This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission services sent to X a formal request for information under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This request follows indications received by the Commission services of the alleged spreading of illegal content and disinformation, in particular the spreading of terrorist and […]The Commission sends request for information to X under the Digital Services Act
October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission services sent to X a formal request for information under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This request follows indications received by the Commission services of the alleged spreading of illegal content and disinformation, in particular the spreading of terrorist and […]President Metsola in solidarity with the victims of the terror attacks in Israel
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Speech by President Metsola at the solemn moment in solidarity with the victims of the terror attacks in Israel. “Thank you all for being here today. I know how much this means for people in Israel who have endured the worst terrorist attack in […]Commission sets out tools to manage demographic change in the EU
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today adopted a Communication presenting a set of policy tools available to Member States for managing demographic change and its impacts on the EU’s society and economy, including its global competitiveness. The Communication outlines the wide range of tools (including regulatory […]Commission approves €400 million Bulgarian State aid measure to support Bulgargaz EAD in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
October 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved an around €400 million (BGN 800 million) Bulgarian measure to support the public supplier of natural gas in Bulgaria, Bulgargaz EAD, in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The measure was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis […]Greening the bond markets: MEPs approve new standard to fight greenwashing
October 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. First standard in the world to define green bonds Issuers complying with the standard also commit to green transition plans Rules also regulate external reviewers of European green bonds MEPs on Thursday adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green […]This innovative idea could help scale urban EV charging infrastructure
October 3, 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: Tiya Gordon, Co-Founder & CEO, ItsElectric Predicted demand for Level 2 charging means the US will need at least 1 million plugs to support 48 million electric vehicles by 2030.EVs are becoming more affordable, but charging in cities […]This is the state of digitalization in Europe in 2023 – Eurostat report
October 3, 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 Shopping online, connecting with friends on social media, attending work meetings remotely… we are all part of an increasingly digital world.Digital transformation is one of the European Union’s (EU) key priorities, but how […]Artificial intelligence will transform decision-making. Here’s how
September 29, 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: Philip Meissner, Professor ESCP Business School, Founder & Director European Center for Digital Competitiveness, Yusuke Narita, Assistant Professor of Economics, Yale University Effective use of artificial intelligence in strategic decision-making will be one of the biggest determinants for […]The EU wants energy security and carbon neutrality. For that, it needs its Mediterranean neighbours
September 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: Laura El-Katiri, Visiting Fellow, European Council for Foreign Relations (ECFR), Jonathan Walters, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, Castalia Advisors The EU is on a mission to cut emissions by 57% by 2030 — that means easing reliance on fossil fuels.To […]Could New York City become the beacon of energy efficiency?
September 27, 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: Rick Sporrer, President, North America, Danfoss LLC Cities account for two-thirds of global energy consumption and 70% of global emissions, meaning they can play an invaluable role in decarbonization.Energy efficiency is the ‘first fuel’ for clean energy transitions […]How Gen Z are reshaping the healthcare industry
September 27, 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: Sam Glick, Partner, Health & Life Sciences, Oliver Wyman The global healthcare industry has been very slowly evolving its business model from one centred on caring for the sick to one that fully embraces wellness. Generation Z is […]By 2028, just 9% of all payments will be made in physical currency – but we may miss it
September 27, 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: Richard Gendal Brown, Chief Technology Officer, R3 CBDC development is accelerating, but sceptics question the need for a digital cash replacement.While current electronic payment systems work well, they do not provide the same personal freedom that cash offers.A […]3 insights for more successful digital and financial literacy initiatives
September 26, 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: Drew Propson, Head, Technology and Innovation in Financial Services, World Economic Forum, Jill Lagos Shemin, Head, Fintech Market Observatory, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, The University of Cambridge Judge Business School, Bryan Zheng Zhang, Executive Director, Cambridge Centre […]New standards for AI and the metaverse, plus other top tech stories
September 26, 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: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva 1. China to work on metaverse standards China plans to create a working group to develop standards for the metaverse, its Ministry […]4 ways companies can align competing interests to scale up climate action
September 26, 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 Glynn, Partner and Climate & Sustainability Co-lead, Oliver Wyman, Mike Peirce, Executive Director of Systems Change, The Climate Group The step change in corporate climate action in the past few years has been extraordinary. Yet we are […]EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’: €90 million for 17 new projects to support healthy soils
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission will invest €90 million in 17 new research projects contributing to the EU Mission: ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’. These projects will work on restoring and protecting soil health for the sustainable production of healthy food, protecting biodiversity, building climate resilience, […]Fight against illegal fishing: Commission identifies Trinidad and Tobago as non-cooperating country
