Africa ‘brimming with hope and possibility’: GuterresAfrica ‘brimming with hope and possibility’: Guterres
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Africa ‘brimming with hope and possibility’: GuterresEIB Group invests €12.6 billion to back growth, the green transition and innovation in France in 2024
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) delivered a strong performance in France last year, with €12.6 billion in long-term investment provided directly or indirectly to private sector companies of all sizes and public sector organisations. France received more EIB Group funding than any other country in […]Rising Rates May Trigger Financial Instability, Complicating Fight Against Inflation
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Katharina Bergant, Mai Hakamada, Divya Kirti, Rui C. Mano Before the pandemic, investors worried about how persistently low inflation and interest rates would crimp bank profits. Paradoxically, they also worried about bank profitability when post-COVID reopening sent inflation and central bank interest rates soaring. The failure of Silicon […]Medical education: where do we go now?
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Khalil Bilani, a 4th-year medical student at Saint George’s University of Beirut. 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 […]Scaling up or losing steam? Parliamentarians debate the future of the SDGs
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This article is published in association with United Nations. As the clock ticks toward 2030, parliamentarians gathered at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday to assess the state of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – and the verdict was anything but unanimous. Amid deepening global debt, taxation disputes and a widening gap between ambition and […]Statement on the US reciprocal tariff policy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission views President Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” trade policy as a step in the wrong direction. The EU remains committed to an open and predictable global trading system that benefits all partners. The EU maintains some of the lowest tariffs in the world […]EBRD and Citi Ukraine sign revolving credit facility to support Ukrainian clients
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Citi Ukraine have signed a US$ 100 million revolving credit facility in Ukrainian hryvnia to increase the availability of the national currency to local businesses affected by the war. This follows a similar facility agreed a year […]Sudan, ‘the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world’
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Sudan’s ruinous civil war is approaching its third year, leaving a legacy of malnutrition, massive population displacement and chronic insecurity. As the UN system prepares to launch a call for record funding of $4.2 billion to support aid operations in the country, here are some of the […]Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No room for complacency’ says atomic energy watchdog
February 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ukrainian authorities said on Friday a Russian drone strike with a high explosive warhead struck the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant overnight, damaging a protective shield which was built following the 1986 disaster in order to prevent further radiation leaks. Russia has denied any responsibility for the […]UN chief welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
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This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the latest round of hostage releases in Gaza and the continued implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. A note to media correspondents was released by the UN on Sunday, a day after the release of three Israeli hostages from […]UN rights office condemns continuing Israeli military operation in West Bank
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday condemned the intensifying Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank, warning that nearly 40,000 Palestinians have been displaced already amid an “alarming wave” of violence and destruction. Since the start of the offensive on 21 January, Israeli forces […]MEPs ask the ECB to assess the impact of global conflicts on price stability
February 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Plenary adopted recommendations to the European Central Bank on Tuesday, following a debate on its priorities and activities with President Christine Lagarde on Monday. With 378 votes in favour, 233 against and 26 abstentions, MEPs say they want the ECB to do more to […]Parliament green lights update of VAT rules to make them fit for digital times
February 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The update will notably require that VAT be paid for services provided through online platforms, putting an end to an unfair distortion of competition. It will also fight VAT fraud. On Wednesday, Parliament’s plenary approved the changes to the rules that member states indicated […]MEPs: Georgia’s self-proclaimed authorities have no legitimacy
February 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call on the international community to join the boycott of Georgia’s self-proclaimed authorities, who they accuse of eroding the country’s democracy and cracking down on dissents. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament refuses to recognise the self-proclaimed authorities of the ruling Georgian […]Human rights breaches in Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria. Violations of the rule of law, principles of democracy, and fundamental rights in Türkiye, notably the cases of mayors Mehmet Sıddık Akış and Abdullah ZeydanMEPs are deeply concerned about Türkiye’s […]MEPs want to suspend EU-Rwanda deal on sustainable value chains for critical raw materials
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Rwandan government must withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s territory and cease cooperation with the M23 rebels, Parliament says. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, 13 February, MEPs strongly condemn the occupation of Goma and other territories in eastern Democratic […]Aid surge into Gaza continues, UN teams prioritize immediate needs
