This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. NGA Ndongo Essono Uriel Patrick, a medical student and researcher at University of Buea Cameroon. 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 […]The $7 Trillion Oversight:Data-Driven Strategies for Global Autism Equity
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. NGA Ndongo Essono Uriel Patrick, a medical student and researcher at University of Buea Cameroon. 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 […]EIB Group approves €6 billion in financing for clean energy, resilient agriculture and business competitiveness
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group approved €6 billion in new financing to promote clean energy, climate-resilient agriculture and European competitiveness. The EIB Board backed renewable energy in Austria, electricity grid upgrades in Germany, energy efficiency improvements for buildings in Slovakia […]The EIF commits €200 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to scale European biogas production
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Dansk version här The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the EIB Group, has committed €200 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II), focused on scaling biomethane and advanced bioenergy production across Europe to help advance the energy transition as well […]Commission awards €400 million to European projects to decarbonise heat production
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has selected 65 projects under the Innovation Fund Heat Auction, the first ever EU-wide auction to accelerate the deployment of innovative clean heat technologies across European industry. Across 10 European Economic Area countries, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, […]Commission publishes guidance to strengthen Europe’s resilience by clarifying the application of EU water laws
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission published today guidance to ensure simpler and more harmonised implementation of EU water laws by reducing uncertainties about compliance.It aims to support Europe’s overall resilience agenda, which includes water resilience. This guidance is part of the Commission’s efforts to support Europe’s […]Victims of crime: improved legal protection and support systems
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European parliament approved new EU rules to reinforce support and protection measures for the victims of crime, as well as their rights in criminal proceedings. On Thursday, with 440 in favour, 49 against and 84 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a modernisation of the legal […]Human rights violations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia. Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in IranMEPs express their solidarity with the Iranian people, who are facing the largest mass murder of […]Periodic vehicle checks: MEPs ready to start talks with Council
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, plenary endorsed the opening of negotiations with Council on revising the EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and roadside inspections for vehicles. With 369 votes in favour, 126 against and 84 abstentions, the European Parliament agreed to proceed to the next stage […]Russia’s unfounded allegations: EP leaders express full solidarity with the Baltic states
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Statement of the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents in response to Russia’s allegations against Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania. The Conference of Presidents strongly rejects the recent unfounded and dangerous allegations made by the Russian Federation against Latvia as well as Estonia […]Spring 2026 Economic Forecast shows slowdown in growth as energy shock drives up inflation
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects weaker economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East triggers a new energy shock that reignites inflation and shakes economic sentiment. Before the end of February 2026, the EU economy was set to keep expanding at a […]Commission sends Statements of Objections to several companies concerning synthetic turf cartels
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed several companies active in the synthetic turf sector of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition in synthetic turf for sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany. If the Commission’s preliminary […]UN agencies step up Ebola response in eastern DR Congo
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. United Nations agencies have moved swiftly to support efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivering emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and logistics support. As health authorities in both the DRC and Uganda respond to the deadly resurgence, the […]Ebola outbreak: ‘Every epidemic begins in a community and ends in a community’
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Facing a fast-moving Ebola outbreak caused by a rare strain of the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) is relying on a rapid, community-centred response to halt transmission in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, a senior official has told UN News. The UN […]30,000 people flee fresh violence in Haiti as hunger crisis deepens
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Around 30,000 people have had to flee their homes in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas following a new wave of violent attacks and atrocities perpetrated by armed gangs over the past ten days. Much of the violence has been concentrated in Cité Soleil, an impoverished […]World News in Brief: Lives lost and aid destroyed in Ukraine, rainfall alert for Horn of Africa, $710 million appeal for Rohingya refugees
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Representative of the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, in Ukraine has strongly condemned the deadly and destructive Russian missile and drone strikes in Dnipro on Tuesday night. Bernadette Castel-Hollingsworth said at least two civilians were killed and many more were injured in the “horrific attack”, which also hit a UNHCR-contracted warehouse. Significant amounts of aid and shelter materials were destroyed. […]Why restoring soil health is a win-win for farmers and the environment
