Prüfroutinen, transparente Konditionen, faire Selbstbeteiligungen, keine wirkstoffbedingten Ausschlüsse.

Gleichzeitig braucht es eine Offenlegungspflicht der Versicherer: Welche Rezepttypen sind nicht gedeckt? Wie sieht die interne Regulierung aus? Was passiert im Falle externer Täuschung oder gestohlener Praxisstempel? Derzeit fehlen Apotheken solche Informationen – und zahlen im Zweifel doppelt: mit der Prämie und mit dem Schaden.

Die ideale Retaxversicherung denkt Versorgungssicherheit mit. Sie bewertet nicht nur die Handlung des Einzelnen, sondern die Belastung des Systems. Sie liefert nicht nur Ersatz, sondern trägt zur strukturellen Entlastung bei. Und sie gibt Apotheken wieder das, was ihnen durch das Retaxsystem systematisch entzogen wurde: Verlässlichkeit.

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Die Realität moderner Apothekenpraxis verträgt sich nicht länger mit einem Versicherungsmodell, das auf Schuldsuche basiert. Wer heute eine Retaxversicherung abschließt, erwartet Schutz vor einem wirtschaftlichen Risiko – nicht einen neuen Mechanismus, um Verantwortung nach unten weiterzugeben. Die oft gelebte Praxis, Schadensregulierung an Schuldeingeständnisse zu knüpfen, zeigt nicht nur ein falsches Verständnis von Haftung, sondern auch eine Geringschätzung gegenüber der komplexen Prüfrealität in der Offizin.

Die optimale Retaxversicherung muss genau hier ansetzen. Sie muss juristisch neutral, wirtschaftlich belastbar und praktisch nachvollziehbar sein. Sie darf keine Täterlogik verfolgen, sondern muss ein Versorgungsinstrument sein. Dass Policen heute noch zwischen hochpreisigen und „normalen“ Arzneimitteln unterscheiden, ist ein Anachronismus. Dass Apotheker sich selbst belasten müssen, um Schadensdeckung zu erhalten, ist ein Skandal. Dass ganze Rezeptgruppen ausgeschlossen sind, obwohl sie das größte Risiko tragen, ist eine Bankrotterklärung.

Was es braucht, ist ein neues Leitbild: Die Versicherung als strukturelles Rückgrat – nicht als Risikoabwälzung. Eine Police, die auf Verantwortungsentlastung statt Schuldzuweisung setzt. Eine Abdeckung, die das tatsächliche Betriebsrisiko spiegelt – nicht die idealisierte Form eines vermeintlich fehlerlosen Berufsalltags. Wer die Versorgung retten will, muss Apotheken nicht nur besser bezahlen – sondern endlich realistisch versichern.

Von Matthias Engler, Fachjournalist

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Le FMI et le Niger concluent un accord au niveau des services sur la septième revue du programme au titre de la facilité élargie de crédit et sur la troisième revue du programme au titre de la facilité pour la résilience et la durabilité

Source: IMF in French

le 16 mai 2025

Les communiqués de presse de fin de mission contiennent des déclarations des services du FMI qui rendent compte de leurs conclusions préliminaires après leur visite dans un pays. Les opinions exprimées dans ces déclarations sont celles des services du FMI et ne sont pas nécessairement celles de son conseil d’administration. À partir des conclusions préliminaires de cette mission, les services du FMI établiront un rapport qui, sous réserve de l’approbation de la direction, sera présenté au conseil d’administration pour examen et décision.

  • Les services du FMI et les autorités nigériennes ont conclu un accord au niveau des services sur la septième revue du programme économique appuyé par la facilité élargie de crédit (FEC), ainsi que sur la troisième revue du programme appuyé par la facilité pour la résilience et la durabilité (FRD).
  • La croissance économique devrait rester robuste, à 6,6 % en 2025, en dépit des nombreux défis. Néanmoins, les risques baissiers sont importants, en particulier ceux liés à un resserrement des conditions de financement, à une réduction de l’aide au développement et à la situation sécuritaire.
  • Les autorités nigériennes restent déterminées à mettre en œuvre rapidement les principales réformes structurelles prévues par le programme, notamment l’adoption d’un nouveau code général des impôts et l’application de la stratégie de gestion des recettes pétrolières.

Washington. Du 5 au 16 mai 2025, une équipe des services du Fonds monétaire international (FMI), dirigée par M. Antonio David, a tenu des réunions portant sur la septième revue de l’accord appuyé par la facilité élargie de crédit (FEC) en faveur du Niger, ainsi que sur la troisième revue du programme appuyé par la facilité pour la résilience et la durabilité (FRD).

