This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the grip of the second wave of coronavirus, two thirds of EU citizens call for more EU competence and an EU budget with sufficient means to tackle the crisis. The European Parliament released today the full results of its third survey this year […]EU survey confirms citizens’ call for EU to have more powers to tackle pandemic
November 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the grip of the second wave of coronavirus, two thirds of EU citizens call for more EU competence and an EU budget with sufficient means to tackle the crisis. The European Parliament released today the full results of its third survey this year […]Women Empowering inside Medical Schools
November 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Fernanda Pacheco Mendes Coelho and Marcelle Rodrigues Carneiro de Souza Reis, two 3rd-year medical students at Centro Universitário do Planalto Central Apparecido dos Santos – UNICEPLAC at Brasília, Brazil. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. […]An expert explains: How to turn industrial carbon emissions into building materials
November 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. By 2040, Mineral Carbonation International (MCi) wants to lock away 1 billion tonnes of CO2 in building materials.Sophia Hamblin Wang is one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Shapers and COO of Mineral Carbonation International.Here she explains the process and how business leaders […]Tigray conflict: EU humanitarian support to Ethiopian refugees reaching Sudan
November 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As more and more Ethiopian refugees fleeing conflict continue to reach the Sudanese borders, the European Commission is mobilising an initial €4 million in emergency assistance to help support the displaced people arriving in Sudan. Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis Management said: “There is […]
Building the future of EU strategic foresight – Speech by Vice-President Šefčovič at the annual conference of the European Policy and Strategy Analysis System
November 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Check against delivery” First of all, my thanks to President Sassoli for his kind words, and to Anthony Teasdale for helping to reinforce the ESPAS community over the past few years. It is crucial that we work together across EU institutions – and also […]Eliminating gender based bias in medicine: the role of medical students
November 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Akshara Singh, a 2nd year student at Baroda Medical College, Baroda, India. She is affiliated to 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 […]How has technology changed – and changed us – in the past 20 years?
November 18, 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: Madeleine Hillyer, U.S. Media Specialist, World Economic Forum Since the dotcom bubble burst back in 2000, technology has radically transformed our societies and our daily lives.From smartphones to social media and healthcare, here’s a brief history of the […]Coronavirus: Commission approves contract with CureVac to ensure access to a potential vaccine
November 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission approved a fifth contract with the European pharmaceutical company CureVac, which provides for the initial purchase of 225 million doses on behalf of all EU Member States, plus an option to request up to a further 180 million doses, to […]Closing the gaps in accelerating women’s rights:the role of medical students
November 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr.Aazil Naseer, a student of MBBS 2 nd year studying in JSS Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka, India. He is affiliated to 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 […]InvestEU Fund for sustainable and social investment, MEPs ready for negotiations
November 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. InvestEU aims to be a fund that provides support to EU investors by integrating and simplifying the financing, offered under a single budgetary guarantee scheme. Aim to generate at least €1 200 billion in investmentsLaunchpad for investments which otherwise would be difficult to financeSolvency […]
China joins list of nations banning the sale of old-style fossil-fuelled vehicles
November 17, 2020 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content From 2035, the only new cars for sale in China will be ‘new-energy’.In parts of Europe, similar rules are coming on stream earlier.The US is lagging behind – only California is enacting […]Sanctions: Commission further expands Guidance on COVID-19-related humanitarian aid in sanctioned environments
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission further expanded its Guidance Note on how COVID-19-related humanitarian aid can be provided to countries and areas around the world that are subject to EU restrictive measures (sanctions). This Guidance now also has a self-standing chapter on Nicaragua. The aim is […]European Union backs peace and security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with new aid for police reform
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union (EU) is maintaining its commitment to the security of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by earmarking €20 million from the 11th European Development Fund for the Police Reform Support Programme over five years. This brings EU […]Coronavirus: Commission holds first meeting of EU COVID-19 national scientific advice platform
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed Member States’ COVID-19 scientific advisors to the first meeting of the EU scientific advice platform on COVID-19. The platform will facilitate more co-ordinated scientific advice on the approach to Member State COVID-19 public health measures across the […]The pill of gender bias – hard to swallow
November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Manali Sarkar, a 2nd year MBSS student at MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai. She is affiliated to 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 […]Medical Students Can Help to Protect Women Rights
November 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ahmet Kayhan KORKUSUZ, a first-year medical student at Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey. He is affiliated to 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 […]EU trade agreements: delivering for Europe’s businesses
