This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Musaab Almulla, Director, Global Analysis Department, Aramco, Tatsuya Terazawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan The global energy transition has plateaued and while broad progress has been made, there are several emerging challenges.Making […]How to create a framework for achieving an inclusive energy transition
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Musaab Almulla, Director, Global Analysis Department, Aramco, Tatsuya Terazawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan The global energy transition has plateaued and while broad progress has been made, there are several emerging challenges.Making […]Better protection for consumers against damages by defective products
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new rules would ensure victims get fair compensation when defective products, including digital or refurbished products, cause them physical and psychological harm.With 33 votes in favour, 2 against and no abstention the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) and Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee […]The European Commission announces an urgent review of its financial assistance for Palestine
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission unequivocally condemns the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel over the weekend. Following these events, the Commission is announcing today that it is launching an urgent review of the EU’s assistance for Palestine. In addition to the existing safeguards, the […]Can labelling programmes make smart devices cybersecure?
October 9, 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: Henry Tan, Deputy Director, Cyber Security Engineering Centre, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), Anu Devi, Project Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum Around 672 million households are expected to use smart home devices by 2027, but the […]President Metsola: Where there is a political will, there is a way: on migration, enlargement, EU budget
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. ”Europe is about changing the course of history, we need a dose of that spirit again”, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola addressing the informal European Council in Granada. In her discussion with the leaders, she said: ”Where there is a political will, there […]How is cyber innovation disrupting the energy sector and critical infrastructure?
October 6, 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: Basim Al-Ruwaii, Chief Information Security Officer, Aramco, Leo Simonovich, Vice President and Global Head, Industrial Cyber and Digital Security, Siemens Energy, Filipe Beato, Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum New technologies keep making cybersecurity in the energy […]Commission outlines further support measures for Armenia
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today at the European Political Community Summit in Granada, President von der Leyen outlined further measures of emergency and long-term support to Armenia. President von der Leyen said: “The EU stands by Armenia. We are doubling our humanitarian support to alleviate the plight of […]What is a carbon neutral product?
October 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: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Technology giant Apple has just unveiled its first-ever carbon neutral products. Innovations in design and clean energy means it has been able to drastically cut the emissions associated with its smartwatches, the […]Deal reached on reducing fluorinated gas emissions in the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal to further cut fluorinated gases emissions, in line with EU and global climate goals.At Parliament’s request, the deal foresees the goal of a zero hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) target by 2050, including a trajectory to reduce the […]China strongly dissatisfied with Europe’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles: MOC spokesperson
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was initially published at Xinhua Net BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction over a decision by the European Commission to launch an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric passenger vehicles. “This countervailing duty investigation from Europe is based only on subjective assumptions about so-called subsidies […]Commission launches investigation on subsidised electric cars from China
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has formally launched today an anti-subsidy investigation into the imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China. The investigation will first determine whether BEV value chains in China benefit from illegal subsidisation and whether this subsidisation causes or threatens to cause […]These 9 design principles can help deliver high-value affordable housing
October 4, 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: David Baker, Principal, David Baker Architects, Amanda Loper, Principal, David Baker Architects, Daniel Simons, Principal, David Baker Architects There is a persistent lack of affordable, quality housing around the world due to land shortages and rising costs of […]Exposure to asbestos: MEPs adopt law to protect workers more robustly
October 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament approved new rules to protect EU workers from the health risks related to asbestos and to improve the early detection of asbestos. On Tuesday, plenary adopted with 614 votes in favour, 2 against and 4 abstentions a directive, already agreed with member states, […]Parliament argues for a top-up to multi-annual budget for crisis response
October 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Revision of EU multiannual financial framework (MFF) urgent to tackle current challenges caused by multiple crises Commission’s proposal for a revision needs more ambition MEPs add €10 billion for 2024-2027 to boost areas like migration, external challenges, the EU’s strategic autonomy, and to enhance […]Commission recommends carrying out risk assessments on four critical technology areas: advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum, biotechnologies
October 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a Recommendation on critical technology areas for the EU’s economic security, for further risk assessment with Member States. This Recommendation stems from the Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy that put in place a comprehensive strategic approach to […]Digital safety: how a multi-faceted approach can help tackle real-world harm
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akash Pugalia, Global President, Trust & Safety, Teleperformance, Farah Lalani, Global Vice President, Trust and Safety Policy, Teleperformance The severity and volume of harmful content is increasing at an alarming rate.Addressing these issues requires a multi-facted approach across […]This is what countries are doing to get more women into positions of power
