This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to align its rules with the Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications (Directive 2005/36/EC), which ensures that fully qualified professionals can have their […]Commission decides to refer Spain to the Court of Justice over recognition of professional qualifications
July 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to align its rules with the Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications (Directive 2005/36/EC), which ensures that fully qualified professionals can have their […]War is becoming a death sentence for women and girls
May 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Thirteen-year-old Mona still remembers the moment the second airstrike hit. “We were sitting on the sixth floor when they struck the seventh – my uncle’s apartment,” she said. “My uncle’s wife was screaming, ‘My children! My children are gone!’ As I rushed to help her, they fired […]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 […]Budget Credibility as an Anchor for Better Economic Outcomes for Africa
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Policy priorities include more realistic forecasting, stronger expenditure controls, improved cash management, and institutional reforms to better align budgets with outcomes Budgets people can trust—because spending and revenues stay close to what was promised—are critical to delivering better economic outcomes. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa, it has become increasingly […]Nuclear energy in the Middle East: A realistic choice or a risk?
May 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As global electricity demand grows, so does the popularity of nuclear energy. In the Middle East, several countries are evaluating or advancing nuclear power projects, balancing weighty issues such as regional security, climatic conditions and international cooperation. “Nuclear energy is at the intersection of energy demands, technological […]Disability-Inclusive Healthcare: Breaking Barriers to Equity
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mechoiteu Jijou Berny is a seventh-year medical student at Université des Montagnes in Bangangté, West Region of Cameroon. 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 […]Germany: €500 million for flood protection and climate adaptation
January 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB), headquartered in Luxembourg, is granting the two regional water management associations Emschergenossenschaft and Lippeverband (EGLV) a total of €500 million in promotional loans for climate adaptation and flood protection projects in the Emscher-Lippe region. The loan agreements were signed on Friday, […]Global economy shows signs of steady but subdued growth
January 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The global economy has shown resilience amid turbulence during the past year, including shifting trade policies – yet growth remains subdued and far below pre-pandemic levels, the UN said in a landmark report published on Thursday. The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 predicts that global economic output will grow by 2.7 […]Commission conditionally approves ADNOC’s acquisition of Covestro under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
November 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), the acquisition by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company PJSC (‘ADNOC‘) of Covestro AG (‘Covestro‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties. Today’s decision follows the opening […]European Union expands commitment to speeding up digital transformation in Republic of the Congo for an inclusive digital future serving governance, the economy and young people
June 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. On 17 June 2025, Minister of Post, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy of the Republic of the Congo Léon Juste Ibombo, acting on behalf of Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso, officially launched the EU part of the project to accelerate the digital transformation in the country. The event […]Commission fines Delivery Hero and Glovo €329 million for participation in online food delivery cartel
June 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. he Commission has fined Delivery Hero and Glovo, two major food delivery companies, a total of €329 million for participating in a cartel in the online food delivery sector. In particular, the two companies (i) agreed not to poach each other’s employees; (ii) exchanged commercially sensitive information; and (iii) allocated […]Colombia: UN mission chief stresses need to advance implementation of peace deal
April 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Colombia must harmonize peace policies and security policies, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday. Carlos Ruiz Massieu said an upsurge in violence in some regions has highlighted challenges to achieving peace. “In places like Catatumbo, Cauca or Chocó, continued violence, […]InvestEU: EIB provides €35 million in financing to GVM Group to support research, technology and digitalisation in the health sector
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a financing operation worth €35 million to support research, development and innovation projects at GVM, one of Italy’s leading hospital groups. The financing is backed by InvestEU, the European Union’s investment programme. The EIB Group is the programme’s main implementing […]Southeast Asia provides fertile ground for women to benefit from AI
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Artificial intelligence or AI technology can help to protect vulnerable women, give women a voice in male-dominated communities and increase training opportunities in Southeast Asia thanks to innovative approaches by United Nations agencies. With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace, the UN System is beginning to take advantage […]UN chief condemns escalation in Yemen as airstrikes hit Sana’a Airport, key infrastructure
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Thursday condemned the deadly escalation between Yemen and Israel, following Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed at least three people, injured dozens, and struck critical civilian infrastructure, including Sana’a International Airport. The strikes targeted Sana’a International Airport, Red Sea ports, and power stations, injuring […]Humanity’s fate can’t be left to algorithms, UN chief tells Security Council
