This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission launched a ‘Roadmap towards Nature Credits’, to incentivise private investments into actions that protect and preserve nature, and reward those who undertake these actions and invest in them. Nature credits represent an investment into nature-positive actions by a company, a […]Search Results for: France
Nature Credits Roadmap to reward nature-positive action and boost private finance
July 8, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission launched a ‘Roadmap towards Nature Credits’, to incentivise private investments into actions that protect and preserve nature, and reward those who undertake these actions and invest in them. Nature credits represent an investment into nature-positive actions by a company, a […]‘A wave of truth’: COP30 targets disinformation threat to climate action
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Negotiators in Belém, Brazil, opened COP30 with a stark warning: the race to avert catastrophic global heating is being sabotaged by a surge of climate disinformation. The falsehoods, spreading faster than ever online, threaten to derail fragile progress on climate action. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da […]As global crises deepen, leaders in Doha urge shift from promises to action
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As global challenges deepen, governments, civil society and international partners convened in Doha on Monday to highlight concrete solutions to advance social development and confront some of today’s most urgent crises – from widening hunger and poverty to growing inequality and climate-driven instability. The discussions took place […]Lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks, says atomic energy watchdog
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN-backed nuclear watchdog has raised fresh concerns over Iran’s failure to fully cooperate with inspections, warning that this is preventing independent verification of its nuclear activities. Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Monday that Iran’s growing stockpile […]Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform mobilises over €15 billion to boost investments in Europe in its first year
March 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) celebrates its first year in action for the development and manufacturing of critical technologies in Europe. Over the past year, STEP has pooled the investment firepower of 11 EU programmes, mobilising over €15 billion to support […]Global Gateway: EU and Togo strengthen partnership in sustainable agribusiness, energy and connectivity
April 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As part of Global Gateway, the EU is announcing a new contribution of €70 million for two Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs) to boost agri-businesses, energy and connectivity in Togo in line with the country’s 2025-development plan, in partnership with France and Germany and the […]Coronavirus: EU job-search aid worth €4m for 473 dismissed workers in France
March 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 473 employees in France who lost their jobs following a drop in sales of vending machine products because of the COVID-19 pandemic should receive €4 million in EU aid. On Wednesday, the Committee on Budgets approved France’s request for support from the European Globalisation […]AIF 2024: EIB strengthens support for Africa with record investment and strategic partnerships
December 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced significant new commitments to drive sustainable development and economic inclusion across Africa at the 2024 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) held in Rabat, Morocco from 4 to 6 December. With €21 billion invested over the past five years, including €8.9 billion in private sector […]Lebanon crisis: 90,000 displaced in last 72 hours, warns refugee agency
September 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations A new humanitarian crisis is unfolding at Lebanon’s border with Syria as thousands of people flee Israeli shelling linked to the war in Gaza, UN humanitarians said on Thursday, just as Israel premier Benyamin Netanyahu arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly. Only hours earlier, […]EIB Board approves €2.4 billion of financing for business innovation, energy grids, flood resilience and transport
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €2.4 billion of new financing for business investment, clean energy, transport, telecommunications and flood protection in Europe. The EIB Board of Directors also discussed the strategic orientation of EIB Global. Reflecting the changing geopolitical context and even better aligning […]Accrual Accounting and Transition Economy Countries
February 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Accounting reform is a ‘hot topic’ and pressure exists from international organisations like the World Bank and IMF and consultants, for countries to adopt the international accrual standards of public sector accounting (IPSASs). Countries are attracted by the broad promises of accrual accounting, including increased transparency, better decision […]New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more crucial than ever. To address this, the United Nations, together with the Organization’s education and science agency, UNESCO and the Brazilian government, […]Cyprus achieves record €372 million EIB Group financing in 2025, including new €125 million loan for public school modernisation
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Record EIB Group activity in Cyprus in 2025 In 2025, the European Investment Bank Group achieved a historic level of activity in Cyprus, providing a total of €372 million in financing, of which €354 million were EIB loans and €18 million mobilised by the EIF. Overall, […]Sweden: EIB launches first pre-IPO support to help European growth company access public markets
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed its first pre-IPO advisory agreement to help a European growth company prepare for access to public capital markets. The support is provided through the InvestEU Advisory Hub and aims to strengthen the ability of innovative European companies to grow […]Spain: EIB provides €60 million loan to Prosegur to boost its research, development and innovation and digital strategy
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad have signed a €60 million loan to finance the company’s research, development and innovation and digital strategy. Prosegur is a Madrid-based multinational providing hybrid surveillance, logistics and cash management services, crypto-assets, security systems, alarms, cybersecurity and outsourcing […]Ukraine: ‘Use every diplomatic tool to end this war’, top UN official tells Security Council
