This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Amine Rais, a Moroccan 22 year old medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. 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 […]Youth are the future: A promise or a formality?
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Amine Rais, a Moroccan 22 year old medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. 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 […]Ukraine: prioritise EU reforms and open negotiation clusters say MEPs
September 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament encourages the Ukrainian government to keep up the pace on implementing EU-related reforms, and reaffirms the EU’s commitment to a just and lasting peace. The report by the Foreign Affairs Committee, which reviews Ukraine’s EU accession preparations against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing […]Sudan: Guterres calls for ceasefire in El Fasher, deplores ‘relentless’ militia attacks
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General appealed on Friday for an immediate ceasefire in and around the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher, where hundreds of thousands of civilians have been trapped for over a year. António Guterres said he was “appalled by the relentless attacks” by the Rapid Support […]Hunger and disease in Gaza will only worsen from ‘man-made’ famine: WHO
August 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday issued a new warning over the deadly impacts of the ongoing Israeli blockade of Gaza on people there now suffering starvation. In an online alert, the UN agency said that disease and hunger will only increase, unless all Israeli […]Syria: Political transition on ‘a knife-edge’ amid military skirmishes
August 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria briefed the Security Council on Thursday, saying that amid a strained ceasefire and military skirmishes in Syria, the political transition “remains on a knife’s edge”. Geir Pedersen told ambassadors that in Sweida governate, where sectarian violence in July also spurred conflict in the capital Damascus, […]More online travel agencies commit to refund within 14 days for cancelled flights, following a dialogue with the Commission and consumer authorities
July 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a dialogue with the European Commission and the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities, Expedia and Lastminute.com have committed to better inform consumers of their rights and ensure they receive ticket refunds within 14 days in case of a flight […]Commission preliminarily finds Temu in breach of the Digital Services Act in relation to illegal products on its platform
July 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission preliminarily found Temu in breach of the obligation under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to properly assess the risks of illegal products being disseminated on its marketplace. Evidence showed that there is a high risk for consumers in the EU to […]Commission approves Brasserie Nationale’s acquisition of Boissons Heintz, subject to conditions
July 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation (‘EUMR’), the proposed acquisition of sole control of Boissons Heintz S.à.r.l. (‘Boissons Heintz‘) by Munhowen S.A. (‘Munhowen’), a wholly owned subsidiary of Brasserie Nationale S.A. (‘Brasserie Nationale‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance […]EU and Papua New Guinea enhance port infrastructure and water service
July 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Union and Papua New Guinea (PNG) deepened their partnership, advancing key projects in port and water infrastructure. Both are part of the Global Gateway — EU’s strategy to deliver sustainable, high-quality infrastructure worldwide. The projects will modernise Rabaul port and expand access to safe […]Libya: UN urges restraint as military buildup threatens renewed violence in Tripoli
July 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With Libya once again teetering on the brink of violence, the United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for calm amid rising military tensions in and around the capital, Tripoli. In a statement late on Wednesday (local time), the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed deep […]EU invests €2.8 billion in 94 transport projects to boost sustainable and connected mobility across Europe
July 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission selected 94 transport projects to receive nearly €2.8 billion in EU grants under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). By modernising railways, inland waterways and maritime routes across the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the projects will not only help better connect European […]Why Internal Audit Still Falls Short—and What Can Be Done to Improve It?
June 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Between 2005 and 2023, the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) program has completed over 500 national and subnational assessments, providing an overview of how countries manage public finances. However, internal audit was frequently overlooked. The findings are indeed concerning. A staggering 86% of these assessments showed that […]Commission welcomes political agreement on gas storage extension
June 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council today on the Commission’s proposal to prolong the EU Gas Storage Regulation until the end of 2027. The prolongation of gas storage obligations for the next two years […]UN urges renewed diplomacy on Iran nuclear deal, hails Tehran-Tel Aviv ceasefire as ‘significant achievement’
June 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States between Iran and Israel appears to be holding, marking a tentative halt to a dangerous regional escalation that included airstrikes, retaliatory missile attacks and mounting civilian casualties. Amid this relative calm, the United Nations has renewed its call for […]UN reiterates call for urgent de-escalation amid Iran-Israel conflict, worsening Gaza crisis
June 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Senior UN officials reiterated an appeal for urgent restraint on Saturday as conflict spiral between Israel and Iran, amid a wider regional crisis exacerbated by Israel’s war in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian situation facing Palestinian civilians. In a joint call to de-escalate, UN agencies have warned […]What is financing for development?
