This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is reporting on the state of play on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted in June 2024. Half-way through the transition period, important progress has been made both at EU level and by Member States, but further […]Commission reports on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum at halfway mark
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is reporting on the state of play on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted in June 2024. Half-way through the transition period, important progress has been made both at EU level and by Member States, but further […]Between Sirens and Silence – Bridging the Health Equity Gap
June 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Fatima Jasim, a third-year medical student at Al-Ameed University in Karbala, Iraq. 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 […]EU strengthens cooperation on migration and border management with Bosnia and Herzegovina
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen migration and border management cooperation by signing a new Status agreement between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It will allow Frontex to carry out joint […]Rising hunger in Gaza highlights urgent need for ‘unfettered’ aid supplies
June 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. People in the Gaza Strip are getting hungrier because of the “very limited” volume of food being allowed in, UN aid agencies reiterated on Wednesday. Only around 6,000 tonnes of wheat flour have entered the war-torn enclave since Israel began to allow limited supplies back in last […]The battle to quiet the sea: Can the shipping industry turn down the volume?
June 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The ocean has never been silent – waves crashing, seabirds calling, whales singing across vast distances. But in recent decades, a new kind of noise has taken hold: the relentless hum of ships. For many marine species, this growing wall of sound is more than a nuisance […]UN committed to supporting ‘free, fair and transparent election with the participation of all Iraqis’
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The top UN official in Iraq reiterated his confidence in the resilience of the country’s people, and the determination of their leaders, in a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday. “Iraq is a nation of profound history, strength, potential, and pride. By working together, Iraqis can […]Myanmar on the ‘path to self-destruction’ if violence does not end
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly three months after a catastrophic earthquake struck Myanmar, the country continues to grapple with its aftermath alongside the brutal civil war which has devastated the country since the February 2021 military coup. Since then, “there has been no end to the violence, even though thousands have […]Global action needed as progress stalls on disability-inclusive development goals
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly all the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators for persons with disabilities are off track the UN deputy chief said on Tuesday, as people from around the world gathered for the largest annual meeting on disability-related issues. “The message is stark: persons with disabilities face higher poverty, […]Sudan emergency: We need more help to prevent famine, says WFP
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The very real risk of famine continues to stalk Sudan’s communities impacted by war, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday, in an appeal for more funding to support immediate needs and boost longer-term recovery across the country. “Over the past six months, WFP scaled […]Commission updates list of high-risk countries to strengthen international fight against financial crime
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. EU entities covered by the AML framework are required to apply enhanced vigilance in transactions involving these countries. […]In the UK Black women are four times more likely to die during childbirth than white women
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Edna, a fourth-year medical student and passionate advocate for health equity, with affiliations to Students for Global Health UK and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions […]Commission approves unconditionally the acquisition of Intelsat by SES
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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 Intelsat Holdings S.à r.l. (‘Intelsat’) by SES S.A. (‘SES’). The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Both SES and […]Israeli attacks on Gaza schools could be crimes against humanity: UN probe
June 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Israeli military’s destruction of Gaza’s education and cultural infrastructure amount to war crimes and the crime against humanity of extermination, a UN investigative body said on Tuesday, as humanitarian agencies warned of continued mass suffering across the Strip. The UN Human Rights Council-mandated Independent International Commission […]Luxembourg and EIB Global team up to help Small Island Developing States confront climate change
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Luxembourg is joining forces with the European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) to pledge €5 million through the Luxembourg-EIB Climate Finance Platform (LCFP) to help Small Island Development States (SIDS) tackle climate change. The Government of Luxembourg is making the commitment to a new fund […]Public development banks launch Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0 after original initiative delivered on its target ahead of time
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Building on a shared commitment to marine sustainability, six public development banks today launched the Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0 (COI 2.0), a renewed and expanded partnership dedicated to drastically reducing plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. At the United Nations Ocean Conference in the city of […]European promotional institutions and EIB join forces to support EU security and defence
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The national promotional institutions of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain as well as the European Investment Bank (EIB) will cooperate to bolster Europe’s security and defence industry. The six long term investors – Caisse des Depôts, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), […]Guterres calls for an end to ocean ‘plunder’ as UN summit opens in France
