This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Gabriel Noda is a 21 years old and fourth year medical student in Anhembi Morumbi University, in São Paulo, Brazil. He 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 […]
Why we need a ‘great new contract in health and healthcare’
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arnaud Bernaert, Head, Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare, World Economic Forum Over the past year, health and healthcare systems that were already known to be unsustainable because they are too costly and fundamentally inefficient also demonstrated […]
How leaders can harness the power of finance and technology for social good
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Professor Durreen Shahnaz, CEO, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) & Marius Døcker Managing Director, Business for Peace & Rob Acker CEO, Salesforce.org A new imperative around inclusive growth is emerging. A cross-sector movement that combines mindset shifts with technology […]
How climate change can be addressed through executive compensation
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nidia Martinez, Director of Climate Risk Analytics, Willis Towers Watson’s Climate and Resilience Hub & Ryan Resch, Managing Director, Executive Compensation (Toronto), Willis Towers Watson One of the most useful tools in prompting leaders to address climate change […]
EU boosts sustainable cocoa production in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union will contribute €25 million to enhance the economic, social and environmental sustainability of cocoa production in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Cameroon who are, respectively, the first, second and fifth biggest cocoa producers, generating almost 70% of the world production. This funding […]
Migrants and asylum seekers on the Greek islands: committee debate
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs will discuss on Wednesday the situation on the Greek islands and the plans to establish a new reception and identification centre on Lesvos. In a debate with representatives of the European Commission and the NGO Greek Council for Refugees, the Civil Liberties Committee […]
Commission study finds positive impact of trade agreements on agri-food sectors
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector, according to a new study published today. Trade agreements are due to result in substantial increases in EU agri-food exports, with more limited increases […]
European Parliament to commemorate 76 years since the liberation of Auschwitz
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A virtual ceremony, including speeches by European Parliament President David Sassoli and guests, will be held on Wednesday 27 January. The European Parliament will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a virtual ceremony, 76 years after the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp was liberated on […]
This project in India is turning PPE into mattresses
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Bedrolls made from PPE scraps are cheap, hygienic and lightweight. Indian fashion designer Lakshmi Menon started braiding the scraps into mattresses after seeing children sleeping on the road. Now they are being […]
Optimism despite COVID-19 impact on antimicrobial resistance
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lars Rebien Sorensen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Novo Nordisk Foundation Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is top 10 public health threat according to WHO. Experience gained during global response to COVID-19 could help with AMR prevention. Investment needed […]
Coronavirus: Commission proposes additional safeguards on travel from outside the EU and updated criteria for applying travel restrictions
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the Commission is proposing additional safeguards and requirements for international travellers into the EU. New coronavirus variants and the volatile health situation worldwide call for further action to ensure that any travel to the EU takes place safely. To reflect the latest scientific […]
Redefining the business of business
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Doherty, Head, International Trade and Investment, World Economic Forum & Kimberley Botwright, Community Lead, Global Trade and Investment SI, World Economic Forum COVID-19 has been a wake-up call for business, shining an unsparing spotlight on the vulnerabilities […]
Knowledge is power: why the future is not just about the tech
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James Lin, Chief Product & Technology Officer , Lynk Global If we are to rely on machine intelligence, we need to understand the two types of knowledge. Understanding knowledge means we can distinguish where we want machines to […]
A 3-way dynamic for SRHR and ending HIV
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Francisco Duarte, a 5th-year Medical Student from the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. He 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 writer and do not necessarily reflect […]
What technology changes will 2021 bring? Here’s what business leaders say
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gayle Markovitz, Editor, World Economic Forum A new World Economic Forum-Ipsos survey finds that most adults are uniquely optimistic about accessing technology, digital tools and training in the next 12 months. This is amid general pessimism about other […]
Here’s how data can help us fix the climate
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sherry Madera, Chief Industry and Government Affairs Officer, Refinitiv Inadequate data holds back the allocation of funds to sustainable projects. Regulators can cooperate with data providers and industry to identify data gaps. Sustainability experts and data scientists are […]
Companies must focus on resiliency, profitability and sustainability
