This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Tomorrow, the Commission will be hosting the launch of a new initiative to provide easier access to lending support to EU Member States bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. This initiative, titled ‘EastInvest Facility’, is at the core of the strategy for the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine adopted last week […]New platform to boost support for EU regions most affected by the war in Ukraine
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Tomorrow, the Commission will be hosting the launch of a new initiative to provide easier access to lending support to EU Member States bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. This initiative, titled ‘EastInvest Facility’, is at the core of the strategy for the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine adopted last week […]Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Romania’s amended restructuring plan for CE Oltenia
March 2, 2026 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 whether Romania’s proposed amendments to power company CE Oltenia’s restructuring plan are in line with EU state aid rules. In January 2022 the Commission conditionally approved Romanian restructuring aid of €2.66 billion (RON 13.15 […]Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO
March 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN education agency, UNESCO, says that the bombing of a primary school during the US and Israeli military attacks on Iran on Saturday constitutes a grave violation of humanitarian law. The missiles reportedly destroyed a girl’s primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing around 150 and […]Time for EU legislation to define rape based on absence of consent, say MEPs
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Commission should, MEPs say, propose EU legislation establishing a common definition of rape based on the concept of freely given, informed and revocable consent. The report, endorsed on Wednesday by the Committees on Civil Liberties and Women’s Rights with 75 votes for, 27 […]World News in Brief: Arab economies rise, rights experts call for police reform in India, Ukraine school closures, Myanmar airstrikes
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new UN report forecasts that the Arab region is seeing a gradual economic recovery despite continuing geopolitical uncertainties. The UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) on Wednesday reported that regional growth is projected to pick up from 2.9 per cent last year to 3.7 per cent […]Not the Future, the Present: Young Voices Shaping Global Health in 2026
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ángela Soria Pitarch was born on March 28, 2003. She is currently a fifth-year medical student at the University of Valencia. 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 […]EESC continues to push for a solution to Europe’s housing crisis
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Following the presentation of the European Affordable Housing Plan by the European Commission last December, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has gathered together all relevant stakeholders at European, national and local level to take stock of the ongoing housing emergency and discuss the way ahead. The Committee aims to tackle speculation, address investment […]Myriad fragments, one tragedy: How four years of war changed Ukraine
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Although fighting had been raging in the east of Ukraine since Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014, most in the country did not believe all-out war would occur. With the full-scale invasion now reaching the four-year mark, many Ukrainians cannot believe it has gone on for so […]Ukraine: $588 million recovery cost over the next 10 years
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine will cost almost $588 million over the next decade, or nearly three times the estimated GDP in 2025, as housing, energy and other critical sectors continue to come under fire from Russian forces. The finding comes in the updated joint Rapid Damage and […]UN report exposes torture, rape in Southeast Asia’s multi-billion-dollar scam centres
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A sprawling online scam industry worth an estimated tens of billions of dollars a year is being powered by trafficked workers subjected to torture, sexual abuse and forced labour inside heavily guarded compounds in Southeast Asia, a new UN human rights report has found. Behind the staggering […]From Local Barriers to Global Lessons: Practical Paths Toward Inclusive Healthcare
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Zainatun Nawwariyah is a fifth-year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatera, who is passionate about advancing medicine through research, advocacy, and service. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed […]European Commission statement on the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of the United States
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission requests full clarity on the steps the United States intends to take following the recent Supreme Court ruling on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The current situation is not conducive to delivering “fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial” transatlantic trade and investment, […]The Dhaka Leap. Tarique Rahman moves toward Gen Z amid Chinese Drones, Indian Waltzes and “Political Cricket”
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Tommaso Franco, geopolitical analyst specialized in International Relations at Luiss University (MA in European Studies). The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. In the heart of the Bay of […]World News in Brief: UN humanitarian chief visits South Sudan, shelter fire risks in Gaza, West Bank violence
February 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator arrived in South Sudan on Friday to visit one of the most under-reported humanitarian crises in the world, as clashes between government and opposition forces continue in Jonglei state. Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers. […]Healthcare for All: Respect, Access, and Dignity
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sina Seyyedhamzeh, hailing from Khoy, Iran, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. 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 […]EIB Group invested record €8 billion in Poland in 2025
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB Group signed €8 billion of new financing in Poland in 2025, setting a new record in over 30 years of the EU development bank’s operations in the country. Critical infrastructure projects related to advancing energy transition and enhancing transport network received highest-ever funding, while the EIB Group […]Sudan: Rights chief alarmed after at least 57 killed in drone attacks in two days
