This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of Terminal Catalunya (‘TERCAT‘) by Terminal Investment Limited Holding (‘TIL‘) and Hutchison Ports. The Commission has preliminary concerns that the transaction may lead to higher prices […]Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of joint control over TERCAT by TIL and Hutchison Ports
December 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of Terminal Catalunya (‘TERCAT‘) by Terminal Investment Limited Holding (‘TIL‘) and Hutchison Ports. The Commission has preliminary concerns that the transaction may lead to higher prices […]Commission welcomes political agreement on major reform of EU pharmaceutical rules
December 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement to modernise the EU’s pharmaceutical legislation, reached last night by the Council and the European Parliament. The reform is a crucial step in boosting innovation and investment in the EU’s pharmaceutical sector, while ensuring that medicines are […]EU and UK reach €1.2 billion deal on 2026 fishing rights for EU fishers
December 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union and the United Kingdom reached an agreement on fishing opportunities for 2026, covering over 95 Total Allowable Catches (TACs) in the North-East Atlantic. This arrangement aims to ensure the sustainable management of shared fish stocks, while offering stability and predictability for […]Italy: EIB invests €70 million in Scalapay to accelerate technological innovation in Europe
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €70 million Scale-Up Debt financing agreement with Scalapay, an Italian fintech founded in 2019 and now among Europe’s leading players in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector. The announcement was signed in Milan by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina […]Commission approves State aid for the construction and operation of Poland’s first nuclear power plant
December 10, 2025 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, an aid package to support the construction and operation of the first nuclear power plant in Poland. The nuclear plant, with an electricity generation capacity of up to 3 750 MW, is scheduled to […]EU agrees on a 2040 Climate target that sets a clear path towards a decarbonised and competitive economy
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU is setting a legally binding climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2040. The Commission welcomes last night’s provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States on this headline target and the amendment of […]Mercosur: MEPs endorse rules to protect EU agriculture
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament.Commission approves Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Kellanova by Mars, Incorporated (‘Mars‘). The Commission has concluded that the proposed transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA‘). Todays’ decision follows an in-depth […]European Union and Canada strengthen their digital partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence, digital identity wallets and independent media
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Canada reinforced their cooperation and reaffirmed shared interests to boost competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience during the first Digital Partnership Council held today in Montreal, Canada. The Council took place back-to-back with the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial meeting, hosted […]Ukraine civilians bear brunt of escalating attacks as winter closes in
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilians across Ukraine endured a surge in deadly strikes over the weekend, with the UN warning of an “alarming pattern” of intensifying hostilities and mounting damage to essential services as temperatures continue to drop. Speaking in New York on Monday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists the […]Modern, safer electricity distribution networks for Slovakia with €350 million EIB loan to ZSE Group
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Západoslovenská energetika (ZSE) Group have agreed on a €350 million loan to finance a multiannual investment program to continue modernising electricity distribution networks across Slovakia, including the Bratislava region. The EIB loan will support ZSE Group upgrading high-, medium- and […]EU wine sector: MEPs and Council agree on new rules to support producers
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs and Council reached a provisional deal on a new ‘wine package’, addressing challenges that wine producers face and unlocking market opportunities. The negotiators agreed to ease and clarify the rules on de-alcoholised wines. The term “alcohol-free” accompanied by the expression “0.0%” […]Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The breaches include the deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’, the lack of transparency of its advertising repository, and the failure to […]A fragile peace, a harsh winter: Gaza’s families struggle to rebuild
December 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly two months after the latest ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on 10 October, a fragile calm has brought much-needed relief to families who have endured unimaginable suffering and repeated displacement. For months on end, thousands of families remain without a roof over their heads, laying beneath […]Care Beyond Cure: Protecting Dignity at Life’s End
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Mohamed Magdi is a third-year medical student from Egypt. 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 on the topic, nor […]Clarity and predictability to ensure a smooth entry into application of the EU Deforestation Regulation
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached tonight between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission proposal for targeted amendments of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as it ensures clarity and predictability on the entry into application and the requirements for […]Commission presents new EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan against drug trafficking to protect citizens and disrupt criminal networks
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is presenting a new EU Drugs Strategy and an Action Plan against drug trafficking, as well as updated rules for monitoring and controlling drug precursors. Announced by President von der Leyen in the political guidelines and a key deliverable under the […]UN support helps Gaza mothers give birth amid collapsing health system
