This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has decided to close its preliminary antitrust probe into allegedly anticompetitive behaviour by the Dutch State-owned rail incumbent Nederlandse Spoorwegen (‘NS‘). The closure of the investigation follows NS’ effective engagement with the Commission, resulting in a new sales policy for […]Commission welcomes Nederlandse Spoorwegen’s new sales policy for railway vehicles and closes antitrust investigation
November 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has decided to close its preliminary antitrust probe into allegedly anticompetitive behaviour by the Dutch State-owned rail incumbent Nederlandse Spoorwegen (‘NS‘). The closure of the investigation follows NS’ effective engagement with the Commission, resulting in a new sales policy for […]The Employment and Social Affairs committee adopts its position on a new European Social Fund
November 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Employment and Social Affairs Committee MEPs voted their position on the 2028-2034 European Social Fund (ESF), aimed at supporting quality employment, skills and social protection. The Committee suggests retaining the European Social Fund as a stand-alone programme, with a dedicated budget of €124.19 […]Connecting Europe Facility: boosting investment in the EU’s strategic infrastructure
November 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s Energy and Transport Committees agreed to strengthen the 2028-2034 Connecting Europe Facility, EU’s main funding tool for key cross-border infrastructure projects. Adopted on Tuesday, with 101 votes in favour, one against and 17 abstentions, the text proposes a set of rules that […]Commission approves €2 billion Belgian State aid to support offshore wind energy
November 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2.04 billion Belgian scheme to support offshore wind energy in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the Clean […]The Employment and Social Affairs committee adopts its position on a new European Social Fund
November 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Employment and Social Affairs Committee MEPs voted their position on the 2028-2034 European Social Fund (ESF), aimed at supporting quality employment, skills and social protection. The Committee suggests retaining the European Social Fund as a stand-alone programme, with a dedicated budget of €124.19 […]Commission preliminarily finds TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed in breach of Digital Services Act for harmful ‘rabbit holes’ effect
November 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for the so-called ‘rabbit hole effect’ of its recommender system. TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed shows users a continuous stream of personalised videos, even when those are related […]EU emissions continue to fall as clean energy gains ground
November 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today published the 2026 EU Climate Action Progress Report and Carbon Market Report, showing that EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to fall, clean technologies are expanding, and an increasing amount of ETS revenues are available to EU Member […]Commission approves merger between AkzoNobel and Axalta, subject to conditions
November 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between coating makers AkzoNobel and Axalta. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the two companies. AkzoNobel is a Dutch multinational group that manufactures and […]Commission launches Education and Skills package to tackle declining basic skills, rapid digital change and teacher shortages
November 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presents a new Education and Skills Package to reverse the decline in basic skills, help schools make AI and digital technologies work for learning and address teacher shortages. The package focuses on four priorities: raising achievement in basic skills, […]Commission proposes 2027 fishing opportunities for fish stocks in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak
November 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the 2027 fishing opportunities for 11 fish stocks managed by the EU in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak. For six of those stocks, the proposal would also set catches for 2028 and, in some cases, […]Fuel price shock: Why developing economies are paying the most at the pump
November 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When war shut the Strait of Hormuz in February, oil prices soared everywhere. But the pain at the pump has been far from equal, and the world’s developing economies are paying the heaviest price, according to a new report from UNCTAD, the UN trade and development […]€525 million investment set to drive new generation of European chip design companies
November 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Launching today, the European Chip Design Platform will mobilise €525 million in investment to stimulate a new generation of European chip design companies. Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen launched the project, a key initiative under the EU Chips […]Drug precursors: MEPs back tighter controls while protecting legitimate trade
November 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs voted to strengthen controls on chemicals used to make illicit drugs, while protecting legitimate trade, research and innovation. The draft rules, approved by the International Trade and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs committees, by 85 to 4 and with […]Commission strengthens Europe’s position as the world’s leading tourism destination
November 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today presented a new EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy, to increase the sector’s competitiveness, sustainability and resilience. The strategy will help businesses grow and workers build skills; it will support destinations in developing a balanced tourism offer; improve travellers’ experiences and […]The Well Behind My House: A Cameroonian Student’s Case for Hepatitis Education
November 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Nga Ndongo Essono Uriel Patrick is a medical student and researcher at University of Buea Cameroon. The writer is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer […]From Knowledge to Action: How Students Can Change the Landscape of Hepatitis
November 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Tereza Garcia Bergantini, a fourth-year medical student at Faculdade de Medicina Dr. Paulo Prata, in Barretos, Brazil. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to […]Gender equality pays off for business – so why are companies pulling back?
