This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, in line with its Global Gateway investment strategy, and the World Bank Group are deepening their strategic partnership to drive a new generation of connectivity projects. An initial pipeline of projects includes 18 high-impact investments in three strategic sectors (energy, transport, […]Global Gateway Forum: the European Commission and World Bank Group deepen partnership for infrastructure and jobs
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, in line with its Global Gateway investment strategy, and the World Bank Group are deepening their strategic partnership to drive a new generation of connectivity projects. An initial pipeline of projects includes 18 high-impact investments in three strategic sectors (energy, transport, […]A resilient EU budget supporting Europe’s priorities in 2024
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A Resilient EU budget Supporting Europe’s Priorities in 2024 The Court of Auditors (ECA) published today its Annual Report, auditing the revenue and expenditure of the EU budget. The Commission welcomes the ECA’s findings on the regularity of the implementation of the EU budget […]Faster and safer instant euro payments become a reality
October 9, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From today, sending money across the euro area will be faster and safer than ever. Thanks to new EU rules on instant payments, people and businesses can now transfer money in euro within seconds, anytime – day or night, weekdays or weekends – whether […]New Statistics from GEMs Consortium Show Risk of Investing in Emerging Markets Is Lower than Commonly Perceived
October 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. New default and recovery statistics released today by the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs) Consortium shed light on investment risks in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) and provide new views on potential opportunities for investment and diversification through increased transparency. EMDEs face challenges financing […]European Commission issues €11 billion in its 9th syndicated transaction of 2025
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised today €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 9th syndicated transaction for 2025. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €5 billion tap of the EU-Bond maturing on 13 December 2032 and a new €6 billion EU-Bond maturing on 12 December 2040. […]Health at Risk in Trade Wars
October 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Julian Pascal Beier (30), a second-year medical student at the Medical Faculty of Ulm University, Germany. 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 […]Dollar’s Share of Reserves Held Steady in Second Quarter When Adjusted for FX Moves
October 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Glen Kwende, Erin Nephew, Carlos Sánchez-Muñoz Our unique data on the currency composition of global foreign exchange reserves, COFER, track how much of the world’s reserves are held at central banks in different currencies—such as the US dollar, the euro, Japanese yen, Chinese renminbi, British pound, and others. The […]Commission proposes targeted changes that will reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across the revised Economic Governance Framework
October 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted proposals for targeted changes to some of the EU economic governance rules. The changes are aimed at ensuring their consistency with the outcome of the comprehensive reform undertaken in April 2024, while reducing reporting and administrative burdens, and […]Commission proposes targeted changes that will reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across the revised Economic Governance Framework
October 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted proposals for targeted changes to some of the EU economic governance rules. The changes are aimed at ensuring their consistency with the outcome of the comprehensive reform undertaken in April 2024, while reducing reporting and administrative burdens, and […]The cold war of health
October 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Danielle Mbamba, a sixth year medical student at Université des Montagnes in 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 strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]EU to boost financial literacy and investment opportunities for citizens
October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today announced two major initiatives to advance the Savings and Investments Union and deliver tangible benefits for all EU citizens. The comprehensive package focuses on improving financial literacy for all and at all life stages and introduces a blueprint for Savings […]Fiscal Rules Foster Stability as Spending Pressures Grow
September 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Countries have increasingly adopted fiscal rules and frameworks that aim to give clarity and predictability to government spending. But these rules have not been as effective in keeping deficits and debt within their intended limits. As we show in a new report, about 40 percent of advanced economies […]Stress Tests Can Help Determine How Much Capital Central Banks Need
September 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Romain Veyrune Central banks pride themselves on being data-driven and consensus-based. Surprisingly, though, there is little consensus among policymakers on a crucial issue: how much capital should these institutions hold? Unlike commercial banks, central banks don’t have universally prescribed minimum capital requirements. They can’t go bankrupt, because they […]Global Debt Remains Above 235% of World GDP
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Vitor Gaspar, Carlos Eduardo Goncalves, Marcos Poplawski-Ribeiro Global debt has stabilized, though it remains at an elevated level, as a continued reduction in private-sector lending offset greater borrowing by governments. Total debt was little changed last year, just above 235 percent of global gross domestic product, according to […]EU welcomes entry into force of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union welcomes the long-awaited entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a major milestone after two decades of intense multilateral negotiations. This represents a significant step forward in the global effort to protect the world’s ocean, […]European Commission issues €11 billion in its 8th syndicated transaction of 2025
September 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised today €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 8th syndicated transaction for 2025. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a new €5 billion EU-Bond maturing on 14 October 2030 and a new €6 billion EU-Bond maturing on 12 October 2055. The new […]How Stablecoins and Other Financial Innovations May Reshape the Global Economy
