This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the Internal Market Committee adopted its position on the EU Customs Code reform that will restructure the way customs authorities work in the EU. The proposed reform aims to relieve customs authorities who have come under huge pressure due to the exponential […]First vote on the biggest EU customs reform since 1968
February 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the Internal Market Committee adopted its position on the EU Customs Code reform that will restructure the way customs authorities work in the EU. The proposed reform aims to relieve customs authorities who have come under huge pressure due to the exponential […]Zalando commits to provide clearer information for consumer following EU action
February 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a dialogue with the Commission and national consumer authorities, Zalando has committed to removing misleading sustainability flags and icons displayed next to products offered on its platform. Such claims can mislead consumers about the environmental characteristics of the products. As from 15 April […]The cost of rebuilding Ukraine, and other urban transformation stories you need to read
February 22, 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: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum 1. $486 billion to rebuild Ukraine – report Saturday, 24 February marks two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. The World Bank, United Nations and European Commission […]Air pollution: Deal with Council to improve air quality
February 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU to achieve a clean and healthy environment for citizens as well as zero air pollution by 2050. On Tuesday, negotiators from the Parliament and Council reached a provisional political agreement on new measures […]Halfway through its lifetime, the Recovery and Resilience Facility continues to deliver across the EU through ambitious reforms and investments
February 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission presented the mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the EU’s recovery instrument at the heart of the €800 billion NextGenerationEU (NGEU) plan. Unprecedented in its scale and ambition, the RRF was established in February 2021 and has the […]LockBit: How an international operation seized control of ‘the world’s most harmful cybercrime group’
February 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda An international task force of law-enforcement agencies from 10 countries, dubbed Operation Cronos, has disrupted the operations of the world’s most prolific ransomware group LockBit, responsible for high-profile cyber attacks on organizations […]Commission presents new initiatives for digital infrastructures of tomorrow
February 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission presented a set of possible actions to foster the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures. The future competitiveness of Europe’s economy depends on these advanced digital network infrastructures and services, since fast, secure, and widespread connectivity is essential for the […]Social media in the crossfire: This is how you establish ‘digital trust’
February 21, 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Our lives are digital. From working and reading blogs, like this one, to bank transactions and social interactions, so many of our everyday activities now depend on digital technologies. That’s why being […]How can a market war for sustainable fuel resources be prevented?
February 21, 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: Ameya Hadap, Specialist, Climate Innovation, World Economic Forum, Thibault Villien De Gabiole, Lead, Industry Decarbonization – Trucking, World Economic Forum, Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum Amid a global drive towards sustainable energy, here we […]EU provides €83 million in humanitarian aid to support people in Ukraine and in Moldova
February 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is announcing an initial €83 million in humanitarian aid to support the people affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine in 2024. Russia’s targeted attacks on Ukraine’s key energy and civilian infrastructure like hospitals, schools and power grids are seriously hampering people’s […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement for cleaner air in the EU
February 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive. Once adopted, the new law will set 2030 EU air quality standards aligned more closely with the WHO global air quality guidelines. This is an important […]4 ways to bridge global inequality around emerging technology
February 21, 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: Sreevas Sahasranamam, Professor, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow One of the key narratives coming out of Davos 2024 was around how AI and other emerging technologies could help solve global challenges and meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]EU and Rwanda sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and Rwanda have entered an important agreement to nurture sustainable and resilient value chains for critical raw materials. Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, and Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Rwanda’s role […]From forests to futures: how Natural Climate Solutions are changing lives around the world
February 19, 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: Giulia Carbone, Director, Natural Climate Solutions Alliance, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) As the world grapples with climate change, biodiversity loss and inequity, natural climate solutions (NCS) projects are a powerful way to create positive environmental, […]Commission orders recovery of €33.84 million in incompatible State aid from Blue Air
February 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that Blue Air’s restructuring plan was not capable of restoring the airline’s long-term viability and it is therefore incompatible with EU State aid rules. Romania must now recover from Blue Air illegal State aid amounting to approximately €33.84 million (RON 163.8 […]Empowering Youth for Global Change: A Call to Action in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
February 19, 2024 by 1 Comment
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 […]Scientists have discovered a new species of underground tree – here’s why it matters
February 16, 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: Thea de Gallier, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda An utterly unique palm tree from Borneo that grows its flowers and fruit almost entirely underground was one of 74 plants newly identified by the UK’s Royal […]5 critical drivers of women and children’s health in under-served rural and refugee communities
February 16, 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: Neema Kaseje, Founder, Surgical Systems Research Group, Robert Metzke, Global Head of Sustainability, Philips, Alaa Murabit, Director, Global Policy, Advocacy and Communications, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Michael Newsome, Global Private Sector Partnerships Lead, UNICEF During the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting […]What is cell-to-body technology and what does it mean for the EV industry?
