This article is published in association with United Nations. Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, highlighting the often-overlooked toll of contaminated food on health, development and fragile economies, according to new data from the UN health agency. The new insights released on Wednesday ahead of next week’s […]Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people each year; children most at risk: WHO
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, highlighting the often-overlooked toll of contaminated food on health, development and fragile economies, according to new data from the UN health agency. The new insights released on Wednesday ahead of next week’s […]Eurobarometer shows continued public support for biodiversity protection across Europe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Published at the start of the EU Green Week, the Special Eurobarometer survey on biodiversity shows continued support among Europeans for biodiversity and nature protection, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. Over 90% of all Europeans view protecting biodiversity and nature as essential for health, […]Commission presents OceanEye initiative to put EU at the forefront of ocean observation
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted OceanEye to expand the EU’s role in ocean observation. The initiative aims to position the EU as the world’s leading provider of ocean intelligence by contributing to 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035 and securing 35% […]Commission proposes tech sovereignty package to strengthen Europe’s digital autonomy and resilience
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today presented the European Technological Sovereignty Package, a set of measures to strengthen Europe’s capacity in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and open source. Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen said: “We cannot afford to depend on others for the technologies that keep […]Growing up with sirens: UN child rights envoy on the toll of the Ukraine-Russia war
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Children in Ukraine have been profoundly impacted by years of war, sheltering in underground schools – or forced to study online – and living with the psychological strain of constant air raid sirens that could spell death for them and their families. But children on both sides […]Climate Change Is a Women’s Health Crisis—Future Doctors Must Act
June 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Cecilia Petio, a medical student at the University of Bologna, Italy. 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 view on […]Planting the seeds of sustainability through education
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This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. What if schools could do more than teach sustainability? What if they could test it, measure it and experience it in real time? Across Europe, students and teachers have been turning classrooms into small-scale laboratories for environmental change. Over the past […]El Niño confirmed, set to fuel more extreme weather, says WMO
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN urged all countries on Tuesday to bolster early warning systems after confirming the onset of El Niño, warning that the Pacific Ocean-warming phenomenon will bring above-average temperatures “nearly everywhere” and fuel more extreme weather. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is an 80 […]Haiti: UN rights office welcomes new judicial units to tackle gang violence and impunity
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Tuesday welcomed theopening of two specialised judicial units in Haiti, saying the move marked “a significant step toward tackling widespread impunity in the country.” Launched by the Haitian government at the end of May, they are expected to address complex corruption cases, including the illicit trade of arms and money […]UN urges world not to forget Rohingya refugees as aid cuts threaten vital support
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This article is published in association with United Nations. As the world approaches nine years since the mass displacement of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar into Bangladesh, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has appealed to the international community not to abandon the 1.2 million refugees living in the country, most of them in camps in Cox’s Bazar. […]World News in Brief: Violence hampers Ebola efforts, aid delivery in Darfur and Gaza, Nicaraguan activist’s death in custody
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to impact civilians and efforts to fight Ebola, UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Tuesday. At least seven civilians were killed in villages in Mambasa Territory, Ituri province, on Sunday, humanitarian partners reported. The attack followed weeks of mounting violence […]Commission approves Carlyle’s acquisition of BASF Coatings, subject to conditions
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of BASF’s coatings division (‘BASF Coatings‘) by The Carlyle Group Inc. (‘Carlyle‘). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Carlyle, which entails divesting the worldwide polysulfides […]Commission issues opinions on temporary internal border controls in Schengen Area
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the Commission issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden. While EU law allows for the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls under certain conditions, it also requires the […]EU deploys largest ever wildfire response for 2026 summer
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. With wildfire risks rising across Europe, the European Commission is helping finance and coordinate the deployment of a record number of firefighters, aircraft and emergency experts under the Civil Protection Mechanism 777 firefighters from 14 European countries will be strategically pre-positioned in high-risk areas […]UN deplores another wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Overnight attacks in three key cities in Ukraine have left several civilians dead, scores more injured, and homes, hospitals and shops destroyed or damaged, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the country said on Tuesday. Matthias Schmale condemned the large-scale Russian assault on the capital Kyiv, as well as Dnipro and Kharkiv, […]Spain: EIB and Ingeteam sign a €75 million loan to develop advanced renewable energy and electrification technologies
June 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Audiovisual resources: Access here to video of the signature event Firma préstamo BEI-Ingeteam Junio 2026.mp4 – Google Drive President Visit Ingeteam.mp4 – Google Drive The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam have signed a €75 million loan to invest in research, development and innovation in advanced renewable […]UN stresses the need for de-escalation in Ukraine war as attacks rise