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Thursday urged the Security Council to act decisively to establish international guardrails for artificial intelligence (AI), warning that delays could heighten risks to global peace and security. Addressing ministers and ambassadors, António Guterres warned that rapid developments in AI are outpacing humanity’s ability […]EBRD and Zagrebačka banka sign €100 million facility
December 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with Zagrebačka banka (ZABA) to provide an uncapped unfunded portfolio guarantee of up to €80 million under the European Union’s InvestEU Programme. ZABA will be the EBRD’s first partner financial intermediary under the programme. This financial instrument is designed […]Gazans in the north trapped with nowhere to go, as fighting intensifies
October 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN humanitarians have warned that conditions in northern Gaza are deteriorating rapidly, with over 400,000 people facing Israeli evacuation orders amid ongoing airstrikes and ground operations. Residential areas are under attack, hospitals have been ordered to evacuate, and electricity remains cut off, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said […]Modernising honey production for a sustainable future
August 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. In the heart of Kragujevac, Serbia, a tradition of beekeeping that spans more than three generations is flourishing, led by Sanum per Fructus. This proud supplier, known for its commitment to producing 100 per cent natural honey, is gaining recognition not just in Serbia, but across […]11 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer
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: Victoria Masterson. Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article was originally published in May 2022, and most recently updated in June 2024. Cancer kills around 10 million […]Women and their empowerment in global health leadership
May 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sophia Aguja, a 22-year-old medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala. 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 […]How disability self-ID can transform businesses for the benefit of all
March 28, 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: Katy Talikowska, CEO, The Valuable 500 One in six (16%) of the global population lives with a disability – some 1.3 billion people – yet the workforce representation of disabled individuals in most companies falls significantly short of […]From São Paulo to Venice: 15 cities with ambitious zero-carbon projects
March 27, 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Cities play a critical role in decarbonization efforts, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions to net zero. Reinventing Cities, a global competition run by C40, a network of 100 […]4 ways AI could transform the economy as we know it
March 1, 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: Dr Shaoshan Liu, Director, Embodied Artificial Intelligence, Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society Artificial intelligence is catalyzing significant paradigm shifts in the economic landscape, including the redefinition of currency with AI tokens, a new metric of […]How employers can make emotional well-being a top priority
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cesar Carvalho, CEO & Co-Founder, Gympass Across the world, organisations and governments have increased their focus on the workforce’s well-being. It’s necessary: extensive research suggests that workplace wellness increases productivity, profits, retention, satisfaction, and so much more. But […]How much progress is being made on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
September 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rebecca Geldard, Sub-Editor, Forum Agenda, Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article has been updated. It was first published in September 2022.Multiple global crises continue to put the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals ‘in peril’, the UN says.Its […]Healthcare and Prejudice: Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Intersectionality
November 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sneha Das, a 21 year old third year medical student from the Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, Indi. 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 […]Rule of law in Slovenia: MEPs conclude their first mission to the country
October 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A European Parliament delegation travelled to Slovenia, where they met with national authorities, journalists and NGOs, to assess respect of EU values and rule of law. From Wednesday 13 October to Friday 15 October, seven MEPs from the Civil Liberties Committee and one from […]Trade and sustainability: Commission proposes new EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences to promote sustainable development in low-income countries
September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted the legislative proposal for the new EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for the period 2024-2034. The Commission is proposing to improve some of the key features of the scheme to better respond to the evolving needs and challenges […]EU4FairWork: Commission launches campaign to tackle undeclared work
March 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is launching today the first European campaign for declared work. It will work hand in hand with the European Platform tackling undeclared work and the European Labour Authority. The initiative intends to raise awareness amongst workers, companies and policymakers that undeclared work […]Humanitarian aid: €7 million for disaster preparedness in Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region
July 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As natural disasters threaten the most vulnerable people in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region, the EU is providing €7 million in humanitarian aid to increase the capacity of communities and authorities to prepare for and respond to disasters. This aid is in […]Why your next work meeting should be a ‘walk-and-talk’
June 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content If you’ve worked in an office environment, you’ll probably be aware of how easily just a few meetings can eat into your time. Some meetings are important, of course. If you need […]
