This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposes rules that will facilitate Member States’ application of the safe third country concept. This will accelerate asylum processes and reduce pressure on asylum systems, while preserving the legal safeguards for applicants and ensuring respect of fundamental rights. The safe third […]Commission proposes to facilitate the application of the safe third country concept
May 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposes rules that will facilitate Member States’ application of the safe third country concept. This will accelerate asylum processes and reduce pressure on asylum systems, while preserving the legal safeguards for applicants and ensuring respect of fundamental rights. The safe third […]EU adopts 17th sanctions package against Russia
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of the 17th Russia sanctions package. New EU sanctions increase the cost for Russia to continue its war, adding pressure on its already strained and fragile economy. This is a clear signal of the EU’s continued and […]Nearly €1 billion awarded to boost development of renewable hydrogen
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission announced the selection of 15 renewable hydrogen production projects for public fundingacross the European Economic Area (EEA).The projects, located across five countries, are expected to produce nearly 2.2 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen over ten years, avoiding more than 15 million […]UN life-saving aid allowed to trickle into Gaza as needs mount
May 21, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid is trickling into Gaza after nearly three months of blockade, but it remains far from enough to meet the soaring humanitarian needs, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday. He stressed that the assistance must be delivered swiftly and directly to those most in need. He […]EBRD invests in cement company Eurobond in Türkiye
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing US$ 50 million in a Eurobond issued by Çimko Cimento ve Beton Sanayi, a joint stock company incorporated in Türkiye. Çimko will use the proceeds of the US$ 300 million Eurobond issue to finance its decarbonisation […]Ethiopia Unveils Strategic Initiative to Green Its Financial System and Drive Sustainable Investment
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Greening Financial Systems Programme was officially launched in Ethiopia today by Ethiopian and international partners at the Ethiopia Finance Forum. This transformative initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s financial sector to climate change by embedding climate risk into regulatory frameworks, advancing climate-related disclosures, […]UN faces deepening financial crisis, urges members to pay up
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations is facing a worsening cash crisis that threatens its ability to carry out vital work, Member States warned this week, as the General Assembly’s Fifth Committee met to discuss the world body’s financial health. With a growing shortfall in contributions – $2.4 billion in […]Drone strikes on civilian infrastructure in Port Sudan must end: UN expert
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Repeated drone strikes over the past two weeks in Port Sudan have damaged key infrastructure across the crucial Sudanese aid hub, disrupted humanitarian operations, and placed civilians in danger, a UN-appointed human rights expert has warned. “These ongoing attacks on critical infrastructure are putting lives at risk, […]World News in Brief: Terror-crime link alarm, child detention in Australia, judiciary in Maldives, Protection of Civilians Week
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), called on Monday for renewed global commitment to combating emerging criminal threats and strengthening justice systems worldwide. In recent years, criminal and terrorist groups have seized “every” opportunity afforded by growing instability to “entrench, expand, and […]EU economy projected to moderately grow amid global economic uncertainty
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has published its spring 2025 economic forecast, showing that the EU economy started this year stronger than anticipated. It is projected to keep growing slowly in 2025, with growth expected to pick up in 2026. Key projections Elevated uncertainty from global […]Questions and answers on the package agreed at EU-United Kingdom Summit
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. SUMMIT PACKAGE What does the Summit package consist of? There are three concrete outputs from today’s Summit: In addition, the European Commission and the United Kingdom noted the political agreements leading to full reciprocal access to waters to fish until 30 June 2038 and […]EBRD and Unibank to support trade finance in Azerbaijan
May 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a trade finance line of up to US$ 5 million (€4.4 million) for Unibank under its Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP). This trade finance agreement with a systemically important lender in Azerbaijan was signed at the EBRD’s […]EBRD invests €50 million in first bond issuance by Bulgaria’s EEEC
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This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Bulgaria’s green transition by investing €50 million in the €500 million senior secured bond issuance by the country’s Eastern European Electric Company B.V. (EEEC). The issuance represents the first publicly listed, euro-denominated, benchmark-sized bond by a […]Civilians killed in drone strike in eastern Ukraine: UN rights monitors
May 19, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A drone strike in eastern Ukraine on Saturday could possibly be the deadliest in recent weeks, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country, HRMMU, has said. At least nine people were killed and seven injured when a Russian drone struck a minibus near the town […]UN humanitarian chief demands resumption of aid in Gaza
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarians demand access to the Gaza Strip and already have a plan in place to deliver life-saving assistance to civilians, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said in a strong call issued late on Friday evening. No aid has entered the enclave since Israel implemented a ban […]Being a Woman: A Risk Factor for Many Diseases
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Lucía Barriuso López, a last year medical student from Burgos city, Spain. 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 thin ice’: UN chief sounds alarm over rapid Himalayan glacier melt
