This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Paramount Skydance Corporation (‘Paramount‘) of Warner Bros. Discovery (‘Warner‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Paramount. Paramount and Warner are both active in the […]Commission approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner, subject to conditions
July 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Paramount Skydance Corporation (‘Paramount‘) of Warner Bros. Discovery (‘Warner‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Paramount. Paramount and Warner are both active in the […]When AI hurts people, who’s to blame? Global experts grapple with accountability
July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Who is legally responsible when Artificial Intelligence causes harm? The issue took centre stage on Tuesday – day two of the first ever UN summit on AI governance, where leading experts warned of mounting evidence of human rights violations linked to the revolutionary technology. “Across 11 Global […]Commission decides to refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive regarding peat cutting projects
June 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive (Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU). Under the Directive, Member States are required to carry out an […]Growing up with sirens: UN child rights envoy on the toll of the Ukraine-Russia war
June 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Children in Ukraine have been profoundly impacted by years of war, sheltering in underground schools – or forced to study online – and living with the psychological strain of constant air raid sirens that could spell death for them and their families. But children on both sides […]Commission proposes new authorisation for mobile satellite services for EU’s resilience and competitiveness
May 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission adopted a proposal for the selection of mobile satellite services (MSS) providers who will be authorised to use the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band beyond 2027, when the current licenses expire. Spectrum for mobile satellite services is a strategic asset for […]The telescope that could reveal the missing half of the universe
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. If you have ever seen the Milky Way in the night sky, you probably noticed that it looks cloudy. That is because towards the centre of our galaxy, and of most galaxies, there are vast amounts of dust that make […]Commission welcomes political agreement on implementation of EU-US trade deal
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on two Regulations eliminating tariffs on all US industrial goods and providing preferential market access for certain US agricultural and seafood products, in line with […]UN underscores protection of nuclear sites following drone strike on Emirati plant
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN atomic watchdog on Monday underscored the need to safeguard nuclear security in wartime, a day after a drone strike near a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed that the UAE has restored off-site power to Unit 3 […]Housing crisis takes centre stage at World Urban Forum in Baku
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. That was the message delivered on Monday by UN Secretary General António Guterres to participants at a global forum on urban sustainability under way this week in Baku. His video address set the tone […]Commission publishes simplification review of EU Deforestation Regulation
May 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and a set of further measures for a smooth and effective implementation following the agreement of co-legislators last December. These measures will provide additional clarity to economic operators, […]Commission invests close to €400 million for postdoctoral researchers
April 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission opens the 2026 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million. These fellowships support researchers holding a PhD to carry out their research activities abroad and acquire new skills in different disciplines and […]Deeper EU capital markets need stronger supervision and integration
March 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. In an opinion adopted at its March plenary session, the EESC calls for more ambitious reforms to integrate Europe’s capital markets and reinforce EU-level supervision, warning that persistent fragmentation is holding back investment, competitiveness and growth. Supporting the European Commission’s proposals […]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 […]
