This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Formative Content A survey of UK smokers suggests many have quit or are thinking about it because of coronavirus. Some evidence suggests that smoking may increase the transmission of the virus into the body. […]Coronavirus fears may have driven over 300,000 UK smokers to quit
May 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Formative Content A survey of UK smokers suggests many have quit or are thinking about it because of coronavirus. Some evidence suggests that smoking may increase the transmission of the virus into the body. […]Coronavirus: the truth against the myths: Lockdown by a novel coronavirus, named 2019-nCoV
May 26, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Foka Koagne Brice Maxime, an MBBS fifth year medical student at the Jiujiang University Jiangxi province in China. 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 […]Seeing through the mist of myths of Coronavirus
May 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. DongGyun Ko, a second year medical student from Hallym University College of Medicine, Republic of Korea. 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 […]COVID-19: MEPs urge quick action to prevent “huge recession”
May 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In an EP webinar on the EU’s long-term budget and response to the crisis, MEPs urged that the recovery fund must be set up as soon as possible to prevent a major recession. In Tuesday’s EP webinar for journalists on the EU long-term budget […]
Soccer is back with strict COVID-19 rules. Here’s what you need to know
May 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content Germany’s Bundesliga has resumed play for the first time in two months. Strict new rules include empty stadiums and COVID-19 testing. South Korea has restarted its K League and other top European […]From me to we: COVID-19 heralds a new model of entrepreneurship
May 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bhairavi Jani, Executive Director, SCA Group of Companies Entrepreneurship has taken a leading role in fighting COVID-19. Collaboration and cooperation are proving to be key in this effort. We should take this opportunity to create harmony between individual […]Coronavirus: €117 million granted for treatments and diagnostics through the Innovative Medicines Initiative
May 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission announced today that 8 large-scale research projects, aimed at developing treatments and diagnostics for the coronavirus,were selected in a fast-track call for proposals, launched in March by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), a public-private partnership. In order to fund a larger number […]5 priorities for leaders in the new reality of COVID-19
May 7, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rich Lesser, Global Chief Executive Officer, BCG & Martin Reeves, Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group COVID-19 means leaders need to find a path from a shuttered economy towards growth and prosperity. Organizations will need to be reconceived to […]Sassoli to EU institutions: “Be brave on EU recovery plan”
May 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Statement by President Sassoli on the EU recovery plan, which will be anchored to the next Multiannual EU budget. “Now is the time to be courageous and ambitious with the actions backed by the EU budget. Parliament must be a key player in this […]Missions of Our Time Shared by China and EU
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This article was published first at The European Sting and was written on the Occasion of 45th Anniversary of Establishment of China-EU Diplomatic Ties by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, His Excellency Mr. Zhang Ming. The opinions expressed in this article belong […]‘An unprecedented fiscal response’ – political and business leaders on managing the coronavirus crisis
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Christopher Alessi, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum “If we’re able to reopen the economy over the summer, you’re going to see a big rebound in the third and fourth quarter in the US.” That was the assessment of […]Busting the myths about coronavirus
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Laura Bello Rodríguez, a recent graduate in BSc Biomedical Sciences from the University of Barcelona. 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 writer and do not […]Coronaviruses: the truth against the myths
April 21, 2020 by 3 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Faithfulness, a 2nd year Medical student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria. 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 writer and do not necessarily […]Joint statement by EU and UK negotiators following the videoconference on 15 April 2020
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Michel Barnier, the European Commission’s Chief Negotiator, and David Frost, the UK’s Chief Negotiator, held a constructive meeting today via videoconference. The two sides took stock of the technical work that has taken place since the first negotiating round on the basis of the […]This Japanese experiment shows how easily coronavirus can spread – and what you can do about it
April 15, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Microdroplets less than 100th of millimetre in size may spread the coronavirus. Research in Japan shows microdroplets can remain in the air for 20 minutes in enclosed spaces. Opening a window or […]Switzerland fast-tracks emergency aid for small businesses weathering COVID-19
April 15, 2020 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, Senior Writer, Formative Content Switzerland offers fast access to credit and emergency loans. The International Monetary Fund says COVID-19 has already pushed the world into recession. The UK Federation of Small Businesses has called accessing support […]Do we need a new Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe after COVID-19?
