This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda On the face of things, there might not seem to be many parallels between baking cakes and leading a green aluminium company. For Hilde Merete Aasheim, though, a job in a bakery […]‘I have a fantastic team, and I don’t speak first’: Leadership lessons from Hydro’s Hilde Merete Aasheim
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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, Forum Agenda On the face of things, there might not seem to be many parallels between baking cakes and leading a green aluminium company. For Hilde Merete Aasheim, though, a job in a bakery […]‘One Less Car’: How this country is encouraging green mobility
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Paula Brito, Head of Sustainability Strategy, Uber Australia & New Zealand People love their cars in countries like Australia. The private vehicle dominates the transport landscape, with 72% of mobility trips taking place in a car, significantly […]Commission invests over €1 billion in 54 ambitious defence industrial projects through the European Defence Fund
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission announced the results of the 2023 calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF) amounting to €1,031 million of EU funding to support 54 outstanding joint European defence research and development projects. The selected projects will support technological excellence across […]Online ticket marketplace Viagogo commits to improving terms and consumer information after dialogue with Commission and consumer authorities
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a dialogue with the European Commission and the national consumer authorities of Member States, Viagogo, online marketplace for the second-hand sale of event tickets, has committed to better inform consumers on the conditions under which tickets are resold and to stop pressuring consumers […]
Commission opens formal proceedings against Meta under the Digital Services Act related to the protection of minors on Facebook and Instagram
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Meta, the provider of Facebook and Instagram, may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to the protection of minors. The Commission is concerned that the systems of both Facebook and […]India has the highest number of road accident fatalities – but one man’s determination has reduced that figure by 40%. 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. News in brief: Energy stories from around the world The G7 nations’ proposed price cap of $65-70 a barrel on Russian oil would have little immediate impact on Moscow’s revenues, as it is […]Spring 2024 Economic Forecast: A gradual expansion amid high geopolitical risks
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following broad economic stagnation in 2023, better-than-expected growth at the start of 2024 and the ongoing reduction in inflation set the scene for a gradual expansion of activity over the forecast horizon. The European Commission’s Spring Forecast projects GDP growth in 2024 at 1.0% […]Commission reports on overall progress on the Security Union
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted the Seventh Progress Report on the implementation of the EU Security Union Strategy for 2020-2025. The report provides an overview of the implementation of the Security Union Strategy since its adoption in 2020. It takes stock of progress and achievements […]The economic challenges and opportunities for MENA, according to experts at #SpecialMeeting24
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “Peace and stability are indispensable for economic growth, but if we wait for peace and stability in our part of the world, we could be waiting for a long time.” So said Ahmed […]‘Shrinking in size, but not in price’ – Everything you need to know about ‘shrinkflation’
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “A bag of chips has fewer chips, but they’re still charging us just as much.” That’s the President of the United States slamming companies for engaging in “shrinkflation”, widely reported earlier this year. And President […]Beyond Boundaries: Women’s Leadership in Global Health Transformation
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. ZainEdeen Zyadah, a dynamic 19-year-old Palestinian medical student. He 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 view on the topic, nor […]How to finance battery energy storage and ensure constant clean energy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Prasad Thakur, Alumnus of IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad, Labanya Prakash Jena, Senior Manager and Head, Centre for Sustainable Finance, Climate Policy Initiative The rapid adoption of clean energy, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, is the key to decarbonizing energy […]Why geopolitics matters more than ever in a multipolar world
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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 Muggah, Co-founder, SecDev Group and Co-founder, Igarapé Institute Decision-makers are dusting off their international relations textbooks to make sense of our increasingly disorderly world. Some analysts suggest we’re already locked into Cold War 2.0 – pitting the US and its […]UK leaves recession with fastest growth in 3 years, and other economics stories to read
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. UK’s economy grows at fastest pace in 3 years The UK has emerged from recession with its fastest economic growth in almost three years, as GDP increased by 0.6% in the first quarter of […]G7 agrees to phase out use of unabated coal power plants, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Meg Jones, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. G7 agrees to phase out use of unabated coal power plants by 2035 Energy and climate ministers from the G7 group have agreed to phase out the use of coal power where […]Money matters: Your guide to financial literacy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Meagan Andrews, Lead, Capital Markets Initiatives, World Economic Forum, Haleh Nazeri, Lead, Longevity Economy, World Economic Forum The world of finance can be a complex place, but it’s important to develop a basic understanding of the influential role […]UK proposal to ban smartphones for kids, and other technology stories you need to know
