This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Antonio Jonas Matos, a medical student at the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil. 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 […]Artificial Intelligence: Key to Future Sustainability in Healthcare Systems
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Antonio Jonas Matos, a medical student at the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil. 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 […]European Commission and EIB Group seek to unlock over €1 billion for Ukrainian small businesses
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Commission and European Investment Bank (EIB) Group moved to support the private sector in Ukraine by seeking to unlock more than €1 billion in lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, the Commission and EIB Group signed […]Ukraine gets €100 million EIB loan to rebuild social infrastructure in war-torn cities
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Ukraine €100 million to reconstruct social municipal infrastructure damaged in the war against Russia. The funds, agreed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, will be for rebuilding schools, kindergartens, hospitals, social housing and local transport infrastructure as well […]UNDP supports innovative solution to ‘war waste’ in Ukraine
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Development Progamme (UNDP) is helping to tackle the mountain of rubble and waste in Ukraine – one of the fallouts from the full-scale Russian invasion of the country, now in its third year. The war has affected more than a quarter of Ukraine’s territory, according […]400 million under-fives regularly experience violent discipline at home
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Six in ten children under five years old worldwide regularly endure psychological aggression or physical punishment at home, according to new UNICEF estimates. Of these nearly 400 million under-fives, 330 million are punished by physical means. “When children are subjected to physical or verbal abuse at home, […]ICC Prosecutor appeals for evidence of Darfur atrocities
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) launched a campaign on Tuesday to address the unfolding crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan, amid the going war between rival military forces that erupted last April. In a video posted on social media, Karim […]Gaza: Hamas, Israel committed war crimes, claims independent rights probe
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Palestinian armed groups and Israeli authorities have both committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the attack on 7 October and the subsequent military operations, according to a new report by a UN independent human rights body. This was among the conclusions listed in the report […]Commission finds Hungarian support for new auto parts plant in Észak Magyarország to be incompatible State aid
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that Hungary’s plan to support the construction of a new automotive components plant in Észak Magyarország is not in line with EU State aid rules. Therefore, the aid cannot be granted by Hungary. The Commission’s investigation In October 2022, […]Commission secures access for Member States to 665,000 doses of zoonotic influenza vaccines to prevent avian flu
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) as part of its mandate on preparedness, has signed on behalf of participating Member States, a joint procurement framework contract for the supply of up to665,000 pre-pandemic vaccine doses of the up-to-date Zoonotic Influenza […]Commission proposes to extend temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine until March 2026
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has proposed to extend the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine for another year, from 5 March 2025 to 4 March 2026. Given continued Russian attacks on the civil and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, safe and durable conditions […]Commission calls on Czechia to improve competition for organising waste collection and recovery in the packaging sector
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed Czechia that measures appointing EKO-KOM as the only company authorised for the collection and recovery of packaging waste for over two decades may be in breach of the EU competition rules. EKO-KOM, based in Czechia, offers collection and recovery […]EU Justice Scoreboard 2024 shows that perception of judicial independence has improved
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has published the twelfth edition of the EU Justice Scoreboard, an annual overview providing comparative data on the efficiency, quality, and independence of justice systems among the EU Member States. Compared to last year, the public’s perception of judicial independence […]European Commission issues €6 billion in its 6th syndicated transaction of 2024
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today raised €6 billion of EU-Bonds in its 6th syndicated transaction for 2024. The transaction concerned a new €6 billion bond due on 4 October 2039. The new 15-year bond came at a re-offer yield of 3.477%, equivalent to a […]The EU signs €1.4 billion of new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine’s recovery and attract private sector investments
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At today’s Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the signature of €1.4 billion in new guarantee and grant agreements to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, as part of the Ukraine Facility’s Investment Framework. These agreements underscore […]Sustainable Healthcare : a Roadmap to a Healthier Future
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amira Serine Matmatte, a 22 year old Algerian medical student at the University of Constantine III Salah Boubnider..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 […]EIB and DKB deepen their partnership in financing the green transition in Germany
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB) have celebrated their almost 25 years long cooperation at DKB`s headquarter in Berlin, by signing a second cooperation that will support renewable energy projects of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Germany. With this project, the […]Policy Challenges and Bringing Down Public Debt
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This article is published in association with IMF. Opening Remarks by Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamuraat the Fiscal Policy and Sovereign Debt Conference Good morning and welcome to our conference on “Fiscal Policy and Sovereign Debt.” I would like to begin by thanking our co-hosts: the Center for Advanced Research in Finance at the University […]Unleashing the Power of AI in Public Finance
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This article is published in association with IMF. Aura Martinez As governments worldwide grapple with managing public funds transparently and efficiently, AI emerges as a powerful ally. It can revolutionize budget openness, assist in aligning fiscal activities with policy priorities, thereby facilitating greater accountability in public finances. AI: A Game-Changer in Public Finance? Understanding AI’s […]Dollar Dominance in the International Reserve System: An Update
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This article is published in association with IMF. The US dollar continues to cede ground to nontraditional currencies in global foreign exchange reserves, but it remains the preeminent reserve currency Serkan Arslanalp, Barry Eichengreen , Chima Simpson-Bell Dollar dominance—the outsized role of the US dollar in the world economy—has been brought into focus recently as […]Gaza: Deaths and devastation during hostage rescue operation show ‘seismic trauma’ of ongoing war
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The scenes of devastation witnessed in the aftermath of Israel’s military operation to release hostages from the Nuseirat refugee camp proves that each day the war continues “it only grows more horrific” the UN’s top humanitarian official said on Sunday. According to Gaza’s health ministry, more […]What’s going on at COSP17?
