This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emilia Paredes is a medical student at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. 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 […]From Recognition to Protection: Autism, Neurodiversity, and the Urgency of Inclusive Health Systems
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Emilia Paredes is a medical student at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador. 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 […]School in northwestern Ukraine opens following EU-supported energy-efficiency upgrade
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Lyceum No. 12 in the city of Kovel, Volyn oblast, has reopened following a comprehensive energy-efficiency modernisation, improving learning conditions for more than 1,200 students and staff. The school building, constructed over 30 years ago, was fully renovated. The works included insulation of the façade and […]Commission evaluation shows slow progress in fishing sustainability and ongoing challenges for EU fishers
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today published its evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation, covering the decade from 2014 to 2024. The evaluation draws a mixed picture: while the report acknowledges some progress in reducing overfishing and strengthening fisheries management, it also shows that […]Parliament sounds the alarm over the state of fundamental rights in the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a vote on Wednesday, MEPs took stock of the fundamental rights situation in the EU in 2024 and 2025. The values enshrined in Article 2 of the EU treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights must be upheld in all EU policies and […]Rape must be defined based on the absence of consent in all EU countries
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament wants the Commission to propose legislation establishing a common definition of rape based on freely given, informed, and revocable consent. In a report adopted on Tuesday with 447 votes for, 160 against, and 43 abstentions, MEPs call on member states that still rely […]Rule of law: Parliament demands stronger action as threats persist
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs warn that persistent rule of law gaps weaken democratic safeguards in the EU and that Commission recommendations are not being followed up. The text, adopted in plenary with 387 votes in favour, 191 against and 46 abstentions on Wednesday, examines the Commission’s 2025 […]Discharge: MEPs sign off on the management of the EU’s budget in 2024
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs approve the Commission’s management of the 2024 EU budget but warn that rule of law backsliding in several member states is harming the use of EU funds. On Wednesday, plenary signed off the budgetary management by the European Commission, responsible for the majority […]EU support to help 507 Belgian workers find a new job
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament backed €2 million in EU aid for workers laid off after the bankruptcy of Liberty Steel Belgium. MEPs endorsed a Commission proposal to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 507 workers who […]First EU rules to protect cats and dogs from abuses
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. AdobeStock_antoine-photograph The bill adopted on Tuesday seeks to stop abusive practices, curb cruel business methods and protect the health of cats and dogs. By 558 votes in favour, 35 against, and with 52 abstentions, MEPs gave their final green light to the first ever […]AI in advertising risks fuelling information crisis, UN warns
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This article is published in association with United Nations. With spending on advertising topping $1 trillion a year worldwide, the United Nations on Wednesday highlighted the untapped power of major brands to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence, warning that a failure to act could deepen a global information integrity crisis. In a new brief titled […]2015 nuclear deal ‘no basis’ for any new agreement with Iran
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The 2015 nuclear accord with Iran cannot be the starting point for a new agreement with the country, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Wednesday in New York. Rafael Mariano Grossi was speaking during a press conference at UN Headquarters held on […]As warheads proliferate, decades old nuclear weapons treaty must evolve, warns UN chief
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With top diplomats gathered at UN Headquarters to review the 1970 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the UN Secretary-General warned that it must evolve to survive the age of AI and other new technologies. For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear […]Rethinking ‘Normal’: Advancing Global Health Through Autism Awareness and Inclusive Action
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Pratik Sarangi, a medical graduate from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, India. 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 […]Commission seeks feedback on measures to ensure interoperability with Google’s Android under the Digital Markets Act
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has sent its preliminary findings to Google as part of the specification proceedings it started on 27 January 2026 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These preliminary findings outline the draft measures Google should implement to ensure that third parties have effective […]World News in Brief: Sudan drone attacks condemned, South Sudan violence, airstrikes in Ukraine, South Africa Freedom Day
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations has condemned two recent drone attacks in Sudan, one of which left seven dead, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Monday during his regular media briefing in New York. An aid truck from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) that was carrying emergency shelter kits came under attack by […]South Pacific islanders strive to rescue their home from toxic legacy
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 80 years after World War Two, the Solomon Islands remain one of the most heavily mine-contaminated places in the Pacific. Today, the UN is supporting the process of making the land safe to walk and build on again, but the risk to public health from […]For every generation, vaccines work and they have saved over 150 million lives: WHO
