This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank’s international partnerships and development arm, EIB Global, has signed a €2 million top-up to the outstanding €10 million loan to Bank Respublika, reinforcing the European Union’s commitment to expanding access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Azerbaijan. The additional […]EIB Global increases support for Azerbaijani MSMEs with additional financing for Bank Respublika
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank’s international partnerships and development arm, EIB Global, has signed a €2 million top-up to the outstanding €10 million loan to Bank Respublika, reinforcing the European Union’s commitment to expanding access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Azerbaijan. The additional […]Amid deepening crisis in Palestine, girls face rising risks and a mounting mental health emergency
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than two years of unrelenting violence, displacement and loss have pushed children and young people in Palestine into what one UN official describes as a “profound mental health emergency”, with girls facing heightened risks, including a resurgence in child marriage. Sima Alami, adolescent and youth programme […]Cyprus Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on priorities
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers held a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council. Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council until the end of June 2026. Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee On 26 January, Minister of […]Middle East war shockwaves ripple through Asia-Pacific fuel and supply chains
March 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The fallout from the war in the Middle East is rippling far beyond the Gulf, disrupting fuel supplies, shipping routes and supply chains across Asia and the Pacific, with some of the region’s most vulnerable economies already feeling the strain through rising prices, rationing and threats to […]EIB Global provides $70 million cornerstone commitment to support PATRIZIA’s energy transition strategy across Asia
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. PATRIZIA, an investment manager in global real assets, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui), one of the largest trading and investment companies in the world, have secured a $70 million cornerstone commitment from EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank, to advance the energy […]Czech and Slovak Mid-Caps to get €400 million financing boost under EIB accord with UniCredit subsidiary
March 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Mid-Cap companies in Czechia and Slovakia will be eligible for as much as €400 million in favourable loans as a result of a guarantee from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to a local subsidiary of UniCredit SpA. The EIB is providing a €200 million guarantee to […]Commission greenlights Germany’s third payment request for €4.6 billion under NextGenerationEU
March 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission positively assessed Germany’s third payment request for €4.6 billion in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, in the areas […]Child sexual abuse online: support for extending voluntary rules until August 2027
March 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs support extending an exemption to privacy legislation allowing the voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material online until 3 August 2027. With 458 in favour, 103 against and 63 abstentions, the European Parliament has endorsed a temporary extension of a current derogation of […]Package travel: Parliament greenlights new rules to protect holidaymakers
March 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday MEPs gave the green light to revised rules on package travel, enhancing protection for holidaymakers by drawing lessons from the pandemic and high-profile bankruptcies. The updated directive, already provisionally agreed with the EU member states, clarifies which trips and services can be […]Migration: the Civil Liberties Committee adopts a reform of EU return rules
March 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on the proposed changes to the EU’s policy on the return of non-EU nationals illegally staying in the EU. With 41 in favour 32 against and 1 abstention, MEPs in the Civil Liberties Committee adopted […]Commission unveils new AI tool to fight agri-food alerts and food fraud
March 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, TraceMap, to accelerate the detection of food fraud, contaminated food and foodborne disease outbreaks across the EU. In line with the EU’s high safety standards for food and imported products, this new tool […]International Women’s Day: call to act against cyberbullying
March 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs heard Jackie Fox’s testimony about the cyberbullying her daughter suffered and her subsequent work to protect children and adults against such harm. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “The courage of women who refuse to stay silent continues to shape our […]Tax incentives, renovation and less red tape to tackle the EU’s housing crisis
March 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing. The final report of the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis, adopted by 367 votes in favour and 166 against, with 84 abstentions, […]Migration: the Civil Liberties Committee adopts a reform of EU return rules
March 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on the proposed changes to the EU’s policy on the return of non-EU nationals illegally staying in the EU. With 41 in favour 32 against and 1 abstention, MEPs in the Civil Liberties Committee adopted […]Commission invests over €103 million in European strategic environment and climate projects
March 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is investing more than €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under theLIFE programme. They will contribute to strengthening the EU’s prosperity, reinforcing economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while also improving public health and quality […]Nearly 700,000 displaced in Lebanon as Middle East crisis escalates
March 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On day 10 of the war engulfing the Middle East, UN agencies on Monday reported massive displacement across the region, along with surging food and fuel prices that risk increasing hunger and suffering for the most vulnerable. In Lebanon alone, nearly 700,000 people including around 200,000 children […]On day seven of Middle East war, no let-up in suffering