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Hundreds of people with disabilities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society representatives alongside ambassadors from around the world are due to meet at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday to discuss the challenges and opportunities in terms of work, cutting-edge tech and humanitarian crises as […]Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Further deadly violence in Sudan’s besieged El Fasher city has forced a major hospital to shut over the weekend after soldiers stormed the facility, prompting alarm on Monday from the UN World Health Organization (WHO) about the serious impact on sick and injured patients. “WHO is […]Support Palestinian women-led organizations at heart of Gaza aid response
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN agency championing gender equality called on Monday for greater investment in Palestinian women-led organizations who are at the forefront of humanitarian operations in the Gaza Strip. UN Women published its fourth Gender Alert since the war began eight months ago, which examines the immense […]Envoy highlights progress towards a new political landscape in Central Africa
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The adoption of a new constitution in Chad alongside new inclusive dialogue in Gabon, standout as positive recent developments in Central Africa, the head of the UN office for the region said on Monday. But, briefing the Security Council, Abdou Abarry, Special Representative of the Secretary-General […]World News in Brief: ‘Gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan, DR Congo rights abuses, reforestation crucial to climate fight
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in August 2021 is unmatched in terms of scale and generational impact, according to a new update on gender discrimination in the country from UN Women released on Monday. Key international actors, including the UN […]Gaza: Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza, with US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield telling members “today, we voted for peace.” The United States-drafted text calls for Hamas to accept […]Youth in Haiti remain optimistic amid worsening instability
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The crisis in Haiti has left children among the most vulnerable to extreme violence, malnutrition, poverty, and collapsing social systems there, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The agency surveyed over 3500 young people in early June, the majority of whom believe their rights are […]EU announces €150 million in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan crisis
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In view of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the EU has activated its emergency aid reserve to avoid a risk of famine in the country. This will bring the total EU response to nearly €150 million in humanitarian aid for this crisis in […]Election 2024: Updated seat projection for new European Parliament
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Updated projection for the composition of the new Parliament based on final and provisional results in 26 countries and pre-electoral data for one (as of 11.38). The above projection is based on: Preliminary figures suggest an estimated turnout across the EU of 50,8%. The […]The Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance to Healthcare Sustainability
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Alexandra Lourenço, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Beira Interior, in Portugal. 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 […]Commission opens in-depth foreign subsidies investigation into e&’s acquisition of parts of PPF Telecom
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), the acquisition by the Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (‘e&’) of sole control of PPF Telecom Group B.V. (‘PPF’), excluding its Czech business. The Commission has preliminary concerns […]Adaptation and resilience investment: How do we get the capital it needs
June 10, 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: Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of International Cooperation, Egypt, Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, World Economic Forum, Jyotsna Puri, Associate Vice-President, Strategy and Knowledge Department, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Jonathan Phillips, Director, James E. Rogers Energy Access Project, […]Low-emissivity glass is revolutionizing building efficiency. Here’s how
June 10, 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: Görkem Elverici, CEO, Şişecam For centuries, glass has been an integral part of human history, evolving into a key element in modern architecture, available in various forms. It is attractive for its aesthetic appeal, transparency, and ability to […]