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This article is published in association with United Nations. With the Mediterranean glittering in the background, UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the Third United Nations Ocean Conference on Monday, delivering a blunt indictment of humanity’s fractured relationship with the sea. “The ocean is the ultimate shared resource,” he told delegates gathered at the port of Nice. […]Central Africa at a crossroads amid rising tensions and instability
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Despite its wealth of natural resources and potential, Central Africa continues to face serious challenges, from political instability to growing humanitarian needs. With violence worsening in both the Lake Chad Basin and the Great Lakes, the Security Council met on Monday to examine the threats confronting the […]No green without blue: Young ocean explorers set sail for a sustainable future
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With science at the forefront of the opening day of the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), UN News boarded a 111-year-old Norwegian tall ship on the French Riviera to meet 50 science students, along with a host of lecturers and citizen scientists fresh from a 46-day expedition. […]Lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks, says atomic energy watchdog
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN-backed nuclear watchdog has raised fresh concerns over Iran’s failure to fully cooperate with inspections, warning that this is preventing independent verification of its nuclear activities. Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Monday that Iran’s growing stockpile […]Social and economic barriers, not choice, driving global fertility crisis: UNFPA
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The global fertility slump isn’t down to young people turning their backs on parenthood – it’s due to social and economic pressures stopping them from having the children they want, says a new UN report. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) unveiled its flagship State of World Population […]EBRD launches InvestEU Programme in Croatia
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched today the InvestEU Guarantee Facility in Croatia, marking a significant milestone in mobilising sustainable private and public investment across the country. InvestEU is a flagship initiative of the European Union aimed at supporting strategic investments in sustainable […]Humans can’t survive without a healthy Ocean: UN envoy
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Ocean is in deep crisis. Factors such as acidification, declining fish stocks, rising temperatures and widespread pollution are contributing to a catastrophic decline in biodiversity: over half of marine species are at risk of extinction this century. The urgent need to restore the Ocean will be […]Building a Fairer, Healthier World: Addressing Health Inequities in Medical Practice
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Aron Shrestha, a third-year medical student at Maharajgunj Medical Campus in Nepal. 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 […]Green gold beneath the waves: How seaweed – and one man’s obsession – could save the world
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As world leaders gear up for the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, one policy expert is making waves with an ancient marine organism he believes could help feed the planet, clean the air, and transform coastal economies. Lesconil, a salt-bitten fishing port tucked into the coast […]US decision to sanction ICC judges ‘deeply corrosive’ to justice: UN rights chief
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The US Government’s announcement of sanctions against four judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday has been condemned by Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, as “deeply corrosive of good governance and the due administration of justice.” Mr. Türk was responding to […]Drifting architects: Plankton, climate, and the race to understand our changing ocean
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. They drift unseen, but everything depends on them. Plankton– the ocean’s lifeblood– regulate the climate, feed the seas, and shape life on Earth. Scientists along the French Riviera are in a race against time to unlock the mysteries of these tiny organisms before their decline reverberates across the […]EYE2025 (European Youth Event): thousands to celebrate the power of democracy
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On 13 and 14 June in Strasbourg, around 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will take part in a series of activities centred on the future of Europe. EYE2025 (European Youth Event) will be opened by Parliament Vice-president Sabine Verheyen (EPP, […]How to Spur Economic Growth in Africa’s Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Wenjie Chen, Michele Fornino, Hamza Mighri, Can Sever More than half of sub-Saharan Africa’s population lives in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS)—economies that face profound challenges such as stagnant economic growth, weak institutions, inadequate public services, extreme poverty, war, and forced internal displacement. Some countries have transitioned out […]Gaza: Women and girls struggle to manage their periods amid crisis
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Whether it’s their first time or a routine part of their life, menstruation has become a nightmare for women and girls in Gaza. The conditions they are forced to endure – displacement, overcrowded shelters, and lack of basic hygiene – have turned a natural biological process into […]Number of aid workers killed in Gaza conflict, highest in UN history: Guterres
June 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations paid tribute on Thursday to the 168 staff members who lost their lives in 2024. They include 126 personnel killed in Gaza, all but one of whom served with the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA. Ahead of a memorial service at Headquarters […]UN chief urges world leaders to keep two-State solution ‘alive’
June 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged world leaders to revive efforts toward a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning that there is no alternative. “It is absolutely essential to keep alive the two-State solution perspective with all the terrible things we are witnessing in Gaza and […]Bulgarian city Burgas to get EIB guidance for new scientific campus
June 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Bulgarian city of Burgas will develop a state-of-the-art scientific campus and seek to attract Bulgarian and international researchers and students with guidance from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The new campus is due to open its doors in 2027 and serve four universities in Burgas, […]
