This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting today the 2022 Annual Action Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, worth €33.4 million. Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, said: “Our Aid Programme has shown to bring important tangible benefits to the people of Cyprus and remains as […]Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community: €33.4 million for the Action Programme 2022
July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is adopting today the 2022 Annual Action Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, worth €33.4 million. Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, said: “Our Aid Programme has shown to bring important tangible benefits to the people of Cyprus and remains as […]EU and Azerbaijan enhance bilateral relations, including energy cooperation
July 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today in Baku, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson met with President Ilham Aliyev and Azeri Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov to strengthen the existing cooperation between the EU and Azerbaijan. The two Presidents signed a new Memorandum of […]Amid global economic woes, unicorns continue to thrive
July 19, 2022 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, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum Coined in 2013, the term unicorn refers to a venture capital-backed company valued at $1 billion or more.So far this year, over 200 new unicorns have emerged.Unicorns, while still […]MEPs back boost for renewables use and energy savings
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee wants to accelerate substantially the deployment of renewable energy, and the reduction of energy consumption, by 2030. On Wednesday 13 July, MEPs voted to raise the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 45% by […]Measuring wealth: a key step to effectively narrow the gender gap
July 13, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Manjit Basi, Senior Director, WTW According to the new Wealth Equity Index, women accumulate only 74% of the wealth that men have at retirement.Women are cumulatively disadvantaged throughout their working careers.Purpose-driven leadership and equitable total rewards are the […]Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments from T-Mobile CZ, CETIN and O2 CZ on Czech network sharing
July 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has made commitments offered by T-Mobile CZ, CETIN and O2 CZ, as well as their parent companies Deutsche Telekom and PPF Group, legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The companies must ensure that their network sharing agreements do not reduce infrastructure […]Inflation is the world’s biggest worry, according to a new poll
July 11, 2022 by 22 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content A new Ipsos survey shows that inflation is the biggest concern facing people in 27 countries.Worry about inflation has risen for 11 straight months and is joined by other economic concerns at the […]How energy efficiency can break Europe’s gas addiction
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Philippe Delorme, Executive Vice-President and Chief Executive Officer, Europe Operations, Schneider Electric The new REPowerEU plan tries to reconcile the need to reduce dependency on Russian gas with Europe’s climate targets.Yet more can be done to maximize energy […]These charts show record renewable energy investment in 2022
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Energy investment has increased since the onset of the war in Ukraine.Three-quarters of the growth in investment is from renewable energy.Progress varies between countries, with emerging markets struggling to invest more in clean energy. The total energy bill paid by the world’s consumers is […]Fit for 55: Parliament pushes for greener aviation fuels
July 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Used cooking oil, synthetic fuel or even hydrogen should gradually become the norm as aviation fuel to help EU become climate neutral by 2050, said MEPs on Thursday. Parliament adopted its position on new draft EU rules to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels […]Family planning: how can health workforce provide meaningful family planning support
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms.Tasmima Islam Oishi, a student of Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Black communities in the US will be hardest hit by floods caused by climate change, say scientists
July 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content The risk of flooding in Black US neighbourhoods is predicted to rise at least 20% by 2050, experts are predicting.Scientists based their research on new flood risk maps that detail the impact […]What is NATO aiming for? To scare China, expand its military business in the Asia-Pacific or threaten global peace?