À l’issue de la mission, M. David a fait la déclaration suivante :

« Les autorités nigériennes et les services du FMI ont conclu un accord au niveau des services sur la septième revue du programme économique appuyé par la facilité élargie de crédit et sur la troisième revue du programme appuyé par la facilité pour la résilience et la durabilité. Cet accord au niveau des services doit recueillir l’approbation de la direction et du conseil d’administration du FMI. La réunion correspondante du conseil d’administration devrait avoir lieu en juillet 2025. L’achèvement de la revue de l’accord au titre de la FEC permettrait un décaissement à hauteur de 13,2 millions de DTS (environ 17,8 millions de dollars, soit 10 % de la quote-part du Niger) pour contribuer à couvrir les besoins de financement extérieur du pays. L’achèvement de la revue de l’accord au titre de la FRD permettrait de décaisser 17,1 millions de DTS (environ 23,1 millions de dollars, soit 13 % de la quote-part du Niger).

« La croissance économique devrait rester robuste à 6,6 % en 2025, en dépit des nombreux défis. L’inflation moyenne devrait reculer à 4,2 %, en raison d’une campagne agricole favorable. Cela étant, des risques à la baisse entourent le scénario de référence. La situation sécuritaire pourrait affecter l’activité économique, tandis que la marge de manœuvre budgétaire pourrait se restreindre du fait d’un durcissement des conditions de financement et d’une réduction de l’aide au développement.

« Tout en préservant les dépenses sociales, les efforts d’assainissement budgétaire se poursuivront en 2025. L’ajustement prévu de 1,3 point de pourcentage du PIB pour atteindre l’objectif de déficit budgétaire de 3 % du PIB reposera sur une meilleure mobilisation des recettes, tandis que la croissance des dépenses totales resterait maîtrisée. Compte tenu des risques et du durcissement des conditions de financement, les autorités nigériennes continueront de mener une politique d’endettement prudente, en privilégiant les financements concessionnels et les dons.

« L’accord au titre de la facilité élargie de crédit vise à renforcer la stabilité macroéconomique et à jeter les bases d’une croissance résiliente, inclusive et portée par le secteur privé. Les résultats obtenus dans le cadre du programme ont été globalement satisfaisants par rapport aux objectifs fixés pour fin décembre 2024 et fin mars 2025. Les autorités ont également réalisé des progrès considérables dans l’apurement des arriérés au titre du service de la dette.

« Les autorités nigériennes restent déterminées à mettre en œuvre rapidement les principales réformes structurelles prévues par le programme, notamment l’adoption d’un nouveau code général des impôts et l’application de la stratégie de gestion des recettes pétrolières. Les services du FMI saluent le rétablissement de la Cour des comptes et espèrent un redémarrage complet de ses activités. Ces efforts de réforme sont essentiels pour atteindre les objectifs clés du programme, à savoir améliorer la mobilisation des recettes et la qualité et l’efficience des dépenses publiques, promouvoir le développement du secteur privé et renforcer les cadres de gouvernance et de transparence.

« Le financement au titre de la FRD vient appuyer l’avancement des réformes et les investissements visant à remédier aux difficultés et aux risques de plus en plus prononcés que pose le changement climatique, ce qui permettra de renforcer la résilience et de préserver les moyens de subsistance de la population. Dans le cadre de cette revue, les autorités ont bien progressé dans la mise en œuvre des mesures visant à renforcer la planification et la budgétisation des dépenses liées au climat, et à améliorer la prise en compte des questions liées au climat dans la gestion des investissements publics.

« Les membres de l’équipe de la mission ont rencontré Son Excellence M. Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Premier Ministre et Ministre de l’Économie et des Finances. Ils ont également organisé des séances de travail avec le ministre délégué chargé du budget, M. Mamane Sidi, le directeur national de la BCEAO pour le Niger, M. Maman Laouali Abdou Rafa, ainsi que d’autres hauts fonctionnaires de l’État, des représentants du secteur privé et des partenaires pour le développement.

« L’équipe du FMI tient à remercier les autorités nigériennes pour leur coopération et pour les échanges constructifs et fructueux qui ont eu lieu pendant cette mission. »

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Highlights – Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement – Committee on Culture and Education

Source: European Parliament

FISC Mission to London (UK) – 19 to 20 June 2023 © Image used under the license from Adobe Stock

On 20 May The CULT Committee will consider the draft opinion by Ms. Laurence Farreng, which looks at the impact of Brexit in education, youth, culture and media services and possible improvements. This will be followed by an exchange of views with experts from the European Commission and the UK delegation of the European External Action Service. The discussion will provide updates on the EU-UK summit held on 19 May and implications in the CULT remit.

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Highlights – Exchange of views on the European Schools – Committee on Culture and Education

Source: European Parliament

The European Schools system: state of play, challenges and perspectives © Image used under license of Adobe Stock

On 20 May, the CULT Committee will welcome stakeholders to provide an update on the implementation of the EP Report. The document aims to address current and future challenges and make a tangible contribution to the European Education Area.

