This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a local currency senior loan of up to €20 million to Ukraine’s OTP Leasing to support businesses affected by Russia’s invasion of the country. The financing will help to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and inclusiveness of […]EBRD supports private sector in Ukraine with loan to OTP Leasing
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a local currency senior loan of up to €20 million to Ukraine’s OTP Leasing to support businesses affected by Russia’s invasion of the country. The financing will help to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and inclusiveness of […]Italy: EIB and Intesa Sanpaolo to provide €700 million to support access to finance and investment for companies
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Intesa Sanpaolo have finalised two new agreements totalling €700 million to back access to finance and investment by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in Italy. The two operations – announced by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Intesa Sanpaolo’s Head […]Commission approves €1.6 billion German State aid to help roll-out of fast-charging stations for electric trucks on motorways
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a German scheme of up to €1.6 billion to support the deployment of publicly accessible fast-charging stations for electric heavy-duty vehicles (e-HDVs) at non-serviced rest sites along the German motorways. The measure contributes to […]European Investment Bank welcomes new contribution from Ireland to reconstruction fund – accelerating support to Ukraine
April 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB), the financing arm of the European Union, is announcing today a €7 million contribution from Ireland to the EU for Ukraine Fund – a complementary instrument established by the EIB to support Ukraine’s recovery and rebuilding efforts. This new contribution brings […]Commission offers 36,000 free EU travel passes to 18-year-olds
April 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Thousands of young people will soon have the chance to explore Europe for free with DiscoverEU. The European Commission has opened applications for a new DiscoverEU round, making nearly 36,000 travel passes available to 18-year-olds across Europe. Successful applicants will be able to travel […]Commission launches helpdesk to support EU SMEs comply with sanctions
March 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has launched a new one-stop-shop providing vital support to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigating the complex landscape of sanctions compliance. The EU Sanctions Helpdesk will offer a comprehensive range of services designed to help SMEs comply with EU sanctions […]The Cost of Conflict: Understanding the Health Consequences of War and Displacement
March 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aamuktha Marepalli, a third-year medical student at SVIMS with a strong interest in research, medical awareness, and advocacy. 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 […]Investigation by the Commission and national consumer authorities finds that nearly half of second-hand online traders fail to correctly inform consumers of their return rights
March 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities of 25 Member States as well as Iceland and Norway released the results of a screening (‘sweep’) of online traders selling second-hand goods, such as clothes, electronic equipment or toys. ‘Sweeps’ are coordinated by the […]Full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has sown ‘psychological terror’, warns top aid coordinator
February 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In the nearly three years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the country’s people have endured continuous attacks, “psychological terror…displacement and hardship”, top UN aid coordinator Matthias Schmale said on Friday. Briefing from Ukrainian capital Kyiv after another night of “air sirens and more loud explosions”, […]What is the World Health Organization and why does it matter?
January 22, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When the plague, cholera and yellow fever rippled deadly waves across a newly industrialised and interconnected world in the mid-19th century, taking a global approach to health became an imperative. Doctors, scientists, presidents and prime ministers urgently convened the International Sanitary Conference in Paris in 1851, a […]Increase in climate-driven wildfires calls for more investment in prevention
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The deadly wildfires that have swept through the Los Angeles area, destroying whole communities and causing billions in damage, reveal why countries must invest more in stopping these devastating blazes before they start. It’s much needed, as wildfires are rapidly increasing in intensity, frequency and duration due […]G7 Leaders Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
January 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. We, the Leaders of the G7, fully endorse and will stand behind the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas. This is a significant development that has the potential to secure the release of all remaining hostages; further facilitate urgently needed humanitarian aid; and […]UN continues response to crises in Gaza and Lebanon
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN agencies continue their response to the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon, as access challenges, food shortages and reconstruction needs plague both regions. At his regular press briefing, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric noted the dire situation, and the efforts to alleviate suffering and provide essential aid. […]Central Eastern South Eastern Europe Banks report positive trends in credit demand and supply
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. After a challenging period marked by tight credit conditions, banks in Central Eastern and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE) are reporting increased willingness to lend together with a stronger credit demand from both households and businesses. However, expectations for the upcoming months indicate a slightly more cautious outlook, […]Doctors on the frontier – ensuring safety of medical workers in armed conflicts
November 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Stathis Pavlidis, a medical student in the preclinical years at the University of Ioannina. 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 […]France: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ say experts
