How to rebuild trust in institutions: results, results, results

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, President, Open Society Foundations Politicians, real estate agents and lawyers are no longer alone in the dock of public opinion. Today, a wide range of liberal institutions stand accused of having lost people’s trust. That is […]

5 stories to read about finance and the economy from 2023

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 2023 has been an uncertain one for the global economy, as inflation, rising interest rates, tight labour markets and geopolitical shocks have hit forecasts and predictions. Throughout the year, we’ve released forecasts from […]

COP28: New climate disaster fund, plus other nature and climate stories 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 This weekly round-up contains key nature and climate news from the past week. Top nature and climate stories: COP28: Debt relief needed to help developing world adapt to climate change; COP28 delegates adopt […]

Unveiling the Healing Stethoscope: The Transformative Role of Healthcare in Combating Domestic Abuse

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Lida Soumaki, a medical student from Athens, Greece. 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 on the topic, nor […]

GAD, MAD, Evolutionary Traps and Other Evils of the Anthropocene Urging for Degrowth, Gradual Abandonment of Fossil Fuels and Limitation of our Ecological Footprint

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, 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. In less than a week the COP28 meeting starts its workings in Saudi Arabia, bringing together the global political […]

Personal health data: better portability and safe sharing

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment and Civil Liberties committees adopted their position on creating a European Health Data Space to boost personal health data portability and more secure sharing. The creation of a European Health Data Space (EHDS), empowering citizens to control their personal healthcare data and […]

Healing Beyond Bruises: Healthcare’s Crucial Role

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 […]

Why tackling scope 3 emissions will help win the climate change war

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rohitesh Dhawan, President and Chief Executive Officer, ICMM All companies are responsible for reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions – those directly and indirectly in their control – but significant change will only happen if we tackle those […]

Parliament approves EU-New Zealand free trade agreement

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Trade deal sets out unique sanctionable commitments on climate and labour standards  EU geographical indications protected  Creates opportunities for EU firms to enter procurement market on equal footing with local businesses  The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will remove 100% of New Zealand tariffs on […]

China’s Belt and Road Initiative turns 10. Here’s what to know

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum This fall marks ten years since Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the Belt and Road Initiative, the vast infrastructure project that China devised to boost trade and connectivity across Asia, Europe […]

Status of the artist: better working conditions for artists and cultural workers

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals for EU measures to improve living and working conditions for professionals working in the art, cultural and creative sectors. In the legislative initiative, adopted by 433 votes in favour to 100 against and 99 abstentions, MEPs stress that […]

Generative AI: This is how you can use ChatGPT safely

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 Your new AI assistant will write poetry for you, generate ideas for your business, check your emails for mistakes and maybe even pass your MBA exam, albeit with only a B- average. […]

The Mental Weight of Climate Awareness on Future Medical Professionals

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 do […]

Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new Eurobarometer survey released today finds that skills shortages are one of the most serious problems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the EU. The challenge of skills shortages has grown over the years and now encompasses all EU Member States and […]

China’s growth forecasts upgraded, Eurozone recession fears and other economy news to read this week

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: China’s GDP growth forecasts upgraded; Eurozone recession fears grow; UK narrowly avoids start of […]

How greater energy ambition can rescue COP28

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ashvin Dayal, Senior Vice President, Power and Climate, The Rockefeller Foundation, Andrew Herscowitz, Executive Director for North America, ODI, Todd Moss, Founder and Executive Director, Energy for Growth Hub We need unambiguous agreement that everyone on the planet […]

EU releases €61 million in humanitarian aid for people in Afghanistan and Afghan refugees in Pakistan

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan continues to be of serious concern, the EU has released €61 million in humanitarian aid to address the needs of vulnerable people in the country, as well as refugees in neighbouring Pakistan. A total of €60 million are […]

Political advertising: deal on new measures to crack down on abuse

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday evening, EU co-legislators reached a provisional deal on new rules to make election and referenda campaigns more transparent and resistant to interference. The new rules will regulate political advertisements, notably online ads, while also providing for a framework for political actors to […]