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Oral question – The United Kingdom’s accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters – O-000016/2025

Source: European Parliament

Question for oral answer  O-000016/2025
to the Commission
Rule 142
Ilhan Kyuchyuk
on behalf of the Committee on Legal Affairs

On 27 June 2024, the United Kingdom signed and ratified the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (the Judgments Convention), which has also been signed by Uruguay, Israel, Costa Rica, Russia, the United States and Ukraine. The Judgments Convention entered into force on 1 September 2023, one year after the first two parties deposited their instruments of ratification/accession. In accordance with Article 29(2) of the Judgments Convention, the EU can notify the depositary, before 27 June 2025, that ratification by the UK does not have the effect of establishing treaty relations between the UK and the EU. If no such notification is issued – that is, if the EU tacitly accepts the UK’s accession – the Judgments Convention will begin to apply between the two parties on 1 July 2025.

Parliament understands that the Commission’s assessment of the UK’s accession is positive and that the Commission would be in favour of tacitly accepting it. However, the significance of private international law rules[1] for EU citizens in this particular area also has a political and legal impact, not only on the area of judicial cooperation but also beyond, bearing in mind the relevance of relations between the EU and the UK in a volatile international context.

With respect for each EU institution’s prerogatives and Parliament’s consistent position[2], a statement would allow the Commission to tacitly accept the UK’s accession to the Judgments Convention on the EU’s behalf, under the relevant provisions of that Convention.

  • 1.Given the deadline set down in the Judgments Convention, the need for the EU institutions to act without delay to ascertain the EU’s acceptance of the UK’s accession to the Convention, and Parliament’s intention to make an appropriate statement in this regard, could the Commission confirm its assessment of the UK’s accession to the Convention?
  • 2.Having regard to the commitments made in November 2024[3] by Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič with regard to third countries’ accession to conventions and respect for Article 218(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, what concrete steps does the Commission intend to take in future to ensure that Parliament’s prerogatives relating to third countries’ accession to the Judgments Convention are always fully and formally respected under the Treaties, and what timetable does it envisage for taking these steps?

Submitted: 13.5.2025

Lapses: 14.8.2025

  • [1] Study requested by Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs – ‘Ensuring Efficient Cooperation with the UK in civil law matters – Situation after Brexit and Options for Future Cooperation’, European Parliament, Directorate-General for Internal Policies, Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs, March 2023: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2023/743340/IPOL_STU(2023)743340_EN.pdf.
  • [2] European Parliament resolution of 15 June 2023 on supporting the accession of Ukraine to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (OJ C, C/2024/489, 23.1.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/489/oj).
  • [3] https://hearings.elections.europa.eu/documents/sefcovic/sefcovic_writtenquestionsandanswers_en.pdf.
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Ukraine: New surgical unit opens in Zhytomyr hospital under EU-backed recovery programme

Source: European Investment Bank

  • A surgical unit at Pavlusenko Hospital in Zhytomyr has been rebuilt to serve nearly two million residents in the oblast.
  • It is now equipped with modern medical systems and upgraded infrastructure, doubling the hospital’s capacity to treat patients.
  • The project to rebuild the surgical unit was implemented under the EIB’s Ukraine Recovery Programme, which supports local communities across the country by helping to restore essential social infrastructure.

A surgical unit at V.P. Pavlusenko Hospital No.2 in Zhytomyr opened today following a comprehensive reconstruction project supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB). As an important healthcare provider in the region, the hospital plays a vital role in delivering specialised surgical care to residents of Zhytomyr and to internally displaced people now living in the oblast. Thanks to EU support, over 6 000 patients will now benefit from timely, high-quality treatment every year in an improved and more efficient setting.

The reconstruction project involved upgrading the surgical unit’s internal infrastructure, creating a safer and more functional space for surgical care. The work covered essential systems, such as heating, ventilation and cooling systems, internal water supply and wastewater systems, electrical equipment and lighting, medical gas supply, the fire alarm and wired internet network – all critical for the smooth operation of a medical facility. The surgical unit also received essential medical support systems, including a vacuum station, a compressor unit and a modular chiller, along with new hospital furniture to equip the facility for daily use.

The total investment of €511 000 was provided under the Ukraine Recovery Programme – a joint initiative of the European Union and its bank, the EIB, implemented in partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories, the Ministry of Finance and the local authorities of Zhytomyr Oblast and the city of Zhytomyr. Technical assistance for the programme was provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine.

In total, 13 projects under EIB-financed recovery programmes – with a total value of nearly €20 million – have either been completed or are in progress in Zhytomyr Oblast. These include projects to rehabilitate healthcare and education facilities and an administrative building, as well as key water and sanitation infrastructure – all essential to maintain public services and improve living conditions amid the ongoing war.

EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, who is responsible for the Bank’s operations in Ukraine, said: “I am pleased to see another reconstructed facility delivered quickly and according to the highest standards – this time, the surgical unit at Zhytomyr Hospital. Through our recovery programmes, the EIB is helping to rebuild vital social infrastructure across Ukraine – hospitals, schools, kindergartens, social housing and water facilities – ensuring that all communities have access to quality services and dignified living conditions.”

Rémi Duflot, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, said: “In the face of ongoing destruction and daily attacks by Russia, the European Union stands steadfast in its commitment to help Ukraine rebuild itself. Each completed project – such as this surgical unit at Zhytomyr Hospital No. 2 – is a powerful symbol of solidarity and cooperation. These efforts are not only about restoring what has been lost, but also about rebuilding a stronger, better future for Ukraine. We are proud to be working alongside the European Investment Bank, the local community, and UNDP to help enhance healthcare services for all.

Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine Oleksii Kuleba said: “The restoration of access to social and healthcare services remains a strategic priority for the Ministry. These efforts are fundamental to the sustainable recovery of communities and to the support of internally displaced persons. We deeply thank the European Union and the European Investment Bank for their continued support in restoring critical social infrastructure, particularly in the healthcare sector. Your contribution plays an essential role in enhancing Ukraine’s resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.”

Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko said: “The EU’s support for Ukraine is not only about emergency aid, it’s about investing in the infrastructure that keeps society functioning and enables economic recovery. Rebuilding facilities like this surgical unit in Zhytomyr helps restore essential services, strengthen resilience, and lay the groundwork for sustainable growth.”

Head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration Vitalii Bunechko said: “The upgraded surgical unit strengthens our region’s healthcare system, bringing modern, high-quality care closer to thousands of residents. Despite the war, the hospital team and local contractors worked tirelessly to finish the project on time. Their dedication shows how committed Ukrainians are to moving forward, even under fire. It’s one of 13 projects supported by the EIB in Zhytomyr Oblast, and we are sincerely grateful to the European Union for its support.”

First Deputy Mayor of Zhytomyr Svitlana Olshanska said: “The major reconstruction of the surgical unit at V.P. Pavlusenko Hospital No.2 was urgently needed, it has turned it into a modern, fully equipped space where patients can receive high-quality care in safe and comfortable conditions. This is a vital improvement for our city, and we are continuing this progress with the ongoing capital repairs of the hospital’s emergency department, also supported by the EIB.”

UNDP Resident Representative in Ukraine Jaco Cilliers said: “UNDP is proud to support Ukrainian communities on the ground by helping turn recovery plans into reality. Thanks to EIB financing and national leadership, we are ensuring that EU-backed projects like this surgical unit in Zhytomyr deliver real impact where it’s needed most.”

Background information

The EIB in Ukraine 

The EIB Group has supported Ukraine’s resilience, economy and recovery efforts since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with €2.2 billion already disbursed since 2022. The EIB continues to focus on securing Ukraine’s energy supply, restoring damaged infrastructure and maintaining essential public services across the country. Under a guarantee agreement signed with the European Commission, the EIB is set to invest at least €2 billion more in urgent recovery and reconstruction. This funding is part of the European Union’s €50 billion Ukraine Facility for 2024-2027 and is fully aligned with the priorities of the Ukrainian government.

EIB recovery programmes in Ukraine

The war has inflicted severe damage on Ukraine’s healthcare system. According to the Fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4), the health sector has suffered substantial losses since February 2022. Direct damage to healthcare facilities is a major concern, with RDNA4 finding that 1 603 facilities (16.2%) have been destroyed or damaged. The war has also disrupted access to care and strained resources, putting immense pressure on medical personnel. The reconstruction of the surgical unit in Zhytomyr is a critical part of the effort to rebuild and strengthen healthcare infrastructure, ensuring that residents can receive necessary medical care amidst these challenges.

The reconstruction of the surgical unit at V.P. Pavlusenko Hospital No. 2 in Zhytomyr was carried out under the Ukraine Recovery Programme, one of three recovery programmes supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB). As of May 2025, the EIB has provided €740 million across these programmes to support Ukraine’s recovery. The funding helps the government to restore essential services in communities across the country – including schools, kindergartens, hospitals, housing, heating and water systems. These EIB-backed programmes are further supported by €15 million in EU grants to facilitate implementation. The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, coordinates and oversees programme implementation, while local authorities and self-governments are responsible for managing recovery sub-projects. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine provides technical assistance to local communities, supporting project implementation and ensuring independent monitoring for transparency and accountability. More information about the programmes is available here.