This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shalini V. Mustare, a 2nd year medical student from Pune. She is affiliated to 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 […]Gaps being closed- medical students uplifting women’s right
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shalini V. Mustare, a 2nd year medical student from Pune. She is affiliated to 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 […]For a true economic recovery, small businesses will need more support
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Brandon Magsamen, Principal , The Boston Consulting Group & Grigory Shutko, Platform Curator, Information Technology Industry, World Economic Forum Recent COVID/Tech activities have been skewed towards certain benefactor groups (eg, governments & individuals), and other groups (eg, business) […]Your computer can help scientists find a cure for COVID-19. Here’s how
December 22, 2020 by Leave a 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, Formative Content Volunteers can get on with their everyday activities while their computers help find cures for diseases like cancer, Parkinson’s and influenza.The COVID-19 project has crowdsourced more than 1 million devices to help […]EU-UK relations: parliament adopts temporary contingency measures
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Friday, Parliament adopted measures to ensure basic road and air connections in case no agreement is reached on EU-UK future relations. Basic air connectivity: the temporary rules ensuring certain air services between the UK and the EU continue for a maximum of six […]EU Budget 2021 approved: supporting the recovery
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Commitment appropriations for 2021 total €164.3 billion; payment appropriations total €166.1 billion. The details of the 4 December agreement between Parliament and Council are available here. After Council formally approved the agreement with Parliament on Monday, Parliament approved the budget on Friday by 540 […]European Commission to issue €62.9 billion worth bonds under existing programmes in 2021
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today confirmed its plan for bond issuances in 2021 under its existing borrowing programmes. These include the SURE instrument to support short-term employment schemes in the EU Member States, the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism (EFSM) to refinance debt to two […]State aid: Commission approves €900 million Slovenian scheme to support uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by coronavirus outbreak
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a Slovenian €900 million scheme to cover part of the uncovered fixed costs of companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, […]Minding the information gap and why it’s important in tackling COVID-19
December 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Trey Sexton Associate, The Boston Consulting Group & Stephen Robnett, Managing Director and Partner, The Boston Consulting Group Sharing information digitally is crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, but important tech topics are recieving scant attention.Contact tracing and cyber […]European Commission to issue €62.9 billion worth bonds under existing programmes in 2021
December 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today confirmed its plan for bond issuances in 2021 under its existing borrowing programmes. These include the SURE instrument to support short-term employment schemes in the EU Member States, the European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism (EFSM) to refinance debt to two […]This Belgian restaurant is following COVID rules using camper vans
December 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yves Herman, Reporter, Reuters A Belgian restaurant has started serving its customers in camper vans, to keep operating during lockdown.COVID-19 restrictions have banned indoor dining, but restaurants can still do takeaways and serve food outside.Belgium is currently under […]New EU telecom rules: latest actions in time for transposition deadline
December 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today marks the deadline for Member States to transpose the new EU telecom rules into national law. The European Electronic Communications Code, which entered into force in December 2018, modernises the European regulatory framework for electronic communications, to enhance consumer’s choices and rights, ensure […]Mergers: Commission approves the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Peugeot S.A., subject to conditions
December 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between the automotive companies Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (‘FCA’) and Peugeot S.A. (‘PSA’). The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package offered by the companies. Executive Vice-President Margrethe […]Coronavirus: rescEU medical materials dispatched to Serbia
December 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a request for assistance from Serbia, the EU is sending 500,000 FFP2 and FFP3 protective facemasks, 540,000 medical gloves, 49,200 protective overalls, 49,200 cover shoes for overalls, and 5,500 goggles from the rescEU medical equipment reserve hosted in Greece. The European Commission finances […]Tigray conflict: EU increases humanitarian support by €23.7 million in Ethiopia, Sudan and Kenya
December 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To address the urgent humanitarian crisis linked to the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, the EU has today increased humanitarian funding for the area by €23.7 million. Tigray is on the edge of a humanitarian catastrophe which risks destabilizing the whole neighbourhood. […]Is the world up to the challenge of mass COVID-19 vaccination?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Margi Van Gogh, Head of Supply Chain and Transport, World Economic Forum & Ludwig Hausmann, Partner, McKinsey & Company & Christoph Wolff, Head of Shaping the Future of Mobility, World Economic Forum & Detlev Mohr, Senior Partner, McKinsey […]The new era of Matriarchy?
