This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law. The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those Member States who have failed […]Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
November 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law. The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those Member States who have failed […]Wages are recovering after negative shift in 2022, says UN labour agency
November 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Pay packets around the world rose 1.8 per cent in 2023 and continued their positive trajectory in the first half of the year, rising by 2.7 per cent on the back of a strong post-COVID global recovery, the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Thursday. “If […]First European Semester Autumn Package under new economic governance framework sets out path for sound public finances and sustainable and inclusive growth
November 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has presented the first European Semester Autumn Package since the ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU’s new economic governance framework entered into force in April 2024. It is an essential step in delivering on the objectives of the reform to make […]‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson afffirms
November 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the security situation in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince rapidly worsens due to ongoing gang violence, the United Nations is adjusting its operations to ensure the continued delivery of critical humanitarian assistance. In a briefing on Tuesday, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq highlighted the deepening insecurity, noting that […]Italy: Ischia – EIB provides €1 billion for post-earthquake and landslide reconstruction
November 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €1 billion loan to rebuild public and private buildings in the Italian region of Ischia that were severely damaged by the 2017 earthquake and 2022 landslide. The first tranche of €150 million to support ongoing operations was signed at the […]COP29 climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge, Guterres calls deal a ‘base to build on’
November 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Countries also agreed on the rules for a UN-backed global carbon market. This market will facilitate the trading of carbon credits, incentivizing countries to reduce emissions and invest in climate-friendly projects. These were among the big-ticket issues decided upon as the summit, underway since 11 November in […]Commission publishes findings of evaluation of the EU competition rules on technology transfer agreements
November 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today published a Staff Working Document (‘SWD’) that summarises the findings of its evaluation of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (‘TTBER’) and the accompanying Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty to technology transfer agreements (‘Guidelines’). […]Commission and High Representative/Vice-President call for increased efforts to protect women and girls from violence
November 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President issued the following statement: “All forms of violence against women are despicable. They are a violation of human rights and undermine our core […]UNHCR launches $10 billion appeal to address global refugee crisis in 2025
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has launched a $10 billion appeal for 2025 to meet critical needs and implement sustainable solutions for millions of refugees, displaced persons and stateless people worldwide. Announced earlier this week, the agency’s Global Appeal comes amid escalating humanitarian crises, as conflict, persecution […]European Parliament delegation joins COP29 climate talks
November 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A Parliament delegation arrives in Baku today to participate in the COP29 climate change conference, which aims to define a new collective goal for financing climate action. An official delegation led by Chair Lídia Pereira (EPP, PT) and Vice-Chair Mohammed Chahim (S&D, NL) is […]Rights expert demands release of Russian doctor jailed for anti-war views
November 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A UN human rights expert on Friday strongly condemned the jailing of a 68-year-old paediatrician in Moscow, describing the case as another example of Russia’s “systematic suppression of dissenting voices”. Dr. Nadezhda Buyanova was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for allegedly making anti-war remarks concerning Russian […]Parliament calls for an EU crackdown on Russia’s ’shadow fleet’
November 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs demand more targeted EU sanctions against Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’, which provides a key financial lifeline for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Russia uses old tankers, often uninsured and with unclear ownership, to export its crude oil and petroleum products abroad, despite EU, G7 […]COP29: MEPs want all countries to contribute financially to climate action
November 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Parliament adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP29, which aims to define a new collective goal for financing climate action. The resolution, prepared by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, and approved on Thursday with 429 votes in favour, 183 […]Gaza: Israeli war tactics condemned as aid still blocked from reaching north
November 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Intense Israeli military operations have continued in Gaza as UN humanitarians reported that multiple attempts to deliver lifesaving aid to besieged areas in the north of the enclave had been either “denied or impeded”. An update from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said that in the […]COP29 climate talks: Major emitters must right ‘colossal injustice’ on island nations, says UN chief
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. COP29 talks in Baku on Wednesday turned to small island nations facing an existential threat from our warming planet, as UN Secretary-General António Guterres insisted that they “deserve support to deal with a crisis [that they] have done next to nothing to create”. “You have every right […]UNRWA chief: Agency enduring ‘darkest moment’, as Israeli laws threaten operations
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, is living through the “darkest moment” of its 75 year history, Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said on Wednesday, pointing to a trifecta of legislative, operational and security challenges. Speaking at a press conference at UN Headquarters in New York, he detailed […]EBRD invests €15 million in Cogito Fund II