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives, as ordinary people chose to protect themselves, their children and their communities from diseases like measles, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, and rotavirus. Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives, as ordinary people chose […]Mali: Guterres calls for international solutions to curb spread of violent extremism in the Sahel
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. here are reports of continuing clashes in Mali on Sunday, a day after a series of coordinated attacks across the landlocked African nation against Government forces by extremists and northern separatist rebels. Gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako on Saturday and around a large […]Rising nuclear risks put global security pact to the test at UN Headquarters
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At a moment of mounting nuclear danger and deepening global mistrust, governments from nearly every country will convene at the United Nations next week to confront a central question: will the world’s main barrier against the spread of nuclear weapons still hold? The Treaty on the Non‑Proliferation […]Renewables rising, Part 1: How four countries are reshaping energy security
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The ongoing insecurity in the Middle East, where a large proportion of the world’s oil and gas is extracted, is forcing many countries to focus on how they can ensure access to cheap and reliable energy supplies primarily through the use of renewable power sources. Why it […]As Gaza misery continues, shortages in Iran begin to bite
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Desperate and dangerous conditions in Gaza continue to hamper recovery efforts for the wartorn enclave’s people, the UN health agency said on Friday, while demining experts warned that they’ve “barely scratched the surface” in assessing the level of contamination of unexploded ordnance. In Iran, meanwhile, concerns are […]EU to strengthen regional dimension of research and innovation
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions signed a new Joint Action Plan to enhance the role of cities and regions in research and innovation (R&I). Under the Joint Action Plan, the Commission and the Committee of the Regions will collaborate […]EP President Metsola to EU leaders: “Europe cannot face a new era with an old budget”
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. At the European Council, President Metsola addressed three main topics: the situation in the Middle East, the ‘One Europe One Market’ Roadmap and the Multiannual Financial Framework. Speaking to EU leaders, Parliament President Metsola focused on three topics: The situation in the Middle East […]European Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On the sidelines of the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Cyprus, the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the Presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission, […]Chokepoints and conflict: How the Hormuz crisis is exposing global shipping vulnerabilities
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The blockading of ships in the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the conflict between the United States and Iran has demonstrated how ships and seafarers have become “leverage in geopolitical disputes,” according to the head of the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO). Since conflict began […]EIB backs with €100 million Malta’s energy transition through second electricity interconnector with Italy
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Malta’s energy transition by enhancing the country’s electricity infrastructure, boosting security of supply, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. To this end, EIB Vice-President Marek Mora and Malta’s Minister for Finance Clyde Caruana have announced today a €100 […]EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against Russia
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The EU’s commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine is unwavering. This package puts further pressure on Russia to engage in negotiations and do so on terms acceptable […]Middle East war: After oil and gas, concerns grow over minerals crunch
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz caused by war in the Middle East has exposed a new threat: a looming shortage of strategic minerals that drive economies all over the world – and a race by countries to obtain them. Until war erupted on 28 […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: The Role of Medical Students in Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Cecilia Petio, a medical student at Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna (UniBo) . 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 […]EU announces €235 million in humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian assistance to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa.This funding will support those affected by current conflicts and food crises, forcibly displaced people, host communities, and hard-to-reach populations. In the Central Sahel, […]Ceasefire extension offers diplomatic opening, but tensions persist in Strait of Hormuz
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United States’ decision to extend a fragile ceasefire with Iran has kept a narrow window open for diplomacy, but fresh security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday underscore the volatility of the situation and the risks to global shipping and regional stability. The UN […]EIB Group confirms support for EUR 2.4 billion energy resilience and deep tech innovation at Hannover Messe
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Hannover, 20 April 2026 – The EIB Group today confirmed more than EUR 2.4 billion of new financing for energy resilience and cutting-edge innovation, announced at Hannover Messe as part of Europe’s response to rising geopolitical tensions, energy security concerns and global competition in strategic technologies. […]EIB and Commerzbank launch new cooperation for €2 billion in grid investments in Europe
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB and Commerzbank signed a new cooperation agreement at Hannover Messe that will enable investments of up to €2 billion in electricity grids in Germany and other EU Member States. The cooperation will address key financing bottlenecks for grid expansion and upgrades, which are crucial for integrating […]