November 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Gender equality and diversity are good for business – but while increasing numbers of women are reaching top spots in the corporate world, more initiatives are needed to keep momentum going. The recommendation comes from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in its report Women in Business […]Commission takes new steps to prepare Europeans for growing crisis risks
November 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As Europe faces increasingly frequent and complex crises, the European Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen preparedness across the EU. From helping citizens protect themselves during emergencies to ensuring that national civil protection systems can keep operating when disaster strikes, the EU […]Commission takes new steps to prepare Europeans for growing crisis risks
November 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As Europe faces increasingly frequent and complex crises, the European Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen preparedness across the EU. From helping citizens protect themselves during emergencies to ensuring that national civil protection systems can keep operating when disaster strikes, the EU […]Commission conditionally approves JD.com’s acquisition of CECONOMY under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
November 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), the acquisition of CECONOMY AG (‘CECONOMY‘) by JD.com, Inc. (‘JD.com‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties. Today’s decision follows the opening of an in-depth […]Europeans overwhelmingly support stronger EU civil protection cooperation based on solidarity, new Eurobarometer shows
October 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europeans continue to show very strong support for a coordinated European approach to disaster preparedness and response, according to the latest Special Eurobarometer on EU Civil Protection published today by the European Commission. As Europe faces growing risks and increasingly complex natural hazards […]Gender equality week: women in leadership
October 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament is marking gender equality week with debates on women’s leadership experiences, and how to drive change and inspire the next generations of women leaders. The seventh edition of European Gender Equality Week, from 3 to 6 November, will focus on the theme […]Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
October 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels reached record highs in 2025, locking in more long-term global warming, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday. The agency’s latest Greenhouse Gas Bulletin indicates an average […]Questions and answers on the EU Climate Resilience Framework
October 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. 1. What is the objective of the new EU Climate Resilience Framework, and why is it necessary now? The EU Climate Resilience Framework aims to strengthen Europe’s ability to anticipate, prepare for, and manage climate risks by getting ahead of those impacts and […]EU citizens think innovative foods can be useful but want more information, new Eurobarometer shows
October 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published the results of a new Special Eurobarometer on food innovation, offering an EU-wide overview of how Europeans view innovative foods, ingredients and crops. The survey shows that many Europeans see food innovation as a useful way to help […]From Knowledge to Action: How Students Can Change the Landscape of Hepatitis
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria Tereza Garcia Bergantini is a fourth-year medical student at Faculdade de Medicina Dr. Paulo Prata, in Barretos, Brazil. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly […]The Missing Piece in the Fight Against Hepatitis: Awareness
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Marcia de Oliveira Baldoino, a 21-year-old medical student at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not […]Beyond Awareness: Why Students Are Essential to Eliminating Viral Hepatitis
October 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. EKEMINI WISDOM ITEK, a preclinical medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the […]Parliament’s priorities for the COP 31 climate talks in Türkiye
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating mandate for the COP 31 climate talks, demanding faster climate action on fossil fuels, finance and vulnerable countries. The 9-20 November UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, is expected to focus on advancing the fossil […]Commission proposes stronger recognition of European heritage sites
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has proposed to renew and reinforce the legal framework of the European Heritage Label. The scheme was adopted in 2011 aiming to offer a recognition awarded by the European Union to sites – buildings, monuments, documents – of exceptional symbolic […]EU Civil Protection Mechanism turns 25
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For 25 years, European countries have been joining forces to save lives when disasters strike under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. This is one of the best examples of European solidarity in action. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said: […]Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Omya in the supply of calcium carbonates to the paper industry
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Omya has breached EU competition rules by requiring customers in the paper industry to purchase all or most of their calcium carbonates from Omya. Omya, headquartered in Switzerland, is the largest […]Raising Awareness About Hepatitis: The Role of Students in Prevention and Education
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Burhanuddin Murtaza Patanwala is a fifth-year MD student at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]