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christian Klein, Chief Executive Officer, SAP SE Resiliency is the foundation for all business models. We need to see profitability in terms of social wellbeing, not only shareholder value. Tech as applied to sustainability can help companies measure […]
3 ways ASEAN can build a stronger future post-pandemic
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joo-Ok Lee, Head of International Organizations, World Economic Forum Geneva Before COVID-19, ASEAN was on track to become the fourth-largest economy in the world. Here’s how the region can come together for sustainable, resilient growth. Key priorities include […]
‘Right to disconnect’ should be an EU-wide fundamental right, MEPs say
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls for an EU law that grants workers the right to digitally disconnect from work without facing negative repercussions. In their legislative initiative that passed with 472 votes in favour, 126 against and 83 abstentions, MEPs call on the Commission to propose a […]
The business of media in 2021
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Hall Project Lead, Media, Entertainment and Culture, World Economic Forum While global entertainment and media revenue in 2020 fell 6% and location-based jobs were impacted due to COVID-19, digital consumption grew. New platforms provide the tools of […]
COVID-19 lets us see the world through a different lens
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mario Greco, Chief Executive Officer, Zurich Insurance Group COVID-19 has illuminated many underlying inequalities. The speed and scale of the response highlighted the power political leaders can wield when they are convinced the challenge demands it. Support packages […]
How to ensure fair AI throughout the supply chain
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mark Brayan, Chief Executive Officer, Appen We need to go back to basics as we navigate the hype to make AI fair. Basic fairness applies to all levels of the immense AI development lifecycle. The fair treatment of […]
Commission welcomes agreement on additional financial support for the most deprived under REACT-EU
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Parliament has voted through the political agreement reached by the co-legislators on the Commission’s proposal to provide more funds to support the most deprived in Europe in the recovery phase. EU Member States can soon use money from the Recovery Assistance for […]
Human rights and COVID-19: MEPs denounce measures taken by authoritarian regimes
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament is deeply concerned that many authoritarian regimes around the world have used the pandemic to repress civil society and critical voices. In their annual report assessing the human rights situation in the world, adopted on Wednesday, MEPs highlight that several authoritarian regimes have […]
Raising the Scope of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Vulnerable Populations
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Esther Bueno, a sixth-year medical student and Dr. Nediza Zacarías, a recent medical graduate from O&M Medical School (O&MED) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]
How companies can lead purposeful action in the skilling revolution
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Balaji Ganapathy, Global Head, Corporate Social Responsibility, Tata Consultancy Services COVID-19 has further exacerbated societal inequities, and widened skill gaps. Cross-sector commitments and learning agility can help bridge the gap. Now is the time to bridge the skills […]
Antitrust: Commission fines Valve and five publishers of PC video games € 7.8 million for “geo-blocking” practices
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has fined Valve, owner of the online PC gaming platform “Steam”, and the five publishers Bandai Namco, Capcom, Focus Home, Koch Media and ZeniMax € 7.8 million for breaching EU antitrust rules. Valve and the publishers restricted cross-border sales of certain […]
Climate change will be sudden and cataclysmic. We need to act fast
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Peter Giger, Group Chief Risk Officer, Zurich Insurance Group The World Economic Forum COVID Action Platform Learn more Most Popular Vaccines may soon allow international travel to take off again. But will it ever return to normal?Joseph M. […]
UK and EU27 citizens in the UK to remain part of EP Communication programmes
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament reaffirms its will to continue to engage with young generations of UK citizens and EU27 citizens resident in the UK. Following its decision in February 2019 to maintain the European Parliament’s presence in the UK, notably through its London Office, the […]
State aid: Commission approves €300 million Austrian scheme to support organisers of events affected by coronavirus outbreak
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €300 million Austrian scheme to support organisers of events affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework. Today’s decision confirms the agreement in principle reached in […]
COVID-19 vaccines: EU must respond with unity and solidarity
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs expressed broad support for the common EU approach to fighting the pandemic and called for complete transparency regarding contracts and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines. In the plenary debate on Tuesday, MEPs exchanged views with Ana Paula Zacarias, Portuguese Secretary of State for European […]
Manufacturing reimagined: from improved productivity to profitable growth
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katy George, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company Manufacturers are revamping their growth strategies as COVID-19 continues to cause uncertainty. Maximizing productivity is no longer enough. Instead, they should look to Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to increase resilience, sustainability […]