This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Lyceum No. 12 in the city of Kovel, Volyn oblast, has reopened following a comprehensive energy-efficiency modernisation, improving learning conditions for more than 1,200 students and staff. The school building, constructed over 30 years ago, was fully renovated. The works included insulation of the façade and […]School in northwestern Ukraine opens following EU-supported energy-efficiency upgrade
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Lyceum No. 12 in the city of Kovel, Volyn oblast, has reopened following a comprehensive energy-efficiency modernisation, improving learning conditions for more than 1,200 students and staff. The school building, constructed over 30 years ago, was fully renovated. The works included insulation of the façade and […]EU and US launch strategic partnership on critical minerals
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership on critical minerals and agreed an EU-US Critical Minerals Action Plan. These initiatives reflect the EU’s commitment to deepen cooperation on critical raw materials. This is a key step […]Time running out on development goals as finance dries up, UN warns
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Rising conflicts, the climate crisis and shrinking development finance are putting growing pressure on the poorest and most vulnerable countries – pushing development goals further off track. The warning comes in the Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2026 (FSDR), a new UN report launched on Monday, which finds […]Forests are more than a resource: How Belarus protects its vital ecosystem
March 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Forests cover more than 40 per cent of Belarus. At the same time, the country recorded twice as many forest fires last year compared to the year before. Ahead of the International Day of Forests, observed on 21 March, deputy resident representative of the UN Development Programme […]World News in Brief: Yemen appeal, Middle East war roils Somalia, needs grow in Colombia
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN aid teams in Yemen on Wednesday warned that the situation in the war-torn nation remains dire in a call for $2 billion in aid to deliver lifesaving assistance for 12 million people. This number includes women and children and comes after more than a decade of […]The Basij Is Falling Apart: this Is What the End of the Islamic Republic Looks Like
March 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms. Sara Rahmati, an international relations graduate currently based in Berlin with an interest in Public International Law. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. For forty-seven years, Iranians have […]EESC continues to push for a solution to Europe’s housing crisis
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Following the presentation of the European Affordable Housing Plan by the European Commission last December, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has gathered together all relevant stakeholders at European, national and local level to take stock of the ongoing housing emergency and discuss the way ahead. The Committee aims to tackle speculation, address investment […]Commission presents action plan to counter drone threats
February 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today presented its Action Plan to counter the increasing threats posed by drones to EU security. In recent years, the EU has faced growing and multi-faceted challenges relating to drones and meteorological balloons, including hostile overflights, airspace violations, disruptions to airports, as […]53 migrants die in latest shipwreck tragedy off Libya coast
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Fifty-three migrants including two babies are dead or missing after a large rubber dinghy capsized off the coast of Libya, the UN migration agency said on Monday. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the boat overturned in the perishingly cold waters of the central Mediterranean […]Commission annual report on Single Market and competitiveness calls for joint action in light of unprecedented challenges
January 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the 2026 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report, the sixth in an annual series, evaluating the functioning of the Single Market and assessing the conditions for businesses to innovate, grow, and compete while delivering sustainable prosperity for European citizens. […]New measures to protect EU steel market from global overcapacity
January 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, the International Trade Committee adopted a series of measures to counteract the negative impact of global overproduction on the EU steel market. By 36 votes in favour and 2 against, with 5 abstentions, MEPs on the International Trade Committee have adopted their […]Debate on Europe’s future in a time of uncertainty
January 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. At a time of growing geopolitical, economic and social uncertainty, the EESC’s Consultative Commission on Industrial Change (CCMI) is opening the year with a high-level debate on how Europe can strengthen its autonomy, resilience and preparedness. The event will feature a […]UN agency rolls out three-year plan to safeguard Ukraine’s bread basket
January 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ukraine’s agricultural sector remains under intense pressure as the war continues to disrupt food production and endanger civilians, the UN food security agency warned on Tuesday, as it unveiled a new three-year plan to help farmers survive and protect their livelihoods. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization […]One Health, One Fight: Youth’s Call to Action Against Antimicrobial Resistance
January 6, 2026 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Pratik Sarangi, a medical graduate from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, India. 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 […]A woman dies from cervical cancer every two minutes, UN says
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A flood of questions drowned Jeanette in thought after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Would she be unable to conceive a child? Would she have to enter menopause at the early age of 31? “I felt betrayed by my body,” she told the World Health Organization […]Gaza aid lifelines under strain as winter worsens
January 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Humanitarian partners in the Gaza Strip are struggling to reach hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people as winter storms batter damaged homes and temporary shelters. Since the fragile October ceasefire began as phase one of the US-led peace plan, thousands of tents and hundreds of thousands of tarpaulins have been distributed. Yet partners estimate that […]Record 2026 EU funding boosts agri-food promotion as Commission launches new food campaign
