Urban waste water: Commission decides to refer ITALY back to the Court of Justice for failing to properly treat urban waste water

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission decided to refer Italy back to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully comply with a Court judgment of 10 April 2014 on urban waste water treatment. At the time, the Court found that Italy had […]

Weaponized AI: Existential Threat Yesterday

This article was written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, 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. Current affairs bomb us all every second with hard doses of reality. Reality is not about conversations, bullet points and […]

6 ways evolutionary medicine can transform our health

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California and Lecturer, Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Daniel T. Blumstein, Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California Evolution […]

The compelling reason why the financial sector must invest in boosting Earth’s biodiversity 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ribhu Ranjan Barua‪, Project Lead, Biodiversity Finance Initiative, World Economic Forum The world is experiencing a catastrophic fall in biodiversity. Not only is this an environmental disaster, it can also lead to financial ruin; $44 trillion of economic value […]

President Metsola at the European Moldova Assembly rally: Moldova is not alone

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola addressed today 70 000 participants of the European Moldova Assembly rally in Chisinau. Dragi cetățeni ai Republicii Moldova Dragi Europeni, I am so proud to be with you today, before this massive, massive crowd of people who believe in […]

It’s time for governments to crack down on illegal fishing in the Pacific. Here’s how

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Jim Leape, Core Team, Blue Food Assessment; Member of Friends of Ocean Action; Co-Director, Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions Illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing accounts for one in every five fish caught around the world and costs the […]

How to finance the energy transition in Asia

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ayla Majid, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Planetive The recent global energy dynamics have stimulated a rethink of the future of energy security and energy transition equations. There is greater recognition of building resilience, as different regions are required […]

Does the future of medicine lie in space?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In November 2022, a routine resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) delivered a rather unusual cargo – a machine that can 3D-print human tissue. The 3D BioFabrication Facility and Advanced Space […]

2024 European Elections: President Metsola “Vote. Do not let someone else choose for you”

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following today’s confirmation by EU Ambassadors at the Council on setting 6 to 9 June 2024 as the dates for the next European Parliament elections, EP President Roberta Metsola said: “The European Union is evolving continuously. The world is changing and we must change […]

From smallpox to COVID: the medical inventions that have seen off infectious diseases over the past century

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 When in 1897, HG Wells made his Martian invaders in The War of the Worlds succumb to Earthly bacteria, scientists had only just identified the cause of what would become known as the […]

How to unlock new growth markets in the Middle East and North Africa

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Hassan Abulenein, Government Engagement Lead, Middle East and North Africa, Centre for Trade, Regions and Geopolitics, World Economic Forum, Maroun Kairouz, Head of the Middle East and North Africa, World Economic Forum At a time when the outlook for […]

Parliament backs new rules for sustainable, durable products and no greenwashing

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a stop to misleading claims. With 544 votes to 18 and 17 abstentions, plenary approved the proposal for a new directive on empowering consumers for the green transition. Its […]

Humanitarian aid: EU releases €8 million for the Philippines, Nepal and South-East Asia

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has announced the release of €8 million in humanitarian assistance and disasters preparedness funding for the Philippines, Nepal and other South-East Asian countries to support people affected by recurrent natural hazards and conflict, among other causes of vulnerability. The funding will […]

Fit for 55: MEPs boost methane emission reductions from the energy sector

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament today adopted its position on a new law to reduce methane emissions from the energy sector to reach the EU’s climate goals and improve air quality. The new law is the first piece of EU legislation aimed at cutting methane emissions and covers […]

AI is shaping the metaverse – but how? Industry experts explain

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kelly Ommundsen, Chief of Staff; Head, Global Collaboration Village; Member, Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Jaci Eisenberg, Head of Content Curation, Global Collaboration Village, World Economic Forum At a recent Global Collaboration Village partner event, notable leaders in diverse […]

If good data is key to decarbonization, more than half of Asia’s economies are being locked out of progress, this report says

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda If measuring something is the first step towards understanding it, and understanding something is necessary to be able to improve it, then good data is the key to unlocking positive change. This is […]

Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon Launched in Brussels

On May 4, Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon was launched at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. The event was co-organized by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Chinese Embassy in Belgium, and the Chinese Mission to the EU. Nearly 100 Chinese and foreign guests attended the event, including Fu Cong, Head of the […]

The metaverse has the potential to be truly inclusive. Here’s how to achieve it

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Silvia Wiesner, Consultant / Leadership Advisory, Egon Zehnder The metaverse has been hailed as the next frontier of virtual reality and the internet, offering an escape from physical constraints and the chance to explore new identities and horizons. However, […]

