This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Eli Joseph, Associate Faculty, Columbia University Inflation can hit our economy through multiple avenues, including “skill inflation,” which acknowledges that more people are now skilled than ever to do the jobs in current labour markets.Calculating the talent inflation […]‘Skill inflation’: What is it and how to avoid becoming victim to it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Eli Joseph, Associate Faculty, Columbia University Inflation can hit our economy through multiple avenues, including “skill inflation,” which acknowledges that more people are now skilled than ever to do the jobs in current labour markets.Calculating the talent inflation […]How the next generation can be a bridge between China and the 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: Miao Sun, Community Lead, Greater China and North Asia, Foundations, World Economic Forum Beijing In an increasingly fragmented world, mutual understanding between China and the rest of the world is vital.The pandemic widened gaps between nations and people, […]Questions and Answers on the Adoption of European Sustainability Reporting Standards
August 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Why is the Commission adopting European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)? EU law requires all large companies and all listed companies (except listed micro-enterprises) to disclose information on what they see as the risks and opportunities arising from social and environmental issues, and on the […]The Unsung Heroes: Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Medical Students and Doctors in War and Peace
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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 […]Heatwaves raise questions for urban areas, and other city-focused stories you need to read
July 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum 1. Heatwaves raise questions for cities Intense heatwaves across the northern hemisphere are raising urgent questions about the way cities operate. Some are already looking at policy changes to […]Strengthening social dialogue: second-stage consultation of social partners on European Works Councils Directive
July 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission launches the second-stage consultation of European social partners on a possible revision of the European Works Councils Directive. It follows the first-stage one launched in April, to which the Commission received replies from 11 EU-wide social partners. Having considered these replies, […]How can we develop a safe, just metaverse that’s fit for all?
July 25, 2023 by 1 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, Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum A turbo-charged internet, a next-generation digital world, or a distant dream that may never fully materialize. We’re talking about the metaverse: a collection of shared digital […]Commission boosts data sharing and innovation for a smart, sustainable and resilient EU tourism ecosystem
July 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published a Communication presenting the building blocks for a common European tourism data space. This data space will allow tourism businesses and public authorities to share a broad range of data to inform the development of innovative tourism services, improve the […]The Chinese Mission to the EU and Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium co-hosting a reception to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army
July 21, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was initially published at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. On the night of July 19, 2023, the Chinese Mission to the European Union and Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium co-hosted a reception to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The reception, […]Youth are optimistic about the future of work. Let’s prove them right
July 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: Carol Stubbings, Global Tax and Legal Services Leader, PwC, Peter Brown, Global People & Organization Leader, PwC, UK Young people have had a lot to deal with over the past few years, from the pandemic to climate change, […]Could the metaverse be more trustworthy than our current internet?
July 19, 2023 by 1 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 The internet stands as one of the most remarkable achievements in the field of communication and information networks. It is considered the […]It’s time for an innovative new approach to agri-food. We need entrepreneurs to step up
July 19, 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: Bibi La Luz Gonzalez, Impact Lead – Food & Development, UpLink, World Economic Forum, Janina Peter, Head of Innovation, World Food Forum Extreme climate change events impact the ability to grow food and encourage a safe and healthy […]A healthy workforce is good for business. Here’s why
July 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anniken Grønstad, Associate Professor of Organizational Psychology, Oslo New University College Poor employee health is expensive. Estimates reveal that annual health-related productivity losses cost employers $530 billion, and lost production is the main cost arising from adverse employee […]Menstrual Shame: Societal Norms, and deeply ingrained gender biases
June 26, 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 specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated to 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 […]While Blinken blinks on betterment of US-China relations, the EU promulgates Cold War II?
June 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
What is striking is that the US and EU don’t seem aligned at this point in time. Blinken’s recent visit in Beijing went super well creating fertile ground for catching up US-China relations and making them stronger, with both sides leaving ample space for betterment and restoration of the fragile ties of the world’s biggest […]Has globalization taken off in a new direction?
