This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure Europe’s valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term. The Strategy, the first of its kind, sets out actions to help livestock farmers address economic, environmental and market challenges. This long-term […]Commission sets the direction for prosperous livestock sector and a self-sufficient protein system
July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure Europe’s valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term. The Strategy, the first of its kind, sets out actions to help livestock farmers address economic, environmental and market challenges. This long-term […]Commission issues €11 billion in its seventh syndicated transaction of 2026
July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 7th syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €6 billion new 5-year EU-Bond maturing on 13 October 2031, and a €5 billion tap of the 20-year EU-Bond maturing on 12 October […]Commission presents EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has presented an Action Plan for a structured response to address the risks and harness the opportunities of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models for cybersecurity. New advanced AI models are redefining cybersecurity. AI can be misused to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks […]When AI hurts people, who’s to blame? Global experts grapple with accountability
July 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Who is legally responsible when Artificial Intelligence causes harm? The issue took centre stage on Tuesday – day two of the first ever UN summit on AI governance, where leading experts warned of mounting evidence of human rights violations linked to the revolutionary technology. “Across 11 Global […]EU aid for Spain, Romania and Cyprus to tackle recent natural disasters
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, plenary voted in favour of channelling €144.1 million in EU funds to support Spain, Romania and Cyprus after devastating wildfires, floods and heatwaves in 2025. By 642 votes to 13, and with one abstention, MEPs backed the proposed release from the European […]European Parliament achieves upgrade to air passenger rights
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Faster and simpler compensation process for delayed flights, fee-free child seating and air fares inclusive of carry-on luggage will become part of EU air passenger rulebook. On Tuesday, MEPs confirmed the changes to air passenger rights rules agreed with the Council of the EU […]Fertiliser prices: MEPs approve support for farmers
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted measures designed to alleviate the impact on EU farmers of rising fertiliser prices. MEPs decided to fast-track the changes to the EU common agricultural policy (CAP)asproposed by the Commission, to ensure farmersget aidin time tobuy fertilisers for the nextgrowingseason. To […]MEPs debate Irish Presidency priorities with Taoiseach Micheál Martin
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Micheál Martin set out Ireland’s priorities: to enhance EU competitiveness, values, and security, under the banner of “strength with unity”. Welcoming Ireland’s Taoiseach, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said, “We are entering a critical six months for our continent. With the Irish […]Venezuela quake: UN continues to scale up as damage estimate reaches $37 billion
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government’s response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion. “We and our partners are continuing to scale up assistance to impacted […]Venezuela quake: UN continues to scale up as damage estimate reaches $37 billion
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government’s response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion. “We and our partners are continuing to scale up assistance to impacted […]MEPs strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism and close loopholes
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Environment Committee MEPs have backed extending the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism to downstream goods and setting up a fund to support industry’s low-carbon transition. The Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety adopted its position on proposed changes to the CBAM by […]Occupied Palestinian Territory: Aid restrictions in Gaza, ‘senseless’ infant deaths in the West Bank
July 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Ongoing restrictions and closures of border crossings continue to hamper delivery of critical supplies into the Gaza Strip, amid mounting concern for children there and in the West Bank, the United Nations said on Monday. UN teams in Gaza continued to collect food and fuel from the Kerem […]Europe’s raw materials ambitions need industrial investment
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. Europe will need significantly more investment if it wants to secure the critical raw materials required for its green, digital and defence transitions, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) warned in an opinion adopted at its June plenary session. The […]Heat, Flood, Fire: The Climate Crisis and the Body
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. 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 […]Sudan’s people subject to ‘relentless’ drone strikes in El Obeid
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The war in Sudan threatens to spiral further as the strategically-important town of El Obeid continues to face “relentless” drone attacks by advancing paramilitary militias, the UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, said on Friday. Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, he called for urgent […]Global push for AI governance amid warnings of ‘catastrophic harm’
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Can artificial intelligence benefit all of humanity – safely, fairly and without causing “catastrophic harm”? That is the question at the heart of a major UN summit opening in Geneva on Monday. Governments, tech companies, academics and civil society will spend two days at the Global Dialogue […]Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe’s industrial capabilities
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together. The industrial projects focus on five priority areas: drones and counter-drone systems; maritime and seabed defence; space; air and […]Civilian dangers multiply as drones transform Ukraine’s battlefield
