This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rawshan Saiyara Nawal, a Bangladeshi undergraduate medical student from the University of Dhaka. 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 […]Drug and Addiction: the harm reduction approach
July 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rawshan Saiyara Nawal, a Bangladeshi undergraduate medical student from the University of Dhaka. 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 […]People with dyslexia have ‘enhanced abilities’, according to a new study
July 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Dyslexia should be redefined as a strength rather than a disability, researchers at the University of Cambridge suggest.The neurological condition is linked to “enhanced abilities” in areas like discovery, invention and creativity.These […]Forest fires: EU sends assistance to combat fires at the Czech-German border
July 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union has swiftly mobilised two firefighting airplanes and two helicopters to Czechia where a large forest fire is burning in the north of the country. Following yesterday’s request for assistance, Poland and Slovakia are each operating one helicopter in the country. The […]Nearly half of businesses are being hit by economic crime, with cybercrime the gravest threat. What can they do about it?
July 27, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content Almost half of organizations say they have suffered from fraud or economic crimes in the past two years.Cybercrime is seen as posing the biggest threat, according to a new survey by PwC.Hackers […]8th Environment Action Programme: EU sets out to measure progress on Green Deal environment and climate goals
July 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission presented a list of headline indicators for monitoring progress towards the EU’s environment and climate goals to 2030, as well as the 2050 long-term vision to ‘live well, within planetary boundaries’. Resulting from intense consultations with stakeholders and Member States, the […]4 ways to incorporate cyber resilience in your business
July 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Nocera, Cyber and Privacy Innovation Institute Leader, PwC US Cybersecurity is a major concern for all organizations and collaboration is key to effectively tackle this threat.A report on Cyber Governance by the World Economic Forum, PwC, the […]Is it just the heat, or does the concept of ‘uneconomic growth’ make a lot more sense now?
July 26, 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: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Fixating on GDP gains may incur self-defeating environmental costs.Some experts advocate for a ‘steady-state’ model to curb this ‘uneconomic’ growth.The idea may seem particularly compelling as heatwaves and wildfires […]EIB Board, supported by the EU Commission, approves €1.59 billion of EU financial assistance for Ukraine
July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EIB, the EU bank, is providing €1.59 billion, supported by guarantees from the EU budget, to help Ukraine repair the most essential damaged infrastructure and resume critically important projects addressing the urgent needs of Ukrainian people.This is the second package of support for Ukraine […]EU wins WTO case against Turkey’s discriminatory practices on pharmaceuticals
July 26, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU welcomes today’s appeal arbitration award by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the case the EU brought against Turkey on pharmaceutical products. The appeal award confirms the Panel’s ruling and finds that the localisation measure discriminates against foreign pharmaceutical products, as it […]EIB Board, supported by the EU Commission, approves €1.59 billion of EU financial assistance for Ukraine
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EIB, the EU bank, is providing €1.59 billion, supported by guarantees from the EU budget, to help Ukraine repair the most essential damaged infrastructure and resume critically important projects addressing the urgent needs of Ukrainian people.This is the second package of support for Ukraine […]Drugs and addiction: a harm reduction approach
July 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Pamonphon Phummai, a high school student at the Mahidol University International Demonstration School (MUIDS) in Thailand. 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 writers and do […]REACT-EU: Additional €274.9 million to boost the social and economic recovery of Spanish regions
July 25, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Spain receives an additional €274.9 million from the 2022 tranche of REACT-EU. These resources will support the economic recovery of Spanish regions, help workers and jobseekers acquire skills necessary for the digital and green transition, and improve the access to and functioning of social […]Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Commission launches four new infringement procedures against the UK
July 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today launched four new infringement procedures against the United Kingdom for not complying with significant parts of the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland. They come in addition to the infringement procedures launched on 15 June 2022. Despite repeated calls […]Commission proposes a temporary short-term derogation from certain agricultural policy rules to increase the production of cereals
July 25, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a request from EU Member States, the Commission is proposing today a temporary short-term derogation from rules on crop rotation and maintenance of non-productive features on arable land. The impact of such measure will depend on the choice made by Member States and […]Opinion: Why we need to shift towards a destination-based corporate tax system for a fairer world
July 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: Nir Yaacobi, Lecturer in economics, Israel Academic College More than 130 countries have agreed to set a minimum global corporate tax rate of 15% from 2023, under the OECD’s global tax deal.But these rules are just further complicating […]COVID created an education crisis that has pushing millions of children into ‘learning poverty’ -report
July 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: Simon Read, Senior Writer, Formative Content The pandemic caused the worst shock to global education and learning in recorded history, says an international study.70% of 10-year-olds in low- and middle-income countries cannot pass a basic literacy test and […]3 ways online learning can narrow the higher education and workforce gender gap
July 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: Betty Vandenbosch, Chief Content Officer, Coursera The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2022 estimates it will take women 132 years to reach full parity with men in the workforce.Empowering women with education and skills to re-enter […]Is AI the only antidote to disinformation?
