This article is published in association with United Nations. When Sila, a young woman from Idlib in Syria, was three-years-old, she woke up to missiles falling around her, forcing her and her family to flee their home. “From that day on, our home became a travel bag and our path became that of displacement … My […]‘A moral failure’: Security Council hears about grave violations against children caught in war
June 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When Sila, a young woman from Idlib in Syria, was three-years-old, she woke up to missiles falling around her, forcing her and her family to flee their home. “From that day on, our home became a travel bag and our path became that of displacement … My […]MEPs push for more coordination and resilience in European electricity grids
June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament adopts proposals to modernise the EU’s electricity grid, enhance resilience, integrate renewables, and simplify permits to meet the EU’s energy goals. The text adopted on Thursday 19 June calls for the implementation of the EU grid action plan and highlights the need for […]National recovery plans should add to EU resilience and strategic autonomy
June 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want to extend EU recovery funding beyond 2026 to ensure the completion of key investments and large-scale projects. A plenary resolution adopted by 421 votes to 180, and with 55 abstentions highlights the stabilising effect of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) at […]The world pledged to end child labour by 2025: So why are 138 million kids still working?
June 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Twelve-year-old Tenasoa crawls to work every day at a mine in eastern Madagascar where she collects two kilos of the shiny mineral mica each day. She cannot walk because of a physical disability. There are 10,000 children in Madagascar who, like Tenasoa, work in the largely unregulated […]UN committed to supporting ‘free, fair and transparent election with the participation of all Iraqis’
June 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The top UN official in Iraq reiterated his confidence in the resilience of the country’s people, and the determination of their leaders, in a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday. “Iraq is a nation of profound history, strength, potential, and pride. By working together, Iraqis can […]Commission selects 13 Strategic Projects in third countries to secure access to raw materials and to support local value creation
June 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission adopted the first list of 13 Strategic Projects on strategic raw materials located outside of the EU, including in overseas countries or territories. The Strategic Projects will diversify the EU’s sources of supply and increase economic security. At the same time, the […]EBRD and Releven partner to deliver sustainable real estate in Vilnius
June 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is partnering with Releven, one of Lithuania’s leading real estate developers, to deliver sustainable real estate projects in Vilnius. The Bank will invest up to €50 million in a new joint venture with the company to finance high-quality, energy-efficient […]Commission fines Delivery Hero and Glovo €329 million for participation in online food delivery cartel
June 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. he Commission has fined Delivery Hero and Glovo, two major food delivery companies, a total of €329 million for participating in a cartel in the online food delivery sector. In particular, the two companies (i) agreed not to poach each other’s employees; (ii) exchanged commercially sensitive information; and (iii) allocated […]Spain: EIB finances Teknia with €30 million loan to support R&D investments for the European automotive sector
May 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Teknia have signed a loan worth €30 million to finance the company’s research and development activities, and measures to apply them in manufacturing of components for the automotive sector. Teknia is a Spanish company present in 13 countries specialised in the […]Sudan war exacerbates risk of cholera and malaria: UNICEF
May 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of an escalating public health crisis in Sudan, as conflict and mass displacement continue to drive a surge in disease, particularly cholera and malaria. In a report released Wednesday, UNICEF highlighted the growing threat of cholera in the war-torn country, with […]Climate change: World likely to breach 1.5°C limit in next five years
May 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Fact: 2024 was the warmest year on record – but the heat is far from over. A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that global temperatures will likely continue rising, with an 80 per cent chance that at least one year […]France: Treefrog Therapeutics secures €30 million from EIB marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to accelerate the field of cell therapy
May 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. TreeFrog Therapeutics, a French biotech specializing in cell therapy has secured a €30 million financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The financing will support the advancement of their lead cell therapy program in Parkinson’s Disease to the clinic. Funds will also be used to reinforce […]EU closing in on the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to national plans
May 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU Member States have significantly closed the gap to achieving the 2030 energy and climate targets, according to the European Commission’s assessment of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). EU countries have substantially improved their plans following Commission recommendations in December 2023. As […]EBRD and EU support Bosnian sweet producer’s digital makeover
May 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. In the small town of Ilijaš, just outside Sarajevo, the warm scent of caramel and baked biscuits emanates from a modest factory nestled among the hills. Step inside, and you’ll find not only the comforting nostalgia of childhood sweets, but also a story of resilience, tradition […]Parliament approves new tariffs on Russian and Belarussian agricultural good
May 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs backed increased tariffs on fertilisers and certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods on Thursday, seeking to reduce EU dependency on those imports. Plenary has endorsed the Commission proposal to increase by 50% EU tariffs on agricultural products from Russia and Belarus that were […]Historic shifts offer Syria a path forward
