This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals on new EU circularity rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment. The draft measures, backed by 431 MEPs with 145 against and 76 abstentions, aim to boost the automotive sector’s transition to […]New EU rules on design, reuse and recycling in the automotive sector
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals on new EU circularity rules to cover the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to final end-of-life treatment. The draft measures, backed by 431 MEPs with 145 against and 76 abstentions, aim to boost the automotive sector’s transition to […]State of the EU: Security, Ukraine, Gaza, Competitiveness, EU-US trade
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work since the beginning of its new mandate and its upcoming plans. Opening the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola said: “In these unprecedented times, we need […]Given EU’s underperformance in Gaza and Ukraine can global platforms like the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) be the right way forward?
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It was 80 years ago that the world’s largest simultaneous war escalations concluded. It was the same year of 1945 that the United Nations was founded with the main scope to promote multilateralism, global cooperation and peace. Has the United Nations been successful in the last 80 years? In the meantime the books haven’t cited […]Sudan’s people tortured and killed in ‘slaughterhouses’, rights probe says
September 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A high-level independent rights probe into the brutal war in Sudan condemned the many grave crimes committed by all combatants, citing evidence indicating that civilians have been “deliberately targeted, displaced and starved”. Shortly after presenting a mandated report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, […]The Role of Women’s Presence in Families in Controlling Psychological Tensions in Society
September 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr. Sina Seyyedhamzeh, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Introduction The rise of psychological tension has become a defining feature of […]Guterres strongly condemns terror attack in Jerusalem
September 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday, killing at least six people and leaving others wounded, some in a serious condition, according to Israeli authorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terror attack, his Spokesperson said in a statement. “He […]EBRD increases equity investment in Famar in Greece
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is increasing its equity investment in Famar, a leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation headquartered in Greece. The EBRD is committing an additional €5.2 million as part of a capital increase led by private equity firm MidEuropa, […]France: EDF and the EIB announce the signature of €500 million financing contract to support the modernisation and the resilience of Enedis-managed public electricity grid
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EDF (acting in its role as shareholder of Enedis, the public utility managing the power grid across 95% of France) has signed a €1 billion loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) . The loan will support Enedis’ investment programme, which aims notably to improve the network […]Cities full of advanced technologies on one side, and villages where even a simple needle is hard to find on the other — how can this gap be closed?
September 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shola Muzaffarli is a 20-year-old medical student from Shabran, Azerbaijan. 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 the […]Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning China-Related Remarks by Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission
September 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Q: Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission, said that China stands with Russia, Iran, and North Korea during the September 3 commemoration. It isn’t just anti-Western optics but is also a direct challenge to the international system built on rules. What’s your comment? A: The statements by […]Air pollution is on the rise – but not everywhere, says UN weather agency
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As billions continue to breathe polluted air that causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year, UN climate experts on Friday highlighted how damaging microscopic smoke particles from wildfires play their part, travelling halfway across the world. “Air quality respects no boundaries,” said Lorenzo Labrador, Scientific […]Danish Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Danish Presidency of the Council. Denmark holds the Presidency of the Council until the end of 2025. This text will be updated regularly as the hearings take place. […]Telehealth, a future near but so far
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sanaz Bordbar, an MD-MPH-H-MBA student at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. 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 […]EU delivers additional €18.9 million to Moldova and calls on businesses to invest in the country
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has disbursed an additional €18.9 million to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility, reaffirming EU’s steadfast support for the country’s reform path. At the same time, and in view of the significant progress made by Moldova in its reform efforts, […]UN rights office worried over escalation in Gaza City, annexation plans for West Bank
September 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A senior official from the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Thursday he was extremely concerned over intensifying Israeli military operations in northern Gaza – including Gaza City – and warned against any attempt to annex parts of the West Bank. Ajith Sunghay, Head of OHCHR’s […]‘Reparatory justice’ key to ending racism against Africans and their descendants
September 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Governments, academia and other stakeholders must “double down on delivering reparatory justice” for people from the African diaspora, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said in a report published on Wednesday. Doing so is key to dismantling systemic racism that is rooted in legacies of slavery and […]EBRD exits Bank of Cyprus