May 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations Secretary-General warned on Friday that Himalayan glaciers are “caving in,” urging immediate action to address the climate crisis, especially in the world’s most fragile ecosystems. António Guterres issued the warning in a video message to the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad, or “Everest Dialogue,” convened by […]End senseless killings in the West Bank: UN rights office
May 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights office (OHCHR) called on Friday for an end to senseless killings in the occupied West Bank, where a pregnant Israeli woman was among the latest victims. OHCHR has urged Israel to stop all extrajudicial executions and other unlawful use of force and ensure […]EIB Group to provide €70 billion for tech firms and innovators
May 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB Group President Nadia Calviño explains how Europe can benefit from the Trump chaos, with the tech sector set to receive a massive financial boost. Interview by Carsten Volkery (originally published in German by Handelsblatt) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is launching a new initiative to close […]Gazans ‘in terror’ after another night of deadly strikes and siege
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This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid reports that Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight into Friday killed at least 64 people, aid teams once again pushed back strongly at allegations that aid is being diverted to Hamas, demanding an end to Israel’s blockade. Updating journalists in Geneva, World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson Dr. […]EBRD, GCF and EU accelerate private-sector green financing in Jordan
May 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing Capital Leasing with a US$ 5 million loan under the Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF). This includes US$ 1.25 million of co-financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The loan to Capital Leasing marks the first to be […]EBRD promotes trade and resource efficiency in Kyrgyz Republic
May 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a financial package of up to US$ 23 million (€20.3 million) to Demir Kyrgyz International Bank (Demir Bank) to support trade and green innovation in the Kyrgyz Republic. These funds will help to stimulate trade and […]UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid financial strain and growing global challenges, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is pushing for wide-ranging structural reforms to enhance the world body’s effectiveness. Briefing Member States in New York on Monday Mr. Guterres outlined wide-ranging effort to revamp how the UN system operates – cutting costs, streamlining […]Climate change takes increasingly extreme toll on African countries
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Devastating floods in South Sudan in recent months left thousands of herders without their most precious possessions: goats, cows and cattle. The animals are central to people’s lives and age-old customs including marriage and cultural traditions. All risk being swept away or scorched by the ravages of […]UN migration agency helping migrants in the US return home voluntarily
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United States has asked the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to assist undocumented migrants who choose to return to their home countries. In a statement on Monday, the UN agency said it is supporting Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) – not deportation – for those who decide […]MEPs debate proposed withdrawal of Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, the Civil Liberties Committee debated with Commissioner Lahbib on the Commission’s plan to withdraw the 2008 Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive. During a debate in the Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) with Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, MEPs raised the issue […]Combatting gender bias in healthcare
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mohamed Reda Aassab, an 18-year-old medical student from Casablanca, Morocco. 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 view on the […]Mauritania: Nouakchott data centre inaugurated
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould El-Ghazaouani, Minister of Digital Transformation and Modernisation of Administration Ahmed Salem Bede Etvagha, EU Ambassador to Mauritania Joaquin Tasso Vilallonga and EIB Head of Unit for West and Central Africa Public Sector Financing Svetla Stoeva inaugurated the Nouakchott data centre on Thursday […]Spain: EIB provides Heura Foods with €20 million in financing to develop innovative and sustainable plant-based food products
May 13, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million loan with Spanish startup Heura Foods to support the development and marketing of innovative, sustainable and healthy food products that are fully plant-based. Heura is a bioeconomy pioneer and innovator in the plant-based foods sector with headquarters […]EU and Japan reinforce tech and digital partnership
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Japan held their third Digital Partnership Council today in Tokyo to reinforce tech and digital cooperation between the EU and Japan. The Council was co-chaired by Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, alongside Masaaki Taira, Minister for […]EBRD backs Egypt’s first solar and battery storage project
May 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Egypt’s renewable-energy sector by providing a US$ 30 million equity bridge to Obelisk Solar Power, a special purpose vehicle owned by Scatec ASA, a leading global renewable energy developer and a key strategic client for the EBRD. […]Spain: EIB Group and Cetelem join forces to provide €200 million financing for energy efficiency investments to households
May 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB Group, composed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has signed a €93 million synthetic securitisation agreement with Cetelem, BNP Paribas Personal Finance commercial brand in Spain, targeting 100% green projects that support energy efficiency in the country. The operation will […]Portugal: EIB provides €400 million loan to Santander to boost financing for SMEs and mid-caps and the agricultural sector
May 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander have signed a €400 million financing operation to boost investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps, as well as to support the agricultural sector in Portugal. The operation aims to improve access to finance for companies operating in […]
