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 […]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 […]The Conversation That Could Prevent Hepatitis
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Atharva Tadas, a third-year MBBS student at Saraswati Medical College, Unnao, India. 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 necessarily […]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 Ms. Ashunchung Chelsea Ayuk Takang, a second-year medical student in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Buea, Cameroon. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]The Knowledge Gap in White Coats: Why Hepatitis Awareness Starts With Us
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amina Rafi, a third-year medical student at Avicenna Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan. 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 writers and do not necessarily […]Beyond the Waiting Room: How Students Can Shape Humanitarian Health Today
October 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nimra Ishfaq, a medical student from Dubai. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]Commission welcomes commitments of Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone to modify recycling claims on plastic bottles
October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a dialogue with the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) network, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone have committed to change recycling claims advertised on their plastic bottles. As soon as they have all made the necessary changes, consumers can rely on […]Investigation into migration deal between Italy and Albania wins the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism
October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for journalism was awarded to an investigation into the migration deal between Italy and Albania. The winning story, by journalists Giacomo Zandonini, from Italy, and Maite Vermeulen, from the Netherlands, and published on the Dutch […]Commission welcomes political agreement on rules enhancing stability and long-term resilience of EU carbon market
October 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on a targeted amendment to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Following the Commission’s proposal in April 2026 and […]€1.1m in EU funds to help workers laid off in Finland
October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted to unlock funds to help 351 workers who lost their jobs in the Finnish paper industry. The Commission’s proposal, backed by 609 votes to 51, and with 14 abstentions, provides support for 351 displaced workers in the […]Commission to investigate how Booking.com combats scams and fraud under the Digital Services Act
October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Booking.com may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) by not having diligently assessed or effectively mitigated risks related to fraudulent listings and phishing scams. The platform may also have breached the […]Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it back
October 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize the overshoot and return to the internationally agreed threshold by the end of this century. The recommendation comes in the Emissions Gap […]Boosting high-speed rail to enhance EU cohesion and competitiveness
October 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed its recommendations for accelerating the development of the EU’s high-speed rail connectivity and improving territorial cohesion. Adopted with 558 votes in favour, 23 against and 73 abstentions in response to the Commission’s action plan, the report calls for a […]Commission welcomes political agreement on the future organic rulebook
October 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes today’s agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to amend certain production, labelling and certification rules, as well as rules on trade with non-EU countries, in the organic sector. These revised rules will help consumers make more informed […]EU and New Caledonia sign strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials
October 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the government of New Caledonia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains. The MoU was signed in Nouméa, New Caledonia, by Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stéphane […]Commission awards 2026 New European Bauhaus prizes for sustainable, inclusive and beautiful projects
October 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has awarded the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2026 to 13 laureates from several EU countries, Ukraine and North Macedonia, as well as Japan and Brazil, which won the international competition of the awards. In their sixth edition, the NEB […]Commission invests €3.4 billion in net-zero technology projects
October 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has selected 77 European net-zero technology projects to receive funding support worth €3.4 billion under the call of the Innovation Fund, launched in December 2025. By reinvesting the revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in innovative […]EU invests over €390 million in 135 new climate and environment projects
October 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today granted more than €390 million to 135 new projects across Europe under the LIFE programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the €579 million total investment needs for these projects. The […]Commission sends Statement of Objections to KKR for providing incorrect or misleading information during merger investigation
October 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed KKR & Co. Inc. (‘KKR’) of its preliminary view that the company provided incorrect and/or misleading information during the 2024 Commission’s investigation of KKR’s acquisition of NetCo, under the EU Merger Regulation (‘EUMR’). The merger investigation On 19 […]The world is waging a ‘war on nature’ as progress on biodiversity targets lags
