This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Exosens, a high-tech company specializing in mission- and performance-critical amplification, detection, and imaging technologies, has secured a €140 million financing facility with the European Investment Bank (“EIB”). The facility will support the Group’s research, development, and innovation activities, as well as selected industrial investments serving European defense, […]France: Exosens secures €140 million in EIB financing to foster innovation in Europe’s defense and security industry
June 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Exosens, a high-tech company specializing in mission- and performance-critical amplification, detection, and imaging technologies, has secured a €140 million financing facility with the European Investment Bank (“EIB”). The facility will support the Group’s research, development, and innovation activities, as well as selected industrial investments serving European defense, […]EU and Kazakhstan strengthen strategic partnership during leaders’ meeting in Brussels
June 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, António Costa, welcomed today Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, in Brussels. During the visit, the EU and Kazakhstan signed a joint press statement, as well as several […]Powering resilience: How Indonesia is building a more secure energy future
June 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As countries grapple with energy price shocks, supply disruptions and the growing impacts of climate change, energy security has become a pressing concern. In Indonesia, United Nations agencies have worked alongside the Government to build a more reliable and resilient energy system which is also helping communities to adapt to a […]Commission presents updated EU Emissions Trading System benchmarks for consultation
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today proposed the updated European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) benchmark values for 2026-2030, which will now be open to public and Member State consultation before adoption. The benchmark update is a key step in determining the level of […]EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against Russia
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The EU’s commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine is unwavering. This package puts further pressure on Russia to engage in negotiations and do so on terms acceptable […]EU deploys emergency generators as Russian strikes left one million Ukrainians without power in -20°C
January 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Over one million Ukrainians are without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures following relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The European Commission is today deploying 447 emergency generators worth €3.7 million from EU strategic reserves to restore power to hospitals, shelters and critical […]The spread of antibiotic resistance through plastic pathways
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms. Maryam Latif with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Pakistan. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. For many years, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was treated as a hospital problem. […]A resilient EU budget supporting Europe’s priorities in 2024
October 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A Resilient EU budget Supporting Europe’s Priorities in 2024 The Court of Auditors (ECA) published today its Annual Report, auditing the revenue and expenditure of the EU budget. The Commission welcomes the ECA’s findings on the regularity of the implementation of the EU budget […]European Union Leaders’ Statement on Ukraine
August 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. We, the Leaders of the European Union, welcome the efforts of President Trump towards ending Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and achieving a just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine. A just and lasting peace that brings stability and security must respect […]The Science of Healing: Understanding Postpartum Mental Health Beyond Stigma
July 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Subaat Emaan, a final year student at Services Institute of Medical Sciences, is an affiliate member and Support Division Director at IFMSA SIMS-LC. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]Deadly flooding in Nigeria displaces thousands
June 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead and 3,000 people displaced – more than half of whom are children aged 12 and under – the UN said on Monday. Nigerian […]‘Politically unacceptable, morally repugnant’: UN chief calls for global ban on ‘killer robots’
May 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has once again called for a global ban on lethal autonomous weapon systems – machines capable of taking human lives without human oversight – describing them as “politically unacceptable” and “morally repugnant.” “There is no place for lethal autonomous weapon systems in our […]Europeans celebrate 75 Years of unity and solidarity on Europe Day 2025
May 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day as 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. The Schuman Declaration laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in […]Sustainability and due diligence: MEPs agree to delay application of new rules
April 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament voted to postpone the application dates for new EU laws on due diligence and sustainability reporting requirements. With 531 votes for, 69 against and 17 abstentions, MEPs supported the Commission proposal, part of wider simplification efforts aimed at strengthening […]EBRD boosts Uludağ’s competitiveness and green credentials
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €25 million loan to Türkiye’s Uludağ to finance investment in production lines and renewable energy capacity. The loan will finance the establishment of two aseptic production lines at the company’s factory in Yenice, which will […]Africa ‘brimming with hope and possibility’: Guterres
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Africa ‘brimming with hope and possibility’: GuterresDR Congo crisis: Thousands of displaced in Goma forced to flee again
