This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is providing €64.7 million in humanitarian aid for countries in the southern Africa region to help support people in need dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, extreme weather conditions such as persistent drought in the region and other crises. Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis […]Humanitarian Aid: €64 million for most vulnerable in Southern Africa
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is providing €64.7 million in humanitarian aid for countries in the southern Africa region to help support people in need dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, extreme weather conditions such as persistent drought in the region and other crises. Janez Lenarčič, Commissioner for Crisis […]Arctic policy: EU opens consultation on the future approach
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the European External Action Service jointly launched a public consultation on the way forward for the European Union’s Arctic policy. The consultation will enable a broad reflection on the EU’s Arctic policy in the face of new challenges and […]European Union policy for improving drought preparedness and mitigation
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This article was written by one of our passionate readers, Ms Viviana Vaira. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not The European Sting’s position on the issue. In recent decades the some severe droughts affected large parts of Southern, Western and even Northern Europe. In spite of that, less attention has […]What kind of action on social justice should we expect from companies in the future?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Peter Bakker, President and CEO, World Business Council for Sustainable Development & John Elkington, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Volans Companies which embrace Corporate Social Reasonability (CSR) activities have been proven to have higher profitability and employee loyalty but […]Trust in facial recognition technology can be achieved. Here’s how
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kay Firth-Butterfield, Head, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum & Lofred Madzou, Project Lead, AI & Machine Learning, World Economic Forum & Sébastien Louradour, Fellow, Artifical Intelligence and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum The potential to […]Mental health in the COVID-19 pandemic
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This article was exclusively written for The Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms Parisa Ijaz, student at the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. Pakistan. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not The European Sting’s position on the issue. No one would ever say that someone with a broken […]How data can help mining companies tackle their trust deficit
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hélène De Villiers-Piaget, CEO, Responsible Mining Foundation Mining companies say their number-one risk is the trust deficit they have with local communities. A new report by the Responsible Mining Foundation shows how better and more transparent use of […]Reimagining the future for skills: What we learned from young people
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrietta H. Fore, Executive Director, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) & Robert E. Moritz, Global Chairman, PwC COVID-19 is casting a long shadow over the futures of young people all around the world. On World Youth Skills Day, […]The brain amidst COVID-19 pandemic
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This article was exclusively written for The Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms Parisa Ijaz, student at the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. Pakistan. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not The European Sting’s position on the issue. If you experience a racing heartbeat or tightness in your […]A Sting Exclusive: “Our Great Awakening, Rebuilding in a Culture of Collective Trauma”, by Dr Hokemeyer
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by our one of our passionate readers, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, an internationally renowned therapist and writer. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. It’s a challenging and rewarding time to be a therapist. Few […]Anxiety disorders and their relationship with COVID-19
July 19, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by our two of our passionate readers, Andressa Piva de Melo and Beatriz Miotto Onaka, two fourth year medical students at Unicesumar – Brazil. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writers’ views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. For months, the […]Fighting Depression In the Isolation of COVID-19
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr Muhammad Ahmad Wajid, an aspiring medical student from Sahiwal Medical College, Pakistan, currently in 4th year MBBS. He 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 […]To reinvent the future, we must all work together
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robert E. Moritz, Global Chairman, PwC COVID-19 has made the existing flaws in our social and economic systems even more apparent. It also offers us a chance to deliver fundamental reforms that put people at the heart of […]COVID-19: How multilateral development banks can lead through a crisis
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Leslie Maasdorp, Vice President, New Development Bank Brics countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) are some of the worst affected by the global pandemic. The role of the BRICS New Development Bank during COVID-19 has validated the […]How the massive plan to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine could make history – and leverage blockchain like never before
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Punit Shukla, Project Lead, Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum, Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution India & Amey Rajput, Fellow, Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum, Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution India & Sid Chakravarthy, Founder […]This is what chief economists think about the global economy right now
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Formative Content The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook asks 40 chief economists for their views on the post-pandemic recovery. It identifies three key emerging challenges facing governments and business leaders. The crisis […]EU approves €100 million for the post-earthquake reconstruction in Albania
