This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content More than half a million refugees have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began.The UN Refugee Agency has warned this number may reach 4 million in the coming days.Here’s a snapshot of […]5 things to know about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
March 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content More than half a million refugees have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began.The UN Refugee Agency has warned this number may reach 4 million in the coming days.Here’s a snapshot of […]Ukraine: EU coordinating emergency assistance and steps up humanitarian aid
March 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsens and neighbouring countries receive Ukrainians fleeing their country, the European Commission is working on all fronts to provide emergency assistance. EU humanitarian aid The Commission announces an additional €90 million for emergency aid programmes to help civilians […]Future of Europe: final set of European Citizens’ Panel recommendations
March 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The final meeting of the Panel on ‘A stronger economy, social justice and jobs / Education, culture, youth and sport / Digital transformation’ took place in Dublin over the weekend. The last remaining set of recommendations from the four European Citizens’ Panels of the […]Ukraine: EU coordinating emergency assistance and steps up humanitarian aid
February 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsens and neighbouring countries receive Ukrainians fleeing their country, the European Commission is working on all fronts to provide emergency assistance. EU humanitarian aid The Commission announces an additional €90 million for emergency aid programmes to help civilians […]Here’s how much waste people in the EU produced in 2020
February 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content People in the EU generated an average of 505 kilogrammes of waste in 2020, up nearly 10% since 1995.Denmark and Luxembourg created the most municipal rubbish.Only seven member states produced less per […]Aggression is confrontation with Europe: speech of President Metsola on Ukraine
February 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The President of the European Parliament delivered the following statement at the European Council on Thursday. “Dear President of the European Council, Dear President of the European Commission, Dear Presidents and Prime Ministers, Dear friends, The scenes in Ukraine are difficult to witness – […]Rule of law: MEPs travel to Poland to assess respect of EU values
February 21, 2022 by 11 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. An EP delegation will travel to Warsaw next week to look into the rule of law situation in Poland, in the framework of the ongoing Article 7 procedure. Ten MEPs from the Civil Liberties and Constitutional Affairs committees will be in Poland from Monday […]European Parliament approved reform of road haulage charging
February 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Under the new rules adopted on Thursday, road charges for trucks will move from time-based to distance-based charging, making polluter-pays principles work better. Parliament gave the final green light to an agreement with EU governments on the update of the rules defining the charges […]Hazardous substances in the workplace: EP approves deal for stricter EU rules
February 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament gave the final green light for an update to EU rules on limiting workers’ exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances. An informal agreement with EU governments, reached in December 2021, was adopted by MEPs, with 686 votes in favour, 4 […]EU job-search aid worth €3.7 million for 297 dismissed Airbus workers in France
February 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Almost 300 Airbus employees in France who lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive €3.7 million in EU aid. On Wednesday, Parliament approved France’s request for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). MEPs acknowledged that “in […]The EU must speak with one voice on foreign policy
February 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for a more effective EU foreign and security policy and a stronger defence capability to respond to threats, in two reports adopted on Thursday. With growing instability in the world, the rise of authoritarianism and disinformation, the EU should take the lead […]Space: EU initiates a satellite-based connectivity system and boosts action on management of space traffic for a more digital and resilient Europe
February 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU is acting on its space ambitions by tabling two initiatives – a proposal for a Regulation on a space-based secure connectivity and a Joint Communication on an EU approach on Space Traffic Management (STM). Space technology is essential for facilitating our […]Commission unveils significant actions to contribute to European Defence, boost innovation and address strategic dependencies
February 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission puts forward a number of Commission-led initiatives in areas critical for defence and security within the European Union. These comprise a Contribution to European defence, covering the full range of challenges, from the conventional defence industry and equipment on land, sea […]What worries the world in 2022?
