This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The annual meeting on economic governance between MEPs and MPs from 29 European countries, including Ukraine, kicked off on Monday. The conference, which will end on Tuesday, was opened by EP President Roberta Metsola on Monday afternoon who told participants that Europe must remain […]Parliamentarians from across Europe discuss economic, social and budgetary issues
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The annual meeting on economic governance between MEPs and MPs from 29 European countries, including Ukraine, kicked off on Monday. The conference, which will end on Tuesday, was opened by EP President Roberta Metsola on Monday afternoon who told participants that Europe must remain […]Brexit: leading MEPs welcome EU-UK political agreement on Northern Ireland
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Statement by David McAllister, Bernd Lange and Nathalie Loiseau on the EU-UK political agreement to resolve outstanding issues relating to the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland. “We welcome today’s political agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom, which shows that practical […]Why measuring the economic value of ecosystems is important
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chunquan Zhu, Head, China Nature Initiatives, World Economic Forum Beijing, Siyu Wang, Operations and Communications Specialist, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum Beijing Nature is free, yet its value can never be overstated. It gifts us with many benefits […]Cooling the planet: US researchers develop new climate-friendly method of cooling
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Formative Content The planet is getting hotter and our fridges and air conditioning units are turning up the heat. Direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from cooling equipment – to keep humans safe, food and […]G7 Leaders’ Statement
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission.EU agrees 10th package of sanctions against Russia
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of a 10th package of sanctions against Russia and those that support it in its illegal aggression against Ukraine. 24 February marks one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and 9 years since the beginning of Russia’s […]Syria: EU organises airlifts with humanitarian aid to earthquake survivors
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the aftermath of one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of the region, a large number of people have lost their homes and livelihoods, who are therefore in need of emergency assistance. Syria Today, as part of an EU humanitarian air bridge for Syria, two planes with […]A new way forward on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the Government of the United Kingdom reached a political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework. This constitutes a comprehensive set of joint solutions aimed at addressing, in a definitive way, the practical challenges faced by citizens and businesses […]The action of leading
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ana Carolina Magnavita Costa, a second year medical student from Universidade Tiradentes, Aracaju-SE, Brazil. 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 not necessarily […]Global debt drops but hits record high in developing countries, plus other economy stories you need to read this week
February 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. Global debt drops for first time since 2015, but hits record level in developing countries The amount of debt in the global economy saw its first annual fall in dollar terms last […]Digitizing the City: How the UK’s financial system is scrapping paper
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The UK government has set out its stand to supercharge London’s position as a global financial centre through a combination of modernization and reform. From enhancing shareholder democracy to digitizing shares, the UK has been handed a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen its competitiveness as […]Commission provides support for 124 researchers from Ukraine who fled the war
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission officially announced the selection results of the MSCA4Ukraine initiative, which supports displaced researchers from Ukraine. 13 doctoral candidates and 111 postdoctoral researchers from Ukraine will be able to continue their work in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe. […]Eurobarometer: EU citizens remain strongly in favour of Ukraine and of ensuring energy security
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey published today, almost one year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, shows continued strong solidarity of Europeans with Ukraine and their support for the actions undertaken to support the country and its people. EU citizens also overwhelmingly support the acceleration of […]How quantum technology could revolutionise Africa’s health, agriculture and finance sectors
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lindiwe Matlali, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Teen Geeks, Andrew Fischer, CEO , QuAIL Technologies Quantum technology is a rapidly advancing field. With the application of quantum sensors, quantum communication systems and quantum computing, it has the potential to revolutionise […]China’s Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China 1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be effectively upheld. […]Why businesses must focus on long-term value creation to drive sustainability
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jeff Shumacher, Founder & CEO, NAX Group What happens when the scale of the industrial revolution meets the speed of the digital revolution? We’re about to find out as we enter a new era that promises to transform the […]What is tech diplomacy and why does it matter?