EU Cohesion Policy: 2021-2027 programmes expected to create 1.3 million jobs in the EU

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Cohesion Policy funding in 2021-2027 is expected to support the creation of 1.3 million jobs, andto increase the EU’s GDP by 0.5% on average by the end of the decade, and up to 4% in some Member States. It will alsohelp deliver many common […]

The European Commission and Tunisia have expressed the willingness to establish a stronger operational partnership on migration, anti-smuggling and the promotion of legal migration

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 27 April the European Commissioner for Home Affairs – Ylva Johansson – travelled to Tunisia. She met Nabil Ammar (Minister for Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians abroad), Kamel Feki (Minister of Interior) and Malek Ezzahi (Minister for Social Affairs). This visit is part of the EU and its Member States’ […]

Moldova: EU strengthens cooperation for better European crisis response

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today Moldova starts its path towards joining the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – a European solidarity initiative designed to support countries in times of crisis and disaster. During his visit to Chișinău, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, presented Moldova with a pathway document […]

Countries face a $100 billion finance gap to reach their education targets

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Lower- and middle-income countries face a nearly $100 billion funding gap preventing them from achieving their education goals. More than a fifth of the financing required for countries to meet targets under UN […]

Ending fast fashion: tougher rules to fight excessive production and consumption

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Environment Committee MEPs adopted their recommendations today for EU measures to ensure that textiles are produced in a circular, sustainable and socially just way. MEPs say textile products sold in the EU should be more durable, easier to reuse, repair and recycle, made to […]

G7 agrees to accelerate phase-out of unabated fossil fuels. What you need to know about the global energy transition this week

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee , World Economic Forum Geneva 1. G7 agrees to accelerate phase-out of unabated fossil fuels The G7 group of wealthy countries has committed to a faster phase-out […]

This director has made a film about endometriosis inspired by her own experiences

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Shannon Cohn experienced her first symptoms of endometriosis when she was just 16. But she didn’t hear the actual word mentioned until she was 29. “So this yawning 13-year gap of not being […]

Crypto-assets: green light to new rules for tracing transfers in the EU

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Uniform legal framework for crypto-assets markets in the EU  Operations with crypto-assets will be traced in the same way as traditional money transfers  Enhanced consumer protection and safeguards against market manipulation and financial crime Parliament endorsed the first EU rules to trace crypto-asset transfers, […]

Asylum and migration: plenary to vote on key reform proposals

Parliament will decide on Thursday whether to start talks with EU member states on files on asylum and migration management and on long-term resident status. As established in Parliament’s Rules of Procedure, the Civil Liberties Committee’s decisions to open negotiations with the Council on the final form of each piece of legislation were announced on […]

Cyber: towards stronger EU capabilities for effective operational cooperation, solidarity and resilience

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted a proposal for the EU Cyber Solidarity Act to strengthen cybersecurity capacities in the EU. It will support detection and awareness of cybersecurity threats and incidents, bolster preparedness of critical entities, as well as reinforce solidarity, concerted crisis management […]

Consumer protection: Nintendo agrees to offer free repairs of irresponsive Nintendo Switch controllers

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the European Commission and EU consumer authorities (Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Authorities) contacted Nintendo to address a recurring technical problem with irresponsive controllers. Following this action, Nintendo has agreed to offer all consumers […]

EU countries approve 2035 phaseout of CO2-emitting cars, and the other nature and climate news you need to read this week

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 1. EU countries approve 2035 phaseout of CO2-emitting cars European Union countries gave final approval on 28 March to a landmark law to end sales of new CO2-emitting cars in 2035, after Germany won […]

AI leaders call for pause in systems training, plus other AI stories to read this month

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kay Firth-Butterfield, CEO, Centre for Trustworthy Technology, Centre for Trustworthy Technology 1. Tech leaders call for pause in AI systems training Key figures in artificial intelligence and digital technology have published an open letter calling for a six-month pause […]

This is what happens when a bank shuts its doors

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Here’s one certainty about banks: there seem to be fewer around these days. Commerzbank nicely captured the existential tenor of the times when it recently updated its catalogue of potential […]

30th anniversary of the Cohesion Fund: €179 billion for convergence and sustainable development

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cohesion Fund. In the last 30 years, the Cohesion Fund has invested nearly €179 billion in the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the EU. Created in the Maastricht Treaty as a necessary complement to the […]