It looks like 2024 is set to be a year of EU probes and tariffs against Chinese companies. In February, the EU in its 13th package of sanctions against Russia included a few Chinese firms with the allegation they help Russia in its war with Ukraine. Last month, the EU announced that it has found […]Solar panels, electric cars and microchips: the beginning of an EU trade war against China?
April 8, 2024 by 1 Comment
It looks like 2024 is set to be a year of EU probes and tariffs against Chinese companies. In February, the EU in its 13th package of sanctions against Russia included a few Chinese firms with the allegation they help Russia in its war with Ukraine. Last month, the EU announced that it has found […]Commission statement on Israeli commitments related to the opening of further humanitarian aid access points
April 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission takes note of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s announcement to open further humanitarian aid access points into Gaza, following his phone call with US President Biden, in particular the commitments to open the Ashdod port, as well as the Erez crossing to let […]Unlocking hydrogen innovation: Paving the way for a sustainable future
April 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ben Queisser, Head of Technology & Innovation, ENOWA Low-carbon hydrogen is more than a mere technological advancement; it signifies a profound paradigm shift in how we perceive and utilize energy. Once overshadowed by traditional fuels, low-carbon hydrogen is […]What is ‘phygital’ infrastructure and how can it impact growth in developing economies?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chirag Chopra, Piyush Gupta, Project Specialist, World Economic Forum ‘Phygital’ infrastructure – an amalgamation of physical and digital elements – has emerged as a pivotal driver of economic growth and societal progress in the digital age. By seamlessly integrating […]EU and Japan launch Enhanced Dialogue on advanced materials
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Japan will work together on developing new materials used in critical sectors of the economy. Cementing close collaboration in research and innovation, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Hiroki Matsuo, Vice-Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, […]Call for action on rising cholera cases, and other health stories
April 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Action needed to prevent worldwide cholera upsurge – ICG Immediate action is needed to prevent a “multi-year upsurge in cholera cases worldwide”, […]Commission approves €900 million French State aid scheme to support the production of energy and fuel from biomass and renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
March 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was […]How Japan is attracting digital nomads to shape local economies and innovation
March 29, 2024 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, Communications Lead, Japan, World Economic Forum, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda A way of working called “digital nomadism,” allowing people to travel and work remotely for the short or medium term without being tied to a specific location, […]The Least Developed Countries are falling behind on digital transformation — here’s what to do
March 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), Taffere Tesfachew, Member, UN Committee on Development Policy Digital technology touches every aspect of human lives and all the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While digital transformation can help the […]The future of the care economy relies on collaboration and a ‘care mindset’
March 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kim Piaget, Insights Lead, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum There is one investment that yields incremental interest in the long term, and that is people. There are 8 billion of us (and counting), all […]Metsola at the European Council: This election will be the test of our systems
March 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Delivering on our priorities is the best tool to push against disinformation, said EP President Roberta Metsola at European Council Addressing the Heads of State or Government at the March European Council in Brussels today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the following topics: […]EU and Republic of Korea reaffirm their partnership for an inclusive and resilient digital transformation
March 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Republic of Korea held the second Digital partnership Council in Brussels. The Council was co-chaired by Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, and by Korean Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technology, Dr. Lee Jong-Ho. During the ministerial […]Commission sends Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa‘) and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (‘MEF‘) of its preliminary view that their proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA‘) may restrict competition on certain routes in the market for passenger […]Commission proposes increased tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is today proposing to increase the tariffs on imports into the EU of cereals, oilseeds, and derived products (‘grain products’) from Russia and Belarus, including wheat, maize, and sunflower meal. These tariffs, while high enough to suppress such imports into the EU […]Here’s how investors are navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of the AI era
March 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chris Gillam, Research Fellow, CPP Investments, Judy Wade, GLT-Managing Director, Head of Strategy Execution and Relationships Management, CPP Investments Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is transforming the world of investing. By generating novel investment opportunities and enhancing the investing process itself, […]These are some of the world’s top smart and sustainable cities
March 12, 2024 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 London, Paris, New York – it’s easy to reel off a list of the world’s most famous cities. But what makes a great city? And behind the hype and celebrity, are there other […]EU makes major step forward in the delivery of 2024 humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its disbursement to humanitarian partner organisations. The EU has to date organised 41 air bridge flights to deliver over 1800 tonnes of aid to Palestinians […]G7 Leaders’ Statement 24 February 2024
February 26, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine and salute once more the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people who have been fighting tirelessly for Ukraine’s freedom and […]Commission closes State aid investigation into Danish and Swedish public financing of Øresund fixed rail-road link
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that the State guarantee model granted by Denmark and Sweden for the construction of the Øresund fixed rail-road link does not constitute new aid within the meaning of EU State aid rules. The Commission has also found that part […]9 ways AI is helping tackle climate change
February 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 This article was originally published in January 2024 and updated in February 2024. The power of artificial intelligence (AI) to process huge amounts of data and help humans make decisions is transforming industries. As one […]What does the OECD global minimum tax mean for global cooperation?