May 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. After years of stalemate and suffering, Syria is beginning to see renewed international engagement. The United States, European Union and United Kingdom have taken steps to ease long-standing sanctions – moves that, according to UN officials, could pave the way for long-overdue progress on the political and […]EU economy projected to moderately grow amid global economic uncertainty
May 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has published its spring 2025 economic forecast, showing that the EU economy started this year stronger than anticipated. It is projected to keep growing slowly in 2025, with growth expected to pick up in 2026. Key projections Elevated uncertainty from global […]Civilians killed in drone strike in eastern Ukraine: UN rights monitors
May 19, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A drone strike in eastern Ukraine on Saturday could possibly be the deadliest in recent weeks, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country, HRMMU, has said. At least nine people were killed and seven injured when a Russian drone struck a minibus near the town […]EIB takes part in World Circular Economy Forum 2025 in Brazil to foster competitiveness and sustainable growth
May 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is participating in the World Circular Economy Forum 2025 (WCEF 2025) from 13-16 May 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil, and online around the globe. The annual WCEF, an initiative of Finland and the Finnish Innovation Fund (Sitra), is one of the […]Metsola calls to “re-launch Europe as a global power”
May 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a keynote speech at the event “Europe at the crossroads” on Tuesday, Parliament President Metsola outlined her vision for a smarter, stronger and safer Europe. The President argued that “the time of hypothetical crossroads is over. There is only one path left: forward […]EBRD downgrades Türkiye forecast for 2025
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects Türkiye’s economy to grow by 2.8 per cent in 2025, downgraded from its February 2025 forecast due to lower domestic and external demand and tighter-than-expected monetary policy. The Bank expects the Turkish economy to then grow by […]Parliament backs extension of trade liberalisation measure for Ukrainian imports
May 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs voted on Thursday to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas for certain imports from Ukraine, such as iron and steel, due to expire on 5 June 2025. With the adoption of the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATM) Regulation, the EU liberalised trade with […]Commission decides to refer GREECE to the Court of Justice of the European Union for non-compliance with car taxation and registration rules
May 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to amend its rules on car registration and taxation. The Greek registration tax, imposed on all vehicles, is higher for certain categories of second-hand vehicles […]New horror in Gaza as double strike on school shelter kills 30
May 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Grim details emerged on Wednesday of Israeli airstrikes on a UN-run school in Gaza sheltering 2,000 displaced people, which reportedly killed 30 Palestinians sheltering there. The UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, maintained that Israeli forces hit the school in Al Bureij, Middle Gaza, at around 6pm […]Commission unveils ProtectEU – a new European Internal Security Strategy
April 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is presenting ProtectEU – a European Internal Security Strategy to support Member States and bolster the EU’s ability to guarantee security for its citizens. The strategy sets out an ambitious vision and workplan for the years to come, with a […]Myanmar earthquake: Search and rescue efforts continue in race against time
March 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The human toll of the earthquake which devastated central Myanmar continues to rise, UN humanitarians warned on Sunday, putting more pressure on nearly 20 million people who were already in need of aid. According to news reports citing Myanmar’s military leader, around 1,700 are confirmed dead from […]Commission supports the EU wine sector in the face of new challenges
March 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is proposing a range of measures to ensure Europe’s wine sector remains competitive, resilient, and a vital economic force in the decades to come. The sector is facing several challenges like shifting consumer trends, climate change and market uncertainties. The […]Local staff ‘particularly vulnerable’ to detention, as UN calls for their release
March 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Staff members of the United Nations around the world who are recruited locally are “particularly vulnerable” to detention and should be released and allowed to go home according to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. In the last year alone 101 UN staff members were arrested or detained […]EBRD supports operations of Empire Manufacturing Kazakhstan
March 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to US$ 10 million to Empire Manufacturing Kazakhstan (EMK) that will enable the company to begin coffee production at modernised facilities and create jobs. The EBRD’s senior loan will help EMK commission, […]Violence triggers record displacements in Haiti’s capital
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In just one month, intensifying violence has forced over 60,000 people to flee their homes in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, marking another grim record in the country’s worsening humanitarian crisis. Gang violence, displacement and instability have long gripped Port-au-Prince and other parts of the country, but attacks over […]Labour migration: an EU Talent Pool to facilitate international recruitment
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EU Talent Pool should be open to workers of all qualification levels and ensure fair treatments of jobseekers, the Civil Liberties Committee agreed on Wednesday. Today, MEPs in the Civil Liberties Committee backed the creation of an EU Talent Pool, designed to make […]Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
March 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission takes action to maintain and expand European industrial capacities in the steel and metals sectors. The Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and safeguard the industry’s future. The European steel industry is fundamental for […]Human Rights Council focuses on Iran, Syria, Venezuela
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Top independent experts reported to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, putting the records of Iran, Syria and Venezuela under the spotlight during the 47-member body’s latest session. Council-appointed experts pointed to grave violations of fundamental rights in Iran, linked to popular protests following the […]
