This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has mobilised additional humanitarian aid funding of €3.5 million for those affected by devastating floods in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. In Somalia, €2 million will support the provision of emergency aid to the people most affected by the current floods, especially along […]EU allocates emergency humanitarian aid for floods in Horn of Africa
November 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has mobilised additional humanitarian aid funding of €3.5 million for those affected by devastating floods in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. In Somalia, €2 million will support the provision of emergency aid to the people most affected by the current floods, especially along […]The Commission and the High Representative present a strategic and forward-looking report on the state of play of EU-Türkiye relations
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on the state of play of EU-Türkiye political, economic and trade relations, following up to the task set out by the European Council of 29-30 June 2023. The Joint Communication builds on […]The role of the healthcare system in addressing domestic abuse/violence
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ishwor Thapaliya an enthusiastic fourth-year medical student at Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus in Nepal. 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 […]Why the tropical majority is key to creating effective ocean solutions at COP28, and beyond
November 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Josheena Naggea, Hoffmann Fellow, Innovation for Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture, World Economic Forum, Alfredo Giron, Acting Head of Ocean, World Economic Forum, Ana Spalding, Director of the Adrienne Arsht Community-Based Resilience Solutions Initiative & Staff Scientist Smithsonian Tropical […]3 essential features of global generative AI governance
November 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ao Kong, Senior Programme Advisor and Chief of Resource Mobilization and Strategic Communications, United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries, Weiyue Wu, Researcher, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Dr Shaoshan Liu, Member, ACM US Technology Policy […]Commission approves €1.1 billion Spanish State aid scheme to support investments in equipment necessary to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
November 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion Spanish scheme to support investments for the production of equipment necessary to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis […]How data and partnerships can help us improve heart health at scale
November 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: Ann Aerts, Head of the Novartis Foundation, Novartis Foundation Every 40 seconds, at least one person in the world has a heart attack and every year, 18 million people die from cardiovascular disease. It is one of the […]EU completes ratification of state-of-the-art trade agreement with New Zealand
November 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU has today completed political procedures ratifying the ambitious free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. The decision by the Council of the European Union comes less than a week after the European Parliament gave its consent. The deal is expected to cut […]Commission approves amendment to State aid measures supporting resolution of Polish Getin Noble Bank
November 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to the support measures granted by Poland in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. The Commission approved the initial support measures in October 2022 (SA.100687). According […]Commission and High Representative/Vice-President reinforce their commitment to protect women and girls from violence
November 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President issued the following statement: “Globally, the rights of women and girls have faced threats, reductions, or complete elimination, significantly impeding progress achieved over […]The Deafening Silence of the European Trade Union Movement on Matters of Wide Social Interest
November 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Europe is marching from one end to the other against the war in Palestine, while the European political leadership […]The Role of Healthcare System in addressing Domestic Abuse and Violence
November 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bethel Tsehaye, a medical student with a keen interest in global health and surgery. 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 […]Biochar is carbon removal’s jack of all trades. Here’s why
November 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: Dr. Berta Moya, Carbon Removal Sourcing and Methodology Development, Carbonfuture Biochar Carbon Removal is a way to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with wide-ranging co-benefits.For example, Biochar’s use as a soil amendment can improve food security and […]No majority in Parliament for legislation to curb use of pesticides
November 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament today has effectively rejected a Commission proposal on sustainable use of plant protection products. Following a debate on Tuesday 21 November, 299 MEPs voted on Wednesday to reject the Commission’s proposal as amended by MEPs in plenary, with 207 supporting the proposal and […]Status of the artist: better working conditions for artists and cultural workers
November 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals for EU measures to improve living and working conditions for professionals working in the art, cultural and creative sectors.In the legislative initiative, adopted by 433 votes in favour to 100 against and 99 abstentions, MEPs stress that the […]EU cybersecurity exercise: foster cooperation, secure free and fair EU elections
November 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To evaluate and strengthen current working methods ahead of the 2024 elections, EU institutions have organised a cybersecurity exercise today. National and EU partners tested their crisis plans and possible responses to potential cybersecurity incidents affecting the European elections. The exercise is part of […]How airports can land financing to push aviation decarbonization