February 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Thousands of people affected by the fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are leaving displacement sites in and around Goma for safer areas, the UN humanitarian affairs office OCHA reported on Tuesday. Last month, M23 rebels captured the city – the largest in […]EU invests over €1.2 billion in cross-border infrastructure contributing to build our Energy Union and to boost competitiveness
January 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which have obtained the status of Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest (PCIs and PMIs) in 2024 under the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) policy framework. This is the largest call […]Cyprus receives €100 million EIB loan for extensive road upgrades
December 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Cyprus €100 million for a range of road improvements in the country. The EIB credit will cover 50% of the costs of planned renovations and extensions to make road travel in Cyprus easier and safer. The loan is part […]Staggering scale of Sudan crisis ‘demands sustained and urgent attention’
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A senior UN humanitarian official on Thursday issued an urgent plea for international support to alleviate the devastating toll of the ongoing war in Sudan, as millions remain in desperate need of aid and protection. Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations at […]Torture ‘a common and acceptable practice’ in Ukraine war, UN investigators say
September 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Russian authorities are using torture “with a sense of impunity” in the ongoing war in Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva heard on Monday. In an oral update to members, Erik Møse, chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, said it has documented new […]With EBRD support, Romania launches renewable energy auctions
September 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Supported by the EBRD, Romania has this week launched a Contract for Difference (CfD) mechanism for the construction of renewable energy installations and opened the first auction for 1.5 GW of renewable energy generation capacities – 500 MW of solar PV and 1 GW of onshore […]Inequities in Patient Care: Diverse societies as a possible solution?
September 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Afana Ebang Steve Landry, a 4th 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 […]AI revolutionizing healthcare
September 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shanzay Naveed, a 3rd year MBBS student at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan. 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 […]EBRD supports expansion of Romania’s La Cocos retail chain
August 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in tandem with private equity fund managers CEECAT Capital and Morphosis Capital, is supporting the expansion of La Cocos, a food retailer in Romania. The EBRD’s €10 million equity investment, plus that of its co-investors, will support the […]Security Council: Political affairs chief underlines ‘desperate need’ for Gaza ceasefire
August 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As civilian suffering intensifies in war-ravaged Gaza, senior UN officials on Tuesday called once more for an immediate ceasefire and conditions which would allow full humanitarian access, following Saturday’s deadly Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter. More than 100 people were reportedly killed in the attack on the […]Sustainable Healthcare Systems: A Prescription for A Healthier Future
June 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maryum Imran, a 5th Year MBBS student at Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. 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 […]Why companies who pay a living wage create wider societal benefits
May 14, 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: Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director, UN Global Compact I have a question for employers: Are you paying your workers a living wage? I don’t mean the minimum wage, which has failed to keep up with the cost of […]Commission designates Booking as a gatekeeper and opens a market investigation into X
May 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today designated under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Booking as a gatekeeper for its online intermediation service Booking.com and decided not to designate X Ads and TikTok Ads. In parallel, the Commission has opened a market investigation to further assess the rebuttal submitted in […]Empowering Women Leadership in Global Health: A Catalyst for Progress
May 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Tinatin Kutchukhidze from Georgia, MD, a distinguished Princess Diana Award laureate of 2023, presently immersed in a rigorous Gynecology and Obstetrics residency. 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 […]Why shifting from prediction to foresight can help us plan for future disruption
May 6, 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: Roger Spitz, President of Techistential (Climate & Strategic Foresight) and Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute, San Francisco As the complexities of our world grow, the inherent uncertainty of the future intensifies. In 1982, John Naisbitt defined megatrends as large, […]Cryptocurrency regulations are changing across the globe. Here’s what you need to know
May 3, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Cryptocurrency has often been synonymous with a lack of regulation. However, this is rapidly starting to change, with governments around the world now considering rules for digital currencies. Regulation for crypto assets […]Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarčič on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and West Bank
April 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, have issued the following statement: “It is essential to avoid any further escalation in the Middle East, in particular following the attacks from Iran targeting Israel. At this crucial time, we yet again call for an […]
