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 […]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 […]Bio-based industries are Europe’s assets says EIB report
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. A new study published today by the European Investment Bank (EIB) shows that scaling up bio-based industries can strengthen EU’s strategic autonomy as well as competitiveness, foster innovation and create growth and jobs, particularly in rural and coastal regions. Improving access to finance by expanding venture […]Reported massacre at hospital in Sudan’s El Fasher leaves 460 dead
October 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Horrific stories of mass-atrocities committed by the RSF militia continue to emerge, along with the tens of thousands of civilians who have fled the North Darfur city of El Fasher in Sudan. The World Health Organization says it’s appalled and deeply shocked by reports that 460 patients […]UN faces ‘race to bankruptcy’ as Guterres unveils sharply reduced 2026 budget
October 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026. The revised proposal marks a significant drop from his original ask for […]Young Voices, Global Impact: The Future of Healthcare
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ayat Errahmane Khemilet is a fifth-year medical student at the University of Batna, Algeria. 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 […]World News in Brief: Executions surge in Iran, nuclear test threat, Burkina Faso declares top official unwelcome
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In Iran, the increase in executions carried out this year indicates that the death penalty is being used as a tool of State intimidation, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday. At least 841 people have been put to death by the Government of Iran […]EU proposes tariff reductions to implement EU-US deal
August 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is putting forward two proposals paving the way for the implementation of the EU-US Joint Statement of 21 August 2025. These proposals are the first steps in said implementation and ensure tariff relief by the US for the vital EU […]People dying from lack of aid every day in Gaza: WFP official
July 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The hunger crisis in Gaza has reached new and astonishing levels of desperation, with a third of the population not eating for multiple days in a row, a senior official with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday. Ross Smith, director of emergency preparedness and […]EIB Group backs more than €15 billion in new investment
July 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Group approved a total of €15.5 billion in new financing to back business growth and corporate innovation, improve transport and energy connectivity, invest in housing and strengthen water resilience. The decisions were made at the July board meetings of the EIB and […]Netherlands: EIB, Rabobank, and DLL partner to provide €1 billion for European SMEs with a focus on sustainability and agriculture
July 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Rabobank, DLL, and the European Investment Bank are partnering to increase access to finance for SMEs and mid-caps with a particular emphasis on sustainability and bioeconomy sectors, including agriculture. Rabobank will borrow €250 million from the EIB and match this amount with its own funds, making €500 million […]Humans can’t survive without a healthy Ocean: UN envoy
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Ocean is in deep crisis. Factors such as acidification, declining fish stocks, rising temperatures and widespread pollution are contributing to a catastrophic decline in biodiversity: over half of marine species are at risk of extinction this century. The urgent need to restore the Ocean will be […]The EU sets out its International Digital Strategy
June 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has set up a new surveillance tool to help protect the EU against sudden and potentially disruptive surges in imports. This system aims to prevent harmful trade diversion, which occurs when a significant amount of goods that cannot enter other markets […]
Commission invites comments on draft revised EU competition rules for technology transfer agreements