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The 4th Annual Report on the Implementation of the European Union’s Trade Agreements in 2019 published today shows the benefits of our expanding global trade network. Despite tensions in the global trade arena, the report shows that EU trade agreements continued to facilitate fair […]How the Female Medical Students in Gen Z are Changing the Patriarchy
November 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Marcelle Rodrigues Carneiro de Souza Reis, a 3rd-year medical student at Centro Universitário do Planalto Central Apparecido dos Santos -UNICEPLAC in Brasília, Brazil.. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece […]Union of Equality: The Commission presents its first-ever strategy on LGBTIQ equality in the EU
November 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission presented today the first-ever EU Strategy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) equality, as announced by President von der Leyen in her 2020 State of the Union Address. While progress in the EU was made towards LGBTIQ […]MEPs unanimously condemn recent terrorist attacks in France and Austria
November 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EPs call for unity and a robust response to terror attacks, in parallel with additional efforts promoting fundamental freedoms and integration. In a debate with Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson, who announced upcoming EU initiatives such as strengthening Europol’s mandate and an action plan […]China and the EU agree to protect each other’s food and drink specialities
November 12, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament backed an agreement between the EU and China to protect the names of 200 European and Chinese food specialties from counterfeiting. Parliament consented to an agreement by 645 votes, with 22 against and 18 abstentions, signed in September 2020 between the […]The unique frequency of felling the gab on women’s rights by medical students
November 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Gismat Ansari, a second Year Medical Student at Ahfad University for Women, Sudan. She is affiliated to 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 […]Building a European Health Union: Stronger crisis preparedness and response for Europe
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is taking the first steps towards building the European Health Union announced by President von der Leyen in her State of the Union address. The Commission is putting forward a set of proposals to strengthen the EU’s health security framework, […]Coronavirus: Commission approves contract with BioNTech-Pfizer alliance to ensure access to a potential vaccine
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission approved a fourth contract with pharmaceutical companies BioNTech and Pfizer, which provides for the initial purchase of 200 million doses on behalf of all EU Member States, plus an option to request up to a further 100 million doses, to […]Europe is ready to engage, von der Leyen tells annual EU Ambassadors’ Conference
November 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “This is a moment for action. It is a moment to reach out, and make clear that Europe is ready to engage”, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told today European Union Ambassadors who have gathered for their 2020 annual conference […]5 ways the WTO can make investment easier and boost sustainable development
November 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Matthew Stephenson, Policy and Community Lead, International Trade and Investment, World Economic Forum The WTO is negotiating an international framework to facilitate investment for development.This effort was announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January.Here are […]Commission welcomes agreement on the modernisation of EU export controls
November 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the agreement reached today by the European Parliament and the Council on its proposal for a modernisation of EU export controls on sensitive dual-use goods and technologies. The changes agreed today will upgrade and strengthen the EU’s export control toolbox to […]The silent code blue- a call for health worker’s safety
November 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nefal Numair, a 3rd year student of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan. She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed […]Equal Pay Day: Statement by Vice-President Jourová and Commissioners Schmit and Dalli
November 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Women in the European Union still earn less than men. The gender pay gap in the EU-27 has slightly improved since last year: from 14.5% to 14.1% according to the latest Eurostat findings. The European Equal Pay Day marks the day when women symbolically […]The European Union provides additional €17.2 million to support health systems in Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan
November 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union has approved an additional €17.2 million through the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) to support coronavirus preparedness in Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan. The EUTF support to the emergency health response in the Horn of Africa now reaches almost […]Boeing WTO case: The EU puts in place countermeasures against U.S. exports
November 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission’s regulation increasing tariffs on U.S. exports into the EU worth $4 billion will be published in the Official Journal of the EU. The countermeasures have been agreed by EU Member States since the U.S. has not yet provided the basis for […]European Vocational Skills Week: ‘VET for Green and Digital Transitions’
November 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Vocational Skills Week 2020 will take place digitally across the European Union from 9 to 13 November 2020. It is organised by the European Commission in partnership with the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, as part of the German Presidency […]
One life for another
November 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Wissal Idrissi is 18 years old, a third-year medical student in Fez, Morocco. She is affiliated to 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 […]
