This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission has proposed to the Council to lift the protective measures adopted in 2022 concerning Hungary under the Conditionality Regulation, as it considers that Hungary has addressed the rule of law breaches affecting the EU budget. Ursula von der Leyen, President […]Commission proposes to unlock €4.2 billion in Cohesion funding for Hungary and restore full access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe
September 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission has proposed to the Council to lift the protective measures adopted in 2022 concerning Hungary under the Conditionality Regulation, as it considers that Hungary has addressed the rule of law breaches affecting the EU budget. Ursula von der Leyen, President […]EU Customs Reform marks a new era for customs in Europe
September 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU Customs Reform has entered into force, marking the start of a better, smarter and simpler customs system across the EU. Following formal adoption by the Council of the European Union and European Parliament, the reform was published in the Official Journal last […]Commission enhances energy efficiency and sustainability of data centres in the EU
September 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission proposed today a common rating scheme for data centres aimed at increasing transparency on their energy use and supporting their sustainable integration into Europe’s energy system. Data centres are essential to Europe’s digital future. Increasing computing capacity in Europe is important […]EU KIDS Act to restrict social media platforms’ access to children in the EU
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted the EU KIDS Act to enhance the online safety of children throughout the Union. The proposal prohibits social media platforms from accessing children under the age of 13 and sets an EU-wide minimum age for minors to open […]MEPs to visit Oulu, European Capital of Culture for 2026
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A delegation from the Committee on Culture and Education will travel to Oulu, Finland, from 21 to 23 September. The mission will begin with an overview of the conception and implementation of Oulu2026 in a meeting with Piia Rantala-Korhonen, CEO of the Oulu Culture […]The right to development: Why equity, not charity, is a human right
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Compare two children born in the same year: one in a country with functioning schools, social services, fair elections and a dynamic economy and the other in a nation devastated by poverty, conflict, climate change or corruption. Neither chose their circumstances. Yet, one will likely live decades […]Commission disburses €3.3 billion in defence funding to Ukraine
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission will today disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for defence procurement under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The payment covers drones and missiles and will help Ukraine defend its territory and skies against Russia’s ongoing aggression. Ursula von der Leyen, President […]Gender equality woefully off track, new UN report reveals
September 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At the current rate of progress, gender equality would take 171 years to achieve, a new UN report finds as institutions built to advance gains are being defunded and demobilised. Strikingly, not a single indicator on the Sustainable Development Goal for gender equality (SDG 5) is on track to be met […]Commission proposes €489 million to help Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta recover from severe storms
September 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission proposed to mobilise €489 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta recover from severe storms and flooding in January and February 2026. The funding will support essential emergency and recovery operations to rebuild transport infrastructure and reestablish essential […]Commission disburses €3.3 billion in defence funding to Ukraine
September 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission will today disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for defence procurement under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The payment covers drones and missiles and will help Ukraine defend its territory and skies against Russia’s ongoing aggression. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission: “Today, we will disburse €3.3 billion to help procure […]Breaking The Silence : How Future Healthcare Workers Can Normalize Conversations About Mental Health
September 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Nzesse Yanniv is a Cameroonian, 4th year medical student at Université des Montagnes. 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 writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Promoting Mental Health Awareness Among Future Healthcare Professionals: A Core Pillar for Europe’s Health Sovereignty
September 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Wajd is a third-year medical student at the University of Kordofan, passionate about global health and scientific research. 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 […]World News in Brief: Shipping alert from IMO, democracy vanishing in Nicaragua, alert over political ‘denialism’
September 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid a rising number of attacks on shipping in key waterways in the Middle East linked to the US-Iran war, the head of UN maritime agency, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has insisted that the conflict is not a “pretext” to target “innocent seafarers”. Since the current conflict in […]MEPs upgrade EU energy infrastructure rules to lower energy prices
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The update of the TEN-E regulation aims to boost security of energy supply, help lower prices for households and businesses, and contribute to the EU’s climate neutrality goals. On Thursday, MEPs from the Industry, Research and Energy Committee proposed changes to the rules governing trans-European energy […]Strengthening the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism and closing loopholes
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament has backed an extension of the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism to cover downstream goods and a fund to support the low-carbon transition. Plenary adopted its position for negotiations with member states on proposed changes to the CBAM by 464 to […]Commission proposes ambitious measures to strengthen fair labour mobility