July 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Arijit Goswami, Innovation Program Manager , Capgemini India AI-based programmes are being used to create deep fakes that can be used to sow the seeds of discord in society and create chaos in markets.Algorithms will soon produce content […]How can organizations accelerate their resilience journey?
July 20, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andre Belelieu, Head of Insurance, Asset Management, and Institutional Investors, World Economic Forum The global risk landscape is more complex and unpredictable than ever.Business leaders must adapt and prepare their operations for future shocks.A new framework aims to […]Jobs in renewable energy are growing in the US – here are the highlights
July 20, 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Formative Content Green jobs grew across every US energy sector in 2021, a new report finds.Electric and hybrid vehicles defied the COVID-19 slowdown and continued to add jobs.In electricity generation, solar was the fastest […]Defence industry: EU to reinforce the European defence industry through common procurement with a €500 million instrument
July 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted a proposal for a Regulation by the European Parliament and the Council establishing the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) for 2022-2024. As announced in the Joint communication on the Defence Investment Gaps in May, the […]Ensuring Global Food Security: What China Says and Does
July 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Hit by intense heat, it is reported that some European countries will see their soft-wheat output drop by 7%, lower than their five-year average, another bad news for the already strained global food supply. But the problem did not pop up just this summer. In recent years, the consequences of the climate crisis, compounded by […]Micromobility is clean and quiet — how can it be widely used?
July 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nikolaus Lang, Managing Director & Senior Partner; Global Leader, Global Advantage Practice, Boston Consulting Group, Andreas Herrmann, Director, Institute for Mobility, University of St. Gallen Micromobility — such as e-bikes and e-scooters — is quiet, clean, and solves […]Ukraine crisis: How can the private sector be a force for good?
July 15, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrietta H. Fore, Director Emeritus, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) The war in Ukraine has displaced nearly two-thirds of the country’s children.International cooperation is critical to protect and children and their families.The private sector can take direct […]What is the ‘pink tax’ and how does it hinder women?
July 15, 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 Gender-based price disparities are known as pink taxes.The pink tax has long imposed an economic burden on women—especially since women continue to earn less than men.The United Nations has […]Spam bots: What are they?
July 15, 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 Spam bots are automated profiles that mimic real-life user behaviour to spread content.Some bots are benevolent and can improve a user’s experience online. However, many bots are malicious.Spam bots […]MEPs want better protection for consumers applying for loans online
July 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new EU rules aim at protecting consumers online from credit card debt, overdrafts and loans that are unsuitable for their financial situation. In a text adopted by the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee, with 42 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 […]Climate change: new rules for companies to stop EU-driven deforestation globally
July 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To fight climate change and biodiversity loss globally, Environment MEPs want only deforestation-free products to be allowed on the EU market. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee today adopted its position with 60 votes to 2 and 13 abstentions on the Commission […]Czech Presidency outlines priorities to EP committees
July 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are outlining the priorities of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings. Czechia holds the Presidency of the Council until the end of 2022. A first series of hearings takes place from 11 […]Russian invasion of Ukraine: Commission consults Member States on proposal to amend State aid Temporary Crisis Framework
July 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to adjust the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework, initially adopted on 23 March 2022 to support the economy in the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in […]India invested record amounts in renewables last year – so what next for green power in the country?
July 11, 2022 by 1 Comment
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 & Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content Investment in renewable energy hit a record level in India during the last financial year.We spoke with the author of a new report to uncover more […]Forest fires: EU mobilises its firefighting fleet to help Portugal
July 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Forest fires: EU mobilises its firefighting fleet to help Portugal Portugal has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to request emergency assistance for the current wildfires in the central part of the country. In an immediate response, the European Commission has mobilised this morning […]How policy action is key to hydrogen reaching its decarbonization potential
July 8, 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: Sverre Alvik, Director Energy Transition Outlook, DNV & Jørg Aarnes, Global Lead – Hydrogen and CCS, DNV Hydrogen is key to the energy transition, helping to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors.Climate targets will require huge uptake and investment in hydrogen […]
