This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs applaud European transport and tourism operators for helping refugees from Ukraine, demand Russia return stolen airplanes and call on the EU to tighten sanctions on Russia. European transport operators are offering Ukrainian citizens free travel by train, bus, ship or plane and this […]Russia must return stolen airplanes, demand MEPs
May 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs applaud European transport and tourism operators for helping refugees from Ukraine, demand Russia return stolen airplanes and call on the EU to tighten sanctions on Russia. European transport operators are offering Ukrainian citizens free travel by train, bus, ship or plane and this […]EU announces an additional €52 million to support the long-term resilience, recovery and reforms in the Republic of Moldova
May 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union will mobilise an additional €52 million for the Republic of Moldova to advance the country’s long term resilience, recovery and reforms, in particular via the implementation of the flagships foreseen in the Economic and Investment plan for its Eastern partners and […]Eurobarometer: Europeans approve EU’s response to the war in Ukraine
May 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A Flash Eurobarometer survey in all EU Member States published today shows large consensus among EU citizens in favour of the EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The majority of Europeans think that since the war started, the EU has shown solidarity (79%) […]State aid: Commission approves German umbrella scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a German umbrella scheme with a budget of around €11 billion to support companies across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission […]What is the EU doing to end its reliance on Russian energy?
April 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Russia is the EU’s leading supplier of oil, gas and coal imports.But the EU has a plan to end its dependence on Russian energy by 2030.Accelerating the switch to renewable energy will […]How did one European country free itself from Russian gas?
April 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Lithuania recently announced it no longer needs Russian gas imports. Many countries aim to cut energy ties with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. This shift points a new […]Ukraine: EU boosts humanitarian aid with additional €50 million
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As heavy fighting and missile strikes continue to destroy critical civilian infrastructure, humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain extremely high. Despite access and security constraints, EU humanitarian partners are providing assistance to vulnerable people in different regions of Ukraine. The EU is allocating a further […]Russia’s invasion of Ukraine need not hinder climate progress. Here’s why
April 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Many countries don’t want to continue buying Russia’s fossil fuels following its invasion of Ukraine. But efforts to tap other sources and ease prices may hinder climate progress. Previous […]Stand Up For Ukraine: 9.1 billion euros pledged in support of internally displaced and refugees
April 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The “Stand Up for Ukraine” global pledging event and campaign has raised 9.1 billion euros for people fleeing the Russian invasion, inside Ukraine and abroad, including €1 billion from the European Commission. On top of that, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has […]Ukraine: EU must protect all children fleeing the war
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for children fleeing war in Ukraine to be given safe passage and for assistance for those internally displaced or unable to leave areas under siege. With 509 votes to 3 and 47 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution recalling […]MEPs frontload 3.4 billion euro to address Ukrainian refugees’ needs
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU countries sheltering people fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will immediately receive €3.4 billion, MEPs decided on Thursday. Following Parliament’s green light to redirect EU regional and asylum funding to EU countries sheltering people fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during the last […]State aid: Commission approves French liquidity scheme to support companies in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
April 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a French scheme that enables up to €155 billion in liquidity support for companies across all sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme is the first approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted […]Russia is the world’s largest exporter of petroleum products – but what exactly are they?
April 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content The United States recently banned oil and gas imports from Russia.But Russia is the world’s largest exporter of all oil products.So, what are these products and how are they used? The United […]Stand Up For Ukraine: global pledging event for refugees and internally displaced people taking place in Warsaw on 9 April 2022
March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In recognition of Poland’s essential role in supporting refugees fleeing the invasion of Ukraine, the Stand Up For Ukraine pledging event, convened by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will take place in Warsaw on 9 April. The President […]Home Affairs Council: 10-Point Plan on stronger European coordination on welcoming people fleeing the war against Ukraine
March 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In its conclusions of 24-25 March, the European Council called on Member States to intensify their efforts in a continued spirit of unity and solidarity, and it invited the Commission to take the necessary initiatives to facilitate such efforts. At the extraordinary Justice and […]Justin Trudeau: “Canada, the EU, and our partners are facing a defining moment”
March 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Addressing MEPs, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stressed that NATO and the EU are more resolved and united than ever and that pressure on Putin must be increased. Opening the debate on Wednesday afternoon, Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Canada was an ally and […]War in Ukraine: keep the pressure up on Russia and aim for energy independence
