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 […]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 […]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 […]Boosting Growth and Prosperity in South Africa
March 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Improving the business environment, strengthening governance, and reforming the labor market are among the keys to economic success South Africa is well-positioned to confront significant longstanding challenges that have been holding the economy back: declining real per-capital income, persistent unemployment, pervasive poverty, and one of the highest inequality […]Choose compassion, reject cruelty to end HIV, says top UN rights official
March 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Global efforts to tackle the HIV/AIDS epidemic continue to remain insufficient, with deadly consequences, the UN Human Rights Council heard on Thursday. In a stark assessment of the current situation of the health crisis, Deputy UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif warned that more than […]World News in Brief: Guterres convenes Cyprus summit, violence continues in southern Lebanon, UN aid hub in Chad expands
March 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday announced a fresh bid to end the decades-long hostilities over the division of Cyprus through informal talks scheduled to take place over two days from 17 March. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists at the regular daily briefing in New York that […]Sudan war: Any peace deal must respect national sovereignty, UN envoy says
February 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the war in Sudan approaches a second year, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the country has emphasized the need to re-double and coordinate efforts towards a peace agreement that respects national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity – and ending the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In […]EBRD revises down Ukraine’s 2025 growth forecast
February 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Ukraine’s economy, which grew 3.0 per cent in 2024 despite the pressures of Russia’s full-scale war, is forecast to grow 3.5 per cent in 2025 and strengthen further to 5.0 per cent in 2026 provided that an agreement to suspend fighting is reached this year, says […]Bangladesh protests probe reveals top leaders led brutal repression
February 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The repression of mass protests in Bangladesh last year that toppled longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina left as many as 1,400 people dead in just 46 days – the vast majority shot by security forces, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Wednesday. In addition to […]EIB Investment Survey shows Belgium investments have returned above pre-COVID levels
February 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. A very high percentage of Belgian firms (90%) reported having adopted digital technologies, the second highest percentage of all EU-countries and far above the bloc’s average, according to the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Investment Survey country results released today. The survey results for Belgium also […]UN rights office urges humane treatment of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees
February 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights office, OHCHR, called on Monday for Israel and Hamas to ensure that all people they are holding are treated humanely. “Images of emaciated Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees released as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement have been deeply […]Reusable rockets, air taxis and ‘autonomous autos’ are the future: WIPO
February 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Air taxis, “autonomous autos” and reusable rockets are just some of the future transport solutions that inventors all over the world are striving to make a reality, while patents for combustion engines are “flatlining”, the UN intellectual property agency (WIPO) said on Thursday. Latest information gleaned from […]Incisions must be operated on
February 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ali Ghorbaniazar is a 24-year-old medical student from Ardabil, Iran. 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 IFMSA’s view on the […]EIB Board approves €2.4 billion of financing for business innovation, energy grids, flood resilience and transport
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €2.4 billion of new financing for business investment, clean energy, transport, telecommunications and flood protection in Europe. The EIB Board of Directors also discussed the strategic orientation of EIB Global. Reflecting the changing geopolitical context and even better aligning […]Will the new commission accelerate the massive electrification of EU economy?
