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 takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of […]March infringements package: key decisions
March 12, 2026 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 takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of […]International Women’s Day: call to act against cyberbullying
March 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs heard Jackie Fox’s testimony about the cyberbullying her daughter suffered and her subsequent work to protect children and adults against such harm. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “The courage of women who refuse to stay silent continues to shape our […]Commission registers European Citizens’ Initiative calling for a European social media platform
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), entitled ‘European Public Social Network’. The initiative invites the Commission to establish, through a legislative act, “a public social media platform at the European level”. That social media platform “would form an alternative […]MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Conflict continues across region amid US, Israeli and Iranian strikes
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Violence in the Middle East is continuing into a fifth day, with US and Israeli strikes against Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks reported across several countries in the region. The escalating confrontation is disrupting airspace, transport and daily life while raising fears of a wider […]Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced and aid compromised
March 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On the fourth day of Israeli and United States airstrikes against Iran and amid growing violence and instability in the Middle East, the UN urgently called for protection of civilians and warned of growing displacement and humanitarian needs. UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani also recalled […]Palestine: UN rights chief highlights suffering, atrocity crimes ‘that remain unpunished
February 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday highlighted the “human-made disaster” across the Occupied Palestinian Territory stemming from Israel’s disregard for human rights norms and serious violations also committed by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups. Citing a new report from his office (OHCHR) covering the […]2026: Six Global Health Fights Worth Showing Up For
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amina Rama, a second-year medical student from Albania. 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 the topic, nor […]Cyprus Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on priorities
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council. Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council until the end of June 2026. This text will be updated regularly as the hearings take […]Ukraine’s women at breaking point after four years of war as attacks on energy, healthcare continue – UN humanitarians
February 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, millions in Ukraine struggle to keep the lights on and heat their homes, with the crisis taking a particular toll on women, humanitarians warned on Friday. Freshly back from a visit to the country UN Women’s Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia […]Listing the IRGC Isn’t Enough. Europe Must Do More for Iranians
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms Sara Rahmati, an international relations graduate currently based in Berlin with an interest in Public International Law. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Listing the IRGC Isn’t Enough. […]EIB supports Estonia in creating a new business model for rental housing market
February 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Ministry of Climate of Estonia and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched a cooperation to increase the availability of affordable and high-quality housing in Estonia. The aim is to develop a financing solution that helps mitigate the risks faced by private-sector developers outside major […]As conditions worsen in Ukraine, refugees struggle to return
February 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As Ukraine prepares to enter the fifth year of the full-scale Russian invasion on 24 February, UN monitors say harm to civilians has “demonstrably worsened”, while energy attacks and freezing temperatures are making it harder for displaced families to return. “More people are killed and injured each […]Human rights violations in Iran, Türkiye and Uganda
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Türkiye and Uganda. Systematic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in IranMEPs condemn the violence by the Iranian regime against its own population, particularly targeting civil society actors, […]EU invests €700 million in newly opened NanoIC, Europe’s largest Chips Act pilot line
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union has launched its largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC, at IMEC Leuven, a major milestone for European semiconductor development and manufacturing. With a total investment of €2.5 billion, the facility has received €700 million in EU funding, €700 million from national […]Concerns persist over herbicide spraying reports on Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel
February 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN reiterated concerns on Friday over reports that Israeli forces sprayed a highly toxic herbicide over areas north of the Blue Line separating Lebanon from Israel on 1 February. The development poses a “serious humanitarian risk” to civilians living there, maintained the Office of the High […]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 […]Most European Countries are not yet Prioritising European-Made Arms
February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr. Andrew Gardner, a strategic and international business consultant. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. In October 2025, the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) was approved by the European […]Welcome to the ‘agrihood’ – the neighbourhood of the future?
