Sustainable Healthcare Systems: Key to a Bright Future

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]

Why shifting from prediction to foresight can help us plan for future disruption

MEPs’ recommendations for a new EU framework for innovative companies 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roger Spitz, President of Techistential (Climate & Strategic Foresight) and Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute, San Francisco As the complexities of our world grow, the inherent uncertainty of the future intensifies. In 1982, John Naisbitt defined megatrends as large, […]

Policy tools for better labour outcomes

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maria Mexi, Senior Advisor, Labour and Social Policy, TASC Platform, Geneva Graduate Institute, Mekhla Jha, Specialist Inclusive Trade, World Economic Forum Trade is a powerful engine of growth and economic development. It has managed to lift close to […]

Space is booming. Here’s how to embrace the $1.8 trillion opportunity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nikolai Khlystov, Lead, Space Technology, C4IR Physical Technologies, World Economic Forum, Gayle Markovitz, Acting Head, Written and Audio Content, World Economic Forum Space is approaching a new frontier. The space economy is expected to be worth $1.8 trillion […]

MEPs: EU must actively support Russia’s democratic opposition

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Russian state, and Vladimir Putin personally, bear criminal and political responsibility for the death of their strongest opponent, Alexei Navalny, say MEPs. The European Parliament strongly condemns the murder of Alexei Navalny and gives its full support to Yulia Navalnaya in her determination […]

Blending art and technology: Digital creativity and environmental innovation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joseph Fowler, Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum Technology has profoundly impacted the art world, transforming how art is created and experienced. With the rise of digital tools, artists now have an array of new techniques and mediums […]

EU endorses key Relief, Recovery and Peace initiatives of the COP28

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At COP28, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, will endorse on behalf of the EU two new flagship initiatives to address the human impact of the climate crisis and emphasising the interconnectedness of climate change, conflicts, and growing humanitarian needs. The flagship initiatives the […]

A multistakeholder earthquake response in Türkiye sets an example for future crises

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Levent Çakıroğlu, CEO, Koç Holding In the early hours of February 6, 2023, a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye, violently shaking the southern part of the country and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. A total […]

Our food and agriculture is responsible for trillions of dollars of hidden costs, says the UN. Here’s why – and what can be done

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 Food not only nourishes us, but shapes the cultures of our countries. The agriculture industry that grows, processes and distributes food also supports jobs and livelihoods for more than a billion people. […]

Can labelling programmes make smart devices cybersecure?

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 […]

How to end modern-day slavery in the age of deglobalization

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Enrique Restoy, Executive Director Programmes and Policy, Hope for Justice, Rachel Hartley, Consultancy Director, Slave-Free Alliance, Adam Hewitt, Head of Digital and Communications, Hope for Justice Trafficking of persons into modern slavery is one of the world’s most […]

Macao: EU report highlights growing emphasis on national security that risks undermining fundamental freedoms

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted their 23rd annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). This report covers developments in 2022. The report shows a growing […]

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 […]

 Providing Healthcare to an Increasing (and Ageing) Population

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Alexandra Lourenço, a third-year medical student at the University of Beira Interior, in Portugal. 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 […]

Wildfires: EU provides crucial assistance to the Mediterranean region

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As several countries grapple with rapidly spreading wildfires, the EU steps in to reinforce firefighting efforts and provide much-needed support to the affected communities with over 490 firefighters and 9 firefighting planes deployed to Greece and Tunisia since 18 July. The two Mediterranean countries […]

Why ethical AI requires a future-ready and inclusive education system

This article is published in association with European Investment Bank.

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hannah Rosenfeld, Specialist, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum, Danni Yu, Project Fellow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum, Consultant, Boston Consulting Group, Abhishek Gupta, Senior Responsible AI Leader & Expert, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), […]

Indonesia’s SMEs hold the key to growth. How can they scale up?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arip Tirta President, Evermos, Prasanti W. Sarli Head of Social Impact, Evermos Indonesia’s small businesses will be an essential driver of the country’s future development. Currently most are micro-enterprises – there is an urgent need to understand how […]

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