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Ihor Moshenets, a PhD candidate at Central European University (Vienna, Austria). The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. In January Ursula von der Leyen announced that the modernized EU […]Commission announces actions for safe and sustainable e-commerce imports
February 6, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is taking action to tackle risks stemming from low-value imports sold via non-EU online retailers and marketplaces hosting non-EU traders. These actions are part of the Communication on E-Commerce, ‘A Comprehensive EU Toolbox for Safe and Sustainable E-commerce’, which the Commission is […]Accrual Accounting and Transition Economy Countries
February 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Accounting reform is a ‘hot topic’ and pressure exists from international organisations like the World Bank and IMF and consultants, for countries to adopt the international accrual standards of public sector accounting (IPSASs). Countries are attracted by the broad promises of accrual accounting, including increased transparency, better decision […]UN rights office raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank
January 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday expressed grave concerns over escalating violence in the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank, condemning the use of “unlawful lethal force” by Israeli security forces. OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan added that the Israeli military operation in and around […]EP leaders welcome the recent Ceasefire in Gaza
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s President and political group leaders adopted the following statement on the recent ceasefire in Gaza: The European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President and political groups’ leaders) welcomes the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the progress it represents for the phased release of hostages. […]Parliament denounces the upcoming sham presidential election in Belarus
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, MEPs call on the EU to reject the upcoming presidential election in Belarus on 26 January as a sham. Denouncing the ongoing and long-standing grave violations of human rights and democratic principles in Belarus, which have further intensified […]UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers
January 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A UN independent human rights expert on Tuesday called for an end to Russia’s severe crackdown on the legal profession, condemning the prison sentences handed down to three lawyers last week who defended the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Mariana Katzarova, Special Rapporteur on the situation of […]Ceasefire in Gaza brings hope, but West Bank faces escalating violence
January 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The crisis in Gaza continues to remain acute, with UN humanitarians reporting critical shortages of water, food and efforts to deliver vital aid to the war-torn region. Meanwhile, escalating violence in the West Bank has further deepened concerns over civilian safety and access to assistance. The ceasefire […]EBRD provides €5 million financing package to Union Bank in Albania
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting small businesses in Albania in partnership with Union Bank, the European Union (EU) and other donors. The Bank is lending €5 million to enhance the digitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improve access to […]As One Cycle Ends, Another Begins Amid Growing Divergence
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas We project global growth will remain steady at 3.3 percent this year and next, broadly aligned with potential growth that has substantially weakened since before the pandemic. Inflation is declining, to 4.2 percent this year and 3.5 percent next year, in a return to central bank […]UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A team from the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria concluded a first visit to the country on Thursday, taking crucial steps to promote dialogue and engagement with the new caretaker government. Commissioner Hanny Megally led the team, which met with officials, including in the Ministries of […]Syria has real opportunity to ‘move from the darkness to the light’
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Syrians have high expectations for their country, and a strong desire for people from across the social spectrum to come together and forge a new constitution, which must begin with an inclusive “national dialogue”. That’s according to Najat Rochdi, the UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, who […]EBRD marks record year with €16.6 billion invested in 2024
January 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) delivered a record €16.6 billion in investments across its economies in 2024, a 26 per cent increase over the previous year. Total mobilisation – the overall amount of investment the Bank unlocked from all sources in 2024 – […]Has New Public Financial Management had its Day?
January 7, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Julie Cooper, Tim Youngberry New Public Financial Management (NPFM) emerged in the 1980s as a transformative approach to public sector governance, aimed at enhancing efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness. Rooted in principles drawn from private sector management, NPFM promotes results-oriented practices such as performance-based budgeting, measurable outcomes, and decentralized […]EBRD and EU provide €3 million loan to NLB Banka AD Podgorica as part of SME Go Green programme
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU),is providing a loan of up to €3 million to NLB Banka AD Podgorica to contribute to the development of Montenegro’s SME sector – mainly for financing small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) . […]Seven consortia selected to establish AI factories which will boost AI innovation in the EU
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) has selected seven proposals to establish and operate the first AI Factories across Europe. This is a major milestone for Europe in building a thriving ecosystem to train advanced AI models and develop AI solutions. The […]EBRD loan to AKLease supports green financing
December 5, 2024 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 €50 million loan to Türkiye’s AKLease, a longstanding partner in the country, for on-lending to sub-borrowers implementing green investments such as energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate resilience measures. With this loan, AKLease (a fully […]Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
November 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law. The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those Member States who have failed […]Protecting healthcare workers in the frontlines of war: how to ensure their safety
November 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Katerina Patrikou, a medical student at University of Crete, Greece. 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 […]EBRD backs sustainability-linked bond issued by Romania’s mobility firm Autonom
November 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing €9 million in a €30 million sustainability-linked bond issued by Autonom, a Romanian car leasing and rental company. This strengthens Autonom’s commitment to continue the sustainability pathway set in 2021 when the company issued its landmark first sustainability-linked […]