July 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As drones reshape the battlefield in Ukraine, they are also creating new and increasingly complex dangers for civilians, threatening recovery efforts, agriculture and global food security long after the fighting ends. “The battlespace has become a lot deeper, a lot wider and a lot more lethal,” Paul […]Climate Change and Women’s Health: Why Pregnancy Must Be Part of the Climate Conversation
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a Scientist-Physician (MBBS, MD) at Tallinn University of Technologye. 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 […]El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday. “El Niño will also give an extra boost to global temperatures,” […]Taking the world’s temperature: WHO chief spotlights global health emergencies
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The hantavirus global outbreak is officially over, Ebola outbreaks are growing in Africa and responders are helping recovery efforts in quake-hit Venezuela, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Thursday, announcing updates on global health emergencies. Key takeways Taking the world’s temperature on pressing health matters, […]Ukraine: Rescuers work to save trapped residents after wave of Russian attacks
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid agencies in Ukraine on Thursday rushed to respond to a massive uptick in deadly strikes by Russia, including one of the largest attacks on Kyiv to date. According to reports, at least 18 people died in the capital, where densely populated residential areas sustained significant damage […]Racism significantly impacts access to sport: Independent expert
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. From high participation costs and restrictions on Palestinian athletes – to bans on Muslim women wearing hijabs – racism continues to shape who gets to participate in sport, a new UN report published on Thursday has found. Despite sport’s ability to promote diversity and inclusion, the report noted […]Electricity grids: MEPs back plans to accelerate energy project permit process
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The proposal adopted on Thursday will allow faster permitting for electricity grids and renewables projects, to help cut energy prices through the domestic supply of clean energy. MEPs on the Industry, Research and Energy Committee have backed a proposal to speed up the granting […]Remarks by President von der Leyen at the dinner hosted by the Taoiseach for the start of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Taoiseach, dear Micheál, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for such a warm welcome. It is a particular pleasure to join you in this historic Aula Maxima, where both you and Commissioner McGrath were conferred with your degrees. There could hardly be a more fitting […]Commission greenlights Belgium’s fourth payment request for €567 million under NextGenerationEU
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Belgium’s fourth payment request for €567 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 […]Venezuela’s earthquake-hit hospitals pushed to the brink as disease risk grows
July 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A week after earthquakes tore through northern Venezuela, hospitals in La Guaira are buckling under the weight of the disaster – and the risk of disease outbreaks in shelters is rising fast. An assessment by the UN-backed Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) found that all eight health […]Local leaders and EIB join forces to pool public and private funds for affordable houses
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. European Investment Bank, regions and cities on 2 July discussed the EU’s housing policy with President Calvino, Members of the European Parliament and associations. During their debate in a plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions, they also voiced concerns that the next EU […]Expanding areas under Israeli control in Gaza increase risks to civilians, UN warns
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The continued expansion of areas under Israeli control in Gaza since October’s ceasefire agreement is placing civilians at greater risk and severely constraining humanitarian operations, the UN and humanitarian partners warned on Wednesday. The alert comes amid continued displacement and mounting humanitarian pressures across the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). […]World News in Brief: Risk of atrocities in Sudan, UN programme prevents climate displacement, more civilians killed in Ukraine
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Drone attacks by advancing rebel fighters who are besieging El Obeid, Sudan, continue to result in civilian casualties, putting around half a million civilians at grave risk of large-scale atrocities. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday that drone strikes had recently damaged schools, a site housing internally […]Ukraine: Rescuers work to save trapped residents after wave of Russian attacks
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Aid agencies in Ukraine on Thursday rushed to respond to a massive uptick in deadly strikes by Russia, including one of the largest attacks on Kyiv to date. According to reports, at least 18 people died in the capital, where densely populated residential areas sustained significant damage […]‘The science is here’: UN chief welcomes first global AI assessment
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Fresh scientific evidence and options for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) were unveiled Wednesday following the launch of the first global, independent scientific assessment of opportunities, risks and impacts by a pioneering UN expert panel. Key takeaways The report outlines findings across seven key domains: “The science […]EU launches connectivity and communities support programmes for peace in the South Caucasus
July 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today in Baku, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, together with Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, met with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to discuss ways to foster peace in the region through greater connectivity and support to border communities. They also discussed bilateral […]