Young leaders have the power to protect the Amazon. Here’s how

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Thales Dantas, Member, Global Shapers Community Advisory Council; Project Manager , PreScouter Inc., Maryangel Alemán, Member, Global Shapers Community Managua Hub; Grants Specialist, World Vision Nicaragua Preserving and protecting the Amazon rainforest is absolutely essential for the fight […]

How trade can contribute to a sustainable future

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jan Yves Remy, Director, Shridath Ramphal Centre (SRC), Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services The World Trade Organization’s legitimacy is being threatened by geopolitical tensions and a perceived failure of it contributing to sustainable […]

How employers can make emotional well-being a top priority

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cesar Carvalho, CEO & Co-Founder, Gympass Across the world, organisations and governments have increased their focus on the workforce’s well-being. It’s necessary: extensive research suggests that workplace wellness increases productivity, profits, retention, satisfaction, and so much more. But […]

EU coordinating 6 new humanitarian aid flights for Gaza

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new EU aid flight has departed today from Copenhagen, carrying 51 tonnes of medicines, medical items, and education supplies on behalf of Unicef to Egypt for people in need in Gaza. The flight is part of 6 upcoming flights of the EU humanitarian […]

Updated Strategic Energy Technology Plan for Europe’s clean, secure and competitive energy future

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The  revision of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan, adopted today, will help harmonise the original SET Plan strategic objectives with the European Green Deal, REPowerEU Plan and the Green Deal Industrial Plan – notably, the Net-Zero Industry Act. It will ensure a coordinated approach […]

On the Inevitability of War, or, Against Warmongering

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, 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. “War is the Father of All Things” – Heraclitus “Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum” – “If You Want Peace […]

Armenian Prime Minister: “We must move steadily towards peace with Azerbaijan”

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan addressed MEPs in the European Parliament’s hemicycle in Strasbourg on Tuesday. In his address, Mr Pashinyan expressed his staunch defence of democratic principles against the backdrop of the multifaceted crises Armenia has been confronted with in recent […]

Here’s how governments are using data innovation to fertilize the agriculture sector

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arushi Goel, Specialist, Data Policy and Blockchain, C4IR India, World Economic Forum, Yugank Bhardwaj, Director and Agtech Leader, PwC, Sowmya Komaravolu, Agtech Principal Consultant, PwC Data and derived insights are increasingly being recognized and utilized as highly significant […]

Climate Change, a Global Health Crisis

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms. Maryam Latif with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Pakistan. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue.

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, a dedicated advocate for global health, with a particular passion for advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. 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 […]

Women are under-represented in tech, and 50% of them leave the industry by 35: Here’s how this non-profit wants to change things

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 Women are under-represented in the tech sector, but the non-profit ‘Girls Who Code’ aims to close the gender gap in new entry-level tech roles by 2030.Its CEO, Tarika Barrett, told the World […]

The Commission sends request for information to X under the Digital Services Act

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 […]

Why drones need to be part of public healthcare in India

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liankhankhup Guite, Assistant director, Indian Economic Service, Government of India, Shagun Seth, Msc student, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics With India’s diverse and distinct topographical variations and geographical spread, last-mile service deliveries in the country face chronic […]

Winners of the 31st edition Lorenzo Natali Media Prize

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The winners of this year’s edition of the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize, awarded by the European Commission, were announced today at a ceremony hosted at the Solvay Library in Brussels. The winners are: For the International Prize:  the three journalists Carmen Victoria Inojosa, Claudia […]

European Week of Regions and Cities puts the spotlight on Cohesion Policy and its role in supporting regions face the effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the press conference launching the 21st European Week of Regions and Cities, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira and the President of the Committee of the Regions, Vasco Alves Cordeiro, came together to underline the crucial role that Cohesion Policy has […]

What are central bank digital currencies and what could they mean for the average person?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sandra Waliczek, Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum Money has taken many forms over the centuries. In fact, it’s not even always been money at all. It gradually evolved from bartered commodities to pieces of metal, before […]

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