This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and a Ports Strategy to drive competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, security and resilience within the EU’s wider waterborne sector. The Strategies focus on ports, shipping, and shipbuilding. Europe is a waterborne continent, with the world’s […]Commission launches EU Industrial Maritime and Ports Strategies to boost competitiveness across the maritime sector
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and a Ports Strategy to drive competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, security and resilience within the EU’s wider waterborne sector. The Strategies focus on ports, shipping, and shipbuilding. Europe is a waterborne continent, with the world’s […]MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Conflict continues across region amid US, Israeli and Iranian strikes
March 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Violence in the Middle East is continuing into a fifth day, with US and Israeli strikes against Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks reported across several countries in the region. The escalating confrontation is disrupting airspace, transport and daily life while raising fears of a wider […]Global Health Priorities for the Year Ahead: Insights from the Next Generation
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. EKEMINI WISDOM ITEK is a second year medical student at the Faculty Of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon. 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 […]Commission greenlights Slovenia’s fifth payment request for €266.8 million under NextGenerationEU
March 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Slovenia’s fifth payment request for €266.8 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, in the areas of […]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 […]EU and UK agree to cooperate closely on competition matters
February 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the United Kingdom signed the EU-UK Competition Cooperation Agreement. The agreement sets a new and clear framework for cooperation on competition matters between, on the one side, the Commission and EU Member State competition authorities, and, on the other […]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 […]Ukrainian kindergarten in Lviv oblast reopens following EU-funded upgrade to improve energy efficiency
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. As Ukraine marks four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale war, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, continues to support the restoration of essential social infrastructure, helping communities maintain basic services. Today, the Bilochka kindergarten in the village of Verkhnia […]Cyprus Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on priorities
February 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council. Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council until the end of June 2026. This text will be updated regularly as the hearings take […]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 […]Ukraine’s women at breaking point after four years of war as attacks on energy, healthcare continue – UN humanitarians
February 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, millions in Ukraine struggle to keep the lights on and heat their homes, with the crisis taking a particular toll on women, humanitarians warned on Friday. Freshly back from a visit to the country UN Women’s Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia […]Applications for New European Bauhaus Prizes and Boost 2026 are open
February 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is opening applications for several awards celebrating innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB): The sixth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes and the second edition of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities invite trailblazers from across Europe and beyond […]Floods, drought and insecurity drive acute hunger for 7.5 million in Pakistan
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. After a year that saw heavy monsoon floods, prolonged drought and dry spells, and a surge in violence, 7.5 million people in Pakistan face high levels of food insecurity and malnutrition according to a report from the global hunger monitor. At the top end, in the period from last December to […]Commission supports the EU’s eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
February 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy to step up support for the EU eastern regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Strengthening the prosperity and resilience of these regions is not only an expression of EU solidarity in the wake of Russia’s invasion […]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 […]World News in Brief: Madagascar hunger crisis, Colombia aid appeal, Cuba fuel shortages
February 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Back-to-back cyclones in Madagascar have left more than 400,000 people in need of food assistance, according to estimates by the UN World Food Programme (WFP), while roads, power lines and homes have been severely damaged. Between 31 January and 10 February, tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani struck […]Guterres deplores Israel’s move to resume land registration in the West Bank
February 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Israel’s decision to resume land registration procedures in a large part of the occupied West Bank, his Spokesman said on Monday. The development follows an Israeli cabinet decision from May 2025 and applies to Area C of the West Bank, which […]Commission closes antitrust investigation following the withdrawal by Edwards Lifesciences of its disputed company policy
February 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into allegedly anticompetitive behaviour by Edwards Lifesciences, a producer of medical devices for cardiovascular applications. The closure of the investigation follows the company’s withdrawal of its so-called Global Unilateral Pro-Innovation (Anti-Copycatting) Policy (‘UPIP’). Hence, […]EIB Group supports heating points in Ukraine amid energy instability
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Ongoing attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure continue to disrupt electricity supply across the country. During prolonged outages and freezing temperatures, heating points – known in Ukraine as “Points of Invincibility” – play a critical role, offering warm and safe spaces where people can stay during blackouts, […]Human rights violations in Iran, Türkiye and Uganda
February 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Türkiye and Uganda. Systematic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in IranMEPs condemn the violence by the Iranian regime against its own population, particularly targeting civil society actors, […]Civilians and aid operations under fire as Sudan airstrikes intensify
February 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Escalating aerial attacks in Sudan are killing children, damaging schools and striking United Nations facilities, placing civilians and humanitarian workers at growing risk, the UN warned on Wednesday. Two children were reportedly killed and 13 others injured in a drone strike on a mosque in Al-Rahad, North Kordofan, where […]EIB Group made record investments in Spain in 2025 to support innovation, grid infrastructure, security and defence, and housing
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB The Group invested €11 billion, alongside an additional €2.9 billion in NextGenerationEU loans. “The EIB Group activity in 2025 shows that it was a record-breaking year for Spain. The EIB Group is a driving force for building Europe’s position in a more secure and prosperous world. Wherever you see […]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 […]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 […]Commission notifies Meta of possible interim measures to reverse exclusion of third-party AI assistants from WhatsApp
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to Meta, setting out its preliminary view that Meta breached EU antitrust rules by excluding third party Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) assistants from accessing and interacting with users on WhatsApp. Meta’s conduct risks blocking competitors from […]EU invests €700 million in newly opened NanoIC, Europe’s largest Chips Act pilot line
February 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union has launched its largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC, at IMEC Leuven, a major milestone for European semiconductor development and manufacturing. With a total investment of €2.5 billion, the facility has received €700 million in EU funding, €700 million from national […]Ukraine war keeps nuclear safety on a knife-edge, UN watchdog warns
February 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Attacks on Ukraine’s power system highlight how the ongoing war threatens the safety of the country’s nuclear facilities, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Friday. Russian forces have been carrying out strikes on critical infrastructure amid freezing winter temperatures as their full-scale invasion approaches the […]UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS
February 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from the United States on Thursday for a $6 billion spending package to help tackle the disease, following nearly a year of sharp aid cuts. “This US investment will provide lifesaving support for […]€1,6 billion in EIB Group financing backed Finland’s green transition and innovation in 2025
February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), which together form the EIB Group, provided financing to Finnish public sector bodies and companies across a range of sectors, from sustainable transport and social infrastructure to advanced technologies and small business finance. […]EIB Group invested €822 million in the Western Balkan countries in 2025
February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank Group continued to play a key role in advancing the Western Balkans’ market integration, connectivity and green transition. In 2025, the EIB Group committed €822 million to support sustainable connectivity and climate action, in line with the region’s EU accession efforts. Of this […]Greece gets record-high EIB Group financing of €3.5 billion in 2025 with focus on climate action, water networks, business growth and raw materials
February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group’s new financing in Greece rose to a record €3.5 billion (including European resources) in 2025 on the back of stepped-up support for climate action, water networks and business growth in the country. The 59% year-on-year increase also expanded student housing […]South Sudan: UN forced to suspend food aid after ‘unacceptable’ attacks on convoy
February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. South Sudan is buckling under a fresh wave of violence and displacement, after attacks and looting halted a major UN food convoy in restive Upper Nile state and clashes continue to spread in neighbouring Jonglei. As fighting intensifies there between opposition forces and national troops, there are […]