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Soils feed us, filter our water and support most of the food chain on Earth. But they are also among Europe’s most neglected resources –quietly degrading beneath our feet while we look elsewhere. Andrés Rodríguez Seijo from the University of […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: Bridging the “Glocal” Divide
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Muhammad Arhum Mehtab, a medical student at the Fazaia Medical College, Pakistan. 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 view […]Slovakia: MEPs demand action to protect EU values and the EU budget
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament wants the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach of the EU’s founding values by Slovakia’s government. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 347 votes for, 165 against and 25 abstentions, MEPs say they are […]The telescope that could reveal the missing half of the universe
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. If you have ever seen the Milky Way in the night sky, you probably noticed that it looks cloudy. That is because towards the centre of our galaxy, and of most galaxies, there are vast amounts of dust that make […]Over one billion euros for Hamburg’s future: European Investment Bank finances Hamburg’s energy and transport transition
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Hamburg – The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing strategic financing to two of Hamburg’s municipal companies to support the expansion of the city’s infrastructure. Hamburg Energienetze GmbH (HNE) will receive EUR 1 billion to back comprehensive modernisation of the city’s electricity distribution grid, while vhh.mobility […]Commission releases €158.9 million to Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia under EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today made available €49 million to Albania, €44.2 million to Montenegro, and €65.7 million to North Macedonia under the Reform and Growth Facility. This follows the third request for payment and the Commission’s positive assessment of reform steps implemented in […]Romanian social enterprises to get financing boost as EIF teams up with domestic lender AFIN IFN
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Versiunea în limba română aici Romanian lender AFIN IFN SA will strengthen its capacity to finance social enterprises, cooperatives and non-governmental organisations across the country with European Investment Fund (EIF) backing of 2.5 million Romanian lei (about €480,000). The EIF support takes the form of a […]EIB Group approves €6 billion in financing for clean energy, resilient agriculture and business competitiveness
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group approved €6 billion in new financing to promote clean energy, climate-resilient agriculture and European competitiveness. The EIB Board backed renewable energy in Austria, electricity grid upgrades in Germany, energy efficiency improvements for buildings in Slovakia […]Commission approves €1.3 billion German State aid to support renewable hydrogen production
May 21, 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 €1.3 billion German State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank‘s “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for the auction that closed in 2026. The scheme will contribute to the […]Commission welcomes political agreement on implementation of EU-US trade deal
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on two Regulations eliminating tariffs on all US industrial goods and providing preferential market access for certain US agricultural and seafood products, in line with […]Commission approves €288 million German State aid for first-of-a-kind facilities in semiconductor value chain
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved €288 million in German State aid to support the setting up two new facilities in the semiconductor supply chain. The aid consists of a €222 million measure for Carl Zeiss to build a facility for the manufacturing of semiconductor […]Ebola risk is high inside DR Congo but it’s no pandemic emergency: WHO
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda does not represent a global pandemic emergency, although the risk is high at a regional and national level, the UN health agency chief said on Wednesday. In an update on the fast-developing situation in […]DRC Ebola outbreak: hundreds of suspected cases, no vaccine
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has health workers rushing to stop transmission while the roll out of any potential vaccine is months away, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. WHO’s representative in DRC, Dr Anne Ancia, told […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Chima – Mpamah Milton is a fifth year medical student from Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi, Nigeria. 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 […]Protecting EU strategic sectors from risky foreign investments
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks. With 508 votes in favour, 64 against and 90 abstentions, MEPs gave their green light to an agreement with EU member states on the mandatory screening of […]Agreement reached to put EU-US trade on a more stable footing
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday morning, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US Joint Statement. The agreement reached by the two EU co-legislators strengthens several elements of the Commission proposals. Sunset clause The […]Commission presents plan to secure Europe’s fertiliser supply and food security
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan: an initiative to support farmers facing rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic production and reduce Europe’s dependency on imports. The Plan will directly help to ensure food security and reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy, while […]How the Hormuz crisis keeps disrupting kitchens, ports and paychecks
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran may have eased fears of a wider regional war, but persistent instability around the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global trade, drive up energy costs and fuel a growing jobs and cost-of-living crisis. The fallout is being […]