November 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 supporting the development of the venture capital market in central and eastern Europe (CEE) by investing €15 million in Cogito Fund II, managed by Cogito Capital Partners (Cogito), a leading venture capital firm in the region. Cogito is […]Germany: EIB and Haspa join forces to finance small businesses, mid-caps and small renewable energy projects
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a multi-beneficiary intermediated loan (MBIL) of €100 million to Haspa, Germany’s largest savings bank based in Hamburg. Haspa will then provide financing to small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) and mid-caps with up to 3 000 employees in Germany. The financial […]Torino and Braga win European Capital of Innovation Awards
November 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has revealed the winners of the 2024-25 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), celebrating a decade of recognising cities that lead the way in delivering innovative solutions for their citizens. This year’s top prizes, funded under the EU research and innovation […]Medical professionals on the frontier: ensuring safety in armed conflicts
November 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Abdourraouf Yougouda is a final-year medical student with a passion for global health advocacy. 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 […]COP29: Push for agreement on a new climate finance deal ‘right from the start’
November 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Following another year of record-high global heat and extreme weather events, UN climate chief Simon Stiell told negotiators at COP29 in Baku that setting an ambitious new climate finance target is crucial for the well-being of all nations, including the wealthiest and most powerful. “Let’s dispense with […]Gaza: ‘People losing hope’ as aid access is refused to north, warns UNRWA
November 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Dead bodies are lying in the streets of besieged northern Gaza while hospitals run out of blood packs – a situation that’s “nothing short of catastrophic”, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Tuesday. Briefing reporters in Geneva from central Gaza, UNRWA senior emergency officer […]WHO ‘working tirelessly’ to help save lives as Middle East crisis grinds on
November 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, the World Health Organization (WHO) continues efforts to keep hospitals up and running and to evacuate patients requiring specialized treatment, a senior official with the UN agency said in Cairo on Monday. Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for […]Ukraine’s nuclear security situation ‘highly challenging’, warns UN atomic watchdog
November 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by the ongoing Russian invasion, the head of the UN atomic energy agency (IAEA) said that safety at the country’s largest nuclear power plant “remains a deep source of concern”. Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) – which is also […]EIB to support flood recovery projects across the EU and provide new financing for farmers
November 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will finance recovery and reconstruction in regions affected by the recent devastating floods, and significantly step up its support for Europe’s farmers. More specifically, the EIB’s Board of Directors: “The European Investment Bank has moved quickly to speed up financial support […]New report highlights opportunities for digital assets to empower businesses in displaced communities
November 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Digital Assets, including bitcoin and stablecoins, can foster financial inclusion for businesses in displaced communities, according to a new report by Block, Inc. and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The report, published today, addresses the critical issue of financial exclusion among displaced populations […]Commission opens formal proceedings against Temu under the Digital Services Act
November 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Temu may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to the sale of illegal products, the potentially addictive design of the service, the systems used to recommend purchases to users, as well as […]UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to sustain ‘unprecedented’ momentum for change
October 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday emphasized the importance of sustaining the momentum for change sparked by recent student protests in Bangladesh and subsequent resignation of the former Prime Minister, speaking at the end of a two-day visit to the country. The protests, which […]Upgrading Fiscal Frameworks in Asia-Pacific
October 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Paulo Medas, Masafumi Yabara Recent years have demonstrated the critical role of fiscal policy in shielding households and the economy from large shocks, but the costs can be large. Many Asia-Pacific countries currently face substantial challenges, including lower growth and the impact of aging and climate change, while […]UNRWA cannot be replaced, say UN top officials in response to Knesset ban
October 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Top UN officials continued to line up on Tuesday to defend the irreplaceable role of the global body’s agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, insisting that if implemented, the Israeli parliament’s decision to ban it would only deepen suffering in Gaza. Echoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s warning late […]Can the EU’s take on Taiwan from the UN 2758 resolution for One China policy be myopic?
October 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
How many people can discuss about a historic United Nations resolution without reading it? When it comes to the 2758 UN Resolution from 1971 the answer is too many. This time the European Parliament came to issue a press release on that last week. Quite understandably the topic is of significant global importance as it […]Empowering digital transformation in small businesses
October 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. Discover how iFORM, a forward-thinking manufacturing company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is embracing digital transformation with the support of the European Union.By investing in cutting-edge technologies like a wire-cutting machine and a 3D laser, iFORM is enhancing precision, efficiency, and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. Watch […]Commission approves €724 million Danish State aid greenhouse gas tax reduction scheme for companies at risk of carbon leakage
October 28, 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 €724 million (DKK 5.4 billion) Danish scheme to lower the rate of a new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tax for certain companies. The measure aims to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, where […]
