This article is published in association with United Nations. In South Sudan, “systemic government corruption” and “brazen predation” on the part of political elites have created a human rights crisis that must be urgently addressed, the UN Commission on Human Rights in the country said in a new report issued on Tuesday. Based on two years […]Government corruption fuels human rights crisis in South Sudan, independent panel finds
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In South Sudan, “systemic government corruption” and “brazen predation” on the part of political elites have created a human rights crisis that must be urgently addressed, the UN Commission on Human Rights in the country said in a new report issued on Tuesday. Based on two years […]World News in Brief: First UN mission to Syria’s Sweida, fresh displacement in Haiti, new lightning record
August 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The first UN inter-agency mission to embattled Sweida governorate in Syria arrived there on Thursday, UN aid coordination office OCHA has reported. The team went to Sweida City, as well as two districts – Shahba and Salkhad – where they met with local community representatives and partners, […]Questions and answers on the 8th illustrative programme for nuclear (PINC)
June 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. What will be the role of nuclear energy in the EU’s future energy mix? Homegrown, affordable and clean energy is key for the EU to achieve its decarbonisation, competitiveness and resilience goals. To achieve a cost-effective and sustainable energy system, the EU will need […]EU budget 2026: Providing crucial funding for EU priorities in times of global volatility
June 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today’s proposal by the European Commission sets the 2026 EU budget at €193.26 billion, complemented by an estimated €105.32 billion in disbursements under NextGenerationEU. Building on the mid-term revision of the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), next year’s draft budget is designed to support […]Gaza is the ‘hungriest place on earth’, as Israel continues stranglehold on aid
June 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Starving Gazans continue to be deprived of aid as international relief efforts are being severely constrained by the Israeli authorities, the UN humanitarian affairs coordination office OCHA said on Friday. “Gaza is the hungriest place on Earth,” OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke told reporters in Geneva, stressing that […]EBRD backs Egypt’s first solar and battery storage project
May 12, 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 Egypt’s renewable-energy sector by providing a US$ 30 million equity bridge to Obelisk Solar Power, a special purpose vehicle owned by Scatec ASA, a leading global renewable energy developer and a key strategic client for the EBRD. […]Commission provides additional €3 billion for the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum and to host refugees from Ukraine
May 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has adopted a decision to provide an additional €3 billion to support Member States with the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum and to host refugees from Ukraine. President von der Leyen announced this extra support in today’s press conference […]Ukraine: Ceasefire a critical first step on the road to durable peace
April 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN political affairs chief underscored the urgent need for a ceasefire in Ukraine in a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday. Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo addressed ambassadors alongside UN deputy relief chief, Joyce Msuya, who updated on the dire humanitarian situation in the country amid ongoing […]UN alert over rising deportations of Haitian mothers and newborns from Dominican Republic
April 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN has raised concern over a growing number of vulnerable Haitians – particularly pregnant women, new mothers, and infants – being deported from the Dominican Republic. According to the UN migration agency, IOM, recent weeks have seen an increase in the deportation of women, including those […]Spain: EIB Group and Santander provide €163 million to support energy efficiency projects
February 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB Group – made up of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – signed a new synthetic securitisation operation with Santander to provide financing for energy efficiency investments in the Spanish real estate sector, including the construction of new near zero-emission […]Occupied Palestinian Territory: Security Council hears of ongoing violence, ‘relentless’ Israeli settlement expansion
December 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations continues to voice major concern over hostilities and Israeli settlement expansion in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), the Security Council heard on Wednesday. Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General in the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), presented the latest quarterly report on the […]Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is “totally committed” to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an inclusive political process that guarantees full respect of minority rights. Mr. Guterres was speaking on Wednesday to reporters in Pretoria, South Africa, where he met with Government […]EBRD and EU launch SME Go Green programme in Serbia
November 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are stepping up their support for green economy investments in Serbia. The EBRD, with the support of the EU, is launching a new credit line to local financial institutions for on-lending to small […]Growth in EBRD regions trimmed as economies adjust to new realities
September 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revised slightly downwards its expectations of growth across the regions where it invests. Its latest Regional Economic Prospects report gives a growth figure for 2024 of 2.8 per cent, 0.2 percentage points down on its previous forecast […]Heat claims more than 175,000 lives annually in Europe, latest data shows
August 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A staggering 175,000 people die from heat-related causes every year in Europe and that figure is set to soar in line with our steadily warming planet. That’s the warning from the UN World Health Organization (WHO), which said on Friday that European countries are seeing temperatures rise […]European Commission issues €9 billion in its 7th syndicated transaction of 2024
