This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katy Talikowska, CEO, The Valuable 500, Silja Baller, Head of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum, Fernando Alonso Perez-Chao, Action Lead, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum The International Day of […]Driving disability inclusion is more than a moral imperative – it’s a business one
December 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: Katy Talikowska, CEO, The Valuable 500, Silja Baller, Head of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum, Fernando Alonso Perez-Chao, Action Lead, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum The International Day of […]Commission opens formal proceedings against X under the Digital Services Act
December 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether X may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers. On the basis of the preliminary investigation conducted so far, […]How to rebuild trust in institutions: results, results, results
December 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: 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
December 18, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
December 5, 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: 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 new […]Unveiling the Healing Stethoscope: The Transformative Role of Healthcare in Combating Domestic Abuse
December 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
November 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 29, 2023 by 2 Comments
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
November 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
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 EU […]China’s Belt and Road Initiative turns 10. Here’s what to know
November 22, 2023 by 3 Comments
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
November 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
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 the […]Generative AI: This is how you can use ChatGPT safely
November 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
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
November 21, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 13, 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: 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
November 8, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 8, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
November 3, 2023 by 2 Comments
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
October 31, 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: 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
October 30, 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: 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
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
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”
October 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 16, 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: 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
October 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 13, 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: 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
October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 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: 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
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
