This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As part of the ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ campaign, the European Commission has created a new system to channel in-kind donations from the private sector to Ukraine, Moldova and neighbouring EU Member States, to help cater for the needs of internally displaced and refugees. […]Stand Up For Ukraine: private sector can now donate in-kind support via new system
March 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As part of the ‘Stand Up For Ukraine’ campaign, the European Commission has created a new system to channel in-kind donations from the private sector to Ukraine, Moldova and neighbouring EU Member States, to help cater for the needs of internally displaced and refugees. […]Justin Trudeau: “Canada, the EU, and our partners are facing a defining moment”
March 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Addressing MEPs, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stressed that NATO and the EU are more resolved and united than ever and that pressure on Putin must be increased. Opening the debate on Wednesday afternoon, Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Canada was an ally and […]Gender pay gap: MEPs back binding pay-transparency measures
March 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Women’s Rights and Employment committees want EU companies with at least 50 employees to be fully transparent regarding their salaries. On Thursday, the committees on Women’s Rights and Employment adopted by 65 votes in favour, 16 against and 10 abstentions, their position on […]Capital Markets Union: Commission proposes simpler rules to make settlement in EU financial markets safer and more efficient
March 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today proposed changes to the Central Securities Depositories Regulation to enhance the efficiency of the EU’s settlement markets, while safeguarding financial stability. Today’s proposal is a key component of the 2020 Capital Markets Union Action Plan. Central Securities Depositories operate […]Three new committees on Pegasus spyware, foreign interference and COVID-19
March 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has set up three new committees to look into the use of spyware by EU governments, malicious foreign interference, and lessons from the pandemic. Following a proposal by the Conference of Presidents (President Roberta Metsola and chairs of political groups), plenary approved the […]Ukraine: EU agrees to extend the scope of sanctions on Russia and Belarus
March 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes today’s agreement of Member States to adopt further targeted sanctions in view of the situation in Ukraine and in response to Belarus’s involvement in the aggression. In particular, the new measures impose restrictive measures on 160 individualsand amend Regulation (EC) […]European response towards the refugees and migrants crisis: how can we all make 2022 a year of action and respect to human rights
March 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Wireko Joseph Agyei, a 3rd – year Medical Laboratory Science student at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, in Sunyani, Ghana. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]What can ancient wisdom teach us about sustainability?
March 7, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Amr Al Madani, Chief Executive Officer, AlUla Integrated sustainability means using past, present and future techniques on projects that respect both nature and society, and technology and local culture.Projects like AlUla’s Cultural Oasis in Saudi Arabia are trying […]Future of Europe: final set of European Citizens’ Panel recommendations
March 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The final meeting of the Panel on ‘A stronger economy, social justice and jobs / Education, culture, youth and sport / Digital transformation’ took place in Dublin over the weekend. The last remaining set of recommendations from the four European Citizens’ Panels of the […]How to improve digital inclusion with the power of mobile connectivity
February 28, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mats Granryd, Director-General, GSMA Of the 3.8 billion people around the world who remain unconnected to mobile internet, 88% live in an area already covered by mobile broadband but do not use mobile internet services. Those who are […]Statement by President von der Leyen on further measures to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the war in Ukraine rages on, and Ukrainians fight bravely for their country, the European Union steps up once more its support for Ukraine and the sanctions against the aggressor – Putin’s Russia. For the first time ever, the European Union will finance […]Women’s financial literacy benefits us all — here’s how
February 24, 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: Mazamesso Assih, Minister, Togo Ministry for Financial Inclusion and the Informal Sector African women face obstacles to starting and growing businesses that must be overcome to ensure equitable growth76% of Africans, many of them women, see entrepreneurship as […]3 ways the circular economy is vital for the energy transition
February 24, 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: James Pennington, Associate Director, Circular Economy Lead, Deloitte Reaching net-zero goals is a massive undertaking, requiring an urgent systems-wide change in how we live and work.Making the needed changes at speed to support the energy transition is possible […]These are the world’s top cities. Which one ranked highest for the 10th year running?
