This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament wants the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach of the EU’s founding values by Slovakia’s government. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 347 votes for, 165 against and 25 abstentions, MEPs say they are […]Slovakia: MEPs demand action to protect EU values and the EU budget
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament wants the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach of the EU’s founding values by Slovakia’s government. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 347 votes for, 165 against and 25 abstentions, MEPs say they are […]The telescope that could reveal the missing half of the universe
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. If you have ever seen the Milky Way in the night sky, you probably noticed that it looks cloudy. That is because towards the centre of our galaxy, and of most galaxies, there are vast amounts of dust that make […]Romanian social enterprises to get financing boost as EIF teams up with domestic lender AFIN IFN
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Versiunea în limba română aici Romanian lender AFIN IFN SA will strengthen its capacity to finance social enterprises, cooperatives and non-governmental organisations across the country with European Investment Fund (EIF) backing of 2.5 million Romanian lei (about €480,000). The EIF support takes the form of a […]EIB Group approves €6 billion in financing for clean energy, resilient agriculture and business competitiveness
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group approved €6 billion in new financing to promote clean energy, climate-resilient agriculture and European competitiveness. The EIB Board backed renewable energy in Austria, electricity grid upgrades in Germany, energy efficiency improvements for buildings in Slovakia […]Protecting EU strategic sectors from risky foreign investments
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks. With 508 votes in favour, 64 against and 90 abstentions, MEPs gave their green light to an agreement with EU member states on the mandatory screening of […]Agreement reached to put EU-US trade on a more stable footing
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday morning, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US Joint Statement. The agreement reached by the two EU co-legislators strengthens several elements of the Commission proposals. Sunset clause The […]How the Hormuz crisis keeps disrupting kitchens, ports and paychecks
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran may have eased fears of a wider regional war, but persistent instability around the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global trade, drive up energy costs and fuel a growing jobs and cost-of-living crisis. The fallout is being […]LGBTIQ+ face mounting violence and discrimination, warns UN rights chief
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people are widespread, including at school, where 45 per cent of LGBT youth report being bullied. That’s the worrying message from UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, who says that more than one in three countries still criminalize consensual same-sex conduct and […]UN underscores protection of nuclear sites following drone strike on Emirati plant
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of the UN atomic watchdog on Monday underscored the need to safeguard nuclear security in wartime, a day after a drone strike near a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed that the UAE has restored off-site power to Unit 3 […]The Role of Medical Students in Supporting Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Malak Osama Yagoub, a medical student at Al-Batnah University, Sudan, and a member of MedSIN Sudan. 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 […]Bridging the Autism Diagnosis Gap in Africa: A Call for Early Screening and Inclusive Care
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Lumndizeque Mc Prince Ngomjon, a second-year medical student at the 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 and do not necessarily reflect […]From floods to wildfires, new ideas are helping Europe adapt to climate extremes
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Many people expect a raging wildfire to leave a blackened, lifeless landscape in its wake. But after a blaze swept through Las Hurdes in Extremadura, Spain, in 2009, the scene was quite different. In the midst of the scorched earth […]Commission report shows Schengen area continues to be resilient and ready for future challenges
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission published its fifth State of the Schengen report, reviewing developments in the Schengen area over the past year and setting priorities for the year ahead. The Schengen area continues to demonstrate resilience, underpinned by collective efforts at both EU and national level. […]Commission proposes €144 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Spain, Romania, and Cyprus recover from climate disasters
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has proposed the mobilisation of €144 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to aid Spain, Romania and Cyprus in their recovery from devastating climate-related disasters in 2025. This financial support underscores the EU’s commitment to standing by its Member States in times of crisis, […]European Innovation Council selects EQT to lead €5 Billion Scaleup Europe Fund
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund Board has chosen EQT as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, following a rigorous and highly competitive selection process to lead the EU’s €5 billion initiative designed to empower the continent’s most […]Nuclear terror threat ‘has never been so high’
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The widespread availability of new technology, such as militarised drones and artificial intelligence, means that the current threat of nuclear terrorism is higher than it has ever been. The humanitarian, environmental, and economic consequences of a radiological or nuclear terrorist attack would be global, undermining international peace […]As war displaces millions in DR Congo, new schools offer children hope beyond violence
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ten-year-old Shadrac Anyazaka does not hesitate when asked about his future. “After finishing my studies, I would like to become President of the Republic one day,” he tells visitors to his school in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). For another student, Jérémie, dreams are shaped […]Reconnecting body and brain: Europe’s breakthrough in reversing paralysis