February 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Towns and cities are home to more than half of the world’s population and responsible for around 70 per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions driving the climate crisis, which is why urban planners in Brazil are leading a design revolution that could point the way to […]Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When the United States ordered airstrikes on Christmas Day against Islamist militants in northern Nigeria, officials in Washington said the action was aimed at protecting Christians facing threats of violence. The strikes thrust Nigeria’s long-running sectarian bloodshed into the global spotlight – and revived claims that a […]Choose peace over chaos, Guterres urges as he sets out final-year priorities
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With global tensions rising and “reckless actions” triggering dangerous consequences, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called for renewed efforts on peace, justice and sustainable development as he outlined his priorities for 2026 – the final year of his tenure. 2026 “is already shaping up to be […]Mental Health of Disabled Veterans In An Inclusive Health System: Invisible Problems
February 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mahammad Huseynaliyev, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Military Medicine at Azerbaijan Medical University. 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 […]EU allocates €63 million in response to the crisis in Myanmar and its impact on neighbouring countries
January 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has allocated €63 million in humanitarian aid to help populations affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Myanmar, as well as to support Rohingya refugees living in neighbouring countries, in particular in Bangladesh. This funding, announced as the conflict triggered by […]The EU’s ambitions cannot be delivered on the cheap
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) warns that a weak long-term EU budget would undermine competitiveness, cohesion, agriculture and democracy. In a set of eight newly adopted opinions, the Committee calls for a stronger, fairer and future-proof multiannual financial framework […]EU announces €153 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Moldova
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is announcing €153 million in emergency aid to Ukraine and refugee-hosting Moldova, as millions Ukrainians face freezing temperatures without power under sustained Russian bombardment of energy infrastructure. Responding to the urgent needs, the EU is allocating an initial €145 million in […]Germany: Europe invests in Regensburg – EIB financing of €80 million for modern, energy‑efficient, affordable housing
January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB has granted a loan for €80 million to support Stadtbau‑GmbH Regensburg’s multi‑year investment programme for housing construction. The total volume of investment will be around €175 million, and will finance both new housing and energy efficiency renovations of urban rental units. “This new EIB financing sends a […]Gaza ceasefire improves aid access, but children still face deadly conditions
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
The fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is making a difference to the lives of over a million children, and improving overall access to food – but more aid still needs to enter. That’s the assessment of two senior officials from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP), speaking on Monday to journalists in New York following a […]Central and Eastern Europe to get hundreds more electric-vehicle charging hubs with €35 million EIB loan to Eleport
January 27, 2026 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Central and Eastern European countries will gain hundreds of new electric-vehicle charging stations as a result of a €35 million loan that network operator Eleport is receiving from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Eleport will use the EIB credit to deploy more than 250 fast-charging hubs […]Commission launches task force to strengthen import controls on food safety
January 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today established a Task Force to maintain and reinforce the EU’s ability to ensure imports meet Union standards, while supporting the jobs and growth of EU producers. The Task Force will focus in particular on food and feed safety, pesticide residues […]A new blow for UNRWA as headquarters in East Jerusalem ‘set on fire’
January 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
© UNRWA Destruction at UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem after Israeli authorities sent in bulldozers on 20 January. This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of embattled UN relief agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, has condemned reports that its headquarters in East Jerusalem have been set alight deliberately. It comes after Israeli authorities […]Young people must be ‘truly involved’ in transforming education
January 26, 2026 by 2 Comments
This article is published in association with United Nations. With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education is becoming increasingly vital. Yet stark inequalities remain — in the poorest countries, 36 per cent of […]Commission greenlights Portugal’s eighth payment request for €1.1 billion under NextGenerationEU
January 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Portugal’s eighth payment request for €1.1 billion, of which €828.8 million in grants and €286 million in loans, under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and […]MEPs approve “enhanced cooperation” for €90 billion EU support loan to Ukraine
January 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament gave its green light to a decision by the Council to apply the enhanced cooperation procedure to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion support loan. The EU support loan was agreed at the European Council summit in Brussels on 18 December […]European Parliament condemns Iran’s brutal repression of protesters
January 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs express their outrage at the repression and mass murders being perpetrated by the Iranian regime against protesters in Iran. Parliament unconditionally demands that the Iranian authorities, under the rule of Ali Khamenei, immediately end violence against peaceful […]