October 3, 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 Just 13 of 190 countries tracked by the UN had women in at least half of ministerial positions at the start of this year.Moves are being made around the world to get […]CO2: a solution to the climate crisis (provided it’s the green and leafy kind)
October 3, 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: Emil Vikjær-Andresen, Executive Vice-President, Head of Power-to-X , European Energy A/S Biogenic CO2 can be combined with green hydrogen to produce electro-fuels.Such fuels could provide carbon-neutral energy for hard-to-abate industries.More developed CO2 infrastructure is needed to encourage adoption […]How 42 cards encouraged more than 1 million people to engage with the climate crisis
October 3, 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Failure to mitigate climate change is the biggest risk facing the world over the next decade, according to research by the World Economic Forum.But some people simply cannot face up to the […]New European Bauhaus: applications open for 2024 edition of NEB Prizes
October 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As of today, the Commission is opening applications for the 2024 New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes. After over 4,500 applications received in total for the past editions, the NEB Prizes 2024 will this year award 20 exemplary innovative projects and concepts that represent sustainability, […]‘Fossil fuel age’ has failed says UN Secretary-General, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
September 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda On 18-22 September, the World Economic Forum convened business leaders, policy-makers, civil society organizations, innovators and social entrepreneurs for the Sustainable Development Impact Meetings. These carefully curated impact-driven leaders’ dialogues focus on ways […]3 insights for more successful digital and financial literacy initiatives
September 26, 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: Drew Propson, Head, Technology and Innovation in Financial Services, World Economic Forum, Jill Lagos Shemin, Head, Fintech Market Observatory, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, The University of Cambridge Judge Business School, Bryan Zheng Zhang, Executive Director, Cambridge Centre […]Antitrust: Commission re-imposes €376.36 million fine on Intel for anticompetitive practices in the market for computer chips
September 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has re-imposed a fine of around €376.36 million on Intel for a previously established abuse of dominant position in the market for computer chips called x86 central processing units (‘CPUs’). Intel engaged in a series of anticompetitive practices aimed at excluding […]Health fatigue and vulnerabilities: A new global health reality in the post-COVID era
September 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Tinatin Kutchukhidze, MD, from Georgia. 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 The European Sting’s […]The pathway to a sustainable food system is through human health
September 22, 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: Oliver Wright, Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Consumer Goods & Services Global Lead, Accenture, Andrew Moose, Head of Health and Wellness, World Economic Forum Globally, the prevalence of obesity-related conditions is increasing. If current trends continue, 60% […]MEPs argue for a top up to multi-annual budget for crisis response
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Revision of EU multiannual financial framework (MFF) urgent to tackle current challenges caused by multiple crises Commission’s proposal for a revision needs more ambition MEPs add €10 billion for 2024-2027 to boost areas like migration, external challenges, the EU’s strategic autonomy, and to enhance […]Free movement: Schengen reform to ensure border controls only as a last resort
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Civil Liberties Committee MEPs backed proposals which would mean border controls within the free-movement Schengen area can only be reintroduced when absolutely necessary. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a draft report on the reform of the Schengen Borders Code with 39 votes in favour, 13 […]Libya floods: EU releases €5.2 million and channels further civil protection assistance
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As needs in Libya are dramatically rising, the EU is strengthening its support to the country by releasing €5.2 million in humanitarian funding. The funding will be channelled through EU humanitarian partners active in the country, enabling them to strengthen assistance with a focus […]The African Union has been made a permanent member of the G20 – what does it mean for the continent?
September 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: Chido Munyati, Head of Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum The African Union (AU) has been made a permanent member of the G20, in a move that has been broadly welcomed for giving the continent an important voice […]Can we embrace the AI revolution and journey towards a brighter future?
September 7, 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: Marion Laboure, Director – Macro Strategist, Thematic Research, Deutsche Bank In the wake of OpenAI’s ChatGPT release, the world has been captivated by the boundless possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI).Venture capital AI-related deals and AI-related patents have witnessed […]How can we best navigate the frontier of AI regulation?
September 7, 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: Kay Firth-Butterfield, CEO, Good Tech Advisory, Satwik Mishra, Vice President (Content), Centre for Trustworthy Technology / In March 2023, over 33,000 people in the AI industry signed the Future of Life Institute open letter asking for “all AI […]The global chip industry’s complicated contours are decades in the making
September 7, 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: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Semiconductors are the lifeblood of economic growth and innovation in fields like artificial intelligence.But the global industry has been shaped in ways that expose it to geopolitical risk.Chris Miller, […]Risk management is for all companies — not just the giants
September 6, 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: Hersh Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Risk Management – India Affiliate Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the lifeblood of many economies globally. They are pivotal in driving economic growth, creating jobs and fostering innovation. According […]
