This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilians across Sudan’s Kordofan region are facing extreme hardship as conflict intensifies, warned the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) on Wednesday. Communities in Dilling and Kadugli in the south are trapped in “siege conditions,” according to children’s agency UNICEF. Additionally, there have been reports of sustained attacks in recent […]Sudan’s crisis deepens with communities trapped in ‘siege conditions’
December 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilians across Sudan’s Kordofan region are facing extreme hardship as conflict intensifies, warned the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) on Wednesday. Communities in Dilling and Kadugli in the south are trapped in “siege conditions,” according to children’s agency UNICEF. Additionally, there have been reports of sustained attacks in recent […]Life and Dignity: The Promise Europe Must Keep
April 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr. Antonio Cristóbal Luque Ambrosiani. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. There is one right that comes before all others, the right to life. Not just staying alive, but […]EIB Group’s financing in Poland grew to €5.7 billion in 2024
March 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group’s financing in Poland rose 10% on the year in 2024, reaching €5.7 billion and helping accelerate modern development of cities and regions, as well as energy transition. Support to business competitiveness and national security complemented the EU bank’s comprehensive engagement […]MAGA My God: Trump’s full trade war against China, EU, Canada, Mexico, you name it
March 14, 2025 by 1 Comment
Bang, the new US administration recently launched 25% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium, almost everything imported from Canada and Mexico as well as 20% on Chinese imports. The Wall Street stock exchange felt its worst day last Monday with investors in panic after Trump’s promulgation of trade wars against everybody. MAGA (Make America Great […]In the face of ‘unprecedented pressure’, EU calls for primacy of international law and partnership
March 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The European Union remains committed to upholding international law and defending the United Nations Charter amid growing security threats, the bloc’s top diplomat told the Security Council on Tuesday. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas condemned Russia’s full-scale invasion and continuing war against Ukraine, underscored […]UN emergency aid fund releases $110 million for neglected humanitarian crises
March 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid deep cuts to global humanitarian funding, the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund, CERF, on Thursday allocated $110 million to neglected crises across Africa, Asia and Latin America. The UN’s top aid official, Tom Fletcher, said that more than 300 million people urgently need assistance. But funding […]World’s largest conference on women calls for equality amid gender backlash
March 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Gender equality is a critical goal at a time when the demand for rights faces a global backlash, top UN officials told thousands of diplomats, business and civil society delegates gathered at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday for the world’s largest annual conference focused on […]EIB lends Latvian energy utility Latvenergo €200 million loan to refurbish power-distribution network
March 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Latvian energy utility Latvenergo AS €200 million to upgrade the country’s electricity distribution network. State-owned Latvenergo AS will use the EIB credit to make the electricity-distribution system both more efficient and more capable of delivering clean power. This project, […]Equalizing the Stethoscope: Addressing Gaps in Global Medical Training
March 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shinjan Shoilee, a fourth-year medical student at Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka. 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 on […]EP to establish two new standing and two special committees
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Friday, the European Parliament political group leaders have decided on the creation of two new standing committees and two special committees. Responding to citizen’s expectations and reflecting EP priorities for the 10th legislature, European Parliament political group leaders (President Metsola and chairs of […]November infringements package: key decisions
November 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper […]Germany: EIB and Haspa join forces to finance small businesses, mid-caps and small renewable energy projects
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a multi-beneficiary intermediated loan (MBIL) of €100 million to Haspa, Germany’s largest savings bank based in Hamburg. Haspa will then provide financing to small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) and mid-caps with up to 3 000 employees in Germany. The financial […]Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Reports of ongoing bombardments, likely starvation and despair continue to emerge from Gaza where many basic daily staples now “barely exist”, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday. In an alert, the World Food Programme (WFP) described markets “in decay” across the enclave. “Fresh foods, eggs, and meat barely […]Commission approves €1 billion Portuguese State aid scheme to support investments in strategic sectors necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
September 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Portuguese scheme to support investments for the production of equipment necessary to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis […]Bosnian manufacturer expands into new markets with EBRD and EU support
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. In Bosnia and Herzegovina‘s industrial landscape, one company stands out: GAT. Specialising in manufacturing parts for the aviation, motorcycle, automotive, lighting, measuring technology and medical industries, GAT has carved out a niche for itself. With expertise in computer numerical control (CNC) milling, CNC turning and surface protection, […]Canada joins Horizon Europe programme
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Canada is joining the growing group of non-EU countries who have associated to the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, and will work jointly on large-scale projects tackling our biggest challenges. Today, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and […]EIB and Banca Etica provide over €165 million to support gender equality, refugee inclusion and development in southern Italy
July 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Banca Etica President Anna Fasano have signed a €60 million agreement with the main goals of promoting labour market integration and better services for refugees, making it easier for women-led companies to access finance and supporting projects in cohesion […]Governments want to make green good for business locally, without stalling economic progress globally
April 18, 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: John Letzing, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum “I wish I hadn’t called it that.” Familiar with the US Inflation Reduction Act? If not, that’s okay, because neither are most people in the US. President Joe Biden may regret […]Is this a pivotal moment for the rise of the ‘middle powers’?