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Every week in Gaza, at least 15 women give birth outside any health facility, often without a trained midwife, pain relief or basic medical supplies. Some are forced to deliver alone. Others rely on neighbours with no medical training. For many, childbirth has become a matter of […]Sudan’s crisis deepens with communities trapped in ‘siege conditions’
December 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilians across Sudan’s Kordofan region are facing extreme hardship as conflict intensifies, warned the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) on Wednesday. Communities in Dilling and Kadugli in the south are trapped in “siege conditions,” according to children’s agency UNICEF. Additionally, there have been reports of sustained attacks in recent […]Commission announces strategic approach to strengthen Europe’s economic security
December 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative presented a Joint Communication on strengthening Economic Security. It outlines concrete steps to reinforce the EU’s strength and resilience in the face of growing external economic threats, while retaining our openness and commitment to international trade […]Commission adopts RESourceEU to secure raw materials, reduce dependencies and boost competitiveness
December 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted today the RESourceEU Action Plan to accelerate and amplify its efforts to secure the EU’s supply of critical raw materials, such as rare earth elements, cobalt or lithium. Building on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), the initiative provides […]Upholding Dignity in End-of-Life Care
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This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Chima – Mpamah Milton, a fifth year medical student from 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 not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]‘Decisive action’ needed to end Israel-Palestine stalemate
December 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The President of the UN General Assembly called on Tuesday for greater action to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people and a two-State solution with Israel. Annalena Baerbock was speaking at an Assembly plenary meeting where countries debated a resolution that affirms the UN’s responsibility for the question […]World Hospice and Palliative Care Day: embracing compassion and dignity
December 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Mai AbouShloua, born in 2005 in Egypt. 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 view on the topic, nor The European […]Agreement reached on the first EU-wide criminal law rules against corruption
December 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs secured new EU measures for the more effective prevention and prosecution of corruption, including reinforced cooperation and greater transparency. On Tuesday evening, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the EU’s first ever directive harmonising criminal laws to fight corruption, strengthening […]Package travels: new rules on traveller protection
December 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has struck a deal with Council on updating protection rules for package holidaymakers, based on lessons learned from the pandemic and high-profile bankruptcies. The draft law informally agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators clarifies the definition of a travel package, conditions for cancelling […]World News in Brief: Global economy ‘on the brink’, ending slavery, Latin America jobs update
December 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Global economic growth will slow to 2.6 per cent in 2025, down from 2.9 per cent in 2024, as global trade and investment face growing pressure from financial volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, according to a new report by the UN Trade and Development body (UNCTAD). Shifts in […]In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, journalism is ‘both a battleground and a lifeline’
December 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 260 media professionals were killed in the recent hostilities in Gaza – the deadliest conflict for journalists in decades. The issue was in the spotlight at UN Headquarters on Monday during a forum focused on the dangers and complexities of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The conversation “could […]EIB Global and African Development Bank invest US$ 275 million to modernise Mauritania’s main railway corridor
December 1, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. On the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a joint financing package of US$ 275 million to modernise Mauritania’s main railway corridor linking the iron ore mining hub of Zouerate to the […]Record cocaine seizure in Haitian waters underlines country’s ‘pivotal’ trafficking role
December 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A record seizure of cocaine off the coast of Haiti has underlined the island nation’s “pivotal role in trafficking routes linking South America, the Caribbean and the United States of America,” according to the United Nations. Haiti is in the grip of a security crisis as gangs […]Commission launches Skills Guarantee to support workers in transition learning new skills for strategic sectors
December 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has launched a new scheme – the Skills Guarantee – to support workers and businesses and tackle labour shortages in strategic and growing sectors. A flagship initiative under the Union of Skills, the Skills Guarantee will reinforce strategic sectors in […]E-commerce scandals: MEPs want faster enforcement and dissuasive sanctions
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The recent Shein controversy in France stems from the inadequate oversight of e-commerce platforms, requiring urgent enforcement of EU laws and significant reforms. On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a resolution by a show of hands addressing the urgent issue of illegal and unsafe products sold […]EU must show leadership in achieving peace in Ukraine
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament called on the EU to assume more responsibility for European security and to support peace in Ukraine in the most proactive way. Following recent initiatives by the US administration to end the war in Ukraine, plenary adopted a resolution by 401 […]