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted a €100 million package to support the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of Albania following the November 2019 earthquake. This funding is part of the total European Commission pledge of €115 million made at the International Donors’ Conference Together for […]Boosting the EU’s Green Recovery: EU invests over €2 billion in 140 key transport projects to jump-start the economy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU is supporting the economic recovery in all Member States by injecting almost €2.2 billion into 140 key transport projects. These projects will help build missing transport links across the continent, support sustainable transport and create jobs. The projects will receive funding through […]Antitrust: Commission launches sector inquiry into the consumer Internet of Things (IoT)
July 17, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today launched an antitrust competition inquiry into the sector of Internet of Things (IoT) for consumer-related products and services in the European Union. The sector inquiry will focus on consumer-related products and services that are connected to a network and can […]COVID-19 pandemic: The war inside our heads
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Model Diana-Maria, a 3rd year medical student at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, faculty of Medicine, located in Bucharest, Romania . She is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]President Sassoli press conference on EU summit, Recovery Fund and Budget
July 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. When: Friday 17 July at 11:00 – Where: Anna Politkovskaya pressroom and via Skype EP President David Sassoli will hold a press conference at 11.00 on Friday following his address to EU heads of state of government (at 10.00). The summit will discuss the […]Coronavirus: Macro-financial assistance agreement provides for €80 million disbursement to North Macedonia
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission on behalf of the EU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North Macedonia to pave the way for the disbursement of €80 million in macro-financial assistance (MFA). This is the first MoU signed as part of €3 billion MFA package […]Recovery effort will fizzle out quickly if there is no long-term perspective
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Fat years and lean years: After 2023, the EU budget plunges below current levels under the new proposal by the European Council President Long-term success of EU programmes and future investment are put at risk EP’s views must be taken on board by European […]Coronavirus: European Commission calls for action in protecting seasonal workers
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presents Guidelines to ensure the protection of seasonal workers in the EU in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. It provides guidance to national authorities, labour inspectorates, and social partners to guarantee the rights, health and safety of seasonal workers, […]In post-COVID Latin America, investment in infrastructure can bring back tourism – and rebuild the economy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joseph Losavio, Community Specialist, Infrastructure and Development Initiatives, World Economic Forum The travel and tourism sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is projected to take a $110 billion hit due to COVID-19, says a new World Economic […]Corruption is rife in the COVID-19 era. Here’s how to fight back
July 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tim Hanstad, CEO of the Chandler Foundation and Co-Founder, Landesa The pandemic has created conditions in which corruption can flourish. This can exacerbate and prolong the negative effects of this crisis. Here are three ways to start tackling […]COVID-19 amplifies inequality. Fight back with long-term thinking
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Martina Björkman Nyqvist, Assistant Professor, Stockholm School of Economics & Michael Halling, Associate Professor of Finance, Stockholm School of Economics; Research Fellow, Swedish House of Finance & Maya Rebermark, Misum Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Stockholm School of Economics […]Medical Front liners Need Not To Be Called Heroes; They Need Emotional Stability By Giving Them Proper Support
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Michelle Nhat Ly T. Reyes, a third year Filipino medical student studying in Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation and president of AMSA FEU-NRMF, a local member organization of AMSA Philippines. She us affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner […]How to build a public-private cybersecurity partnership for the modern era
July 15, 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: Henry Harrison, Chief Technology Officer, Garrison In every country, knowhow about truly strong cybersecurity is held and protected by governments. Given the increasing threat from and sophistication of cyberattacks on businesses, however, that must change. Here’s how corporates […]This US city sends mental health workers instead of police to non-criminal emergency calls
July 15, 2020 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Thornton, Senior Writer, Formative Content Mental health workers, rather than police, respond to non-criminal emergency 911 calls in Eugene, Oregon. The CAHOOTS programme reduces confrontations involving police officers, saves money, and allows police to concentrate on […]COVID-19: EU must step up efforts to tackle medicine shortages
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee calls for more EU self- sufficiency and better-coordinated strategies to tackle medicine shortages. In a report on the shortage of medicines, adopted by 79 votes to 1 and 0 abstentions, the Environment, Public Health and Food […]Car emissions: MEPs set end on gap between lab and real driving emission tests
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To ensure that cars meet EU limits on NOx emissions, tests under real driving conditions must be more stringent, said the Environment Committee on Tuesday. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee adopted on Tuesday an amendment to EU rules on measuring emissions […]Public consultation: Commission seeks citizens’ views in preparation of new European Democracy Action Plan
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has launched a new public consultation to gather the views of citizens on the future European Democracy Action Plan. The new Action Plan is a political priority for the von der Leyen Commission and will tackle some of the key challenges […]
