This article is published in association with United Nations. As glaciers disappear at an alarming rate due to climate change, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP). Co-facilitated by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), this global initiative seeks to unite […]Climate emergency: 2025 declared international year of glaciers
January 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As glaciers disappear at an alarming rate due to climate change, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP). Co-facilitated by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), this global initiative seeks to unite […]Commission sends Supplementary Statement of Objections to Lufthansa to prevent harm to Frankfurt-New York air passengers
January 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has sent a Supplementary Statement of Objections to Lufthansa indicating the Commission’s intention to order the airline to reinstateCondor’s access to Lufthansa’s feed traffic to and from Frankfurt airport under the conditions the two airlines agreed upon in June 2024. This […]New EU rules to improve Gender Balance in corporate boards enter into application
January 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive entered into application at the end of 2024, aiming for a more balanced gender representation on the boards of listed companies across all EU Member States. The Directive sets a target for EU large listed companies of […]Commission steps up support for Member States to strengthen EU security and counter the weaponisation of migration
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is adopting a Communication to support Member States to counter hybrid threats from the weaponisation of migration by Russia and Belarus and to strengthen security at the EU’s external borders. The serious and persistent nature of the hybrid threats at the […]2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe, Commission report shows
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Last year, Europe, the Middle East and Africa suffered some of the worst wildfires since 2000. According to the Forest Fires 2023 report, published today by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre, wildfires affected over 500 000 hectares of natural lands, roughly half the size […]EU imposes duties on unfairly subsidised electric vehicles from China while discussions on price undertakings continue
October 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission concluded its anti-subsidy investigation by imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China for a period of five years. As previously disclosed, the investigation found that the BEV value chain in China benefits from unfair […]Sudan trapped in a ‘nightmare of violence’, UN chief tells Security Council
October 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a “nightmare of violence, hunger, disease and displacement”, as the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to rage. “The suffering is growing by the […]Israeli Knesset vote on UNRWA set to deepen Palestinian suffering
October 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Monday’s vote by the Israeli Knesset banning the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) contradicts principles of the UN Charter, violates Israel’s obligations under international law, and sets a dangerous precedent, the head of the Agency, Philippe Lazzarini has warned. The UN chief pledged later he would […]Commission approves Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food biogas and bio-propane
October 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that two Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food-based biogas and bio-propane used for heating or as motor fuel are in line with EU State aid rules. In June 2020, the Commission had approved the schemes under EU State aid […]Breaking Barriers to Health: Advancing Universal Coverage for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
October 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]Italy: EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo announce agreement to stimulate up to €8 billion investment in the wind industry
October 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have agreed on a new initiative with the potential to unlock investment of up to €8 billion for the European wind industry. It forms part of the EIB’s €5 billion wind power package, an investment plan announced by the EU […]New how-to guide speeds global race for renewable energy
September 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Governments, industry and other key players can now deploy a new action-oriented toolkit to ensure the global energy transition unfolds with equity, justice and sustainability as demand for minerals for renewables is poised to almost triple by 2030, according to a report released on Wednesday by a […]State of the Energy Union Report 2024 shows EU progress to ensure secure, competitive and affordable energy for all
September 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has published the State of the Energy Union Report 2024 which describes how the EU has managed unprecedented challenges in the energy policy landscape during this Commission’s mandate, equipping the EU with a regulatory framework for pursuing the clean energy transition and laying the foundations for renewed economic […]Remarks by Executive Vice-President Vestager following the Court of Justice rulings on the Apple tax State aid and Google Shopping antitrust cases
September 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Check against delivery” Today is a big win for European citizens and for tax justice. The Court of Justice confirms the decision from 2016 by the European Commission: Ireland granted Apple unlawful aid which Ireland now has to recover. And this judgement is final. […]Fed Rate Cuts May Help Revive Bond Flows to Emerging, Developing Economies
September 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Paula Arias, Robin Koepke Some higher risk countries still face high costs for selling foreign-currency denominated debt to investors after major central banks raised interest rates Capital flows to emerging market and developing economies went through several boom-bust cycles in recent decades, often partly driven by external developments […]Venezuela: UN rights office describes pervasive ‘climate of fear’
September 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights office, OHCHR, reiterated deep concerns on Tuesday over the continuing “climate of fear” in Venezuela, after an arrest warrant was issued for the opposition’s presidential candidate in the country’s recent election. “It is a climate of fear in the country at the moment. […]Bosnia and Herzegovina: EIB representation in Sarajevo marks five years of successful operation
