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 […]Commission launches Skills Guarantee to support workers in transition learning new skills for strategic sectors
November 28, 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 […]A decisive turning point: Setting global industry on a fairer, greener path towards economic growth
November 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world moved closer to ensuring that industrial development is a net positive for people and the planet on Thursday, with the adoption of the Riyadh Declaration on the closing day of the Global Industry Summit, a week-long UN event in the Saudi capital. The world is […]Children should be at least 16 to access social media, say MEPs
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are calling for ambitious EU action to protect minors online, including an EU-wide minimum age of 16 and bans on the most harmful addictive practices. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a non-legislative report by 483 votes in favour, 92 against and with 86 abstentions, […]Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Somalia is facing a rapidly worsening drought emergency, with vast swaths of the country now parched after four failed rainy seasons, leaving millions at risk of hunger and displacement, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday. On 10 November, the Federal Government of Somalia formally declared a drought emergency […]EBRD, UKRSIBBANK partner to support Ukrainian retailer EVA
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is cooperating with Ukrainian partner bank UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group to support Ukrainian health and beauty retail chain EVA (RUSH LLC), providing an unfunded risk-sharing guarantee of UAH 150 million (equivalent to €3.1 million/US$ 3.6 million) to cover […]Aid access and hospital operations remain constrained in Gaza
November 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid deliveries into Gaza continue to face difficulties as fighting continues across the territory, with the UN warning that most hospitals are only partially functioning and more than 16,500 patients still require urgent medical evacuation. Briefing reporters in New York on Wednesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said […]Sweden: EIB backs Sandvik with €500 million for advanced mining and machining innovation
November 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €500 million loan agreement with Swedish engineering group Sandvik, a global leader in equipment, services and digital solutions for the mining, manufacturing and infrastructure industries, to support the company’s 2026–2029 research and development. The investment programme focuses on […]From Fridge to Resistance: How Everyday Food‑Storage Habits May Fuel the Next AMR Crisis
November 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, FarmanRiaz | MD, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta | Chief organizer PIMSA Indonesia. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most significant global health […]Toy safety: Parliament adopts new rules to enhance child health protection
November 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new rules seek to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU and to protect children from toy-related risks. Despite the EU having some of the world’s strictest rules on toy safety, dangerous toys still find their way into children’s hands. […]Gaza facing worst economic collapse ever recorded, UN trade agency warns
November 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is now in its deepest economic crisis ever recorded, with Gaza suffering an “unprecedented and catastrophic” collapse, according to a new report from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) presented in Geneva on Tuesday. Speaking at the launch of UNCTAD’s 2025 […]Belgium: Brussels Capital Region gets European SME financing boost through finance&invest.brussels
November 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €50 million loan agreement with finance&invest.brussels, the regional promotional institution of the Brussels Capital Region. This support will enable them to make up to €140 million in new financing available to local SMEs and Mid-Caps under favourable conditions. […]Sweden: EIB backs Sandvik with €500 million for advanced mining and machining innovation
November 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €500 million loan agreement with Swedish engineering group Sandvik, a global leader in equipment, services and digital solutions for the mining, manufacturing and infrastructure industries, to support the company’s 2026–2029 research and development. The investment programme focuses on […]From Cairo to Luanda: Europe and Africa celebrate 25 years of strategic partnership, agree on new commitments and investments
November 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Leaders from the European Union and the African Union are gathering in Luanda, Angola, to take forward the powerful commitment made in Cairo 25 years ago – to work together for peace and prosperity, sustainable development and new opportunities. President von der Leyen andPresident […]EIB and European Commission provide €15 million to support local recovery and essential services in Ukraine
November 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, has disbursed €15 million to help Ukrainian communities restore vital services and livelihoods. The operation is backed by an EU guarantee under the Ukraine Investment Framework, which forms part of the broader €50 billion Ukraine Facility. Disbursed through […]Leaders’ statement on Ukraine
November 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The statement was adopted by: President of the European Council, António Costa, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, President of France, Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia […]Gaza: Two children killed every day during fragile ceasefire, says UNICEF
November 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ongoing attacks and airstrikes attributed to Israeli forces in Gaza continue to kill and maim people of all ages in the shattered enclave despite an agreed ceasefire, UN agencies said on Friday. “Yesterday morning, a baby girl was reportedly killed in Khan Younis by an airstrike, while […]Spain: EIB and Extremadura regional government sign €90 million loan to co-finance agriculture projects in the region