July 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
How much has NATO gone too far last week? The recent gathering of NATO members in Madrid has been for some a reckless provocation for a new Cold War right at the middle of an already turbulent 21st century. Why? Obviously, Russia’s invasion in Ukraine was at the top of the agenda and not without […]Ukraine: Commission waives customs duties and VAT on the import of life-saving goods for Ukrainians
July 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today adopted a Decision enabling Member States to temporarily waive customs duties and VAT on the importation from third countries of food, blankets, tents, electric generators and other life-saving equipment destined for Ukrainians affected by the war. This measure, which […]The roots of sustainability: 5 reasons why cities need trees
June 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shefali Rai, Project Specialist, C4IR India, Abhilash Verma, Team Leader (PMC), Shillong Smart City Globally, there has been a steady decline in urban tree cover.But urban trees provide a plethora of environmental, health, social, biodiversity and economic benefits.They […]Microplastics in the food chain: How harmful are they?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Formative Content Microplastics are pieces of plastic debris under five millimetres in length.Research suggests they could end up in the human food chain through a variety of sources.Studies are ongoing about the potential impact on […]To save the ocean, Web3 needs more scientists
June 30, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linwood Pendleton, Executive Director, Ocean Knowledge Action Network International Project Office, Annie Brett, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Florida Web3 tools, such as NFTs and DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations), are being created to support ocean conservation and […]Why public-private collaboration is key to developing autonomous vehicle technology in Türkiye
June 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ali Çağrı Kurucu, IoT & Mobility Platform Lead, C4IR Türkiye, Technology Governance Director at Turkish Employers’ Association of Metal Industries, MESS, Evren Kalfa, Consulting and Projects Manager, Turkish Employers’ Association of Metal Industries, MESS, Sedat Tavukçu, Fellow, C4IR […]It’s time: EU candidate status will strengthen Ukraine and Europe – Metsola
June 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. This is a moment where we must remain together. Addressing EU leaders, EP President Metsola spoke also on climate, energy, inflation and the war’s social and economic impact. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola remarks at the European Council of 23 and 24 June 2022, […]Why the global energy transition must be just and equitable
June 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wole Hammond, Global Shaper, Abuja Hub Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) held its 5th annual energy forum in Kigali, Rwanda.The theme of the event focused on driving forward bold action for a people-centred energy transition.Developing countries need the […]The European Commission recommends to Council confirming Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia’s perspective to become members of the EU and provides its opinion on granting them candidate status
June 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presented its Opinions on the application for EU membership submitted by Ukraine, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova as invited by the Council. Today’s Opinions are based on the Commission’s assessment in light of the three sets of criteria to […]State aid: Commission approves €226 million Hungarian scheme to support SMEs in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
June 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €226 million(HUF 90 billion) Hungarian scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’) across sectors in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, adopted by the Commission […]Violence against women is a shadow pandemic – we must take action to stop it
June 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bincheng Mao, Global Shaper, New York Hub Violence against women around the world has increased amidst COVID-19.Recent data shows that nearly 1/4 of all girls have faced gender-based violence by the age of 19.We must take urgent action […]4 experts on how leaders can best respond to a changing global landscape
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kulé Galma, Community Engagement Specialist, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum, Greta Ruffino, Early Careers Programme – Digital Community Engagement, Foundations, World Economic Forum & Thomas Roulet, Associate Professor in Organisation Theory, Deputy Director of the MBA Programme, […]Get the reporting right and sustainability will follow
June 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Olivier M. Schwab, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Expectations of the purpose of business, as well as how companies operate and deliver is evolving.The Forum understands the challenges they face and supports progress on convergent sustainability reporting standards.The […]Eurobarometer: Europeans set defence and energy autonomy as key priorities for 2022
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission announces €50 million to support vulnerable refugees and their host communities in Turkey. This humanitarian aid will go to specialised healthcare services and help address protection issues including legal counselling, psychosocial support, as well as access to civil documentation. This […]Building trust in the COVID-19 vaccine
June 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Aashka Shah is a final year Medical Student at Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad and Ms. Vidhi Parikh, an intern doctor at Parul Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Parul Sevashram Hospital, India. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial […]Modernisation Fund invests €2.4 billion to accelerate the green transition in 7 beneficiary countries
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Modernisation Fund made available €2.4 billion to seven beneficiary countries to help modernise their energy systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy, industry and transport, and support them in meeting their 2030 climate and energy targets. Investments were confirmed in Romania (€1391.6 […]118 regions and local authorities join the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change
June 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission announced the first 118 regions and local authorities that will participate in the EU Mission for Adaptation to Climate Change, the so-called Mission Adaptation, which will support the European Green Deal and the EU Climate Adaptation Strategy. These regions and local authorities […]EU budget 2023: Empowering Europe to continue shaping a changing world
June 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today proposed an annual EU budget of €185.6 billion for 2023, to be complemented by an estimated €113.9 billion in grants under NextGenerationEU. The EU budget will continue to mobilise significant investments to boost Europe’s strategic autonomy, the ongoing economic recovery, […]Zero Pollution: Large number of Europe’s bathing waters meet highest quality standards
June 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The annual Bathing Water report published today shows that in 2021 almost 85% of Europe’s bathing water sites met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards. The assessment gives a good indication of where swimmers can find the best quality bathing sites […]Why collaboration through platforms is important for tackling the climate challenge
May 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kimberly Bennett, Lead, Racial Justice in Business, World Economic Forum & Amy Goldman, Chief Executive Officer and Chair, GHR Foundation Tens of organizations joined the Partnering for Racial Justice in Business initiative helmed by the World Economic Forum […]Care economy: an opportunity to create jobs and close the gender gap
May 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Juan José Rojas Ortiz, Curator, Bogota Hub The care economy is usually not considered a productive activity, and it’s chiefly carried out by women.But data collected by the Colombian government demonstrates that the care economy could have a […]