September 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The representation of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in BiH is celebrating the fifth anniversary since its opening. With over €900 million allocated to new investments since 2019, the EIB has provided favourable financial conditions to projects across the country, often combined with grants from the European […]Afghanistan: UN will ‘continue to engage’ with Taliban, following threat to withdraw cooperation
September 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations will continue engaging with all stakeholders in Afghanistan, advocating for human rights and equality, the global body’s Spokesperson said on Friday, amid the Taliban’s reported rejection of criticism by UN officials of a strict morality law. According to media reports, the Taliban “morality police” […]UNHCR officials call for ‘sustainable solutions’ to end displacement crisis in Nigeria
August 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Senior UN refugee agency (UNHCR) officials on Friday highlighted the needs of forcibly displaced people in Nigeria, stressing the importance of finding sustainable, long-term solutions to improve their lives. UNHCR operations and protection officials Raouf Mazou and Ruven Menikdiwela completed a high-level visit to Nigeria, focused on […]Romania gets EIB support for world’s first zero-emissions tyre factory with loan to Nokian Tyres
August 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Nokian Tyres €150 million for the construction in Romania of the world’s first plant for producing passenger car tyres without emitting carbon dioxide (CO2). The credit to Finland-based Nokian Tyres is for a state-of-the-art factory in the northwestern Romanian […]Germany: EIB provides €1 billion in co-financing for Rhineland S-Bahn trains
July 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €1 billion in loans for the purchase of new trains for Rhineland S-Bahn (suburban rail) routes. The financing will go towards the procurement of up to 90 state-of-the-art S-Bahn trains by go.Rheinland and Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR). The first of the […]Commission decides to register two new European Citizens’ Initiatives on closing animal farms and labelling of food
July 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to register two European Citizens’ Initiatives, entitled ‘Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter’ and ‘Stop Fake Food: Origin on Label’. The organisers of the ‘Stop Cruelty Stop Slaughter’ initiative call for the Commission to introduce incentives for producing plant proteins, including […]Eastern Afghanistan reels from fatal storms; dozens dead, hundreds homeless
July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN teams and humanitarian partners in Afghanistan are mobilizing in response to devastating windstorms and flash floods that have ravaged eastern regions of the country, resulting in dozens of fatalities and the destruction of hundreds of homes. Nangarhar province, including its capital Jalalabad, is reported to be […]Gaza: Fresh airstrikes reported in centre, south, as conflict intensifies
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. New Israeli airstrikes reportedly struck southern and central areas of Gaza on Monday as UN humanitarians and partners continued to treat the victims of a deadly strike on Al Mawasi in southwest Gaza on Saturday that reportedly left at least 90 dead and around 300 injured. In […]EIB supports ZF in developing advanced braking and steering for cars
July 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a promotional loan of €425 million to German automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The funds will enable ZF to invest a total of €1.3 billion in research and development of innovative technologies for braking and steering systems, actively shaping the switch to software-defined […]Emerging Markets Show Resilience Despite Global Monetary Tightening
July 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Unlike past episodes, emerging market capital flows have remained largely resilient in the face of global monetary tightening, even as global capital flows have fallen Cian Allen, Rudolfs Bems July 12, 2024 Interest rates in the United States are at 20-year highs and the dollar has appreciated sharply against […]Ukraine Compact
July 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. We the leaders of the United States of America, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, together with the President of the European Council, the President of […]Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Slovak support to NAJPI for setting up a glass sand extraction site
July 10, 2024 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 whether public support granted to the Slovak company NAJPI a.s. (‘NAJPI’) for setting up a glass sand extraction site is in line with EU State aid rules. The Commission’s investigation The Commission’s assessment started […]European Commission issues €9 billion in its 7th syndicated transaction of 2024
July 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today raised €9 billion of EU-Bonds in its 7th syndicated transaction for 2024. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a new €5 billion bond due on 5 October 2029, and a €4 billion tap of the EU-Bond maturing on 5 October 2054. […]Tanzania: Global Gateway – Businesses to Benefit from EU Grant to Boost EIB Global Credit Lines to Local Banks
July 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Vice-President, Mr. Thomas Östros, and the Deputy Ambassador of the European Union to Tanzania, Mr. Emilio Rossetti, have today signed a statement of intent to blend a grant of 15 million EUR (43 billion TZS) from the European Union with 350 million […]European Parliament ready to engage, President Metsola tells the European Council
June 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EP President Metsola emphasised the strongest commitment of the Parliament to ensuring the smooth running of the process leading to the election of the next Commission President. Addressing the informal leaders’ meeting today in Brussels, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the following: Outcome […]Over 180 migrants dead or missing in latest tragedy off Yemen, UN agency reports
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At least 49 migrants have been killed, including many women and children, and a further 140 are missing after the boat they were on capsized off the coast of Yemen on Monday, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported. Some 260 people were abroad the […]President Xi’s European tours in France, Serbia and Hungary: China’s official last call to EU to ditch trade war parroting and come to its senses?
May 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
After five years China’s President Xi Jinping seized the momentum for a European tour, amidst tough trade tensions with the EU and a turbulent global scence. Why now? First, a major anti-subsidy EU probe against Chinese electric cars is being cooked by Brussels in the coming weeks or so. Actually, the deadline for the EU […]