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva 1. UK considers under-16s ban on smartphones Under-16s may soon be prohibited from purchasing smartphones in the UK. A government proposal to […]The hidden 85%: How to make hydrogen cost-effective
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ted McKlveen, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Verne, Bav Roy, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, Verne Hydrogen is the most promising solution to decarbonize several difficult-to-decarbonize sectors, including steel production (8% of global carbon dioxide, or CO2, emissions) […]4 key trends driving private market impact funds: One CEO explains
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michael Eisenberg, Fellow, Sustainable Investing, World Economic Forum, Zlatan Plakalo, Lead, Global Industries Team, World Economic Forum The impact fund market is at an interesting inflection point. As pointed out in a recent World Economic Forum whitepaper, over […]5 ways businesses can help to alleviate poverty
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sreevas Sahasranamam, Professor, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, Vivek Soundararajan, Professor, School of Management, University of Bath At least 1.1 billion people globally are currently experiencing poverty, many in low- and middle-income countries. Recent research suggests […]Following her footsteps: female representation in global health matters
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sophia Aguja, a 22-year-old medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala. 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 […]The opportunity of servicing energy demand in the Global South
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marco Arcelli, Chief Executive Officer, ACWA Power The Global South represents 56% of the world’s population, but its power generation capacity is only 18% of the world’s total. Given that roughly 85% of new energy demand in the […]Strides Taken, Miles to Go: Empowering Women in Global Health Leadership
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan, an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt. 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 view on the […]Europe Day 2024: European institutions across Europe welcome citizens to their Open Day events
May 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Europe Day, 9 May, the EU celebrates its achievements of unity and long-term peace, commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950. A month ahead of the European elections (from 6 to 9 June), citizens will have the opportunity to visit the […]Innovating for learning: How two innovators made access to books and education more inclusive
May 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adam Gavin, Impact Communications Specialist, Foundations, World Economic Forum The world has set ambitious education goals to be achieved by 2030. However, a 2023 report by UNESCO estimates a significant funding gap to achieve the UN Sustainable Development […]MEPs call for a firm response to counter Russian interference
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls on the political leadership in the EU and member states to counter Russian interference attempts urgently and vigorously. Following several recent revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes, MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution firmly denouncing such […]Empowering Women in Healthcare: Dismantling Systemic Biases and Advancing Leadership
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree from Tallinn, Estonia. 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 […]The cybersecurity industry has an urgent talent shortage. Here’s how to plug the gap
April 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michelle Meineke, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda A global shortfall in cybersecurity talent must be tackled rapidly. That’s the view of the World Economic Forum in its Strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework white paper, which aims to rally millions of industry professionals to […]EU and Türkiye deepen cooperation on green and digital transition
April 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, held the second EU-Türkiye High-Level Dialogue on science, research, technology and innovation in Istanbul. This marks a significant milestone […]EU steps up humanitarian assistance for Palestinians
April 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. n light of the continued deterioration of the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the steady rise of needs on the ground, the Commission is stepping up its funding to support Palestinians affected by the ongoing war. The EU has now allocated an additional […]New EU rules to combat money-laundering adopted
April 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament has adopted a package of laws strengthening the EU’s toolkit to fight money-laundering and terrorist financing. The new laws ensure that people with a legitimate interest, including journalists, media professionals, civil society organisations, competent authorities, and supervisory bodies, will have immediate, […]Commission disburses additional €1.5 billion in bridge financing to Ukraine
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has disbursed the second instalment of exceptional bridge financing to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility, amounting to €1.5 billion. The disbursement follows the positive assessment by the Commission of the agreed policy conditions linked to reforms in the area of judiciary, […]Commission issues recommendations to better protect children from violence
April 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today adopted the Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child, as a commitment in the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child. The Recommendation will support Member States in strengthening their child protection […]