June 23, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. According to the United Nations, the world needs an extra $4 trillion every year to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges – ending poverty and hunger, fighting climate change, and reducing inequality. These are part of 17 goals agreed by nearly every country, called the Sustainable […]Commission approves unconditionally the acquisition of Intelsat by SES
June 11, 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 Intelsat Holdings S.à r.l. (‘Intelsat’) by SES S.A. (‘SES’). The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Both SES and […]Luxembourg and EIB Global team up to help Small Island Developing States confront climate change
June 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Luxembourg is joining forces with the European Investment Bank’s development arm (EIB Global) to pledge €5 million through the Luxembourg-EIB Climate Finance Platform (LCFP) to help Small Island Development States (SIDS) tackle climate change. The Government of Luxembourg is making the commitment to a new fund […]EBRD launches InvestEU Programme in Croatia
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched today the InvestEU Guarantee Facility in Croatia, marking a significant milestone in mobilising sustainable private and public investment across the country. InvestEU is a flagship initiative of the European Union aimed at supporting strategic investments in sustainable […]Green gold beneath the waves: How seaweed – and one man’s obsession – could save the world
June 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As world leaders gear up for the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, one policy expert is making waves with an ancient marine organism he believes could help feed the planet, clean the air, and transform coastal economies. Lesconil, a salt-bitten fishing port tucked into the coast […]UN hails new era of cooperation over Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile – but concerns persist
June 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts. However, serious concerns remain over potential undeclared […]World Environment Day: UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis
June 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide, according to the UN. Half of this plastic is designed to be used only once, and only 10 per cent is recycled. Between 19 and 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems annually, and without urgent action, this […]As displacement surges in South Sudan, regional humanitarian crisis deepens
June 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Since a sharp escalation in fighting in South Sudan in late February, 165,000 people have fled their homes, seeking safety either within the country or across borders, the UN refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday. Violence between armed groups in Upper Nile state and other flashpoints has crippled essential […]Five humanitarians killed in ‘horrendous’ attack on aid convoy in Sudan
June 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. An aid convoy carrying life-saving assistance for the famine-affected area of North Darfur, Sudan, was attacked on Monday night, killing five humanitarian workers, injuring many more and damaging critical humanitarian supplies. The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) condemned the attack on […]MEPs give green light to updated EU-Ukraine road transport agreement
June 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, the Transport and Tourism Committee voted to extend the EU road transport agreement with Ukraine until the end of 2025 to continue facilitating the transport of goods. The EU-Ukraine road transport agreement concluded in June 2022 has proven to be an effective […]Commission cuts red tape and maximises impact of foreign aid investment
May 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is increasing the efficiency and firepower of its External Action Guarantee (EAG), a key financial tool under the Global Gateway strategy that offers more affordable loans to unlock investments in partner countries around the world. In an increasingly complex geopolitical context, […]EIB Global helps the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia deal with climate risk
May 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia (NBRNM) have successfully completed a comprehensive climate risk capacity-building initiative under the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) Advisory Programme. The project involved over 50 experts from the NBRNM, strengthening their ability […]EBRD announces settlement with Uzbek company Adolat
May 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a 24-month debarment of Uzbek company Adolat Qurilish Servis mas’uliyati cheklangan jamiyati (Adolat). This settlement was reached in connection with fraudulent practices related to the Namangan water project, which aims to renovate water and wastewater infrastructure in […]Commission and national authorities urge SHEIN to respect EU consumer protection laws
May 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, following a coordinated investigation at European level, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of national consumer authorities and the European Commission notified the online marketplace and e-retailer SHEIN of a number of practices on its platform that infringe EU consumer law. The CPC Network directed […]UN rights chief calls on South Sudan’s warring parties to end renewed fighting
May 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN on Friday warned of further deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan amid an uptick in hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech since February. At least 75 civilians have been killed in hostilities between the national army (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In […]INTERVIEW: Time’s being wasted on politics of aid while deaths mount in Gaza, warns senior official
May 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN already has a proven system to deliver assistance to people in Gaza and will not take part in any plan that does not uphold universally established humanitarian principles, a spokesperson for aid coordination office OCHA affirmed on Friday. “There’s been so much time wasted talking […]Poland: EIB extends €700 million for development of two major new offshore wind farms
May 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an agreement to provide €700 million for the construction of two large-scale offshore wind farms developed by Norway’s Equinor and Poland’s Polenergia off the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea. The twin Bałtyk 2 and Baltyk 3 wind farms will […]‘Silence is complicity,’ warns activist who fled DPR Korea
May 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When human rights activist Eunju Kim was 11, her mother and older sister left, telling her they were going in search of food. For six days and six nights, Ms. Kim counted from one to 100 over and over again, desperate for their return. When they eventually […]