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Lifesaving aid continued to reach Gaza on Thursday while UN humanitarians warned that needs remain enormous after 15 months of constant Israeli bombardment. Amid reports that a return to full-scale war at the weekend may have been averted with the announcement by Hamas that it would comply […]European Parliament President Metsola visits Israel, Gaza and West Bank
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. During her official visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories, EP President Metsola was the first European leader to enter Gaza in more than a decade. President Metsola is on an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian occupied territory this Thursday and […]Ruslan Stefanchuk: “Peace in Ukraine can only be achieved if we stay strong”
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Union 2025 – Source : EP On Tuesday, the Chair of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, addressed a formal sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Welcoming Mr Stefanchuk to the hemicycle, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “I am proud that this […]Announcement of the winners of the 2024 EU translation contest ‘Juvenes Translatores’
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission announces today the 27 winners of its 18th EU translation contest for secondary schools ‘Juvenes Translatores’. 3070 enthusiastic participants tried their hand at translating a text between any two of the EU’s 24 official languages. While English features prominently, the 144 […]Commission endorses the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the Digital Services Act
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission and the European Board for Digital Services endorsed the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This integration will make the Code a benchmark for determining platforms’ compliance with the […]‘No time to lose’ in Gaza, as ceasefire offers fragile respite
February 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN is racing against time to expand humanitarian relief and prepare for the monumental task of rebuilding Gaza, as a fragile ceasefire holds but tensions loom over a potential resumption of fighting. The UN is racing against time to expand humanitarian relief and prepare for the […]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 […]Security Council: Syrian leaders urged to prioritise inclusive transition
February 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria on Wednesday called on the country’s caretaker authorities to make the transition to democratic rule inclusive, warning that transparency, rule of law and fair elections – particularly for women taking part – remain key concerns. Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, […]A bolder, simpler, faster Union: the 2025 Commission work programme
February 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has adopted its 2025 work programme, outlining its ambition to boost competitiveness, enhance security, and bolster economic resilience in the EU. It builds on the commitments set out in the Political Guidelines and the mission letters sent by President von der Leyen. […]February infringements package: key decisions
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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 […]Guterres calls for probe into death of WFP staff member detained in Yemen
February 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Flags at all UN offices in Yemen are flying at half-mast this week following the death of a World Food Programme (WFP) staff member who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities in the north since last month. “Heartbroken and outraged by the tragic […]Shaping the future of the EU together: the Commission sets out the road to the next EU long-term budget
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published a Communication on ‘The Road to the next Multiannual Financial Framework’. It outlines the key policy and budgetary challenges that will shape the design of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This lays the groundwork for reflections on how […]European Union to support the development of a new multipurpose seaport on Kiritimati Island
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the Delegation of the European Union to the Pacific have signed a €2.5 million (AUD 4.1 million) contribution agreement to provide technical assistance for a feasibility assessment of the construction and operation of a multipurpose seaport and wave breaker […]Canada-European Union Leaders’ MeetingCanada-European Union Leaders’ MeetingCanada-European Union Leaders’ Meeting
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met in Brussels, Belgium, on February 12, 2025. They highlighted the close relationship between Canada and the European Union (EU), […]European Commission issues €11 billion in its 2nd syndicated transaction of 2025
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has yesterday raised €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 2nd syndicated transaction for 2025, of which €5 billion in the form of NextGenerationEU Green Bonds. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €6 billion tap of the EU-Bond maturing on 4 December 2031, […]World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Gaza and DR Congo latest, preventing violent extremism
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the killing of a Tunisian peacekeeper serving with the UN Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, MINUSCA. The ‘blue helmet’ was part of a long-range MINUSCA patrol to protect civilians, that was near the village of Zobassinda, in Bamingui-Bangoran prefecture, which […]Medical Education in the 21st Century: Bridging Global Gaps in Training and Access
February 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laiba Asif, a 22-year-old medical student at Al-Aleem Medical College, affiliated with Gulab Devi Chest Hospital. 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 […]
