President Xi’s European tours in France, Serbia and Hungary: China’s official last call to EU to ditch trade war parroting and come to its senses?

After five years China’s President Xi Jinping seized the momentum for a European tour, amidst tough trade tensions with the EU and a turbulent global scence. Why now? First, a major anti-subsidy EU probe against Chinese electric cars is being cooked by Brussels in the coming weeks or so. Actually, the deadline for the EU […]

Women and their empowerment in global health leadership

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sophia Aguja, a 22-year-old medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala. 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 […]

4 key trends driving private market impact funds: One CEO explains

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michael Eisenberg, Fellow, Sustainable Investing, World Economic Forum, Zlatan Plakalo, Lead, Global Industries Team, World Economic Forum The impact fund market is at an interesting inflection point. As pointed out in a recent World Economic Forum whitepaper, over […]

Empowering Women Leadership in Global Health: A Catalyst for Progress

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Tinatin Kutchukhidze from Georgia, MD, a distinguished Princess Diana Award laureate of 2023, presently immersed in a rigorous Gynecology and Obstetrics residency. 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 […]

Leveraging technology and innovation to transform food systems

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Reese EpperMaster’s student | Mineral and Energy Economics program, Colorado School of MinesBrad HandlernResearcher and Program Lead, Sustainable Finance Lab, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines,Morgan Bazilian, Director, Professor of Public Policy, Payne Institute for […]

Commission endorses positive preliminary assessment of France´s third payment request for €7.5 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of France’s third payment request for €7.5 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request submitted on 16 January 2024, the Commission has preliminarily concluded that […]

Following her footsteps: female representation in global health matters

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sophia Aguja, a 22-year-old medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala. 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 […]

Commission adopts limited prolongation of State aid crisis tools to further support agriculture and fisheries sectors

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted an amendment to the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) to prolong by six months certain provisions of the Framework aimed to address persisting market disturbances specifically in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. On 11 April […]

Strides Taken, Miles to Go: Empowering Women in Global Health Leadership

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan, an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt. 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 […]

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women’s Leadership in Global Health

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]

Innovating for learning: How two innovators made access to books and education more inclusive

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam Gavin, Impact Communications Specialist, Foundations, World Economic Forum The world has set ambitious education goals to be achieved by 2030. However, a 2023 report by UNESCO estimates a significant funding gap to achieve the UN Sustainable Development […]

Empowering Women in Healthcare: Dismantling Systemic Biases and Advancing Leadership

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]

Empowering Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Addressing Barriers and Driving Impact

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]

EU and Türkiye deepen cooperation on green and digital transition

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, held the second EU-Türkiye High-Level Dialogue on science, research, technology and innovation in Istanbul. This marks a significant milestone […]

EU steps up humanitarian assistance for Palestinians

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. n light of the continued deterioration of the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the steady rise of needs on the ground, the Commission is stepping up its funding to support Palestinians affected by the ongoing war. The EU has now allocated an additional […]

Breaking the Silence: The Urgent Need for STI Awareness and Action”

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Ms. Kaksha Parrikh, a medical graduate from MBBS from Govt. medical college, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Let’s talk about a topic that is often […]

Commission disburses additional €1.5 billion in bridge financing to Ukraine

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has disbursed the second instalment of exceptional bridge financing to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility, amounting to €1.5 billion. The disbursement follows the positive assessment by the Commission of the agreed policy conditions linked to reforms in the area of judiciary, […]

The XX Paradox in Global Health Leadership: Unravelling the Disparity and Charting a Path Forward

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]

Body for Ethical Standards: MEPs support deal between EU institutions and bodies

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Monday, the Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed the agreement for a body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making. The agreement that was reached between eight EU institutions and bodies (namely Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the […]

Empowering Women’s Leadership in Global Health: A Blueprint for Equity and Excellence

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]

Breaking the Silence: Women’s Quest for Leadership in Global Health Post-COVID-19

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]

EP President Metsola at EUCO: The Single Market is Europe’s greatest economic driver

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Doubling down on the Single Market ensures Europe’s long-term competitiveness, prosperity and leadership on the global stage, said President Metsola at the Special European Council. Addressing the Special European Council today in Brussels, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted e.g. the following issues: European […]

Gender’s Impact in Medicine and Healthcare

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Leonor Borges, a 5th year medical student in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. 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 […]

Raising awareness and sourcing solutions for the issues that matter most to young people

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of empowering young people. The Global Shapers Community’s Impact Report 2023 showcases the efforts of more than 10,500 young leaders in over 500 cities united by a common purpose. Each year, young people develop innovative solutions to […]

Unmasking the Hidden Pandemic: Exploring the Interplay of Substance Use Disorder and Chronic Health Issues

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Ms. Kaksha Parrikh, a medical graduate from MBBS from Govt. medical college, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Similar to covid 19 pandemic, there is a […]

Strengthening Women’s Leadership in International Health

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nasirova Khavar, a 3rd year student at Azerbaijan Medical University,Baku. 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 […]

Women’s role in global health: a bonfire of brilliance

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Johanna Säkkinen, a 21-year-old medical student, writer and peace advocate from Finland. 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 […]

Empowering Women Leadership in Global Health: A Catalyst for Progress

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Inesh Vij from MSAI India, a Local officer for Public Health (LPO) 2022-2024. The writer 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 […]

Empowering women in healthcare of 2024

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Fatima Ildirimzade, graduate of Baku Modern International School. 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 topic, nor […]

The Empowerment of Women Leadership in Global Health

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Daniela Barra and Ms. Inês Arnaud Dias, medical students at the University of Lisbon, in Portugal. They are 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 writers and do not […]

Space is booming. Here’s how to embrace the $1.8 trillion opportunity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nikolai Khlystov, Lead, Space Technology, C4IR Physical Technologies, World Economic Forum, Gayle Markovitz, Acting Head, Written and Audio Content, World Economic Forum Space is approaching a new frontier. The space economy is expected to be worth $1.8 trillion […]

Women’s role in global health: just like Elizabeth Blackwell 

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Chada Echcherif El Kettani, a 3rd year medical student in the faculty of medicine, pharmacy and dentistry of Fez, Morocco. 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 […]

4 ways businesses, cities and communities around the world are reshaping the care economy

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda All of us will either receive or provide care at different stages of our lives. This includes healthcare, childcare, elderly care or any other form of looking after others or being looked after. […]

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