This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For several years now, EU resettlement and humanitarian admission schemes have offered a pathway to a new home and a life in dignity. At the Global Refugee Forum this week in Geneva, EU Member States announced their collective pledge for 2024 – 2025: 61,000 new places […]EU announces 61,000 new resettlement and humanitarian admission places at the Global Refugee Forum
December 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For several years now, EU resettlement and humanitarian admission schemes have offered a pathway to a new home and a life in dignity. At the Global Refugee Forum this week in Geneva, EU Member States announced their collective pledge for 2024 – 2025: 61,000 new places […]MEPs: Open accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina
December 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security. MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps […]The Commission and the EEA EFTA States have reached an agreement on the EEA Financial Mechanism 2021-2028
December 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission and EEA EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) reached agreement at negotiators’ level on the EEA Financial Mechanism 2021-2028. The Financial Mechanism sets out the contribution of the EEA EFTA States to reducing the economic and social disparities in the EEA, with a view […]EU endorses key Relief, Recovery and Peace initiatives of the COP28
December 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At COP28, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, will endorse on behalf of the EU two new flagship initiatives to address the human impact of the climate crisis and emphasising the interconnectedness of climate change, conflicts, and growing humanitarian needs. The flagship initiatives the […]Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the online food delivery sector
November 21, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the online ordering and delivery of food, groceries and other consumer goods in two Member States. The Commission has concerns that the companies concerned may have violated EU antitrust […]Deal reached on stricter EU rules for waste shipments
November 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Tougher measures to protect the environment and human health Exporting plastic waste to non-OECD countries to be prohibited Shipping of waste destined for disposal in another EU country to be allowed only exceptionally Waste shipped outside the EU must be managed in an […]EU is providing additional €110 million in humanitarian aid to support Ukrainians affected by the war
November 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, the humanitarian situation in the country remains dire. The onset of winter poses further challenges to the already vulnerable communities impacted by the war. The Commission is therefore allocating €110 million in humanitarian aid of which €100 million […]These 3 charts show energy prices in the EU
November 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Energy prices in Europe are starting to stabilize but remain high with big price discrepancies between countries, Eurostat finds.The Netherlands saw the biggest jump in household electricity bills of 953%, while gas […]Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona 26-29 February 2024: Where technology, community and commerce converge
November 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona 26-29 February 2024: Where technology, community and commerce convergeEU job seeker’s aid worth €2.8m for 421 dismissed workers in Belgium
November 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 421 employees of the retail chain Makro Cash & Carry who lost their jobs following the company’s bankruptcy should receive €2.8 million in EU aid. On Tuesday, the Committee on Budgets approved Belgium’s request for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced […]EU allocates more than €26 million in additional humanitarian aid to East Africa
November 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes regions continue to face multiple and overlapping humanitarian crises, aggravated by conflict and climate-related disasters. To help mitigate the consequences, the Commission has allocated additional humanitarian funding of €26.7 million to South Sudan, Uganda, Somalia and […]Biggest-ever DDoS attack threatens companies worldwide, and other cybersecurity news to know this month
November 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
1. Biggest-ever DDoS attack threatens companies worldwide Companies including Google and Amazon say they have fought off the world’s biggest distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, but are warning internet users that these types of attacks could cause widespread disruption unless cybersecurity measures are stepped up. A DDoS attack aims to make a website unreachable […]This may be the most sustainable car carrier ever built
November 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The maritime sector is responsible for almost 3% of global GHG emissions.Höegh Autoliners has designed a multi-fuel car carrier to help decarbonize shipping and its associated supply chains.It was one of the […]EU coordinating 6 new humanitarian aid flights for Gaza
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new EU aid flight has departed today from Copenhagen, carrying 51 tonnes of medicines, medical items, and education supplies on behalf of Unicef to Egypt for people in need in Gaza. The flight is part of 6 upcoming flights of the EU humanitarian […]8 steps to make your organization AI resilient
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Bonime-Blanc, Founder and CEO, GEC Risk Advisory How does the world govern for the unknowns of exponential tech, including generative AI (GenAI)?Building organizational resilience around the development and deployment of GenAI is essential.From embedding GenAI metrics into […]Updated Strategic Energy Technology Plan for Europe’s clean, secure and competitive energy future
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The revision of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan, adopted today, will help harmonise the original SET Plan strategic objectives with the European Green Deal, REPowerEU Plan and the Green Deal Industrial Plan – notably, the Net-Zero Industry Act. It will ensure a coordinated approach […]Wars surrounding Europe exposed EU’s Impotence in Hard Power Matters
