Frankfurt will be the home of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Frankfurt has been chosen by Parliament and Council as the seat of AMLA, the EU’s new enforcer in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. In a joint vote on Thursday, MEPs and EU ambassadors chose Frankfurt to host the EU’s central enforcer […]

The Commission announces initial humanitarian aid of €1.8 billion for 2024

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva With almost 300 million people estimated to need humanitarian assistance in 2024, the EU once again reinforces its commitment to support the […]

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

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 […]

World Cities Day: how 7 leaders are balancing the nexus between urban growth and equity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nalisha Men, Data Scientist and Analytics Specialist, World Economic Forum The continued global trend of urbanization is a significant and complex challenge. As more people move into towns and cities, it becomes crucial to ensure that urban areas […]

How blockchain data storage can protect us from deepfakes

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Scott Doughman, Chief Business Officer, Seal Storage Technology Artificial intelligence has great potential, but it also creates risks like deepfakes, biased data and data drift.The costs of AI’s misuse are mounting, with vulnerability depending on how organizations manage […]

Forget problem-solving. In the age of AI, it’s problem-finding that counts

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ravi Kumar S., Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant The global conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from optimism to pessimism.But that fear is misplaced — AI tools will always require humans to develop and direct them to […]

The Healthcare Dilemma: Balancing Quality and Access in a Rapidly Increasing World Population

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mahnoor Khan is a dedicated and ambitious individual pursuing her medical education at Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Pakistan. 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 […]

Healthcare Provision in a Crowded World: Opportunities and Challenges

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Jared Kipkoech Ronoh, a fourth-year medical student at Mount Kenya University. He 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 creativity in science matters and three ways to achieve it

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ruth Morgan, Vice Dean (Interdisciplinarity Entrepreneurship), UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London (UCL), Roger Kneebone, Professor of Surgical Education and Engagement Science, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London Creativity is critical to the future […]

Semiconductors: MEPs adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Plans to secure the EU’s supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and establishing emergency measures against shortages, were adopted by Parliament on Tuesday. The new law, already agreed upon between Parliament and Council, aims to create a favourable environment for chip investments […]

Circular economy for textiles: taking responsibility to reduce, reuse and recycle textile waste and boosting markets for used textiles

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is proposing rules to make producers responsible for the full lifecycle of textile products and to support the sustainable management of textile waste across the EU. This initiative will accelerate the development of the separate collection, sorting, reuse and recycling sector […]

Digitalizing SMEs and industrial value chains to unlock growth for the new decade

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Eric Jing, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ant Group In the past decade, the diffusion of digital technologies was a main driver of global economic development. The digital economy accounted for 55.7% and 29.8% of GDP in the […]

Will trade and climate clash or align? 4 future scenarios played out

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tim Figures, Associate Director, EU & Global Trade and Investment, Boston Consulting Group, Kimberley Botwright, Head, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum, Soumyajit Kar, Specialist, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum As efforts to slow the process of climate change […]

6 internet habits that can compromise your cybersecurity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Check Point Nowadays we cannot live without the Internet, a basic resource among the new generations. Remember looking for information in an encyclopedia or going to a travel agency to buy a plane ticket or make a hotel […]

Innovation in Europe – the secrets to entrepreneurial success and the importance of “patient capital”

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission’s Horizon, the EU Research and Innovation Magazine. As of today, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has a new President of the Board, Dr Michiel Scheffer. With a budget of €10 billion, the EIC aims to identify and scale up new technologies and scientific breakthroughs. […]

In a polycrisis, how can businesses build the resilience to thrive?

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 If the series of crises the world has faced over the past three years has taught the business world one thing, it’s that resilience is vital. And at this time of continued uncertainty […]

What is sustainable aviation fuel and why are only 0.1% of flights powered by it?

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 A single long-haul flight can create more carbon emissions in a few hours than the average person in 56 different countries will generate in an entire year. So is it possible for aviation […]

Why global leaders should advocate for a re-globalized world

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: James Forsyth, Community Lead, South Asia/ASEAN, and Member Relations, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum, Prof Andrew Prahl, Assistant Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information The trend towards globalization has faced significant challenges in recent years. […]

This is what’s worrying Gen Z and millennials in 2023

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda Stress, work-life balance and the cost-of-living crisis. That’s what’s keeping younger people up at night, according to Deloitte’s latest Gen Z and Millennial Survey. And the report uncovers deep-seated unease about the future, with […]

More ammunition production to support Ukraine: MEPs to fast-track proposal

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament decided on Tuesday to urgently deal with a draft bill to increase European production of ammunition and missiles. MEPs agreed with 518 votes in favour to 59 against and 31 abstentions to trigger the urgent procedure to swiftly proceed with the legislative proposal […]

World Humanitarian Day: Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarčič

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Our world continues to be shaken by violent conflicts and destructive natural disasters that often push local communities into humanitarian crises. Ahead of the World Humanitarian Day 2022, we honour all those working on the frontlines, who constantly put their own lives at risk […]

Commission sets out first analysis of the proposals stemming from the Conference on the Future of Europe

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today adopted a Communication setting out how it can follow up on the outcome of the Conference on the Future of Europe. After a year of deliberations, the Conference came to an end on 9 May 2022. In the closing […]

How mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence can create a sustainable future

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andre Hoffmann, Vice-Chairman, Roche Business has a duty to respect human rights, even when and where states waver in their responsibilities to safeguard workers, communities and our natural environment. The European Commission’s draft of standard-setting legislation on sustainable […]

COVID-19’s impact on jobs and education: using data to cushion the blow

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jerica Isabel L. Reyes, Global Shapers, Manila Hub, Philippines, Veronica Renee Carlos, Global Shapers, Manila Hub, Philippines, Johnathan Watkins, PILAR Research Network, London, United Kingdom, & Jimuel Celeste Jr., Department of Computer Science, University of the Philippines Diliman […]

Healthy Lifestyle: Commission launches a European-wide campaign

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Yesterday, the Commission launched the HealthyLifestyle4All campaign to promote a healthy lifestyle for all, across generations and social groups, with the objective to improve the health and well-being of Europeans. Linking sport and active lifestyles with health, food and other policies, this two-year campaign […]

Why COVID-19 is a litmus test for corporate attitudes to sustainability

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maxim Remchukov, Director, Sustainable Development, Sibur & Denis Rozhok, Head of Treasury, Sibur ESG is growing in importance for businesses and stakeholders everywhere. The pandemic is helping increase awareness that companies must focus on long-term sustainability over short-term […]

Coronavirus: The truth against the myths

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Polite Mabhena, the Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Medical Students Association at the National University of Science and Technology since August 2019. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece […]

Mergers: Commission approves the merger of Mylan and Pfizer’s Upjohn division, subject to conditions

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between the global pharmaceutical company Mylan and Upjohn, a business division of Pfizer, which operates Pfizer’s off-patent branded and generic established medicines. The decision is conditional on the divestment of Mylan’s […]

How does your immune system work?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Phil Cain, Writer, Formative Content Until a vaccine is available, our immune systems will need to adapt unaided to COVID-19. The immune system is the body’s multi-level defence network against potentially harmful bacteria, viruses and other organisms. A […]

A 3-step plan for carbon-neutral cars

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michael Lightfoot, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, LeasePlan While greener than traditional cars, EVs are not yet truly sustainable. More renewable energy on the grid will lower their environmental impact. Governments must incentivize EV ownership until it becomes the […]

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