This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU is setting a legally binding climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2040. The Commission welcomes last night’s provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States on this headline target and the amendment of […]EU agrees on a 2040 Climate target that sets a clear path towards a decarbonised and competitive economy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU is setting a legally binding climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 2040. The Commission welcomes last night’s provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States on this headline target and the amendment of […]EU becomes major Green Bond issuer
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. he EU has become one of the largest issuers of green bonds in the world, according to the 2025 edition of the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds Annual Allocation and Impact Report, published yesterday. It shows that, a total of €78.5 billion worth of NextGenerationEU […]Ukraine faces freezing winter under fire as UN warns of rising civilian toll
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With temperatures plunging below freezing and cities facing long, daily power cuts, Ukrainian civilians are again bracing for winter under fire, as UN officials warned the Security Council that intensified attacks on energy infrastructure and shrinking aid budgets are taking a major toll. Briefing ambassadors, Kayoko Gotoh, […]Gaza’s babies ‘scarred by war before first breath’ by malnutrition
December 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Mothers who’ve been left starving in Gaza are now giving birth to underweight or premature babies who die in intensive care units or struggle to survive as they endure acute malnutrition, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday. Speaking from the shattered enclave, UNICEF Communication Manager […]Austrian firms push ahead on green and digital investment
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. According to the European Investment Bank Austrian firms remain highly active investors despite a weaker outlook, with 90% actively investing, above the EU average, with a growing focus on replacing and upgrading existing capacity rather than expanding it. “Austrian companies are showing exactly the kind of […]At UN, OSCE warns of erosion of security principles amid Ukraine conflict
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) chief on Monday urged the UN Security Council to uphold core principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and human rights, warning that Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to undermine European security. Addressing ambassadors, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, who […]Mercosur: MEPs endorse rules to protect EU agriculture
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament.Commission welcomes political agreement on Forest Reproductive Material
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on the proposal concerning forest reproductive material (FRM). Today’s agreement concludes two years of negotiations and constitutes a major step for the future of […]European Union and Canada strengthen their digital partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence, digital identity wallets and independent media
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Canada reinforced their cooperation and reaffirmed shared interests to boost competitiveness, innovation and economic resilience during the first Digital Partnership Council held today in Montreal, Canada. The Council took place back-to-back with the G7 Industry, Digital and Technology Ministerial meeting, hosted […]Ukraine civilians bear brunt of escalating attacks as winter closes in
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Civilians across Ukraine endured a surge in deadly strikes over the weekend, with the UN warning of an “alarming pattern” of intensifying hostilities and mounting damage to essential services as temperatures continue to drop. Speaking in New York on Monday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists the […]UN strongly condemns Israel’s unauthorised entry of UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem
December 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said that Israeli police raided its compound in East Jerusalem early on Monday, representing “a new challenge to international law.” Israeli police accompanied by municipal officials forcibly entered the facility, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini wrote on the social media platform X. Police […]Luxembourg contributes €2 million to EIB-managed FEMIP Trust Fund for projects preparation and implementation in the MENA region
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Luxembourg’s Finance Minister Gilles Roth has renewed his country’s commitment to the Facility for Euro-Mediterranean Investment and Partnership Trust Fund, or FEMIP trust fund for short, by signing a €2 million contribution letter today in the country’s capital. Luxembourg’s contribution brings the size of the trust […]Humanitarians launch $33 billion appeal for 2026
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected by war, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics and crop failures. This is the immediate priority of the $33 billion Global Humanitarian Overview 2026, launched on Monday, which aims to reach 135 million people overall in […]EIB Group and European Commission join forces to finance AI gigafactories
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Commission are stepping up joint support for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories in Europe to bolster EU technological independence and competitiveness. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the EIB Group and the European Commission pledge […]Modern, safer electricity distribution networks for Slovakia with €350 million EIB loan to ZSE Group
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Západoslovenská energetika (ZSE) Group have agreed on a €350 million loan to finance a multiannual investment program to continue modernising electricity distribution networks across Slovakia, including the Bratislava region. The EIB loan will support ZSE Group upgrading high-, medium- and […]The Impact of Conflict on Access to Primary Healthcare in Sudan
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Mubarak Adam Abaker Ahmed, a fifth medical student from Sudan. 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, […]Commission accepts TikTok’s commitments on advertising transparency under the Digital Services Act
