This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Sean Brown, a law graduate and a former economic development adviser who worked in Brussels for several years. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. The Dutch government’s decision […]Nexperia: Is the EU Abandoning Semiconductor Sovereignty?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Sean Brown, a law graduate and a former economic development adviser who worked in Brussels for several years. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. The Dutch government’s decision […]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 […]Israel has rejected over 100 aid requests since Gaza ceasefire, UN says
November 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations said on Thursday that Israeli authorities have rejected more than 100 requests to bring relief materials into Gaza since the ceasefire began nearly a month ago. “Our partners report that since the ceasefire, the Israeli authorities have rejected 107 requests for the entry of […]EIB invests €20 million in Amethis Europe Expansion Fund to support European SMEs growing in Africa
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €20 million investment in the Amethis Europe Expansion Fund, a new private equity vehicle designed to support European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expanding their business in Africa, as well as in Europe and the Middle East. The initiative […]UN calls for ‘immediate and unconditional’ release of aid workers arbitrarily detained in Yemen
June 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As June marks one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the UN, NGOs, civil society organizations and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, the UN Secretary-General has reiterated his call for their release, urging they be freed “immediately and unconditionally.” […]Climate change: Paris Agreement goals still within reach, says UN chief
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The effects of human-driven climate change surged to alarming levels in 2024, with some consequences likely to be irreversible for centuries – if not millennia – according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The latest State of the Global Climate report confirms 2024 […]International Criminal Court condemns US sanctions move
February 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday condemned an executive order signed by United States President Donald Trump imposing punitive sanctions, countering that the order sought to “harm its independent and impartial judicial work.” The court was established by the Rome Statute, negotiated within the UN – […]$1.4 billion needed for sexual and reproductive health services in crisis-hit countries
December 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, appealed on Thursday for $1.4 billion to safeguard the rights and well-being of women, girls and youth in 57 crisis-affected countries in the coming year. The funding will be used to deliver life-saving reproductive health services and vital gender-based […]Parliament calls for an EU crackdown on Russia’s ’shadow fleet’
November 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs demand more targeted EU sanctions against Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’, which provides a key financial lifeline for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Russia uses old tankers, often uninsured and with unclear ownership, to export its crude oil and petroleum products abroad, despite EU, G7 […]How virtual tourism can rebuild travel for a post-pandemic world
May 24, 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: Anu Pillai S, Digital Transformation Leader, Innovation Engineering, Wipro The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the travel and tourism industries; Businesses in this sector must build infrastructure and practices that allow people to travel safely in a post-pandemic world […]From battlefields to boardrooms: 3 steps to building high-morale teams
February 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christoph von Toggenburg, CEO, World Vision Switzerland • Leadership means more than financial results. • Praise creates a self-reinforcing cycle that promotes better performance. • The leader must serve the team and enable its growth. After 15 years […]
