This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, on behalf of the European Commission, and Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, announced a set of concrete actions that will implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the EU and Kazakhstan on a strategic partnership in the field […]EU-Kazakhstan strategic partnership becomes operational
May 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, on behalf of the European Commission, and Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, announced a set of concrete actions that will implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the EU and Kazakhstan on a strategic partnership in the field […]The Mental Health of Healthcare Workers in COVID-19
May 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 writers and do […]US edges closer to debt default, and other economy stories you need to read this week
May 15, 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 1. US edging closer to default amid debt ceiling deadlock Political deadlock over raising the United States’ $31.4 trillion debt ceiling is threatening to push the country into an unprecedented default by as […]How should start-ups act in the face of recession? 5 investors share their advice
May 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: Emanuela Orsini, Digital Content Specialist, World Economic Forum We live in uncertain economic times. According to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook, “there are signs of nascent optimism, and the growth outlook has picked up across all […]Humanitarian aid: EU releases €8 million for the Philippines, Nepal and South-East Asia
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 […]EU revenue: a new start for EU finances, a new start for Europe
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ahead of a Commission proposal, expected later this year, on further EU sources of income, MEPs assess the revenue side of the EU budget and advocate several new “own resources”. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday by 356 against 199 votes and 65 abstentions, MEPs offer an assessment of the reform process so far under […]Discharge approved but MEPs concerned over control of EU’s recovery and resilience funds
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved the implementation of the EU’s 2021 budget for most of the EU institutions, except the European Council. Most of the EU’s expenditure is managed by the European Commission, whose budgetary performance was approved by the European Parliament with […]MEPs call on Kosovo and Serbia to normalise relations
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament stresses normalising relations between Belgrade and Pristina is a priority and a precondition for the EU accession of both countries. In two reports adopted on Wednesday, MEPs urge Serbia and Kosovo to engage in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, and secure without delay a comprehensive, […]Portugal’s President urges EU to face post-war challenges with determination
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In his speech to MEPs, Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa identified the post-war recovery, enlargement, migration and energy as the main challenges for the EU. Addressing MEPs during a formal sitting, President Rebelo de Sousa said he considers the Russian war of aggression […]Burnout in healthcare workers post COVID crisis
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Anthony Collins, a fourth year Medical Student from UWI Mona in Kingston, Jamaica. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect […]Fit for 55: MEPs boost methane emission reductions from the energy sector
May 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Olaf Scholz: “We need a geopolitical, larger, reformed EU, open to the future”
May 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debated with MEPs during the ‘This is Europe’ series, calling for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in the world of tomorrow. Chancellor Scholz stressed that Europe has a global responsibility beyond its borders “because the […]How data and artificial intelligence can drive Asia’s sustainable farming future
May 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ahmed Mazhari, President, Microsoft Asia I grew up in a little hill station town called Shillong. It’s a beautiful area in India’s northeast corner that’s called the “Scotland of the East” and not far from where they grow tea […]Sandstorms are a growing menace, here’s how we can minimise their impact
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pengyu Li, China Specialist, 1t.org China Action/Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum Beijing, Siyu Wang, Operations and Communications Specialist, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum Beijing It was an April 2023 morning when the northern part of China was […]AI is shaping the metaverse – but how? Industry experts explain
May 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
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 […]Commission further integrates Moldova into EU Single Market through the Connecting Europe Facility for infrastructure funding
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean and Moldova’s Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Lilia Dabija, signed in the presence of Moldova’s Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, an agreement in Chisinau, associating Moldova to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme. This agreement will enable Moldovan project […]Healthcare cyberattacks are on the rise: Here’s why zero trust will prevent care disruptions
May 8, 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: Itai Greenberg, Chief Strategy Officer, Check Point Software Technologies As healthcare organizations continue to evolve digitally, one thing has become clear – patient welfare cannot come first if the digital systems supporting it are threatened. According to the Journal […]Commission proposes simplified, clearer and digital rules for detergents in the Single Market
May 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposed a revised Regulation on detergents that simplifies and future-proofs the current rules to better protect health and the environment, as well as ensure the better functioning of the Single Market for detergents. The revised rules cover new innovative products like […]International trade: what you need to know this month
April 27, 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: Kimberley Botwright, Head, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum 1. Global trade growth to slow this year, WTO says, but trade is getting greener World merchandise trade volumes will rise by a “subpar” 1.7% in 2023, with transactions “weighed down […]Digital Services Act: Commission designates first set of Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines
April 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted the first designation decisions under the Digital Services Act (DSA), designating 17 Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and 2 Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) that reach at least 45 million monthly active users. These are: Very Large Online Platforms: […]What Japan’s May blues tells us about tackling mental health
April 25, 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: Naoko Tochibayashi, Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan ‘May blues’ is a Japanese phenomenon that occurs during the transition after the new fiscal year starts and a week-long nationwide holiday.Fewer people appear to have suffered May blues during […]Crypto-assets: green light to new rules for tracing transfers in the EU
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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, […]Ukraine joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Ukraine becomes a Participating State of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – the European solidarity framework that helps countries overwhelmed by a disaster. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is today in Kyiv to officially sign an agreement on behalf of the European Union granting Ukraine full membership […]Boost your collaboration to become a top remote and hybrid working team
April 17, 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: Keith E. Ferrazzi, Founder and Chairman, Ferrazzi Greenlight We’ve just gone through one of the most massive inflection points in how we work – but missed the opportunity to reinvent something that’s broken. Incredible changes have developed in recent […]Polar regions are our insurance policy against runaway climate change. Here’s why
March 27, 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: Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter This week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest synthesis of climate science. It restated that we are well on the path to […]Rising bottled water use signals threat to UN water goal, and other environment stories you need to read this week
March 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Rising bottled water use signals safe drinking water goal is under threat, says UN think tank Surging global bottled water consumption reflects the failure by governments to improve public water supplies, which […]From proximity bias to productivity paranoia, here are 10 buzzwords from the world of hybrid work
March 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 article has been updated. What started as a TikTok work trend has now gone down in English language history – “quiet quitting” was named one of Collins Dictionary’s 10 words or phrases […]5 ways CRISPR gene editing is shaping the future of food and health
March 7, 2023 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 For some people, the idea of genetically modified (GM) foods is alarming. Opponents call them “Frankenstein foods”. But the need to produce more to feed the planet’s growing population means the techniques are […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the establishment of the International Centre for the Prosecution of Crimes of Aggression against Ukraine
March 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Russia’s invasion has brought unspeakable suffering to Ukraine. Almost one year ago the world discovered the horrors of Bucha. I was there myself and I have witnessed the atrocities committed by Russian forces. There is increasing evidence of direct attacks against civilians as well as […]1 year on – the global impact of the war in Ukraine
March 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content In the year since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his armed forces across the border into Ukraine, the impact of war in Europe has rippled out around the world. Most of us are […]Parliamentarians from across Europe discuss economic, social and budgetary issues
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The annual meeting on economic governance between MEPs and MPs from 29 European countries, including Ukraine, kicked off on Monday. The conference, which will end on Tuesday, was opened by EP President Roberta Metsola on Monday afternoon who told participants that Europe must remain […]The action of leading
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ana Carolina Magnavita Costa, a second year medical student from Universidade Tiradentes, Aracaju-SE, Brazil. 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 writers and do not necessarily […]No trivia: How a virtual safe space in Ukraine is helping teenagers prioritize their mental health
February 21, 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: United Nations Population Fund “The chat helps me feel very safe.” “It’s like talking to a friend.” “It’s useful for people like me, who are afraid to talk because they weren’t allowed to show their emotions or feelings since […]