April 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content The COVID-19 crisis could see Eurozone GDP shrink by 7%. EU institutions and member states have put up $3 trillion to fight the crisis. Can a plan similar to one used 70 […]Coronavirus could worsen hunger in the developing world
April 11, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dongyu Qu, Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Closing schools means many children miss out on their only hot meal. Quarantine regulations are disrupting supply chains. Governments must do everything in their power to […]Coronavirus: a cultural escape goat or the next Big Five
April 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Guilherme Wandall, currently in the fourth semester of medicine at FURB in 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 the writer and do not necessarily […]Antitrust: Commission provides guidance on allowing limited cooperation among businesses, especially for critical hospital medicines during the coronavirus outbreak
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has published a Temporary Framework Communication to provide antitrust guidance to companies cooperating in response to urgent situations related to the current coronavirus outbreak. In this context, the Commission is also issuing a “comfort letter” concerning a specific cooperation project aimed […]How can coronavirus lockdowns end safely and effectively? – WHO briefing
April 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The World Health Organization held a media briefing to update the public on the COVID-19 outbreak. Streamed live on Monday 6 April. A strategic, “step-wise” approach will be essential to easing […]Coronavirus: Chinese aid to the EU delivered to Italy
April 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU has put international cooperation at the forefront of its response to the Coronavirus. Following an agreement reached between President von der Leyen and Premier Li Keqiang last month, a donation of protective equipment from China to the European Union has now arrived […]A shipping industry leader explains how to keep supply chains moving amid a pandemic
April 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Clara Young, Writer Confinement and border closings have caused major challenges for global shipping logistics. Jim Snabe, chairman of the world’s biggest shipping line, AP Møller – Mærsk A/S, says “we can keep supply chains going.” In light […]This research can help organizations plan for different COVID-19 scenarios
April 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Barrie Wilkinson, Partner, Digital Practice, Oliver Wyman & Helen Leis, Partner, Health and Life Sciences, Oliver Wyman We can now evaluate efforts to contain COVID-19 around the world thanks to the amounts of data being generated. […]
Decent working conditions for the young health workforce: what are the challenges and can we find solutions?
April 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Francis Oluchukwu Francis, currently a 5th year Medical student in Ambrose Alli University, Edo State, Nigeria. 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 […]14 ways to protect your mental health in the pandemic, according to Public Health England
March 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ceri Parker, Commissioning Editor, Agenda, World Economic Forum From setting a routine to phoning a friend, new guidelines aim to support people’s mental health. One-in-ten people around the world suffer from a mental health disorder. The COVID-19 pandemic […]To Fight the Pandemic, Put Trust and Cooperation Before Politics
March 26, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was published first at The European Sting and was written by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, His Excellency Mr. Zhang Ming. The opinions expressed in this article belong to our distinguished writer. This spring is never going to be […]State aid: Commission approves €20 billion Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed affected by coronavirus outbreak
March 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has found two Spanish guarantee schemes for companies and self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU State aid rules. The schemes, with a total budget of approximately €20 billion, were approved under the State aid […]
Writing a greener story in Asia and the Pacific amidst COVID-19 outbreak
March 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was written for The European Sting by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) . The opinions expressed in this article belong to our distinguished writer. Rising economic prosperity and poverty reduction may not tell the whole […]Commission statement on the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism
March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On the occasion of the 16th European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism, the Commission has issued the following statement: “Today, we remember and honour all victims of terrorist atrocities, and we stand by those who grieve and those who endure the physical and […]This is how the Western Balkans will become more innovative
March 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Martina Larkin, Head of Regional Strategies – Europe and Eurasia, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva & Attilio Di Battista, Project Lead, Country Accelerators, World Economic Forum The Western Balkans is one of the areas […]European Commission launches global coalition for biodiversity
March 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the European Commission launched today in Monaco a new global coalition for biodiversity. With this communication campaign, the Commission is calling for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity. Ahead of the […]How speaking ‘parentese’ to your child could make them a faster learner
February 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content “Parentese” is a particular way of talking to your children, which involves slowing down your speech, speaking in a higher pitch and giving pauses for them to respond. Babies of parents who […]