July 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today raised €9 billion of EU-Bonds in its 7th syndicated transaction for 2024. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a new €5 billion bond due on 5 October 2029, and a €4 billion tap of the EU-Bond maturing on 5 October 2054. […]Commission sends Statement of Objections to Alchem over first pharmaceutical cartel case in the EU
June 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed Alchem International Pvt. Ltd. and its subsidiary Alchem International (H.K.) Limited (together ‘Alchem’) of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by participating in a long-lasting cartel concerning an important pharmaceutical product. Alchem is a producer […]Progress on recovery of fish populations, but more efforts needed to build resilient and sustainable fisheries sector
June 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The overall sustainability of the EU fisheries continues to gradually improve and fewer stocks are overfished, according to the Commission Communication ‘Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2025′ adopted today. At the same time, more efforts are necessary to […]EU boosts readiness to combat 2024 wildfire season
May 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As Europe is preparing for the approaching wildfire season, the EU is taking significant steps to bolster firefighting efforts and safeguard communities, by pre-positioning firefighters and assembling a fleet of firefighting aircraft. First, 556 firefighters from 12 countries will be strategically prepositioned across key locations in […]MEPs call for a firm response to counter Russian interference
May 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls on the political leadership in the EU and member states to counter Russian interference attempts urgently and vigorously. Following several recent revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes, MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution firmly denouncing such […]EU and Japan launch Enhanced Dialogue on advanced materials
April 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Japan will work together on developing new materials used in critical sectors of the economy. Cementing close collaboration in research and innovation, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Hiroki Matsuo, Vice-Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, […]Children of war: how can we ensure child safety in times of conflict?
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Yusra Abid Shah, a recent medical graduate from the National University of Science and Technology Oman . 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 […]Commission invests over €233 million in Strategic Environment and Climate Projects across Europe
February 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is investing over €233 million in twelve new Strategic Projects across Europe under theLIFE programme to support the implementation of the EU’s environmental and climate ambitions under the European Green Deal. These Strategic Projects are expected to mobilise substantial additional funds […]EU and Rwanda sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and Rwanda have entered an important agreement to nurture sustainable and resilient value chains for critical raw materials. Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, and Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Rwanda’s role […]MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy
February 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs warn of elected politicians and parties in Europe knowingly serving Moscow’s interests, undermining the EU’s unity and democracy. In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 433 votes in favour, 56 against and 18 abstentions, Parliament expresses its complete outrage and grave concern about […]Commission welcomes political agreement on European Disability and Parking Cards
February 9, 2024 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 EU Member States on the Directive establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. The Directive was proposed by the Commission in September 2023. A […]5 actions to help leaders combat modern slavery in Europe and beyond
January 17, 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: Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum, Louise Thompson, Community Lead, World Economic Forum This week, the grave global concern of human trafficking and modern slavery is once again on the agenda of world leaders at the 2024 World Economic […]Platform work: deal on new rules on employment status
December 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. First ever EU-rules on algorithmic management in the workplacePresumption of an employment relationship triggered by two out of five indicatorsWorkers cannot be dismissed by automated systems Negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on Wednesday morning on a bill to improve the […]Pollution from ships: stricter measures to stop illegal discharges
November 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ships in EU seas should face dissuasive fines not only for oil spills, but also for sewage and garbage discharge, Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs say. On Thursday, Transport and Tourism Committee voted to update EU rules on preventing pollution from ships in European […]Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2024 in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published its proposal to set catch limits, or total allowable catches (TACs), for 18 fish stocks in the EU waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Kattegat and Skagerrak for 2024. The proposal is based on scientific advice and covers fish stocks managed […]Period Poverty: Youth as Catalysts for Breaking the Cycle
June 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Enas Osama, a 5th-year medical student from Sudan. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]How the creative manufacturing and handmade sector can craft a post-COVID-19 future
June 16, 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: Alison Phillips, Founding Partner and Chief of Design, Powered by People The COVID-19 pandemic brought many creative manufacturing and handmade businesses to a standstill;The sector’s workforce is one of the world’s largest, but also among the poorest and […]Mergers: Commission fines Sigma-Aldrich €7.5 million for providing misleading information during Merck takeover investigation
May 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has fined Sigma-Aldrich €7.5 million for providing incorrect or misleading information during the Commission’s investigation under the EU Merger Regulation of Merck’s acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “The effectiveness of our merger control […]