September 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Three years ago, Finance & Development devoted a full issue to anticipating “The Money Revolution,” driven by innovations in finance, such as crypto assets. That revolution is now unfolding. This issue of F&D looks at the new frontiers of finance, where technology, data, and changing societal values are reshaping how people and […]Commission completes proposal for the 2028-2034 EU long-term budget
September 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted a second package of seven sectoral proposals completing the framework for the next long-term EU budget for 2028–2034. These legal acts complete the MFF 2028-2034 proposal, and cover the following areas: • The Single Market and Customs Programme; • […]Commission proposes Mercosur and Mexico agreements for adoption
September 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement (MGA). These landmark deals form a critical part of the EU’s strategy to diversify its trade […]Obstructing Public Sector Accounting Reform: the Top 10 pitfalls
August 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Policymakers and government officials spend time, energy, budgets, and political capital on implementing public sector accounting reforms, only for unintended actions to potentially obstruct their chances of success. 10 types of obstruction are outlined below, and how policymakers and officials can instead avoid it: 1. Avoid diagnostics. The obstructive […]EU and Jordan take important step towards delivery of €500 million to support Jordan’s macro-financial stability and reforms
August 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching the implementation of €500 million Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Jordan. This programme is part of a broader EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership adopted earlier this year, reinforcing our shared efforts to support […]Commission seeks input on revision of rescue and restructuring State aid guidelines
August 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today launched a Call for Evidence and a public consultation to seek input on the scope and content of its revision of the Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non-financial undertakings in difficulty (‘Rescue and Restructuring Guidelines’). This […]EU and US publish Joint Statement on transatlantic trade and investment
August 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and US have issued a Joint Statement establishing a framework for fair, balanced and mutually beneficial transatlantic trade and investment. This Joint Statement confirms and builds on the political agreement reached by President von der Leyen and President Trump on 27 July. The Joint Statement sets […]Safe seas key to global prosperity, Security Council told
August 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Shipping is crucial to the global economy, with more than 100,000 vessels a day transporting some 80 per cent of world commerce, but it remains vulnerable to disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and transnational crime. Keeping sea routes safe today while also addressing emerging challenges was the […]Reforming Tax Administrations: a Focus on the Human Factor
August 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Reforming a tax administration is essential for achieving greater efficiency, transparency, and public trust. This piece shares principles and lessons for driving sustainable change, focusing on the human factors that make reform succeed. Reform Is Human Tax administration reform is not just technical work—it is human work. Institutions […]Commission disburses nearly €43 billion to five Member States under NextGenerationEU
August 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has disbursed a total of €42.8 billion to five Member States – Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, and Spain – under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. The disbursements are part of the Commission’s efforts to support the […]How Von der Leyen gambled with a smile the entire EU economy on a humiliating for all Europeans 15% trade “deal” with Trump
July 31, 2025 by 2 Comments
Despite Von der Leyen et al. appearing all victorious after bowing to the Orange King last Sunday in Turnberry, Scotland, one thing is for sure, this is not a deal but a complete and utter surrender. The fact that the president of the European Commission went to Scotland to watch Trump play golf at his […]EU-US trade deal explained – energy aspects
July 31, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU energy imports from the US The US already is one of the EU’s top energy partners and, by far, the EU’s first supplier of LNG, with55% of our LNG supply coming from the US so far in 2025. The US is also the […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the deal on tariffs and trade with the United States
July 29, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. We have reached a deal on tariffs and trade with the US. Today’s deal creates certainty in uncertain times. It delivers stability and predictability, for citizens and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. This is a deal between the two largest economies in […]‘Perfect storm’ of global crises drove years of food price surges: FAO
July 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The chief economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Máximo Torero Cullen, previewed its annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report in a briefing on Tuesday to journalists at UN Headquarters in New York. The report, to be released later this […]Commission welcomes the adoption of the EU mandate by the Council to launch negotiations with the six GCC countries
July 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative welcome the Council’s decision authorising them to enter into negotiations with each of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with the aim of concluding […]Budget proposal “simply not enough” to meet Europe’s challenges, lead MEPs say
July 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are sounding the alarm on the Commission’s proposed long-term budget and warn that the 1.26% spending ceiling will force cuts to flagship programmes while debt repayments loom. Parliament’s co-rapporteurs on the EU’s long-term budget, the multiannual financial framework (MFF), Siegfried Mureşan (EPP, RO) […]An ambitious budget for a stronger Europe: 2028-2034
July 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presented its proposal for an ambitious and dynamic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), amounting to almost EUR 2 trillion (or 1.26% of the EU’s gross national income on average between 2028 and 2034). This framework will equip Europe with a long-term […]