February 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda More than 140 countries have committed to implement a new global tax agreement aimed at ensuring multinational companies pay a minimum rate of tax. The deal, which was proposed by the Organisation for Economic […]Statement by Executive Vice-President Vestager on announcement by Amazon and iRobot to abandon their transaction
January 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission takes note of Amazon’s and iRobot’s decision to terminate their agreement according to which Amazon intended to acquire sole control over iRobot.The abandonment follows the findings of the Commission’s in-depth investigation and the sending of a Statement of Objections on 27 November 2023. Executive […]The Gutenberg Parenthesis: how does studying 500 years of the printing press help us tackle the era of AI?
January 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda As we enter the age of artificial intelligence and the internet, what can a printing press from 1450 teach us about how these technologies will develop and shape our societies? As journalist, professor […]Commission report finds active competition enforcement continues to contribute to affordable and innovative medicines
January 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has published a report providing an overview of the enforcement of EU antitrust and merger rules by the Commission and the national competition authorities (‘NCAs’) in the pharmaceutical sector between 2018 and 2022. Today’s report shows that active enforcement of antitrust […]A majority of workers want AI training from their companies. We must empower them
January 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Denis Machuel, Chief Executive Officer, Adecco Group It is hard to think of another technology that has become so ubiquitous in such a short space of time. In little more than nine months, the use of generative artificial intelligence […]Drinking water to become safer thanks to new EU-wide hygiene standards for materials and products in contact with water
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted new minimum hygiene standards for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water. They will apply as of 31 December 2026 to materials and products used in new installations, or when older installations are renovated or repaired. These standards will […]Quantum-secure financial sector: 4 principles to inform global regulatory approaches
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Filipe Beato, Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Giulia Moschetta, Research and Analysis Specialist, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Pavle Avramovic, Manager, Emerging Tech & Research, Data Technology & Innovation, Financial Conduct Authority, Charlie Markham, Senior Associate, Emerging Tech […]How Switzerland can take the lead in responsible AI development
January 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Calls for greater oversight in the development of AI have gathered pace, particularly over the past year, as generative artificial intelligence (AI) has seen rapid advancement. As public and private leaders look to leverage the benefits while mitigating the risks of this emerging technology, […]Large language models and moonshots: Are you thinking too big?
January 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lukas Biewald, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Weights & Biases Large language models (LLMs) are transforming how we do business today. Trained on vast, diverse datasets, these artificial intelligence (AI) models respond to human inputs (or prompts) with remarkable […]How to turn eco-anxiety into bold action on nature
January 22, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nicole Schwab, Co-Head, Nature Positive Pillar; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Nature is a complex and often misunderstood term. What ‘nature’ means to a businesswoman in Paris, say, will most likely differ dramatically from how a […]Antitrust: Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Apple over practices related to Apple Pay
January 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Apple to address competition concerns over access restrictions to the technology used for contactless payments with mobile devices in stores (Near-Field Communication – ‘NFC’). The Commission’s investigations Apple Pay is Apple’s own mobile wallet solution used to […]The Hungarian government threatens EU values, institutions, and funds, MEPs say
January 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament condemns the deliberate, continuous and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government to undermine the EU’s founding values. In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 345 votes for, 104 against and 29 abstentions, MEPs express strong concern about the further erosion of democracy, the rule […]How renewables can start a consumer energy revolution
January 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Helena Leurent, Director-General, Consumers International Renewables are now the world’s most affordable energy. In fact, the latest solar panels generate cheapest electricity in human history. But hardly any households are seeing the financial benefits. Many consumers are struggling to […]