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the Fair Labour Mobility package to guarantee clear social rights for everyone, everywhere in the EU, regardless of where they choose to live and work. The package will enable workers to prove and claim their social security and health insurance rights, and have their […]How AI could replace animal testing
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission’s Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation Magazine. Around 150 000 animals, mostly rats and mice, are used in the EU each year to test the safety of everyday chemicals, but that is starting to change. Animal welfare campaigners have long raised concerns about this […]New climate models are zooming in on regional risks
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. From his office on the outskirts of the French city of Toulouse, Roland Séférian literally charts out the future of our planet. Working at the National Centre for Meteorological Research (CNRM), the climate scientist designs models that project future climate change. Among the best known are the […]EU Missions drive systemic change, new assessment shows
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The five EU Missions in Horizon Europe are delivering tangible positive results in addressing some of Europe’s most pressing societal challenges through scientific and technological innovation, according to a mid-term assessment published today by the European Commission. All Missions are making steady progress towards their objectives […]Commission approves €52 million Romanian State aid for cattle farmers facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €52 million (RON 277 million) Romanian State aid scheme for cattle farmers facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by […]EU Missions drive systemic change, new assessment shows
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The five EU Missions in Horizon Europe are delivering tangible positive results in addressing some of Europe’s most pressing societal challenges through scientific and technological innovation, according to a mid-term assessment published today by the European Commission. All Missions are making steady progress towards […]
Old sailing manuals reveal how sailors helped create a global view of Earth
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. In September 1522, the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe finally returned home. Of the five ships and 270 men that had set sail three years earlier under the command of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, only one vessel and 18 […]MEPs upgrade EU energy infrastructure rules to lower energy prices
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The update of the TEN-E regulation aims to boost security of energy supply, help lower prices for households and businesses, and contribute to the EU’s climate neutrality goals. On Thursday, MEPs from the Industry, Research and Energy Committee proposed changes to the rules governing […]Inherited Debts and Quiet Rooms: The Social Determinants behind Indonesia’s Medical Student Burnout
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Trisha Emmanuela Perangin Angin is an Indonesian medical student currently completing their studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada. 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 […]Future Doctors Need Support Too
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Shahad Mirghani Mohammed Farah is a medical student with a strong interest in student mental health and medical education. The student 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 […]‘The water comes up to our knees’: Climate hazards shut millions of children out of school in 2025
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When the creek beside Taudibura Garo’s school in Papua New Guinea floods, the water doesn’t stop at the gate. It rises through the pit toilets – making the school unsafe – sending the 16-year-old and her classmates home without being able to finish. She is one of […]Commission sets out next chapter for European Capitals of Culture after over 40 years of success
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission renews and strengthens the framework for the European Capitals of Culture beyond 2033, applying the lessons of more than 40 years of experience into the programme’s next generation. The aim is to simplify the selection process, strengthen long-term legacy and […]From Medical Student to Healthcare Professional: The Importance of Mental Wellbeing
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rawan Doheen, a second year medical student at New Mansoura University and a member of the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association – Egypt (IFMSA-Egypt). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Commission grants Spain €114.7 million and provides enhanced operational assistance to manage the situation in Ceuta
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has decided to provide Spain with €114.7 million in emergency assistance to help manage the situation in Ceuta, following the large-scale illegal border crossings on 30-31 July. This financial support builds on the Commission’s immediate response from the first day, when […]Commission proposes new European Innovation Act to help innovative European ideas grow and compete globally
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposed a new European Innovation Act to help Europe’s most innovative ideas be developed, financed and scaled up in Europe. A key initiative under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy and the Competitiveness Compass for the EU, the proposal will strengthen […]Commission approves €400 million German State aid to enhance insulin supply resilience
September 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million German measure in favour of Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH (‘Sanofi’) to strengthen the resilience of the supply of human insulin and insulin analogues (‘insulins’). Under the measure, Germany will pay Sanofi a […]Building climate resilience into the heart of Europe’s cities
September 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Climate change is forcing many European cities to rethink how they are designed and managed. Infrastructure built for the weather conditions of the past is increasingly being tested by heavier rainfall, hotter summers and more frequent extreme weather. According to a […]Coordinated action on clean air and climate change can net $15 for every dollar spent
September 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Tackling air pollution and climate change together can save millions of lives, reduce global warming and generate roughly $15 in economic benefits for every $1 spent, a new UN-backed report has revealed. The assessment by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) shows […]