March 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. One month after Russia attacked Ukraine, MEPs unanimously condemned the brutal invasion and urged the EU to further sanction Moscow and protect the European economy. In a plenary debate with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen on the Versailles informal summit (10-11 March) and […]Ukraine: EU support to help Member States meet the needs of refugees
March 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission outlines the actions being taken to support Member States in meeting the needs of those fleeing the war against Ukraine and its people. Since the unprovoked and unjustified Russian invasion, some 3.5 million people – mainly women and children – […]Ukraine war highlights urgent need for worldwide humanitarian support
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content Aid agencies call for protection of civilians affected by Ukraine war.Save the Children: There are no safe places for children in Ukraine.Support centres are being established to protect refugees from trafficking gangs.Humanitarian […]‘Incomparable suffering’: UNHCR’s Joung-ah Ghedini-Williams says worse to come for Ukrainian refugees
March 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Bruce-Lockhart, Editorial Lead, Head of Social Video, World Economic Forum With the fastest-growing flow of people the world has ever recorded fleeing Russia’s three-week-old invasion of Ukraine, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR ) has said that humanitarian […]‘Incomparable suffering’: UNHCR’s Joung-ah Ghedini-Williams says worse to come for Ukrainian refugees
March 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Bruce-Lockhart, Editorial Lead, Head of Social Video, World Economic Forum With the fastest-growing flow of people the world has ever recorded fleeing Russia’s three-week-old invasion of Ukraine, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR ) has said that humanitarian […]IRC’s David Miliband: Ukraine, the humanitarian challenge and the ‘reboot’ refugee support needs now
March 21, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Subscribe to Meet The Leader on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Meet The Leader is a fortnightly podcast from the World Economic Forum that features the world’s top changemakers, showcasing the habits and […]Ukraine: Commission launches special call to support Member States welcoming refugees from Ukraine and the phasing out of their reliance on fossil fuels from Russia
March 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has launched a special call under the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) to support Member Stateswelcoming refugees from Ukrainefollowing Russia’s invasion of the country and the phasing out of their reliance on fossil fuels from Russia. Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, […]What else does Russia export, beyond oil and gas?
March 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Russia’s response to international sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine has been to order a halt to exports of more than 200 products. But what exactly does Russia export and where do […]How the cyber world can support Ukraine
March 21, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Algirde Pipikaite, Lead, Strategic Initiatives, World Economic Forum & Lukas Bester, Researcher, Writer, Sustainable Development Consultant in Emerging Markets The conflict in Ukraine has invoked fears over escalated cyberattacks.The international cyber community is showing its support to Ukraine […]Ukraine refugees: Operational guidelines to support Member States in applying the Temporary Protection Directive
March 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Since the start of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, more than 3 million people have fled the country, with UN estimates suggesting that more than half of them are children. To respond to this unprecedented situation, the EU agreed in […]Enforcing sanctions against listed Russian and Belarussian oligarchs: Commission’s “Freeze and Seize” Task Force steps up work with international partners
March 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission’s ‘Freeze and Seize’ Task Force, set up to ensure EU-level coordination to implement sanctions against listed Russian and Belarussian oligarchs, has now stepped up its action at international level. It will work alongside the newly established ‘Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs […]Ukraine: war, refugees and an energy system under attack
March 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum Ukraine energy companies and officials address a World Economic Forum event to discuss the situation and appeal for help.Nuclear safety raised as major concern.UNICEF describes plight of those caught up in […]Ukraine is an opportunity to create hospitable solutions to the global refugee crisis
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sertan Kabadayi, Professor, Fordham University, Raymond Fisk, Professor, Texas State University, Silke Boenigk, Professor, Universität Hamburg The Ukraine crisis, causing a possible 5 million refugees, shows the need to address the broader global refugee crisis.Public and private service […]Ukraine calls on the world to help its energy system and avoid nuclear disaster
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Juliet Masiga, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Energy minister and energy company heads address a special session at the World Economic Forum.They urge Europe to help maintain power supplies and to […]European Parliament launches website in cooperation with Ukrainian Parliament
March 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. As a result of the cooperation with Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada in the field of democracy support, the new website shows how the EU has supported Ukraine since 2014. “The EU stands with Ukraine”: the website (in English and Ukrainian) set up by Parliament, provides […]EU disburses €300 million in emergency Macro-Financial Assistance to Ukraine
March 14, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission disbursed today €300 million in emergency Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to Ukraine. The disbursement of funds has been fast-tracked to help enhance Ukraine’s macroeconomic stability in the context of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion. This is the initial part of a first […]Statement by the European Commission calling for the protection of children in Ukraine
March 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The bombardment of the children’s and maternity hospital in Mariupol yesterday is the latest in a series of atrocities and crimes committed against children. This senseless and illegal war waged by the Russian Federation is taking the lives of innocent children, and this is […]
