This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the result of today’s vote by the European Parliament on the Complementary Delegated Act on climate change mitigation and adaptation covering certain gas and nuclear activities. This vote is important recognition of our pragmatic and realistic approach in helping many […]EU Taxonomy: Commission welcomes the result of today’s vote by the European Parliament on the Complementary Delegated Act
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the result of today’s vote by the European Parliament on the Complementary Delegated Act on climate change mitigation and adaptation covering certain gas and nuclear activities. This vote is important recognition of our pragmatic and realistic approach in helping many […]Eradicating women’s poverty in Europe
July 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call on the Commission and EU countries to address the inequalities women face, such as barriers to the labour market and access to affordable childcare. In a report adopted on Tuesday with 535 in favour, 18 against and 79 abstentions, MEPs call for […]Commission presents new European Innovation Agenda to spearhead the new innovation wave
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a New European Innovation Agenda to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the most pressing societal challenges, and to bring them […]The 7 ways to successfully communicate sustainability
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Giorgia Ortolani, Vice-Curator, Milan Hub , Global Shapers Community While you’re figuring out the best way to make sure your business, idea, product or project has the best possible impact on the community around you or the world […]What is NATO and what happened at the NATO summit?
July 1, 2022 by Leave a 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 Heads of state have been meeting for a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Madrid.Key discussions have focused on support for Ukraine, Finland and Sweden’s application to join, and climate change.This […]Moldovan agricultural exports liberalised for a year to support its economy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The International Trade Committee gave its green light on Thursday to double the amount of Moldovan agricultural products exported to the EU tariff-free. MEPs in the International Trade Committee approved a proposal to double quotas on seven agricultural products, the export of which has […]European Commission proposes first €1 billion tranche of the new macro-financial assistance for Ukraine
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today proposed a new €1 billion macro-financial assistance (MFA) operation for Ukraine as the first part of the exceptional MFA package of up to €9 billion announced in the Commission’s communication of 18 May 2022 and endorsed by the European […]Is China a Challenge to NATO?
July 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Chinese Mission to the EU. At the 2022 Madrid Summit, NATO adopted a new Strategic Concept, claiming that NATO member states would work together to address the systemic challenges posed by China. A look at history and reality tells us a different story. In recent years, certain […]A sustainable path to lasting recovery for Small Island Developing States lies in the ocean and the building of a robust blue economy
June 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shiri Krishna Gounder, Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Economy, Government of Fiji Reliant on tourism and trade, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) were among the hardest hit globally by the economic impact of COVID-19.Fiji and other SIDS could […]The roots of sustainability: 5 reasons why cities need trees
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shefali Rai, Project Specialist, C4IR India, Abhilash Verma, Team Leader (PMC), Shillong Smart City Globally, there has been a steady decline in urban tree cover.But urban trees provide a plethora of environmental, health, social, biodiversity and economic benefits.They […]Microplastics in the food chain: How harmful are they?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content Microplastics are pieces of plastic debris under five millimetres in length.Research suggests they could end up in the human food chain through a variety of sources.Studies are ongoing about the potential impact on […]To save the ocean, Web3 needs more scientists
June 30, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linwood Pendleton, Executive Director, Ocean Knowledge Action Network International Project Office, Annie Brett, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Florida Web3 tools, such as NFTs and DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations), are being created to support ocean conservation and […]What the G7 Summit could mean for the climate
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nathan Cooper, Lead, Partnerships and Engagement Strategy, Climate Action Platform, World Economic Forum, Lukas Bester, Freelance Researcher and Writer – World Economic Forum, Sustainable Development Consultant in Emerging Markets G7 leaders are meeting in Germany to discuss the […]The importance of healthcare workers guidance in comprehensive sexuality education and family planning
June 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mariam Mohamed is a first-year medical student at the University of Montreal. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Our waste is valuable: how one company is creating a circular economy for plastics
June 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jean-Marc Ollagnier, CEO, Accenture in Europe & Jeremy Jurgens, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Just 9% of the world’s plastics waste is recycled, yet plastics have a wide range of applications – from packaging to cars and textiles.Making […]Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Michel and President Macron following the meeting of the European Council of 23-34 June 2022
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, we had the opportunity to hold an in-depth discussion on the economy during the Euro Summit. The euro area is forecast to continue growing both in 2022 and 2023 although by less than we anticipated before the war. Obviously, the war in Ukraine […]Parliament approves plans to restock gas reserves before winter