March 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The escalating war in the Middle East has heightened growing concerns about further civilian suffering and displacement in the region and far beyond, UN agencies said on Friday. Seven days since Israeli and US bombing in Iran prompted ongoing counter-strikes across the Middle East, humanitarians confirmed massive […]MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Strikes continue across Middle East as humanitarian concerns grow
March 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Highlights Production team: Vibhu Mishra with Daniel Johnson in GenevaToday 12:15 μ.μ. UN rights office warns displacement orders in Lebanon affecting hundreds of thousands The UN human rights office has warned that large-scale displacement orders and ongoing airstrikes in Lebanon are worsening the suffering of civilians already affected […]Stakeholders Push Forth Recommendations Before the European Commission Adopts the EHDS Regulation
March 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Enrique De La Cruz, a student researcher in the public health The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. As the European Commission plans to adopt the European Health Data […]Commission holds first meeting of Special Panel on child safety online
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hosted the first meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online. The panel, announced in the 2025 State of the Union address, will provide expert recommendations to better protect and empower children online and will […]Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and create jobs in the EU, while supporting industry’s adoption of cleaner, future-ready technologies. In line […]Global Health Priorities in 2026: A Call for Smart, Equitable, and Youth-Driven Transformation
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Fokah Wembe Darrell Dupray, a 4th-year medical student at Université des Montagnes, Bangangté Cameroon and a student leader within the Cameroon Medical Students’ Association (CAMSA). He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Global Health Priorities for the Year Ahead: Insights from the Next Generation
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. EKEMINI WISDOM ITEK is a second year medical student at the Faculty Of Health Sciences, 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 […]Commission greenlights Slovenia’s fifth payment request for €266.8 million under NextGenerationEU
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Slovenia’s fifth payment request for €266.8 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, in the areas of […]Justice on the move: Mobile courts offer hope for communities in South Sudan
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Travelling more than 200 kilometres (124 miles) from Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State in southwestern South Sudan, a team of justice experts escorted by United Nations peacekeepers moved slowly along rough, dusty roads, determined to reach communities that have waited years for their day in court. […]MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Strikes continue from US, Israel and Iran as UN urges restraint
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a third day as coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran aimed at regime change continue to cause loss of life and damage across the region, prompting Iranian missile and drone counter-strikes hitting targets in multiple countries. Explosions, airspace […]New platform to boost support for EU regions most affected by the war in Ukraine
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Tomorrow, the Commission will be hosting the launch of a new initiative to provide easier access to lending support to EU Member States bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. This initiative, titled ‘EastInvest Facility’, is at the core of the strategy for the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine adopted last week […]Attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes ‘undermine international peace and security’
March 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the heads of UN agencies have condemned Saturday’s joint Israeli and US attacks on Iran and the Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel and the Gulf Regions. The attack on Iran reportedly targeted military sites as well as the leadership of the Iranian […]Global Health Priorities for 2026: A Call from the Next Generation
February 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Cecilia Petio, a medical student at the University of Bologna, Italy, and an active member of SISM Italy (Segretariato Italiano Studenti in Medicina), the Italian National Member Organization of IFMSA. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. […]Simplified rules for small “mid-cap” companies
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New laws seek to boost the competitiveness of EU so-called small “mid-cap” (SMC) enterprises as they grown beyond SME status with targeted measures. On Wednesday, three EP committees voted to endorse proposals introducing the concept of small mid-cap enterprises (SMCs) and extending to them […]Commission welcomes the political agreement for a broader European Globalisation Adjustment Fund supporting workers
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and EU Member States on its proposal to strengthen the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The EGF is an EU solidarity instrument for workers who have lost their job due to […]EU and UK agree to cooperate closely on competition matters
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the United Kingdom signed the EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement. The agreement sets a new and clear framework for cooperation on competition matters between, on the one side, the Commission and EU Member State competition authorities, and, on the other […]‘Alarming increase’ in recruitment of children into gangs in Haiti
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. There has been an “alarming increase” in the number of children being recruited into gangs in Haiti with “devastating consequences” for children, families and society as a whole, the UN reported on Friday. The big picture The Caribbean nation is in the grip of a deepening security, […]