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation magazine. Europe’s breakthrough in reversing paralysis Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devastating neurological conditions, severing communication between the brain and the body and leaving millions worldwide with permanent paralysis. Despite decades of research, restoring movement after spinal […]Ebola outbreak in Central Africa declared a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing rising cases, cross-border spread and significant uncertainties about the scale of the epidemic. The decision, announced by WHO […]Lebanon: UN peacekeeping force warns drone incidents near its positions are putting personnel at risk
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that escalating drone activity and nearby explosions involving suspected Hezbollah drones and Israeli forces are endangering its personnel and threatening already fragile stability in southern Lebanon. The warning came amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah fighters, […]Budget Credibility as an Anchor for Better Economic Outcomes for Africa
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Policy priorities include more realistic forecasting, stronger expenditure controls, improved cash management, and institutional reforms to better align budgets with outcomes Budgets people can trust—because spending and revenues stay close to what was promised—are critical to delivering better economic outcomes. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa, it has become increasingly […]Funding shortfalls force deep cuts to Syria food assistance: WFP
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Millions of Syrians are at growing risk of hunger after severe funding shortages forced the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to halve emergency food assistance, cutting support for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people across the country. UN officials warn that the cuts come at a dangerous […]Recycled plastics for food use require stronger safeguards, warn UN food security experts
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Recycled plastics could help reduce the world’s growing waste crisis, but only if food packaging is carefully regulated to prevent contamination, according to a new analysis from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The UN food security agency warns that recycled plastics and alternative packaging materials […]One journey, one ticket, full rights: Commission simplifies Europe-wide travel booking and train travel
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has proposed new rules to make seamless travel across Europe a reality. The three proposals adopted today simplify planning and booking for regional, long-distance and cross-border travel, particularly for rail journeys involving multiple operators, and ensure better protection for rail passengers […]Shaping Global Health Equity: Students Driving Awareness, Early Detection, and Inclusive Autism Care
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nayrouz Lagoune, born on June 27, 2002, a fifth-year medical student in Algeria. 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 […]Autism Spectrum Disorders in Global Health: Awareness, Early Diagnosis, and Inclusive Care
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hijran Pirmammadova, a third-year medical student at Azerbaijan Medical University. 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 the […]Romania: Pharmaceutical producer Antibiotice to benefit from EIB guidance on strengthening corporate governance and investment capacity
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Antibiotice SA, the largest pharmaceutical company with majority Romanian capital, on strengthening its corporate governance to support future growth. Under a new advisory services agreement, the EIB will work with Antibiotice to align its risk-management framework and business operations […]Commission replies to the European Citizens Initiative to ban conversion practices
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication responding to the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) ‘Ban on conversion practices in the European Union’. This reply comes just four days ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), reiterating the Commission’s commitment to […]Commission strengthens global health security with new Global Health Resilience Initiative
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Global Health Resilience Initiative.This strategy positions the EU as a reliable and frontline actor in global health by scaling up global prevention, preparedness and response to future health threats and addressing resilience gaps in health systems. It sets […]World News in Brief: Mounting waste in Gaza, drone attacks in Sudan, aid truck struck in Ukraine
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Mounting waste and limited access to sanitation sites are deepening health risks for families across Gaza, as humanitarian workers warn that overcrowded dumping areas and worsening living conditions threaten vulnerable communities. Ramiz Alakbarov, UN’s top aid official in Occupied Palestinian Territory visited a dumping site in Gaza […]EESC urges tougher EU action to curb single market fragmentation
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. Europe’s single market is facing ongoing challenges due to fragmentation, unfair commercial practices and the accelerating pace of technological change. In a series of recent opinions, the European Economic and Social Committee has called for stronger EU action to modernise the […]EIB presents credit risk information in the Middle East and North Africa
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Monday hosted a half-day seminar focused on the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs), the world’s largest credit risk database for emerging markets, and its role in supporting investment in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The seminarbrought together banks, […]EIB and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions unlock €200 million to accelerate sustainable agriculture across Europe
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200 million financing agreement with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies operating in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors across Europe. The financing is part of the EIB’s broader €3 billion […]