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission secured TikTok’s commitment to provide advertising repositories that ensure full transparency around ads on its services, as required by the Digital Services Act (DSA). After extensive engagement with the Commission, TikTok has submitted binding commitments that address all the […]EU wine sector: MEPs and Council agree on new rules to support producers
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs and Council reached a provisional deal on a new ‘wine package’, addressing challenges that wine producers face and unlocking market opportunities. The negotiators agreed to ease and clarify the rules on de-alcoholised wines. The term “alcohol-free” accompanied by the expression “0.0%” […]25 years of the Charter of Fundamental Rights – safeguarding our freedoms and values
December 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Charter of Fundamental Rights stands at the heart of the European Union, setting out the fundamental rights enjoyed by everyone in our Union. Ahead of its 25th anniversary, the European Commission has published the 2025 Annual Report on the Application of the Charter […]Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The breaches include the deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’, the lack of transparency of its advertising repository, and the failure to […]One year after Assad’s fall, Syria’s future must be ‘free, sovereign and united’
December 8, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has marked the first anniversary of the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, calling the moment “a day to honor [Syrians’] sacrifices and to renew the aspirations that fueled the historic change in the country.” In a statement on Sunday, António Guterres paid tribute to […]Lebanon: UN peacekeepers warn of ‘clear violations’ following latest Israeli airstrikes
December 7, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Israeli airstrikes took place within the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon’s (UNIFIL) area of operations, the mission said in a statement issued on Friday. The strikes come as the Lebanese Armed Forces continue operations to control unauthorised weapons and infrastructure in south Lebanon a year after a cessation […]A fragile peace, a harsh winter: Gaza’s families struggle to rebuild
December 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly two months after the latest ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on 10 October, a fragile calm has brought much-needed relief to families who have endured unimaginable suffering and repeated displacement. For months on end, thousands of families remain without a roof over their heads, laying beneath […]Mozambique’s displaced facing massive needs as attacks intensify
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The ongoing emergency in northern Mozambique continues to worsen as prolonged attacks by non-state armed groups in Nampula trigger one of the largest displacement surges of the year, the UN warned on Friday. According to the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, 107,000 people have fled their homes […]Sweden: EIB invests €77,5 million to deepen Port of Gothenburg for next-generation ships
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing 850 million Swedish kronor (around €77,5 million) to the Port of Gothenburg to finance Skandia Gateway – a major infrastructure project that will deepen the fairway and reinforce the quays. The aim is to enable the largest ocean-going container […]Belgium: EIB lends €450 million to ORES to modernise the Walloon power grid
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Accelerating the energy transition in Belgium and Wallonia Greenhouse gas emissions are decreasing in Belgium, but the pace is still insufficient to meet the 2050 climate neutrality target. According to an analysis by the Climate Change Department of the Federal Public Service (FPS) – Public Health, […]EIB Group and European Commission join forces to finance AI gigafactories
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Commission are stepping up joint support for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories in Europe to bolster EU technological independence and competitiveness. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the EIB Group and the European Commission pledge […]Sudan: Kordofan cannot become ‘another El Fasher,’ Türk warns
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday warned that Sudan risks “another El Fasher” as fierce fighting spreads across the Kordofan region, raising fears of a fresh wave of atrocities. The once allied Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been locked […]Care Beyond Cure: Protecting Dignity at Life’s End
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for European Sting by Mr. Mohamed Magdi is a third-year medical student from Egypt. 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 […]Clarity and predictability to ensure a smooth entry into application of the EU Deforestation Regulation
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached tonight between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission proposal for targeted amendments of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as it ensures clarity and predictability on the entry into application and the requirements for […]Commission presents new EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan against drug trafficking to protect citizens and disrupt criminal networks
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is presenting a new EU Drugs Strategy and an Action Plan against drug trafficking, as well as updated rules for monitoring and controlling drug precursors. Announced by President von der Leyen in the political guidelines and a key deliverable under the […]Commission opens antitrust investigation into Meta’s new policy regarding AI providers’ access to WhatsApp
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is presenting a new EU Drugs Strategy and an Action Plan against drug trafficking, as well as updated rules for monitoring and controlling drug precursors. Announced by President von der Leyen in the political guidelines and a key deliverable under the […]UN support helps Gaza mothers give birth amid collapsing health system
December 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Every week in Gaza, at least 15 women give birth outside any health facility, often without a trained midwife, pain relief or basic medical supplies. Some are forced to deliver alone. Others rely on neighbours with no medical training. For many, childbirth has become a matter of […]