December 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shalini manivelan, a 18 years old first year medical student in Christian medical college, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. She is affiliated to 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 […]Women’s Rights: Another Challenge for Medical Students
December 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sara Ayoub, a Lebanese 19 years old third year medical student at the Lebanese University, Beirut. She is affiliated to 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 […]EU institutions agree on priorities for coming years: A common agenda for our recovery and renewed vitality
December 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President David Sassoli and Chancellor Angela Merkel, on behalf of the Presidency of the Council, signed the Joint Declaration on legislative priorities for 2021. The Declaration cements the three institutions’ commitment to adopt swiftly the […]Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Fitbit by Google, subject to conditions
December 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Fitbit by Google. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a commitments package offered by Google. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “We can approve the […]EU signs final contracts under the €6 billion budget of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey
December 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission concluded the final contracts under the operational €6 billion budget of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey. The signature of the final eight contracts worth €780 million covers support for basic needs, health care, protection, municipal infrastructure as well as […]Commission welcomes political agreement on Recovery and Resilience Facility
December 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The RRF is the key instrument at the heart of NextGenerationEU, the EU’s plan for emerging stronger from the current crisis. It […]Beyond 2020: How the world might recover and rebuild, according to experts
December 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content Panellists at a session on Rebuilding and Recovering from 2020 were split between being optimistic and cautious about tackling the challenges ahead.They discussed the impact of Brexit, how Europe has fared in […]Philanthropy must face a reckoning on race in 2021
December 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abdullahi Alim, Specialist, Africa and Middle East, Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum 2020 has marked an important turning point for conversations on race. The police killing of George Floyd in the US in May, following too many […]
Climate change adaptation: MEPs want the EU to be better prepared
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Building climate-resilient societies in line with the forthcoming EU adaptation strategy is vital, says Parliament in a resolution voted on Thursday. The resolution on adaptation to climate change will provide input on a new adaptation strategy, expected from the Commission in 2021 as part […]Fair transition to digital and green economy: a new social agenda for Europe
December 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In order to complement the changes that the European economy is currently undergoing, clear objectives should be put in place to ensure social justice in the labour market. In a resolution that was adopted today by 616 votes in favour, 22 against and 58 […]COVID-19 vaccines: Parliament supports speedy authorisation of safe vaccines
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. An EU strategy for COVID-19 vaccinations, that addresses challenges inside and outside the EU, was debated on Wednesday with Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas. Vice-President Schinas presented the Commission’s COVID-19 strategy, which is based on the principles of equal access, affordability and safety. He referred […]COVID-19 shows why we must build trust in digital financial services
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Leora Klapper, Lead Economist, Development Research Group, World Bank The pandemic has proved that digital financial inclusion is crucial – and that it cannot depend on cash-out services.Weak financial infrastructure makes digital transactions difficult – and people often […]Rule of Law mechanism applies without further delay as of 1 January, MEPs stress
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution to wrap up Wednesday’s debate on the MFF package, MEPs challenge the EU summit declaration to suspend the Rule of Law mechanism pending ECJ approval. A resolution on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the Interinstitutional Agreement, the EU Recovery Instrument […]Asylum: more solidarity among EU member states and funds for frontline countries
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Current asylum legislation neither ensures fair responsibility sharing among member states nor gives swift access to asylum procedures, to the frustration of MEPs. According to MEPs, the 2013 Dublin III Regulation puts a “disproportionate responsibility on a minority of member states, in particular when […]2020: a year for the history books, in visuals
December 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content The pandemic and other calamities endured in the past 12 months underscore the need to rebuild in more sustainable ways. The World Economic Forum has compiled a visual recap of what’s been […]Parliament approves seven-year EU budget 2021-2027
December 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament gave its consent on Wednesday to the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) so that EU support can get to citizens as from the start of next year. On Wednesday, the text agreed with Council on 10 November on the long-term EU budget for […]State aid: Commission approves amended Estonian scheme worth €450 million to support production of electricity from renewable sources
December 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the modification of the existing aid scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources and efficient co-generation in Estonia. The measure will help Estonia reach its renewable energy targets and will contribute to the […]Parliament approves the “rule of law conditionality” for access to EU funds
December 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs approved the regulation designed to protect EU funds from being misused by EU governments who bend the rule of law. Under the new regulation, EU budget payments can be withheld from countries in which established breaches of the rule of law […]