February 23, 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content London has been named the world’s most “magnetic” city for the 10th year in a row.It held on to the top spot despite Brexit and COVID-19.But there are challengers, with Madrid entering […]Healthcare and Prejudice: Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Intersectionality
November 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sneha Das, a 21 year old third year medical student from the Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, Indi. 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 […]Intersectionality and tackling barriers to health care
November 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rajvi Chaudhary, a fresh graduate from Medical College Baroda and SSG Hospital, India. 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 […]How reskilling can play a key role in Turkey’s recovery
November 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mustafa Varank, Minister of Industry and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Technology of Turkey & Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Reskilling initiatives will be critical to Turkey’s COVID-19 recovery.Turkey must reskill more than 21 million workers […]Dealing with the pandemic: consequences and solutions
November 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Tayba Abdulrahman Mugibel from Yemen, 3rd year medical student at Hadramout University College of Medicine, media assistant in the national team of the standing committee on research exchange NAMS_YEMEN. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. […]A third of humanity could be on the move if climate change isn’t curbed, scientists say
November 3, 2021 by 1 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 Extreme heat could force a third of humanity to move to cooler regions.A new report says most of us live in a temperature “niche,” but it’s starting to shrink.As climate change gathers […]France, Germany, UK, US and EU launch ground-breaking International Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa
November 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The governments of South Africa, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, along with the European Union, have today announced a new ambitious, long-term Just Energy Transition Partnership to support South Africa’s decarbonisation efforts. The Partnership aims to accelerate the […]U.S. President Biden, European Commission President von der Leyen and UK Prime minister Johnson announce Commitment to addressing climate crisis through infrastructure development
November 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Building on the June 2021 commitment of G7 Leaders to launch a values-driven, high-standard, and transparent infrastructure partnership to meet global infrastructure development needs, U.S. President Biden and European Commission President von der Leyen hosted a discussion on the margins of COP26 with UK […]As the world gathers for COP26, here’s how leaders can dispel ESG confusion
October 25, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Colas, Partner; Vice-Chairman, Financial Services, Americas, Oliver Wyman Group (MMC) The true litmus test of net-zero proposals at COP26 will be the degree to which the public and private sectors commit to agree on priorities and determine […]EP asks for part of Frontex budget to be frozen until key improvements are made
October 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs agreed to close the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency’s accounts for 2019, but asked for part of next year’s budget to be frozen. The recommendation to grant the so-called discharge to Frontex for management of its 2019 budget received 558 votes in […]Climate change: raise global ambitions to achieve strong outcome at COP26
October 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament pushes for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change. Parliament has adopted its position on the UN COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, taking place from 31 October to 12 November, with 527 […]The effect of COVID-19 on the mental health of youth
October 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hijab Mustunsar, a Final Year student of Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakitsan. 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 […]Flood risk is rising. Here’s where – and what can be done
October 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum & Andrew Berkley, Lead, Immersive Technology and Content, World Economic Forum Floods linked to climate change disproportionately devastate poor areas. Efforts are underway to use technology to address this […]Could blockchain be the key that unlocks the SDGs?
October 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rodney Prescott, Strategy Consultant, IO Global & Leon Molchanovsky, Managing Director, IO Global & Kaj Burchardi, Managing Director and Head of Platinion Netherlands, BCG Platinion Although much effort has gone into meeting the SDGs, significant barriers remain – […]Energy prices: Commission presents a toolbox of measures to tackle exceptional situation and its impacts*
October 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission adopted today a Communication on Energy Prices, to tackle the exceptional rise in global energy prices, which is projected to last through the winter, and help Europe’s people and businesses. The Communication includes a “toolbox” that the EU and its Member States […]Afghanistan: Commission announces €1 billion Afghan support package
October 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. During the G20 meeting on Afghanistan, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will announce a support package worth around €1 billion for the Afghan people and neighbouring countries, addressing the urgent needs in the country and the region. The socio-economic situation […]Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the wood pulp sector
October 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 12 October 2021, the European Commission is conducting unannounced inspections in locations in several Member States at the premises of companies active in the wood pulp sector. The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit […]Zero pollution: Commission report shows more needs to be done against water pollution from nitrates
October 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The latest Commission Report on the implementation of the Nitrates Directive (based on data for 2016-2019) warns that nitrates are still causing harmful pollution to water in the EU. Excessive nitrates in water are harmful to both human health and ecosystems, causing oxygen depletion […]When corporations and social enterprises work together, they can change the world
October 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Yasmina Zaidman, Chief Partnerships Officer, Acumen & Åsa Skogström Feldt, Manager, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, Inter IKEA Group & Saskia Bruysten, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Yunus Social Business There is an untapped opportunity for corporations and social enterprises […]How investing in tech for teachers can bring equity to education
October 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katherine Maloney, Assistant Vice President; Executive Director, Infosys Foundation & Tan Moorthy, Executive Vice President, Head Delivery Operations – US, Canada & LATAM, Infosys Students will be left behind if we do not invest in the digital skills […]