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission decided to identify the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as a non-cooperating country in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, giving it a ‘red card’. Today’s decision is based on the EU’s IUU Regulation, which provides for a […]Just 5% of the world’s top 500 companies have biodiversity targets. Here’s how 3 very different industries could go nature-positive
September 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda We only have one Earth, but we need 1.75 Earths to fuel our relentless – and reckless – appetite for ecological resources. This fact is pointed out in all three of the […]Antitrust: Commission re-imposes €376.36 million fine on Intel for anticompetitive practices in the market for computer chips
September 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has re-imposed a fine of around €376.36 million on Intel for a previously established abuse of dominant position in the market for computer chips called x86 central processing units (‘CPUs’). Intel engaged in a series of anticompetitive practices aimed at excluding […]EU releases €140 million to support the Afghan people, in particular women and girls
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union has agreed to release €140 million of basic needs and livelihoods assistance in the fields of education, health, agriculture and women’s economic empowerment in Afghanistan. The decision to release funds, previously frozen since December 2022 in response to the Taliban’s decision […]Partnerships can help scale and accelerate circularity. Here’s how
September 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: Kyriakos Triantafyllidis, Head of Growth and Strategy, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Tessa Bysong, Partner, Bain & Company, Josh Hinkel, Senior Partner, Bain & Company Circular transformation brings a wide range of economic […]What is the EU Digital Markets Act and what does it mean for tech companies and consumers?
September 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) aims to regulate the power of big tech companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon, with significant fines for non-compliance.The DMA sets obligations for these […]Gigabit Infrastructure Act: faster rollout of gigabit-capable connectivity
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Industry Committee adopted its position on the “Gigabit infrastructure Act”, designed to reduce costs and red tape for the deployment of very high-speed networks. On Tuesday, MEPs in the Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted their negotiating position on draft legislation that would […]From mitigation to adaptation: 3 lessons for leaders putting health at the heart of climate action
September 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President – Global Operations & IT, Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca The health sector must take action to mitigate its impact and help health systems adapt to increasing burdens.Public-private partnerships demonstrate how initiatives can help […]2024 European elections: 15 additional seats divided between 12 countries
September 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs have approved the European Council’s decision increasing the number of seats in the European Parliament for the next legislative term from 705 to 720.The European Council’s proposal was based on Parliament’s report of June 2023, which started the process and was prompted by […]Unmasking Post-COVID Health Fatigue
September 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Eesha Amarnath, a 22-year-old fourth-year medical student, studying at GMERS Medical College, 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 IFMSA’s view […]How India’s climate leadership is building a better future for all
September 6, 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: Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum, Anish Shah, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, Sumant Sinha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ReNew Power This article first appeared in The Hindustan Times. India is poised to […]Is the energy sector prepared for cyber breaches?
September 6, 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 The number of weekly cyberattacks on energy companies has doubled since 2020.A lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals is adding to vulnerabilities in the energy sector.The Forum’s latest Global Security Cybersecurity Outlook offers […]3 conditions that will help scale blended finance for nature-positive outcomes
September 4, 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: Akanksha Khatri, Head, Nature and Biodiversity, World Economic Forum, Carlos Correa, Senior Fellow, Conservation International The world’s ambitious climate goals can only be achieved if we protect nature.Blended finance can provide the catalyst to scale funding to protect […]Critical minerals demand has doubled in the past five years – here are some solutions to the supply crunch
August 31, 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 Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and nickel are vital building blocks for many green technologies.More investment in critical minerals will boost the chance of meeting global climate targets, the International Energy Agency says.A […]Beyond the ESG hype cycle: Adopting an ‘activist mindset’ to doing business
August 11, 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: Jon Miller, Founder, Open For Business and Partner, Brunswick Group Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has been having a rough time lately. When BlackRock boss Larry Fink said he will no longer use the term “because it’s […]Achieving net zero: Why costs of direct air capture need to drop for large-scale adoption
August 10, 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: David Webb, Chief Sustainability Officer, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) By 2050, up to 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide needs to be removed from the atmosphere each year to achieve net zero.Direct air […]How a paradigm shift in testing can prevent the next PFAS and microplastic environmental buildup
August 4, 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: Tarun Anumol, Director, Global Environment & Food Markets, Agilent Technologies Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, and microplastics have been accumulating in the environment for several decades virtually undetected. PFAS are a group of synthetic chemicals […]