October 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. As war surrounds Europe, expanding and deepening day-by-day, the EU proves incapable to cope with the situation. Its impotence […]EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to bring aid to Gaza
October 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas terrorists against Israel and the aftermath, which has led to a disastrous humanitarian situation for the people of Gaza, the EU continues to step up its emergency assistance to the Palestinian people. The EU is now launching […]Commission welcomes completion of key ‘Fit for 55′ legislation, putting EU on track to exceed 2030 targets
October 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s adoption of two final pillars of its ‘Fit for 55′ legislative package for delivering the EU’s 2030 climate targets. Ahead of the crucial COP28 UN Climate Conference, and next year’s European elections, this complete package of legislation shows that Europe […]Greening the bond markets: MEPs approve new standard to fight greenwashing
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. First standard in the world to define green bonds Issuers complying with the standard also commit to green transition plans Rules also regulate external reviewers of European green bonds MEPs on Thursday adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green […]Commission outlines further support measures for Armenia
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today at the European Political Community Summit in Granada, President von der Leyen outlined further measures of emergency and long-term support to Armenia. President von der Leyen said: “The EU stands by Armenia. We are doubling our humanitarian support to alleviate the plight of […]Deal reached on reducing fluorinated gas emissions in the EU
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal to further cut fluorinated gases emissions, in line with EU and global climate goals.At Parliament’s request, the deal foresees the goal of a zero hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) target by 2050, including a trajectory to reduce the […]Commission launches investigation on subsidised electric cars from China
October 5, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has formally launched today an anti-subsidy investigation into the imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China. The investigation will first determine whether BEV value chains in China benefit from illegal subsidisation and whether this subsidisation causes or threatens to cause […]Pompeii restored thanks to a €78 million investment in Cohesion Policy Funds
October 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today marks the end of the successful “Grande Progetto Pompei”, a major project to restore the Pompeii archaeological site, a global tourist attraction, cultural landmark, and a driver for the local economy. The project lasted 10 years and received more than €78 million from […]The EU continues to provide much needed assistance to refugees and host communities in Türkiye
September 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In 2022, the European Union, through the Facility for Refugees in Turkey, continued to support refugees and host communities in Türkiye. As the Seventh Annual Report of the Facility recently published concludes, important progress has been made in key areas such as basic needs, […]Protecting environment and health: Commission adopts measures to restrict intentionally added microplastics
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission takes another major step to protect the environment by adopting measures that restrict microplastics intentionally added to products under the EU chemical legislation REACH. The new rules will prevent the release to the environment of about half a million tonnes of […]EU calls for greater market access and fair competition at EU-China High-Level Dialogue
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. European Commission Executive Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis, and Vice Premier of the State Council, He Lifeng, co-chaired today the 10th EU-China High-level Economic and Trade Dialogue (HED). The HED is the main platform for the EU and China to discuss economic and financial matters, as […]MEPs argue for a top up to multi-annual budget for crisis response
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Revision of EU multiannual financial framework (MFF) urgent to tackle current challenges caused by multiple crises Commission’s proposal for a revision needs more ambition MEPs add €10 billion for 2024-2027 to boost areas like migration, external challenges, the EU’s strategic autonomy, and to enhance […]Free movement: Schengen reform to ensure border controls only as a last resort
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Civil Liberties Committee MEPs backed proposals which would mean border controls within the free-movement Schengen area can only be reintroduced when absolutely necessary. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a draft report on the reform of the Schengen Borders Code with 39 votes in favour, 13 […]EU releases €140 million to support the Afghan people, in particular women and girls
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union has agreed to release €140 million of basic needs and livelihoods assistance in the fields of education, health, agriculture and women’s economic empowerment in Afghanistan. The decision to release funds, previously frozen since December 2022 in response to the Taliban’s decision […]Three countries to receive nearly €455 million in EU aid after natural disasters
September 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. €33.9 million for Romania following damage caused by severe 2022 drought Italy to receive €20.9 million for the damage caused by the September 2022 flooding in the Marche region €400 million to Türkiye following two major earthquakes in February 2023 On Wednesday, MEPs approved […]Libya floods: EU releases €5.2 million and channels further civil protection assistance
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As needs in Libya are dramatically rising, the EU is strengthening its support to the country by releasing €5.2 million in humanitarian funding. The funding will be channelled through EU humanitarian partners active in the country, enabling them to strengthen assistance with a focus […]Europe and China face lower economic growth, and other economics stories to read this week
September 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: Europe faces lower economic growth; Global debt falls for second year but trend may […]