October 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Fewer than half of the national targets set to protect the world’s plants, animals and ecosystems are on track, the UN warns in a new report, days before countries gather in Yerevan, Armenia, for the COP17 biodiversity conference. The landmark deal struck in Montreal in 2022 […]Metsola: We cannot agree on Europe’s ambitions and cut the means to achieve them
October 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. he European Council, President Metsola called for a long-term EU budget that matches Europe’s ambitions, faster progress on competitiveness, and continued momentum for enlargement. Addressing EU leaders in Brussels, President Metsola warned that the Irish Presidency’s revised proposal for the next Multiannual Financial […]From Classroom to Community: Why Student-Led Hepatitis Advocacy Matters
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aleena Ahmed is a medical student at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. 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 […]Students at the Frontline: Community Outreach as a Powerful Tool Against Hepatitis
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Afrah Mariam Mohideen, a medical student with a strong interest in public health, community outreach, and global health advocacy. 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 […]Commission proposes flexibility to methane importers to help save costs
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europe is preparing for a challenging winter with high energy prices. The strain on global energy markets linked to the conflict in the Middle East is putting pressure on energy markets in Europe. This is driving up energy prices and may cause reduced […]Commission accepts commitments by Sanofi to address possible anticompetitive disparagement of competing flu vaccine for vulnerable patients
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has made commitments offered by Sanofi legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The commitments relate to the Commission’s preliminary competition concerns relating to Sanofi’s alleged disparagement campaigns in Germany and France against Fluad, the only enhanced flu vaccine for vulnerable […]Commission disburses €2.86 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles and urgent battlefield needs
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. day, the European Commission disbursed €2.86 billion to Ukraine under the defence component of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The funding will go towards drones, air defence systems, missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems and ammunitions. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the […]Commission awards six projects making lasting contributions for Europe’s cohesion at REGIOSTARS ceremony
October 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Six outstanding EU-funded projects, and the people behind them, were honored last night in Brussels at the 2026 REGIOSTARS Awards, held as part of the 24th European Week of Regions and Cities. Presented by representatives of the European institutions and the Member States, […]800 million young people face a future without jobs
October 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Approximately 800 million young people entering the labour market in developing economies over the coming years will not find jobs unless countries act, the head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) warned on Tuesday, as the agency launched two initiatives to boost investment and employment. “If you look […]Disasters cost $228 billion in housing losses every year
October 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. $228 billion is a staggering amount of money to find, but that’s exactly what communities around the world are faced with every year, to rebuild housing after disaster strikes. Highlighting the need for greater investment in stronger homes and better preparedness, UN Secretary-General António […]Commission approves Kimberly-Clark’s acquisition of Kenvue, subject to conditions
October 14, 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 acquisition by Kimberly-Clark Corporation (‘Kimberly-Clark‘) of Kenvue Inc (‘Kenvue’). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Kimberly-Clark. Kimberly-Clark is globally active in the production and sale of […]Job quality is a priority in the EU, according to annual Commission report
October 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The quality of jobs in the EU has improved over the past decade, according to the 2026 European Employment and Social Outlook, published today. The report points to progress in three areas: pay, job security, and working time. It shows that better-quality jobs help […]Lead MEPs on EU’s long-term budget react to Irish presidency’s negotiating box
October 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Statement by leading MEPs on the long-term budget and own resources, in response to the negotiating box presented on Saturday by the Irish Presidency. The European Parliament’s lead co-rapporteurs on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, RO) and Carla Tavares (S&D, PT) firmly reject […]Commission welcomes adoption of €115 million ‘AGILE’ programme for rapid defence innovation
October 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the adoption of the Regulation establishing Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE) which will bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed. The new €115 million funding tool will provide dedicated support to small and medium sized […]EU Week of Regions and Cities convenes 5,000 participants to discuss the future of cohesion policy
October 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The 24th European Week of Regions and Cities opens today in Brussels, bringing together nearly 5,000 participants from across Europe under the motto ‘Strong Regions, Strong Europe’. Convened by the European Commission and hosted by Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, Raffaele Fitto, in partnership with the European […]
