●​ Thales and its shareholders Commit to ceasing all sales to or in connection with the Myanmar military, including the maintenance and updating of operating software for devices previously sold, whether directly or indirectly (for example, through its joint venture BEL-Thales Systems Limited (BTSL)). Develop and implement a due diligence plan that incorporates the potential misuse of the group’s equipment or services as a risk. This is to prevent the risk of serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms that may result from the misuse of its equipment and services. As stipulated in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and their “protect, respect, and remedy” framework, Thales must acknowledge the negative impacts of these sales to the Myanmar military and provide for remedial measures for the victims, particularly the Rohingya population. ●​ the French government Launch an investigation into non-compliance with European sanctions pursuant to Article 459 of the Customs Code and any other relevant legislation. Transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1226 of the European Parliament and of the Council of April 24, 2024, on the definition of criminal offenses and penalties for violations of Union restrictive measures. As a State Party to the Rome Statute, France must refer the situation in Myanmar to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court pursuant to Article 14 of the Rome Statute. ●​ the French lawmakers The parliamentary committee tasked with evaluating the government’s policy on the export of military equipment and related materials, the transfer of defense-related products, and the export and transfer of dual-use goods; to convene and hold several hearings to shed full light on these exports and the French government’s involvement. The Foreign Affairs Committee to investigate the effectiveness of the implementation of European sanctions and the opaque system of exemptions, notably through hearings, in order to bring about the necessary legislative changes. All French parliamentarians to question the government on the many issues raised by this investigation. For example: the mechanisms that allowed such exports, which contradict France’s diplomatic position; the due diligence carried out by the State Holdings Agency; the existence—or lack thereof—of

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