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called on Wednesday for warring parties in Sudan to take urgent steps to protect civilians after at least 57 people were killed in separate drone strikes over two days this week. Volker Türk was alarmed by the reports, which said that at least […]World News in Brief: Guterres calls for fair swtich to clean energy, Ramadan in Gaza, violence and displacement escalate in South Sudan
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world has “entered the age of clean energy” and renewables are now the cheapest, fastest and safest source of new electricity almost everywhere, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to the International Energy Agency ministerial meeting in Paris on Wednesday. He warned that […]Inclusive Healthcare Fails When We Design for the “Average Patient”
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaya Rahimova , a public health student at the Azerbaijan Medical University and an active member of SCOPH at Azermeds. 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 […]Jakarta/Indonesia, the sinking city: the apnea of the forgotten
February 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Tommaso Franco, geopolitical analyst specialized in International Relations at Luiss University (MA in European Studies). The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. All routes lead to Jakarta: the global […]UN forum calls for overhaul of agrifood systems
February 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Rising food prices and declining farm incomes are putting increasing pressure on the global food system, with up to 720 million people facing hunger last year, and billions more struggling to afford healthy diets. These numbers point to an even deeper crisis: in 2024, an estimated 2.3 […]Gaza: Lifesaving aid operations continue despite restrictions
February 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarians in the Gaza Strip continue to face impediments in their efforts to deliver lifesaving aid to the population. The United Nations said that its teams attempted to coordinate eight humanitarian missions on Friday and five were fully facilitated. The remaining three – which included a mission to reach a water treatment plant in Khan Younis – were denied […]Connecting Europe Facility – EESC calls for strong increase in funding for energy and transport
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. According to an opinion adopted at the January plenary, the EU key funding instrument should be reinforced with EUR 20 billion to make the implementation of cross-border investments in energy and transport a reality. This is essential to urgently strengthen the […]Japan 2026: the first female premier and the cultural challenge to sumo for a turning point in the land of the rising sun
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Tommaso Franco, geopolitical analyst specialized in International Relations at Luiss University (MA in European Studies). The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Japan is experiencing a historic turning point with the […]Parliament calls for continued EU action to fight cancer
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want the EU to renew its political commitment, funding and coordination to support full implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. With 427 votes in favour, 15 against and 93 abstentions, on Thursday Parliament adopted a resolution marking this year’s World Cancer Day (4 […]West Bank: UN rights chief warns against deepening Israeli control over Palestinian land
February 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on Wednesday for Israel to rescind recent measures to expand control over Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank. “This is yet another step by the Israeli authorities towards rendering a viable Palestinian State impossible, in violation of the […]Ukraine: UN aid convoy reaches frontlines in Dnipro
February 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A UN humanitarian convoy reached frontline communities in Ukraine’s Dnipro region on Wednesday, delivering critical medical and hygiene supplies as fighting continues to take a heavy toll on civilians and infrastructure across the country. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters that access to the town had been […]“Expanded and enhanced” – opening a new chapter for EU Defence Partnerships
February 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a report adopted on Wednesday, Parliament highlights the EU’s security and defence partnerships as key to responding effectively to emerging threats and to enhancing the EU’s global role. The text, prepared by the Security and Defence Committee, argues that the EU’s security and defence partnerships […]UN warns civilians remain at risk as airstrikes continue across Gaza
February 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Fresh airstrikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours have put civilians at renewed risk and compounded months of hardship, the UN said on Tuesday, warning that humanitarian needs continue to outpace access and capacity. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists at the […]Apply AI Strategy: Building trustworthy AI can be Europe’s competitive advantage
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. EESC called for swift, concrete action to accelerate AI deployment across the EU, especially for SMEs and scale-ups. In a global AI race driven by speed and scale, Europe must position reliability and trustworthiness as its defining strengths. At its January […]53 migrants die in latest shipwreck tragedy off Libya coast
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Fifty-three migrants including two babies are dead or missing after a large rubber dinghy capsized off the coast of Libya, the UN migration agency said on Monday. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the boat overturned in the perishingly cold waters of the central Mediterranean […]MEPs adopt proposals to tackle Europe’s housing crisis
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, the Housing Committee adopted its final recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing. In its final report, adopted with 23 votes in favour, 6 votes against, and 4 abstentions, Parliament’s Special Committee on […]Guterres condemns escalating violence in South Sudan as aid operations come under fire
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the surge in violence across South Sudan, warning that civilians and aid workers are paying a devastating price as humanitarian operations are increasingly targeted. In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq on Saturday, the UN chief said nearly […]