September 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has sold all of its 5 per cent stake in the Bank of Cyprus, the country’s largest lender. The 22,401,744 shares were offered through an accelerated bookbuild offering to institutional investors on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX). The […]EU-wide survey: Citizens seek enhanced EU role in protection amid global shifts
September 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey reveals citizens’ high expectations regarding the EU and its post-2027 budget. In the midst of geopolitical uncertainty, the majority of Europeans think the EU should play a greater part in protecting its citizens against global crises and security […]Teachers are the ‘guardians of our future’, says UN deputy chief
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In every corner of the world, educators are making choices that echo across generations – influencing everything from the preservation of forests to the writing of poetry, the building of bridges to the holding of peaceful elections. Their work, said UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, is “the […]Cooling La Niña could be back, but global temperatures set to rise: WMO
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The cooling climate phenomenon known as La Niña could return between now and November, but it won’t stop the trend for warmer global temperatures caused by human activity, UN weather experts said on Tuesday. Latest data shared by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicates a 55 per […]Curing People, Hurting Earth—It’s Time to Change
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Urooj Amjad, a 21-year-old medical student from Pakistan. 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 the topic, nor […]Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit: Guterres calls for strengthening multilateralism
September 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for strengthening multilateralism – and appealed for peace in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond – in remarks to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, on Monday. The Eurasian bloc, comprising 10 member states, is the world’s largest regional organization by population […]Strengthening Africa’s Venture Capital Landscape: Oxford University Hosts Leading VC Fund Managers
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank Strengthening the venture capital landscape in Africa and supporting the growth of technology and tech-enabled enterprises will be the focus of the Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP), taking place from 1–5 September 2025 at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School. The in-person executive programme brings together more […]Ukrainian school outside Kyiv starts new academic year after EU-backed renovation
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank A Ukrainian secondary school located outside the capital Kyiv reopened today for the new academic year after an extensive renovation supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The Hatne school began classes with improved facilities for more than 1,300 children – including nearly 300 from displaced […]Aid effort underway after Afghanistan quake ‘wipes out’ village
September 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. After a magnitude six earthquake struck remote areas of eastern Afghanistan overnight reportedly killing at least 800 people and wiping out villages, UN chief António Guterres on Monday pledged to “spare no effort” in helping those affected. “I stand in full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after the devastating […]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 […]World News in Brief: Executions surge in Iran, nuclear test threat, Burkina Faso declares top official unwelcome
September 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In Iran, the increase in executions carried out this year indicates that the death penalty is being used as a tool of State intimidation, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Friday. At least 841 people have been put to death by the Government of Iran […]Stronger customs controls and cooperation on product compliance needed to better protect EU citizens and businesses
August 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A European Commission report about customs controls on product compliance at the EU’s external borders recognises the efforts of customs authorities while highlighting the need for improved customs controls and cooperation, in particular to deal with the rapid growth of e-commerce. Imported products, including […]UN urges renewed solidarity eight years after forced exodus of Rohingya
August 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations Monday marks eight years since the mass displacement of Rohingya from Rakhine state in Myanmar and the United Nations is calling for greater international solidarity with the mainly Muslim minority community. More than 700,000 of them fled to neighbouring Bangladesh after armed attacks by a militant group […]Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2026 in the Baltic Sea
August 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted its proposal for the 2026 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea. It is based on a scientific assessment that indicates several fisheries are in a dire situation and puts forward total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for the ten stocks […]Gaza: UN calls for probe following deadly strikes on Nasser Hospital
August 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza following two deadly Israeli air strikes on the Nasser Hospital in the southern Strip on Monday. At least 20 people were killed, including four health workers and five journalists, WHO Director-General […]Europe’s innovative companies get boost as EIB Group launches TechEU Platform to simplify financing
August 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is pressing ahead with its TechEU Programme to mobilise €250 billion in investment by 2027 for start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies across Europe by putting in place a fast-track system for them to seek financing. The EIB Group is underpinning […]UN rights chief decries ‘relentless intensification’ of US sanctions against International Criminal Court staff
August 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United States must stop ramping up sanctions against officials with the International Criminal Court (ICC), UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Thursday. His call comes a day after four more Court personnel – two judges and two deputy prosecutors – were slapped […]
