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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr. Moeko Saito-Jensen, Environmental Policy Specialist, UNDP Cambodia Forest fires in Hawaii, floods in Greece, a drought in the Amazon, another 100 species extinct and huge patches of plastic garbage in the ocean. It seems like not a […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council. Spain holds the Presidency of the Council until December 2023 included. Committee on Culture and Education On 7 September, acting Minister for Education […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Addressing the European Council, President Metsola said that taking a strong stance against terror and making all efforts to alleviate Gaza’s humanitarian crisis are not mutually exclusive. In her discussion with the leaders, she said: “As a Union, we have a responsibility to remain […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New legislation aims to strengthen the business case for decarbonisation in Europe The Act supports manufacturing of the key technologies needed to achieve EU’s decarbonisation objectives MEPs propose faster authorisation procedures and net-zero industry clusters The legislation voted on by the Industry Committee on […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Scale down operations in member states where there are allegations of lack of respect of EU values Concern over the situation in Greece, Lithuania and Hungary MEPs acknowledge managerial changes but call for more to ensure transparency and respect of EU principles The Civil […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Naida Salković, a sixth-year medical student at Bosnia and Herzegovina’s University of Tuzla. The writer 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 writers and do not necessarily […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jonathan Walter, Freelance Writer, World Economic Forum, Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum In January 2024, the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, will reach her new home in Miami, Florida. At 1,200 […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Internal Market Committee adopted its position on new measures to strengthen the right to repair and promote sustainable consumption. On Wednesday, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee adopted its position on a new “right to repair” for consumers, with 38 votes in […]
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 In 2021, more than 140 countries and territories agreed to implement a 15% minimum tax rate on multinational corporations. The landmark agreement, however, has been “dramatically weakened” by major loopholes, according […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs raise alarm over the addictive design features of certain digital services and call for fostering ethical design by default. On Wednesday, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee adopted a draft report (with 38 votes in favour, none against and 1 abstention) warning […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Call for an interinstitutional agreement on the procedure to elect the Commission President Proposals to increase turnout, ensure citizens can exercise their right to vote and accessible participation The Committee on Constitutional Affairs is proposing ways to enhance the democratic aspects of the upcoming […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jon Jacobson, Chief Executive Officer, Omnisient Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) unlock the potential for using consumer data to drive positive results for businesses, individuals and society. In this piece, we explore what PETs are, why they should be […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published its proposal to set catch limits, or total allowable catches (TACs), for 18 fish stocks in the EU waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Kattegat and Skagerrak for 2024. The proposal is based on scientific advice and covers fish stocks managed […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the first Global Gateway Forum opened in Brussels. It brought together over 40 high-level Government representatives, financial institutions and business representatives to discuss the world’s investment needs, debate solutions and seal new deals. The panel discussions on the first day focused on green […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mohammed Al-tamimi, a last year medical student at Yemen’s Hadhramout University College of Medicine. The writer 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 writers and do not […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The number of renewable energy jobs has almost doubled over the last decade as investments in wind, solar, hydropower, biofuels and other renewable energy technologies continue to climb, a new report finds. […]
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. Drought-stricken Amazon River at record-low level Brazil’s Amazon River fell to its lowest-ever recorded water level as a record drought threatens hundreds of thousands of people and has damaged delicate jungle ecosystems. […]
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 What’s the primary disruptor for people at work? Inefficient meetings, according to a Microsoft survey that advocates for shorter meetings optimized by technology. AI, for example, can alleviate the weight of work by […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to strengthen EU CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles, which include buses, trucks and trailers. The report was adopted on Tuesday with 48 votes in favour, 36 against and one abstention. It says that strengthening CO2 emission […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Use of more hazardous plant protection products to be reduced by 65 % by 2030 Ban on all chemical pesticides in sensitive areas including urban green spaces New EU 2030 target to increase the sales of low-risk pesticides On Tuesday the Environment Committee […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today by the European Parliament and Council to review and strengthen the geographical indications (GIs) system for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products. The new Regulation will increase the uptake of GIs across the Union and […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, on the eve of the Global Gateway Forum, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Namibia Hage Geingob endorsed the roadmap for the EU–Namibia strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains and renewable hydrogen, supported by €1 billion in investments […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the State of the Energy Union Report 2023, the European Commission looks back on the EU response to the unprecedented energy crisis of the past two years, assesses the state of play with the green transition at national, European and global level, and […]
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 The EU has announced its ‘European Declaration on Cycling’, including dedicated new funding and policy support to promote bike use and the bloc’s cycling industry. As well as formally recognizing the vital role […]
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 MIT Sloan School of Management professor Zeynep Ton has spent years researching the essential elements of a good job – and developed the Good Jobs Strategy. The World Economic Forum’s Future of […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Eisenberg, Head of AI Governance Research, Credo AI Web search tool use, along with the related development of large language model (LLM) -based agents, has enormous consequences for AI capability improvements. ChatGPT’s web-enabled search capability is a […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Juan Carlos Thomas, Vice President Entrepreneurship & New Ventures, TechnoServe Across the Global South, there is an acute jobs crisis, particularly impacting young people. Meeting that demand for new jobs will be impossible without the growth of micro, […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniel Murphy, Risk and Resilience Specialist, World Economic Forum, Yommy Chiu, Senior Product Manager, Public Sector Solutions, Swiss Re, Tabit Xthona Lee, Senior Consultant, Health, Mercer Marsh Benefits Extreme heat is becoming a growing problem worldwide. Employers must […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs take stock of the situation in Malta and threats to journalists, paying tribute to Caruana Galizia’s “essential work” in exposing corruption and organised crime. In a resolution adopted with 437 votes in favour, 14 against, and 66 abstentions, Parliament highlights the limited progress […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €742 million (CZK 17.4 billion) Czech scheme to support sustainable forest management. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Common agricultural policy by strengthening forest environmental protection. The […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission services have signed administrative arrangements with the media regulators of France (Autorité de regulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique, Arcom) and Ireland (Coimisiún na Meán), to support its supervisory and enforcement powers under the Digital Services Act (DSA). These arrangements aim […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anushree Burade, a final year medical student from ESIC Medical College, Bangalore, India. The writer 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 writers and do not necessarily […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mai AbouShloua, a second-year medical student in Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egypt. 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 […]