October 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Independent human rights experts on Monday called on France to reverse bans that prevent Muslim women and girls who wear the hijab from participating in sports, citing concerns that these restrictions are discriminatory and violate international human rights obligations. The UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts criticised the decision […]Gaza: WHO chief hails ‘massive success’ of polio campaign amid tragic reality
September 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Around 560,000 children under ten have been successfully vaccinated against polio during the first round of an emergency campaign in the Gaza Strip, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that it had been “a massive success amidst a tragic daily reality […]To AI or Not to AI: The Future of Medical Education
August 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emese Kincső Páli, a 6th-year medical student at the University of Szeged in Hungary. 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 […]Humanitarians efforts ‘nowhere near where they should be’ 300 days into Gaza war
August 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Scaling up aid delivery remains a challenge in Gaza as the war reaches the 300-day mark, the head of the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory said on Thursday. Andrea De Domenico was speaking from Jerusalem in his final briefing to journalists at […]European Commission announces additional €1.2 billion investment package for infrastructure and support to entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans
July 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission announced the sixth investment package under the EU’s Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans that is expected to mobilise €1.2 billion in investments. This package will support eight new flagship investments in water supply and sanitation, wastewater treatment […]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 […]250 million more older people could be exposed to dangerous heat levels, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
May 23, 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: Michael Purton, Senior Writer, Formative 1. Almost 250 million more older people could be exposed to dangerous heat levels An extra 246 million older people could be exposed to dangerous levels of heat by 2050, a new study […]Ecological Imperatives: Mobilizing for Earth’s Survival
May 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Jenyfer Maria Fuentes Mendoza, a medical student from Lima, Peru. 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 […]Commission holds exploratory energy transition talks with Saudi Arabia
April 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson and HRH the Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud held bilateral meetings in the margins of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh. They discussed energy and clean tech cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties […]4 innovations helping the fashion industry embrace the circular economy
April 19, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Secondhand clothing has come out of the closet, with the sector on-track to account for 10% of the global fashion market in 2024. The negative associations around buying used garments are gone, as […]Parliament adopts reform of the EU electricity market
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The reform adopted on Thursday will make the EU electricity market more stable, affordable, and sustainable. The measures, composed of a regulation and a directive already agreed upon with the Council, were adopted with 433 in favour, 140 against and 15 abstentions, and 473 […]Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine meets in Kyiv, confirms unwavering support to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction
April 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Steering Committee Members and Participants of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine met for the first time in Kyiv, showcasing unwavering support for Ukraine and to continue efforts to help Ukraine meet its immediate and long-term financing needs. This ninth meeting, brought together […]Could GovTech help rebuild trust through public innovation?
February 1, 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: Stephan Mergenthaler, Head of Strategic Intelligence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Sebastian Buckup, Head of Network and Partnerships; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Entrepreneurial civil servants, creative bureaucracies, agile stability, digital state. These terms […]New tool to enable EU to withstand economic coercion enters into force
December 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) has entered into force, providing the EU with the means to deter and respond to economic coercion, and thereby better defend its interests and those of its Member States on the global stage. The ACI is first and foremost […]COP28: MEPs want all countries to strengthen their climate commitments
November 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment Committee adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will take stock of the progress on implementing the Paris Agreement. With 56 votes in favour, nine against and one abstention, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food […]Eurobarometer: defending democracy is top priority for the European Parliament
February 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Citizens’ support for the EU and the EP in particular has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, says a new Eurobarometer survey published on Tuesday. A near third of respondents (32%) chose democracy as top European value to defend, followed by freedom of speech and […]Women in Health: It’s Time to Take Lead
August 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Salin Amponnavarat is a third-year medical student at Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand. 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 […]How do you make supply chains more visible without compromising security? A Dutch start-up may have the answer
June 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content A Dutch start-up has developed a blockchain and cryptography system for supply chain management.Circularise enables businesses to have transparency in their chain, while maintaining privacy.Blockchains record information in linked groupings that have […]