February 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The international community must “use every diplomatic tool” to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Tuesday as Russia’s full-scale invasion entered a fifth year. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, delivered remarks on behalf of […]EBRD and EU help Ukrainian lighting company boost efficiency amid war
September 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Pikart Lights began its journey in the vibrant Ukrainian city of Lviv back in 2006, driven by a passion for exquisite lighting design. Founded by Ihor Chuba and Orest Kanych, the company initially focused on producing custom-made chandeliers and lamps, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. […]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 […]Quantum Systems Secures New European Financing Package to Scale the Future of Unmanned Technologies
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Quantum Systems has secured €150M financing backed by the European Investment Bank, Commerzbank, KfW and Deutsche Bank. The agreement highlights a growing commitment to ensuring that security-related innovation can be developed and scaled with European capital. Quantum Systems, the global powerhouse of unmanned systems, today announced […]EBRD extends risk cover to Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine to enable EUR 100 million for energy investments
April 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is further supporting energy security in Ukraine by extending an unfunded portfolio-risk-sharing facility to Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine (RBU), to enable EUR 100 million worth of energy investments. Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine joins Ukrgasbank, Privatbank and Oschadbank to participate in […]Civil society, business, and culture encourage citizens to vote in European elections
June 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Youth volunteers, pan-European civil society groups, and global businesses have joined in with the #UseYourVote campaign for the 6-9 June European elections. Leading lights from across Europe’s business, cultural and non-profit communities have joined in the campaign to raise awareness about the importance of […]EU Civil Protection Mechanism launches preparations for possible extreme weather events for 2024 in the face of climate change
November 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič is meeting the Italian Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci, for the opening session of the European Civil Protection Mechanism “lessons learnt” meeting on wildfires and floods. The meeting involves 54 representatives from 30 […]Commission approves Safran’s acquisition of part of Collins Aerospace’s actuation business, subject to conditions
April 7, 2025 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 of part of the aerospace actuation business of Collins Aerospace (‘the Target’) by Safran USA Inc. (‘Safran’), controlled by Safran S.A., a leading French aerospace company. The approval is conditional upon […]India facing record power shortfall for June, and other top energy stories this month
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head, Centre for Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. India anticipating significant power shortfall India’s government has told Reuters it is expecting the country’s biggest power shortfall for June in 14 years. A […]
Guterres to reduce UN aid ‘footprint’ inside Gaza following ceasefire collapse
March 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Monday took the “difficult decision” to reduce the aid operation inside the Gaza Strip following the resumption of deadly Israeli airstrikes – but pledged that “the UN is not leaving” the enclave. “In the past week, Israel carried out devastating strikes on Gaza, […]2024 sees 3% drop in EU road fatalities, yet progress remains slow
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is publishing preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2024. Around 19,800 people were killed in road crashes in the EU last year, a slight 3% drop compared to 2023. It is the equivalent to 600 fewer lives lost. Even if […]Syria: Relative of Assad regime’s disappeared speaks of anguish in search for truth and justice
March 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A relative of two Syrians tortured and murdered by the Assad regime has spoken of the anguish caused by their enforced disappearance during the country’s civil war. Obeida Dabbagh’s brother Mazen, and nephew Patrick – both Syrian-French nationals – were arrested by Air Force Intelligence officials in […]Team Europe announces over €750 million to the African Vaccines Manufacturing Accelerator
June 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union and its Member States announced that they will contribute over €750 million (more than $800 million), including close to €220 million ($233 million) from the EU budget, to the African Vaccines Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) launched today in Paris. Through this innovative […]Nations target AI disinformation ahead of elections, and other digital technology stories you need to know
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva 1. Nations and businesses target AI disinformation ahead of elections Government agencies and businesses in North America and Europe have announced plans to […]Regeneration: Why businesses are moving beyond sustainability and thinking about regrowth
June 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Navi Radjou, Author, The Frugal Economy Sustainability is out, regeneration is in. According to a 2019 survey by ReGenFriends, nearly 80% of US consumers prefer “regenerative” brands to “sustainable” brands.Gen Y and Z consumers find the notion of […]Commission approves Eiffage’s acquisition of EQOS subject to conditions
October 17, 2024 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 of EQOS by Eiffage. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with commitments offered by Eiffage and EQOS. Eiffage and EQOS are both active in the construction, maintenance and optimisation of […]Waiting would be ‘death sentence’ for millions on brink of starvation: Relief chief
June 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Millions of people are teetering on the brink of starvation as conflict rages across many corners of the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sudan and Gaza, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said on Wednesday. “War is pushing millions of people to the brink […]General Assembly demands immediate end to Russian aggression in Ukraine
July 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN General Assembly on Thursday demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and unconditionally withdraw all military forces from Ukrainian territory. The Assembly also called for an immediate end to attacks against Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, following weeks of escalation. The resolution entitled Safety […]
