This article is published in association with United Nations. “Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval” have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN Secretary-General in his message for World Refugee Day, marked on Thursday. That’s a record number on the move – “fuelling […]Honour the strength and courage of refugees, urges UN chief
June 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. “Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval” have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN Secretary-General in his message for World Refugee Day, marked on Thursday. That’s a record number on the move – “fuelling […]Commission finds special tax rules for public casinos operators in Germany to be incompatible State aid
June 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that Germany’s special tax schemes for public casinos operators are not in line with EU State aid rules. Germany must now recover the incompatible State aid, including interests, and abolish the tax schemes for the future. The Commission’s investigation […]Spain: EIB Group and Spanish Ministry of Economy sign agreement to implement the Regional Resilience Fund
June 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise of Spain have signed a framework finance agreement to implement the Regional Resilience Fund (in Spanish Fondo de Resiliencia Autonómica). The Fund, led by the Ministry of the Economy and in […]Commission decides to register two new European Citizens’ Initiatives
June 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to register two European Citizens’ Initiatives, entitled ‘Air-Quotas’ and ‘Stop Destroying Videogames’. The ‘Air-Quotas’ initiative calls for the Commission to establish a citizens’ carbon quota mechanism in each country that will encourage businesses to decarbonise through consumer demand. The […]INTERVIEW: Sustainable energy offers ‘hope’ in fight against desertification and land loss
June 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Sustainable sources of energy, including solar and wind power, can help communities across the world to reverse desertification and land loss, according to Ibrahim Thiaw, the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. Mr. Thiaw spoke to UN News ahead of the World Day to […]European Parliament ready to engage, President Metsola tells the European Council
June 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EP President Metsola emphasised the strongest commitment of the Parliament to ensuring the smooth running of the process leading to the election of the next Commission President. Addressing the informal leaders’ meeting today in Brussels, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the following: Outcome […]Ensuring Sustainability in Long-Term Care: Challenges and Strategies for the European Union
June 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]EBRD lends €15 million to Intesa Sanpaolo Banka
June 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing funding to Intesa Sanpaolo Banka d.d. Bosnia and Herzegovina consisting of €7 million under the SME Go Green Programme and €8 million under the Go Digital in Bosnia and Herzegovina Programme. These new funds are supported […]Importance of research in maintaining a sustainable healthcare system
June 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Naã Sousa Rocha is a 20-year-old medical student, born and raised in the interior of Ceará, a Brazilian state. 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 […]Keynote Speech by Minister PENG Gang at the CCCEU 2024 Europe-China Business Summit (14th June 2024)
June 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was initially published at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, Good afternoon! It gives me great pleasure to join you at the CCCEU 2024 Europe-China Business Summit. I am delighted to be among friends, both old and new, for face-to-face exchanges on promoting China-EU pragmatic […]Supporting renewable investments in Romania
June 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending €32 million, as part of a €291 million financing package, to build and operate a 192 MW onshore wind farm in Romania, the first phase of a large wind farm with total capacity of 461 MW […]Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital
June 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Further deadly violence in Sudan’s besieged El Fasher city has forced a major hospital to shut over the weekend after soldiers stormed the facility, prompting alarm on Monday from the UN World Health Organization (WHO) about the serious impact on sick and injured patients. “WHO is […]Commission launches Destination Earth system in Finland to help climate change adaptation
June 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has activated the initial Destination Earth (DestinE) system in the presence of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager and the Finnish Minister for employment, Arto Satonen. DestinE is a flagship initiative of the Commission, aiming to develop a highly accurate digital twin of […]From Crisis to Unity: How Covid-19 Reshaped Our World
June 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Dr. Jingle Thomas, a junior resident at Al-Ameen Medical College, Vijayapura, India. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. n early December 2019, a mysterious virus started making headlines from […]Food waste is a huge problem. Here’s how new innovations can help prevent it
June 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Reducing the food sector’s carbon footprint is becoming increasingly urgent. The United Nations reports that the food sector is responsible for one-third of all greenhouse emissions, with other estimates ranging from 14% to 50%. Most discussions on climate change and reducing carbon emissions invariably […]Commission disburses €25 million for the Palestinian Authority and €16 million for UNRWA
June 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today processed a second tranche of assistance of €25 million for the Palestinian Authority to contribute to the payment of salaries and pensions of Palestinian civil servants and disbursed €16 million for UNRWA to provide basic services such as health and […]‘Cautious optimism’: Here’s what chief economists think about the state of the global economy
May 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Aengus Collins, Head, Economic Growth, Revival and Transformation, World Economic Forum, Kateryna Karunska, Insight Lead, Economic Growth, Revival and Transformation., World Economic Forum Despite geopolitical tensions and lingering economic headwinds, the outlook for the global economy is improving. […]Commission approves €3.2 billion Czech State aid scheme to support high-efficiency combined heat and power generation