February 16, 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: Thea de Gallier, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) – global sales grew 31% in 2023 according to Reuters – manufacturers are having to improve and adapt designs to ensure EVs meet the needs of […]Maritime safety: deal on stricter measures to stop shipping pollution
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament and Council negotiators reached an informal deal to extend an existing ban on discharge of oil spills by ships to include sewage and garbage. On Thursday, EU co-legislators preliminarily agreed to update EU rules on preventing pollution from ships in European seas and […]Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Internal Market and Environment committees adopted on Wednesday their position on the rules on how firms can validate their environmental marketing claims. The so-called green claims directive complements the already-approved EU ban on greenwashing. It defines what kind of information companies have to provide […]How Indonesia is creating financial inclusion through digital wallets
February 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: Vincent Henry Iswaratioso, Chief Executive Officer, DANA Indonesia Today is another exhausting day for Ibu Nurhayati (“Ibu” is used to address or refer to an older woman in Indonesian) as she navigates hurdles in settling her monthly bills. Her […]Europe’s record fall in fossil fuels – plus other top energy stories
February 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: Roberto Bocca, Head of Centre for Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Europe sees ‘record fall’ in fossil fuels use in 2023 – analysis Fossil fuel power generation in Europe declined by a […]How universal wallets can help businesses unleash the full potential of digital identity
February 14, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture Innovation, Incubation Group Lead This has come about due to two new trends around digital identity. First, generative AI’s integration into daily interactions is accelerating the evolution of digital interfaces. AI platforms like […]3 innovations transforming women’s health around the world
February 14, 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Women spend more of their lives in poor health than men, resulting in 75 million years of life lost each year. Addressing this gap could generate $1 trillion in global economic benefit by […]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 […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement modernising maritime accident investigations
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the investigation of maritime accidents, modernising a 2009 Directive. The Directive applies only to maritime transport vessels to which the international conventions apply or to fishing vessels. Although […]Commission approves the acquisition of Asiana by Korean Air, subject to conditions
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Asiana Airlines Inc. (‘Asiana’) by Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd (‘Korean Air’). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the remedies offered by Korean Air. Today’s decision follows an in-depth […]The Role of Youth in Peace and Community
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nailah Wadud Khan ia 3rd year student of Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka. He 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 […]4 ways to future-proof against deepfakes in 2024 and beyond
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: Anna Maria Collard, Senior Vice-President, Content Strategy, KnowBe4, Inc. Developments in generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have led to the emergence of deepfakes. The term “deepfake” is based on the use of deep learning (DL) to […]Data and density: Two advantages cities have in boosting health equity
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: Ann Aerts, Head of the Novartis Foundation, Novartis Foundation, Diana Rodríguez Franco, Former Secretary of Women’s Affairs, City of Bogotá Improving health and health equity for vulnerable populations requires addressing the social determinants of health. In the US, it is estimated […]Venezuela: MEPs condemn attacks on opposition’s presidential candidate
February 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs strongly condemn the attacks against the opposition in Venezuela and the interference of Nicolás Maduro’s regime in the electoral process. The decision by the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice to disqualify MaríaCorina Machado has no legal grounds and she remains eligible to run […]Serbia did not fulfil its commitments to free and fair elections, say MEPs
February 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Elections in Serbia on 17 December 2023 were not held in just conditions, according to MEPs, who call for an independent investigation into the irregularities. Due to the incumbents’ persistent and systematic abuse of institutions and media to gain an unfair advantage, the latest […]