June 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: Matteo Barale, Chief Executive Officer, Pix Moving The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on society, prompting significant shifts in various facets of life.This has resulted in new trends in globalization and production supply chains and innovations […]MEPs want to create a European Day for the victims of the global climate crises
June 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls for an annual ‘EU day for the victims of the global climate crises’ to be established to remember the human lives lost due to climate change. In the resolution, adopted with 395 votes to 109 and 31 abstentions on Thursday, Parliament proposes […]Sudan: EU commits €190 million in additional humanitarian and development aid
June 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. With the conflict in Sudan causing untold suffering to the country and forcing millions to flee their homes in search of safety, the Commission has pledged today a total of €190 million in humanitarian and development assistance. It comes as Commissioner for Crisis Management […]Period Poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change?
June 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maryam Junaid, a first-year medical student enrolled in the University of Lahore. She is affiliated to 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 […]MEPs ready to negotiate first-ever rules for safe and transparent AI
June 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The rules aim to promote the uptake of human-centric and trustworthy AI and protect the health, safety, fundamental rights and democracy from its harmful effects. On Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act with 499 votes in […]Children’s ethical standards can help us build human-centric AI
June 14, 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: Karolina La Fors, Generation AI Fellow, World Economic Forum and DesignLab University of Twente, Marc Dullaert, Chairman, KidsRights A survey of hundreds of Dutch children has revealed what they think about the role artificial intelligence should play in our […]Why being innovative with education across Africa requires a network approach
June 14, 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: Jonathan Louw, CEO, Honoris United Universities Africa is poised to harness its youth demographic and provide the next global workforce.Only with the collective action of the education ecosystem can this become a reality.Fostering an educational environment that nurtures and […]Electronic evidence: new rules to speed up cross-border criminal investigations
June 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To make cross-border investigations more effective, MEPs voted to adopt new rules on the exchange of electronic evidence by law enforcement authorities. The legislative package adopted by the European Parliament on Tuesday will introduce a coherent EU framework for handling electronic evidence, speed up […]MEPs draw lessons from COVID-19 crisis
June 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic has adopted recommendations to improve EU crisis management and preparedness for future health emergencies. MEPs analysed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused one of the most profound and fundamental crises in the history of the […]Preserving forests means business thinking beyond its own value chain
June 12, 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: Luiz Fernando do Amaral, Chief Executive Officer, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Giulia Carbone, Director, NCS Alliance In parts of the tropics, the sound of a chainsaw, followed by a tree crashing to the ground, has become all too […]Period Poverty: Youth as Catalysts for Breaking the Cycle
June 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Enas Osama, a 5th-year medical student from Sudan. She is affiliated to 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 topic, […]New meningitis vaccine brings hope, plus the other health stories you need to know about
June 8, 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: Shyam BishenHead, Centre for Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. New meningitis vaccine brings hope of eliminating disease in Africa A trial of a new vaccine against meningococcal disease, a cause of meningitis […]Recycled material could help tackle many of fast fashion’s environmental problems. Here’s how
June 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Mel Hua, Hoffmann Fellow, Circular Economy & 4IR, World Economic Forum, Mo Chatterji, Circular Economy Specialist, Kearney The fast fashion model is simple. Figure out what consumers want, produce a lot of it and repeat. While this model has […]Hungary: MEPs denounce deliberate and systematic efforts to undermine EU values
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In its latest resolution, Parliament raises serious concerns over developments in Hungary, in light of the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Following a plenary debate on Wednesday on the situation of rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary and […]New Unitary Patent system: pioneering a new era of patent protection and enforcement in the EU
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the launch of the Unitary Patent system today, which will make it simpler and easier for companies to protect their innovations in Europe and capitalise on their intellectual property. The Unitary Patent system will strengthen the EU’s innovation and competitiveness and […]Maritime safety: new proposals to support clean and modern shipping
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission today presented five legislative proposals to modernise EU rules on maritime safety and prevent water pollution from ships. With 75% of the EU’s external trade being seaborne, maritime transport is not only the artery of a globalised economy, but also a lifeline […]Here’s how water, nitrogen and a simple sprayer could revolutionize the production of ammonia
June 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Scientists have developed a simpler, potentially more planet-friendly way to produce ammonia. A colourless gas with a urine-like smell, ammonia has long been a key ingredient in agricultural fertilizers, helping to feed […]Commission proposes to better guarantee the rights of adults in need of protection or support in cross-border situations
June 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is proposing new rules aimed to ensure that the protection of adults is maintained in cross-border cases, and that their right to individual autonomy, including the freedom to make their own choices as regards their person and future arrangements is respected […]