June 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. n response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, this law aims to refill Europe’s strategic gas reserves more quickly before winter to ensure energy supplies are secure. The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage […]MEPs say EU leaders must grab the opportunity to expand and reform the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs outlined their expectations for the 23-24 June European Council in a plenary debate with the French Presidency and Commission President von der Leyen. Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia In light of Putin’s aggression and the commitment shown by the Ukrainian, Moldovan, and […]30th Lorenzo Natali Media Prize: Winners announced
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At a Ceremony held at the 2022 European Development Days in Brussels, Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, announced today the winners of this year’s Lorenzo Natali Prize: Ritwika Mitra for uncovering human trafficking activities in India, Rémi Carton and Paul Boyer for exposing […]Commission unveils new approach to trade agreements to promote green and just growth
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is today taking a major step in making EU trade greener, fairer and more sustainable. It has unveiled a new plan to enhance the contribution of EU trade agreements in protecting the climate, environment and labour rights worldwide. In its Communication […]Readout of EU-US Task Force on European Energy Security Meeting
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU-US Task Force on European Energy Security met virtually on June 22, 2022 convened by co-chairs Amos Hochstein, US Senior Advisor for Energy Security, and Björn Seibert, Head of Cabinet of the European Commission President, and under the leadership of Ditte Juul Jørgensen, […]Family planning awareness by health workforce and medical students
June 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bisma Naveed, a 4th year medical student from Pakistan. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the […]Violence against women is a shadow pandemic – we must take action to stop it
June 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bincheng Mao, Global Shaper, New York Hub Violence against women around the world has increased amidst COVID-19.Recent data shows that nearly 1/4 of all girls have faced gender-based violence by the age of 19.We must take urgent action […]3 anti-corruption takeaways from the war in Ukraine
June 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Delia Ferreira Rubio, Chair, Transparency International, Nicola Bonucci, Partner, Investigations & Compliance, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky and Walker Rachel Davidson Raycraft, Judicial Law Clerk, US District Courts The war in Ukraine has shown how financial markets and anti-corruption are […]4 experts on how leaders can best respond to a changing global landscape
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kulé Galma, Community Engagement Specialist, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum, Greta Ruffino, Early Careers Programme – Digital Community Engagement, Foundations, World Economic Forum & Thomas Roulet, Associate Professor in Organisation Theory, Deputy Director of the MBA Programme, […]Degrowth – what’s behind the economic theory and why does it matter right now?
June 16, 2022 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 Degrowth is a radical economic theory born in the 1970s.It broadly means shrinking rather than growing economies, to use less of the world’s dwindling resources.Detractors of degrowth say economic growth has given […]Communication Strategy: The Pathway to overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
June 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by two aspiring health advocates, Uma Gupta and Salman Khan from India. 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 necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Russian war crimes in Ukraine: EU supports the International Criminal Court investigation with €7.25 million
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has launched a new project, under its Foreign Policy Instrument, to support the investigation capacities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with €7.25 million. This project, which was first announced by HRVP in Kyiv, is part of the EU’s efforts […]Vaccine Hesitancy in COVID-19: How can we approach it with efficient communication strategies
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Pragjna Keerthi, who has completed her academic year in medicine and is currently undergoing a compulsory rotating internship at Mahavir institute of medical sciences India. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in […]What is World Ocean Day?
June 8, 2022 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 Carbon emissions from human activity are causing ocean warming, acidification and oxygen loss, the UN reports.World Ocean Day encourages action throughout the year to protect the planet.It’s part of a global movement […]118 regions and local authorities join the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change
June 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission announced the first 118 regions and local authorities that will participate in the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change, the so-called Mission Adaptation, which will support the European Green Deal and the EU Climate Adaptation Strategy. These regions and local authorities […]Is globalization dead? Author and columnist Thomas Friedman in conversation at Davos 2022
June 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Listen to some of the best discussions at the World Economic Forum on the Agenda Dialogues podcast. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts here.On this episode, author and columnist Thomas Friedman talks to the Forum’s Adrian Monck about the […]Putin and turning the other cheek
June 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Tomasso Merlo. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Ukraine had to open its doors to Putin, had to let him get to Kiev and at that point launch […]