November 21, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rana Nawas, Partner, Transportation & Services Practice, India, Middle East & Africa, Oliver Wyman (Marsh McLennan), Katia Riva, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, Mundys Airports may not be the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases but they are in […]Focusing on soil health can help us feed the world’s growing population without harming the planet: Here’s how
November 21, 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: Iliass Elfali, Managing Director – Corporate strategy, Sustainability and Innovation, OCP Group The Food and Agriculture Organization predicts a 60% increase in crop production will be required by 2050 to keep up with global food demand.To meet this […]How to broaden access to private markets for greater inclusion
November 17, 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: Matthew Danzig, Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking, Lazard, Katharina Focke, Investment Banking Associate, Lazard Investing in a broad and diverse set of financial products can serve as a catalyst for wealth creation and empower individual investors.But many retail […]Commission welcomes political agreement to better protect workers against lead and diisocyanates exposure
November 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal to amend two Directives: for lead, the Directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances […]Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona 26-29 February 2024: Where technology, community and commerce converge
November 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona 26-29 February 2024: Where technology, community and commerce convergeMEPs clear way for new EU revenue, call on EU countries to swiftly follow suit
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament paved the way for introducing the next generation of “own resources”, sources of revenue for the EU budget.With 399 votes in favour, 138 against and 61 abstentions, Parliament has taken an important step towards implementing an amendment to the law governing […]Democracy’s Direst Hour: Palestine and the Survival of the West
November 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. A child per hour dead in the Gaza concentration camp. Mass bombings followed by mass killings of civilians. Mass […]Commission presents a new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans including €6 billion in grants and loans to accelerate economic convergence with the EU
November 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with the aim of bringing some of the benefits of membership to the region in advance of accession, boost economic growth and accelerate much needed socio-economic convergence. The objective should be […]Building Climate-Resilient Healthcare Systems: An Integrated Framework for Action
November 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), 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 writer and do […]How climate-smart procurement can tackle climate change in Nigeria
November 1, 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: Temidayo Akenroye, Associate Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics, University of Missouri-St. LouisAdegboyega Oyedijo, Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Leicester Public procurement can be used to improve carbon reduction targets, but many African countries […]How is agritech helping to optimize the farming sector?
November 1, 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: Arushi Goel, Specialist, Data Policy and Blockchain, C4IR India, World Economic Forum, Sowmya Komaravolu, Agtech Principal Consultant, PwC Data availability, accessibility and quality are increasingly becoming the three key aspects of digital innovation in any sector, and they […]Commission approves Hitachi Rail’s acquisition of Thales’ ground transportation business, subject to conditions
October 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Thales’ ground transportation business (‘GTS’) by Hitachi Rail. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Hitachi Rail. Hitachi Rail and Thales GTS are leading suppliers of […]Here’s how to bolster your productivity with shorter, sharper meetings
October 25, 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: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda What’s the primary disruptor for people at work? Inefficient meetings, according to a Microsoft survey that advocates for shorter meetings optimized by technology.AI, for example, can alleviate the weight of work by helping […]Why it’s crucial to invest in children’s mental health during and after crises
October 20, 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: Anja Nielsen, Advocacy Specialist, UNICEF, Patricia Landínez, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Education Specialist, UNICEF, Rob Jenkins, Global Director, Education and Adolescent Development, UNICEF, Zeinab Hijazi, Global Lead on Mental Health, UNICEF This morning, hundreds of millions […]What is a soft landing from an economic crisis?
October 18, 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Central banks are trying to engineer a soft landing from the global economic crisis.A soft landing avoids the risk of economies sliding into a damaging recession.The Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook says recessionary […]Second Life: What this 20-year-old virtual world can tell us about the future of the metaverse
October 16, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda “The metaverse has always been an amazingly powerful, aspirational North Star for a lot of engineers and Silicon Valley-type people. But it remains a kind of a mystery as to what it might […]Euro 7: MEPs back new rules to reduce road transport emissions
October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to lower pollutant emissions and set battery durability requirements for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks.On Thursday, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted its position on revamping EU rules for type-approval and […]