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Technology is an increasingly core dimension of global, economic and industry agendas. Even before the pandemic caused rates of technology adoption to soar, Accenture’s Chief Technology Officer, Paul Daugherty, declared: “Every company is a technology company – some just don’t recognize it yet.” We’re […]Commission proposes to renew trade benefits for Ukraine for a year
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has proposed today to renew the suspension of import duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports to the European Union – known as the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) – for another year. This is a continuation of the EU’s unwavering […]Commission strengthens cybersecurity and suspends the use of TikTok on its corporate devices
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To increase its cybersecurity, the Commission’s Corporate Management Board has decided to suspend the use of the TikTok application on its corporate devices and on personal devices enrolled in the Commission mobile device service. This measure aims to protect the Commission against cybersecurity threats […]1 year on: A timeline of the war in Ukraine
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content On the first anniversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering his armies to invade Ukraine, his forces remain locked in a bloody war of attrition. Towns and cities have been devastated. Tens of […]How to give high performers the work environment they crave
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fresia Jackson, Lead People Scientist, Culture Amp Global shifts in the employee market in recent years mean high-performing employees are highly sought after. Organizations are looking to hire – and retain – high performers, because their impact is significant. […]It’s time to climate-proof our homes
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lauren Salz, CEO and cofounder, climate tech company Sealed People and communities around the world are now feeling the impacts of climate change every day. With more extreme weather events happening more frequently, civilization must learn to adapt and […]Here’s why some countries are experiencing medicine shortages – and what can be done to ensure supply
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam Bishen, Head, Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Antonio Spina, Lead, Health and Healthcare, World Economic Forum When seasonal bugs have you running to the clinic or pharmacy for medicines […]5 ways businesses can implement the new Global Biodiversity Framework
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marie Quinney, Lead, Impact Measurement and Management – Nature Action Agenda, World Economic Forum Geneva, Xinqing Lu, Community Lead, Champions for Nature, World Economic Forum The ground-breaking Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) was […]The Circulars Accelerator 2023: Meet the 16 startups accelerating the transition to a circular economy
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Timothy Conley, Digital Engagement Specialist, World Economic Forum With less than a decade to deliver on the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals, the transition to the circular economy continues to be one of the most critical drivers for building a […]Who is responsible for cybersecurity in the home?
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Remko Vos, Chief Executive Officer, CUJO AI How many home computer networks are affected by at least one cybersecurity threat every month? According to research from CUJO AI Labs, it’s 67%. The safety of these networks is essential to […]5 innovations that are revolutionizing global healthcare
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content Suppose you or someone you know needs surgery or treatment for an illness or disease. In that case, it’s increasingly likely that advances in medical technology will improve the chances of a successful […]European Citizens’ Initiative: Commission decides to register a new initiative calling for asylum and migration reforms
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission decided to register a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Ensuring a dignified reception of migrants in Europe’. The organisers of the initiative call on the Commission to develop a new system for the voluntary distribution of asylum seekers throughout the EU, […]Owning an electric vehicle in Europe could be cheaper than you think, new research shows
February 23, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content Are you one of those people who likes the sound of owning an electric vehicle (EV), but aren’t sure if now is the right time to jump on board the green motoring revolution? […]The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper
February 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. I.Background The issue of security bears on the well-being of people of all countries, the lofty cause of world peace and development, and the future of humanity. Today, our world, our times and history are changing in ways […]What challenges to look out for now the ‘era of connected things’ has quietly arrived
February 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Winston Ma, Adjunct Professor, NYU School of Law In August 2022, the number of connected “things” (mobile devices) exceeded the number of connected “people” for the first time in China. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology […]How can AI support human creativity? Here’s what a new study found
February 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jan Bieser, Senior Researcher, Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute Progress in some fields is slowing down. For example, today, it takes 18 times more researchers to double microchip density than in the early 1970s. In fact, a Stanford University study found […]Moving Indonesia: the multi-stakeholder network building Indonesia’s EV production
February 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is becoming a pivotal country in global electric vehicle (EV) production. It is committed to producing 13 million electric motorcycles and 2.2 million electric cars […]