March 26, 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: Alejo Czerwonko. Chief Investment Officer, Emerging Markets, Americas, UBS AG The global geopolitical map is experiencing its deepest reconfiguration in decades. Global trade is being rerouted, supply chains are being redesigned and new security alliances are being forged. All […]How IP laws can be reimagined to stimulate innovation
February 20, 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: Jens Martin Skibsted, Partner, Manyone A/S Intellectual Property (IP) laws are a two-edged sword. On the one hand, they enable creators to reap the full value of their creativity without fearing appropriation or imitation. On the flip side, IP […]European farmers exempted from rules on land lying fallow
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission officially adopted a regulation which grants a partial exemption for European farmers from the conditionality rule on land lying fallow. This follows the Commission’s proposal presented on 31 January, and discussions with Member States in committee meetings. The Regulation will enter into […]Parliament wants tougher enforcement of EU sanctions against Russia
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want more EU-level oversight and better efforts to limit Moscow’s ability to bypass the EU’s restrictive measures.In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament voices its alarm over existing loopholes in the EU’s sanctions regime against Russia. While highlighting the unprecedented nature of the […]World’s first flying taxi, and other technology stories you need to read
November 6, 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: Sebastian Buckup, Head of Network and Partnerships, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. World’s first flying taxi cleared for take-off A start-up in China has received the first certificate of airworthiness for an autonomous flying […]An interview with ChatGPT about managing the risks of generative AI
November 6, 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: Nelson Novaes Neto, CTO , C6 Bank, Keri Pearlson, Executive Director, Cybersecurity, MIT – Sloan School of Management Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically change the way we work. In some cases, it is expected […]What will the future of volunteering look like?
November 3, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda “In the last few years, the number, frequency and scale of disasters have been phenomenal. And, of course, a lot of them are induced by the changing climate … So we feel a […]Climate Change and Infectious Diseases: Heightened Concerns Regarding H. pylori.
November 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 the management mindset needs to change, and other lessons for the digital transformation from Siemens’ CEO
November 2, 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Siemens’ CEO Roland Busch believes the biggest challenge in business transformation is changing mindsets and empowering employees at all levels.Over 40% of workers’ core skills will change in the next five years, […]Bearing Witness to a Planet in Peril: The Intersection of Climate Crisis, Migration, and Injustice
November 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]12 climate-smart technologies that could transform the way we grow food
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: Bibi la Luz Gonzalez, Founder, Eat Better Wa’ik Despite their central role in global food systems, many farmers and smallholders live in poverty, suffer from malnutrition and are landless.Farmers have built up generations of knowledge on the care […]Here’s what to know about the new COVID-19 Pirola variant
October 16, 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: Lora du Moulin, Lead, Global Health and Security, World Economic Forum LLC, Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The Pirola variant of coronavirus has been observed in several countries around the world, and COVID-19 cases are rising again.Initial […]Ten European cities awarded with EU Mission Label for their plans to reach climate-neutrality by 2030
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, ten European cities were awarded the Label of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, one of the EU Missions in Horizon Europe. The EU Mission Label is an important milestone as it recognises the cities’ plans to achieve climate-neutrality already by […]Better protection for consumers against damages by defective products
October 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new rules would ensure victims get fair compensation when defective products, including digital or refurbished products, cause them physical and psychological harm.With 33 votes in favour, 2 against and no abstention the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee […]Generative AI has disrupted education. Here’s how it can be used for good – UNESCO
September 28, 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: Madeleine North, Writer, Forum Agenda Schools, colleges and universities are having to rapidly adjust to generative AI.Now UNESCO has produced the first-ever global guidance for the use of generative AI in education.The World Economic Forum also addresses “educational […]