November 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €90 million loan with the Extremadura regional government (the Junta de Extremadura) to co-finance agriculture projects in the Spanish region. The EIB loan and Junta de Extremadura co-financing will back projects contributing to competitiveness and sustainability in Extremadura’s agricultural […]Deadly overnight attack in Ukraine condemned by senior UN officials
November 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 25 people were killed and dozens more injured in a new wave of overnight strikes across several regions of Ukraine, the United Nations said on Wednesday. UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attacks, which also damaged homes and critical civilian infrastructure, including health and […]EU Talent Pool: deal on facilitating international recruitment in shortage occupations
November 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A political agreement has been reached today to set up the EU Talent Pool, a digital platform to make it easier to recruit third-country nationals for work in the EU. On Tuesday afternoon, negotiators from the Civil Liberties Committee reached an agreement with the […]Commission moves towards ‘Military Schengen’ and transformation of defence industry
November 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To make it easier for troops, equipment and military assets to move quickly and smoothly across Europe, the European Commission and the High Representative step up defence readiness, focusing on preparedness, with a military mobility package: new Regulation on military mobility and Joint Communication. […]‘Decisive battle’: Guterres calls for youth power in fight to phase out fossil fuels
November 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A page feels like it’s turning. After years of debate, the long-awaited roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels may finally be written into the official decisions of COP30. On Tuesday in Belém, ministers from Colombia, Germany, Kenya, the Marshall Islands, Sierra Leone, the United Kingdom and several […]Gaza: After Security Council breakthrough, agencies highlight youngsters’ plight
November 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is prepared to play “any role” needed to advance the breakthrough Security Council resolution endorsing the United States-led Gaza peace plan. That’s according to Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, who told journalists in New York that it was “essential now to translate the diplomatic momentum into […]Commission imposes definitive safeguard measures on certain ferroalloys
November 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission took today an important step to protect the EU’s ferroalloy industry – which employs some 1,800 people in the EU – by imposing definitive safeguard measures on imports of certain ferroalloys into the European Union. This decision brings to a close […]Commission approves up to €1.75 billion German measure to support LEAG for early closure of lignite-fired power plants
November 19, 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, a German support measure of up to €1.75 billion in favour of Lausitz Energie Kraftwerke AG (‘LEAG‘). The aid will compensate LEAG for the early phase-out of its lignite-fired power plants in the Lusatian […]Between Life and Memory: Dignity at the End of Life
November 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Franco Miguel Nodado, a 4th-year medical student from the Philippines. 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, […]Restoring dignity to Gaza: the cleanup begins
November 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A large-scale campaign under the slogan “We Will Rebuild Gaza” was launched on Saturday in Gaza City, with the participation of local organisations and United Nations agencies, in an effort to begin cleaning operations and removing debris left by the war. Dozens of participants — including UN […]Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by energy drink manufacturer Red Bull
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether the energy drinks company Red Bull has illegally restricted competition in the energy drinks sector in breach of EU competition rules that prohibit the abuse of a dominant market position. The Commission […]European Democracy Shield and EU Strategy for Civil Society pave the way for stronger and more resilient democracies
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has presented today the European Democracy Shield, setting out a series of concrete measures to empower, protect, and promote strong and resilient democracies across the EU. An open civic space is at the core of our democracies, and this is why the […]Commission announces over €5 billion in funding for skills under Erasmus+ 2026
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development […]Keeping cool on a hotter planet: COP30 pushes for sustainable cooling and AI innovation
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the planet heats up, so does the race for smarter, cleaner technology. At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, delegates are weighing a paradox at the heart of climate innovation: how to harness powerful tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced cooling systems without deepening the very crisis […]Commission launches first Annual Migration Management Cycle under the Pact on Migration and Asylum
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on the CAP simplification package to reduce administrative burden, simplify payment schemes, and boost farmers’ competitiveness. The co-legislators provisionally agreed on key principles, including that the adopted package […]Hurricane Melissa: Relief efforts intensify as damage across Caribbean grows
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean, governments and aid agencies are still struggling to reach communities left without homes, healthcare and basic services, as damage assessments in Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti continue to rise, the UN said on Tuesday. In Cuba, more than 54,000 […]Gazans continue heading home as ‘fragile ceasefire’ holds
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A month into the ceasefire in Gaza, families continue to slowly head back to their former homes and communities wherever access is allowed, the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Monday. Staff remain on the ground providing lifesaving services, and some 100 UNRWA shelters are housing more […]