May 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.2 billion (CZK 75 billion) Czech scheme to support the production of electricity from new and modernised high-efficiency combined heat and power (‘CHP’) plants. The measure will contribute to the implementation of Czechia’s […]US jobs market, Japanese inflation and other economics stories to read
May 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US labour market remains strong The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting strength remains in the labour market. It was the second straight week of declines. Initial claims […]A new Eurobarometer survey reflects opinion and expectations of the EU citizens ahead of the European elections
May 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The latest Standard Eurobarometer released today shows that Europeans want to see the EU stronger and more independent, especially in the face of the current global challenges, while they are growing optimistic about the future. Expectations for a stronger, more independent and resilient EU […]Online ticket marketplace Viagogo commits to improving terms and consumer information after dialogue with Commission and consumer authorities
May 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a dialogue with the European Commission and the national consumer authorities of Member States, Viagogo, online marketplace for the second-hand sale of event tickets, has committed to better inform consumers on the conditions under which tickets are resold and to stop pressuring consumers […]
Undermining the one-China principle will lead to serious tensions in East Asia
May 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The US interference more than often leads to geopolitical tensions and that’s a historical fact. It seems now the world’s greatest power wants to interfere strongly with Taiwan. Taiwan, a whole different story Although the US likes to interfere in anything with a pulse, Taiwan is no Ukraine and will never be. To begin with, […]Beyond Boundaries: Women’s Leadership in Global Health Transformation
May 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. ZainEdeen Zyadah, a dynamic 19-year-old Palestinian medical student. 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 topic, nor […]Press statement by President von der Leyen following the trilateral meeting with French President Macron and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping
May 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Good afternoon, Today was the third time I met President Xi in just over one year, and I think this reflects the importance we both attribute to EU-China relations. Once again, we had an open and honest exchange and discussion on points where we […]Funding the green technology innovation pipeline: Lessons from China
May 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sha Song, Partnership Specialist, China Climate Action, World Economic Forum According to the most recent IPCC report, we have hit a global record for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by pumping out 57.4 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into […]Commission launches first-stage consultation of social partners on fair telework and the right to disconnect*
May 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners to gather their views on the possible direction of EU action on ensuring fair telework and the right to disconnect. Telework has become widespread, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU Labor Force […]Commission designates Apple’s iPadOS under the Digital Markets Act
April 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today designated Apple with respect to iPadOS, its operating system for tablets, as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (“DMA”). Apple now has six months to ensure full compliance of iPadOS with the DMA obligations. The investigation On 5 September 2023, […]Industry government collaboration on agritech can empower global agriculture
April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abhay Pareek, Lead, Fourth Industrial Revolution for Agriculture, World Economic Forum, India, Drishti Kumar, Early Career Programme, AI for Agricultural Innovation, World Economic Forum Agriculture is a vital sector that will feed a projected global population of 9.5 billion by 2050. […]South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know
April 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jochen A Berner, Vice-President Sustainability Strategy, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Beate Stuis, Senior Manager, ESG Advisory, KPMG 1. South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record A nuclear fusion reactor in South Korea has set a new record, superheating […]Why zero-emission green hydrogen production is so challenging
April 22, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Flor Lucia De la Cruz, Principal Analyst, Hydrogen and Derivatives, Wood Mackenzie, Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst, Wood Mackenzie As the hydrogen rainbow colours start to blur, choosing between green and blue won’t be straightforward. Yet, green […]The road less traveled: Achieving business success in frontier markets
April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Satolli, Project Lead, Humanitarian and Resilience Investing, World Economic Forum Frontier markets are home to the poorest two-thirds of the global population. With significantly fewer economic resources, these populations are much more risk-averse, making them less inclined […]Why stemming the rise of antibiotic resistance will be an historic achievement
April 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carel du Marchie Sarvaas, Executive Director, HealthforAnimals Drug-resistant diseases pose a serious and growing threat to humans and animals. Antimicrobial resistance, which renders antibiotics ineffective against bacterial disease, is widely acknowledged as one of the most urgent health risks […]“Parliament 2024”: a more modern and efficient Parliament after the elections
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new internal rules will strengthen Parliament’s working methods, its institutional role, and its capacity to act. On Wednesday, MEPs approved (with 429 votes in favour, 148 against, and 47 abstentions) the report implementing the recommendations by the Parliamentary reform group “Parliament 2024”, as […]