February 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content The Omicron variant has pushed COVID-19 back to the top of the world’s worry list, latest Ipsos data reveals.63% of the 28 countries surveyed claim their country is heading in the wrong […]Protecting biodiversity: EU takes action to prevent introduction of invasive alien species that would damage European nature
February 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is taking legal steps against 15 Member States in order to step up the prevention and management of invasive alien species. Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia have failed to establish, implement […]Digital sovereignty: Commission proposes Chips Act to confront semiconductor shortages and strengthen Europe’s technological leadership
February 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposes a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU’s security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications. The European Chips Act will bolster Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and help achieve both the digital and green transition. Recent […]Coronavirus: €4 million from European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support dismissed Selecta workers in France
February 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission proposes to support 473 former workers of vending machine company Selecta in France who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic with €4 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The funding will help […]European Parliament delegation ends visit to Ukraine
February 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A high-level delegation of the European Parliament, which travelled to Ukraine amid the current security crisis, concluded its visit on Tuesday. Nine members from the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Security and Defence Subcommittee, led by Chairs David McAllister (EPP, DE) and Nathalie […]We shouldn’t underestimate the power of cultural products. They can change the world
January 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabriela Pascholati do Amaral, Global Shaper, São Paulo Hub, World Economic Forum Culture products exert great influence on international relations.They are also capable of effecting social change in many different areas.Reflecting this importance, creatives should be more integrally […]New Pact on Migration and Asylum: new mandate, new start for the European Union Agency for Asylum
January 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the new European Union Agency for Asylum starts work with its reinforced mandate, building on the achievements of its predecessor, the European Asylum Support Office. The new agency is a key deliverable under the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. It will help ensure […]The solution to climate change will be people-powered. Here’s why
January 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Eric Rondolat, Chief Executive Officer, Signify To convince people to act, we need to show – not tell – them that there is a better way to do things.Companies can lead the way and start to restore public […]Booming e-waste and how repair incentives can help keep goods out of landfills
January 12, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kayleigh Bateman, Senior Writer, Formative Content The world is predicted to produce 75 million metric tonnes of e-waste by 2030.It’s often considered cheaper to replace a product rather than repair it.As awareness increases free repair cafes and government […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the passing of David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament
January 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Check against delivery” È un giorno triste per l’Europa. Oggi la nostra Unione perde un convinto europeista, un sincero democratico, e un uomo buono. Today is a sad day for Europe. Our Union loses a passionate European, a sincere democrat and a good man. […]Inequality is not confined to humans. Animals are divided by privilege, too
January 11, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Inequality is a threat to our social fabric, but it’s not just a human problem.A new study shows the animal kingdom is riven by privilege and inequality.For some species, being on the […]Preventing child and adolescent suicide; Taking action towards early detection of bullying
January 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Otumara Urowoli Jessica, a 6th year medical student studying in Sumy State University, Ukraine. 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 […]Preventing child and adolescent suicide
January 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Abiola Asekun, a medical student at Sumy State University, Ukraine. 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 view on […]Ivory trade: Commission updates rules to end most forms of ivory trade in the EU
December 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission takes further steps aimed at effectively banning most forms of EU trade in ivory, as announced in the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. The adopted new measures reaffirm and deliver on the EU’s commitment to take further action against elephant poaching […]EU institutions agree priorities for 2022 for a resilient and reinvigorated EU
December 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The leaders of the EU institutions signed a Joint Declaration identifying key legislative priorities for 2022, and welcomed progress on the 2021 priorities. On Thursday, European Parliament President David Sassoli, Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša, on behalf of the Presidency of the Council, and […]The European year of rail: Why rail can transport us to a greener future
December 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christoph Wolff, Lecturer, University of Cologne, Oliver Martin, Partner, Oaktree and Jiten Vyakarnam, Platform Curator, Supply Chain & Transport Industries, World Economic Forum Recent disruptions to transport and its affect on supply chains has brought renewed attention to […]Health Technology Assessment: Commission welcomes the adoption of new rules to improve access to innovative technologies
December 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA), a deliverable of the EU Pharmaceutical Strategy, has been adopted. The new rules will allow vital and innovative health technologies – such as innovative medicines, certain medical devices, medical equipment and prevention and treatment methods – […]Agreement reached to extend free mobile roaming rules in the EU
December 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The “Roam like at Home” scheme will be renewed for another ten years, under plans informally agreed between MEPs and the Slovenian Presidency of the Council, on Thursday. Under the agreement, a follow-up to the 2017 elimination of roaming surcharges, consumers will continue to […]EU strengthens protection against economic coercion
December 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today proposed a new tool to counter the use of economic coercion by third countries. This legal instrument is in response to the EU and its Member States becoming the target of deliberate economic pressure in recent years. It strengthens […]New rules on VAT rates offer Member States more flexibility while supporting the EU’s green, digital and public health priorities
December 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the agreement reached by EU finance ministers today to update the current rules governing value-added tax (VAT) rates for goods and services. These new rules will provide governments with more flexibility in the rates they can apply and ensure equal treatment […]