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations continues to warn against the dangerous escalation in the war in Ukraine, a senior official told the Security Council on Monday, underlining the need for restraint and dialogue. Romania requested the urgent meeting after a Russian drone entered its airspace on Friday night, hitting an apartment building in the eastern […]Winning the hearts and minds of EU citizens on enlargement
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. A week ahead of the EU-Western Balkans summit, the European Economic and Social Committee held a conference in Vienna sending a clear message: civil society is essential for building trust between institutions and citizens and between the European Union and the […]From Libyan deserts to 3D-printed guns: The weapons that never go away
June 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Years after conflicts fade from the headlines, the weapons used to fight them often continue to circulate – crossing borders, fuelling crime and undermining an often-fragile peace. Now, ghost guns, 3D-printed firearms and increasingly sophisticated trafficking networks are creating new challenges for governments worldwide. The issue is […]Unequal Heat: Women’s Health in the Anthropocene
June 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. André Felipe is a Brazilian medical student at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). 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 […]Eurobarometer highlights perceived obstacles and opportunities for European small and medium companies in recruiting skilled workers outside the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new Eurobarometer survey shows that nearly half of European small and medium companies (SMEs) (46%) face difficulties in finding workers with the right skills. Recruitment of non-EU nationals remains limited, according to the survey. One in seven small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have attempted hiring workers outside […]Commission accelerates transition away from animal testing in chemical safety assessments
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presented a roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments, which lays out clear, tangible steps to ensure the transition to innovative non-animal approaches. The roadmap will also preserve the integrity of safety evaluations, which ensure a high […]Commission welcomes political agreement on the Return Regulation
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation establishing a new Common European System for Returns. Proposed by the Commission in March 2025, the new rules on returns are a key deliverable under this Commission’s political guidelines and the […]DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Nurses discharged after full recovery
June 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Four nurses who fell ill with Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been discharged from hospital after recovering from the often-fatal illness that sparked an international health alert. “More recoveries are expected, especially when people are diagnosed early and able to access care, and […]‘You are not alone’: WHO chief vows to stand with DR Congo through Ebola outbreak
June 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Community trust will be decisive in bringing the rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo under control, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Saturday, as health teams race to contain the emergency that has spread across multiple provinces and into neighbouring Uganda. […]Read-out of the College orientation debate on EU-China relations*
June 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. oday’s orientation debate gave the College of Commissioners an opportunity to take stock of EU-China relations — covering both the opportunities they present and the challenges they pose. The Commission’s overarching approach remains de-risking, not decoupling. China is a critical partner, and engagement and […]New scoreboard shows success of European startup policies
June 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europe’s startup and scaleup ecosystem has been growing steadily, according to the first-ever European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard (ESSS) published today by the European Commission. The scoreboard reveals a clear trend: pro-startup policies drive real results. Since 2020, the baseline year for the Scoreboard, […]Commission approves €500 million Spanish State aid for agricultural companies facing increased fertiliser prices
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €500 million Spanish State aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission on 29 April […]Under fire, Kharkiv is already building for a peaceful tomorrow
June 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Every day in Kharkiv begins with uncertainty: air raid sirens interrupt sleep; missiles strike residential neighbourhoods, industrial sites, and roads. Anxious citizens rush into metro stations during bombardments and children study underground. Yet amid the destruction, Ukraine’s second-largest city is doing something that may seem almost impossible […]Environmental Factors and Women’s Well-being: A Perspective on Health Disparities
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anastasia Kourti, a medical student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a member of the Greek Women in STEM network. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]Global temperatures set to stay near record levels: UN weather agency
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world is heading into another period of dangerous heat, a new UN report warns on Thursday, and it’s nearly certain global temperatures over the next five years will stay “at or near record levels” as climate change accelerates across land and sea. A report produced by […]Tackling youth unemployment: MEPs conclude fact-finding visit to La Réunion
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A delegation from the Employment and Social Affairs Committee was in La Réunion to assess youth employment initiatives and to meet government representatives. Four MEPs from Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee travelled to La Réunion, France, from 26 to 28 May to meet […]Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
May 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that have failed to notify the Commission of measures they have adopted to transpose EU Directives into their national laws. The deadline to transpose these Directives has expired recently. The Commission is sending […]