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission will allocate €205 million in 2026 to co-fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products within the European Union and globally. That’s according the 2026 promotion policy work programme adopted this week, marking the highest allocation ever dedicated to enhancing […]Labour rights for journalists: safeguarding independence and truthful Information
December 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. At its December 2025 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an own-initiative opinion calling for urgent action to strengthen labour rights for journalists and media professionals across Europe. The EESC’s message is clear: decent working conditions are […]World Hospice and Palliative Care Day: Dignity in End-of-Life Care
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Nogan Mpanjo, a sixth-year medical student from Cameroon passionate about global health, global surgery, and neurosurgery. 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 […]Commission approves Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Kellanova by Mars, Incorporated (‘Mars‘). The Commission has concluded that the proposed transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA‘). Todays’ decision follows an in-depth […]EUR 500 million EIB financing for TRATON to accelerate truck transport transformation
December 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. European Investment Bank (EIB) and TRATON SE have signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement that will help to accelerate the rollout of next-generation, fuel-efficient commercial vehicles and expand TRATON’s advanced modular platform, empowering truck brands like Scania and MAN to reduce emissions, cut ownership costs, […]Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa
November 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A year-long campaign to mobilise investments in renewable energy in Africa, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has secured €15.5 billion to power a clean future across the continent, as well as additional commitments in […]Commission presents strategy to transform and digitalise justice systems across the EU
November 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today adopted a package of measures to help citizens secure adequate income in retirement by improving access to better and more effective supplementary pensions. The proposed actions aim to complement – not replace – public pensions, which are the foundation […]Harnessing AI in Medicine: Balancing Innovation with Clinical Realities
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Tejashwini Harinath Balla, a fourth-year medical student at GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India. 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 […]Germany: Stadtwerke Karlsruhe receives EUR 270 million backing from the EIB
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. New financing enables modernization and expansion of Karlsruhe’s electricity grid – and district heating. Programme is central to plan for 100% CO2-neutral district heating. Stadtwerke Karlsruhe GmbH is receiving EUR 270 million financing from the European Investment Bank. The long-term / 24 year loan will support […]Deal to simplify EU agriculture rules
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed to simplify EU common agricultural policy requirements. The provisional agreement reached by MEPs and the Danish Presidency of the Council will alleviate some of the administrative and regulatory burdens on farmers during the current common agricultural policy […]MEPs call for new rules on the use of algorithmic management at work
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs is calling on the Commission to introduce a law to regulate the use of algorithmic technologies, including AI, within European workplaces Employment and Social Affairs MEPs have agreed on a series of recommendations for a new EU […]Step on it like Buick: Why the EU needs to open its eyes and look outside the Chinese electric car window
November 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
Just last Friday Stefan Szejurny, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, came out to openly say that the EU should stop being “naive” and enforce strict protectionism against cars from China and the US. It seems that Mr. Szejurny, old pal of President Macron, in this anachronistic statement that looks […]From Bytes to Bedside: AI in Healthcare
November 10, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Ms. Suhana Hussain is a recent medical graduate from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, India. 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 […]EIB provides $100 million to Ecuador for water, sanitation and waste management
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB Global, the international partnerships and development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador (BDE) announced a $100 million framework loan to finance priority projects in water supply, wastewater and waste management at the EU-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean […]Twenty-one European airlines agree to modify their practices regarding environmental claims following dialogue with the Commission and national consumer protection authorities
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Twenty-one airlines have committed to change their practices regarding environmental claims that were considered misleading by the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network. This follows a dialogue with the European Commission and the CPC network, led by the Belgian Directorate General for Economic Inspection, the […]Genocide prevention expert raises alarm over alleged Sudan atrocity crimes
November 7, 2025 by 2 Comments
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Adviser on genocide prevention has raised concerns over widespread allegations of war crimes committed in Sudan’s El Fasher last month, and plans to meet his African Union counterpart on Friday to discuss a coordinated response. “We see massive violations of international human rights law, […]EU aims to advance global clean transition and implementation of the Paris Agreement at UN’s COP30
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, from 10-21 November, the European Union will reaffirm its strong commitment to climate action. The EU is dedicated to paving the way toward a global transition that is clean, fair, and resilient. This transition […]
