This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fiona Dunsire, Wealth Leader, Growth Markets, Mercer (Marsh McLennan), Stefan Dunatov, Chief Strategist, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Suni Harford, Member of the Group Executive Board; President, Asset Management, UBS Public companies are leading private companies in three interlinked […]Why private companies need to catch up on sustainability
April 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Fiona Dunsire, Wealth Leader, Growth Markets, Mercer (Marsh McLennan), Stefan Dunatov, Chief Strategist, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Suni Harford, Member of the Group Executive Board; President, Asset Management, UBS Public companies are leading private companies in three interlinked […]Wind and solar generated 10% of global electricity in 2021 – a world first
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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 For the first time, wind and solar generated more than 10% of electricity globally in 2021, according to latest data.Fifty countries have now crossed the 10% wind and solar landmark, with seven […]From robotic dogs to magnetic slime: 6 ways robots are helping humans
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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 Robots are helping humans in a growing number of places – from archaeological sites to disaster zones to sewers.The robots can gather data, squeeze into small spaces – even call an elevator.Automation […]Ukraine: EU boosts humanitarian aid with additional €50 million
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As heavy fighting and missile strikes continue to destroy critical civilian infrastructure, humanitarian needs in Ukraine remain extremely high. Despite access and security constraints, EU humanitarian partners are providing assistance to vulnerable people in different regions of Ukraine. The EU is allocating a further […]Violence prevention: Gender equality and women’s health journey during Covid-19
April 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, Junior researcher, and a PhD candidate at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]The Health sector and its impact on eliminating Gender Based Violence
April 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Saba Habtu, a 5th year medical student at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. 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 […]Ukraine: EU humanitarian operation in the Republic of Moldova enhances assistance for refugees
April 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Since the start of Russia’s invasion on 24 February, the refugee influx of civilians fleeing Ukraine to reach neighbouring countries has resulted in skyrocketing humanitarian needs. The Commission is working on all fronts to provide emergency assistance to people in need, including by supporting […]EU-UK relations: European Union ensures continued supply of medicines to Northern Ireland, as well as Cyprus, Ireland and Malta
April 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the swift adoption by the Council of the proposals to ensure the continued long-term supply of medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland and to address outstanding supply concerns in Cyprus, Ireland and Malta – markets that have been historically […]Mergers: Commission approves Parker’s acquisition of Meggitt, subject to conditions
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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 Meggitt by Parker. The approval is conditional on full compliance with commitments offered by Parker. Executive Vice-President Margarethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “Manufacturers of civil and military […]Afghanistan: Parliament strongly condemns education ban for girls
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are deeply worried by the recent Taliban decision to indefinitely extend the ban on allowing girls in seventh grade and above to attend school. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament calls for a reversal of these restrictions, while noting previous commitments by […]Ukraine: EU must protect all children fleeing the war
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for children fleeing war in Ukraine to be given safe passage and for assistance for those internally displaced or unable to leave areas under siege. With 509 votes to 3 and 47 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution recalling […]Food crisis: the EU takes action to support Africa’s Sahel and Lake Chad regions
April 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the context of the aggravation of the food security and nutrition due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union is today reinforcing its political and financial commitment to partner countries in Africa. A total of €554 million in 2022 will be targeted […]NextGenerationEU: European Commission supports Europe’s sustainable transition with second green bond syndication
April 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today raised a further €6 billion in NextGenerationEU funds with its second NextGenerationEU green bond syndication. Due on 04 February 2043, this 20-year bond brings the total long-term financing raised under NextGenerationEU to €99.5 billion, of which €20.5 billion in […]The pandemic of gender-based violence and femicides
April 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Amrutha Tadi, a second year medical student at PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, India. 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 […]Roberta Metsola in Kyiv and Poland to support Ukrainian people
April 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Collection of available press material and audio-visual assets for journalists and media. The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was in Kyiv Friday to express the European Union´s support and hope to the Ukrainian people and condemn the unjustified Russian attack. Saturday she visited the […]Financial services: European Commission adopts additional equivalence decisions for US exchanges
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today adopted a decision declaring that a number of United States exchanges supervised by the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) are equivalent to EU regulated markets. As a result, derivatives traded on these US exchanges will now be treated as […]An Unstable World Calls for Stronger China-EU Cooperation
March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was published first at The European Sting and was written by Mr. Wang Hongjian, the Chargé d’Affaires ad Interim of the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union. The opinions expressed in this article belong to our distinguished writer. The 23rd China-EU Summit will be held tomorrow. Chinese President Xi Jinping […]Stand Up For Ukraine: global pledging event for refugees and internally displaced people taking place in Warsaw on 9 April 2022
March 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In recognition of Poland’s essential role in supporting refugees fleeing the invasion of Ukraine, the Stand Up For Ukraine pledging event, convened by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will take place in Warsaw on 9 April. The President […]Energy Crisis: MEPs, Commission and Council debate new plans
March 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday. MEPs heard from the European Commission and the Council on plans for a Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy In a plenary debate with MEPs, the European Commission outlined its latest proposals for ensuring the security of gas […]Justin Trudeau: “Canada, the EU, and our partners are facing a defining moment”
March 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Addressing MEPs, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stressed that NATO and the EU are more resolved and united than ever and that pressure on Putin must be increased. Opening the debate on Wednesday afternoon, Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Canada was an ally and […]Towards a better future: what we can do for our healthcare system
March 24, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, Junior researcher, and a PhD candidate at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]Ukraine war highlights urgent need for worldwide humanitarian support
March 22, 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 Torkington, Senior Writer, Formative Content Aid agencies call for protection of civilians affected by Ukraine war.Save the Children: There are no safe places for children in Ukraine.Support centres are being established to protect refugees from trafficking gangs.Humanitarian […]Ukraine’s Defence Minister tells MEPs the country needs more military support
March 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov told MEPs the EU should hit Russia with destructive, “biting” sanctions that would paralyse its economy and force it to stop the aggression. Addressing MEPs remotely at a meeting of the Security and Defence Subcommittee, the Foreign Affairs […]Enforcing sanctions against listed Russian and Belarussian oligarchs: Commission’s “Freeze and Seize” Task Force steps up work with international partners
March 18, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission’s ‘Freeze and Seize’ Task Force, set up to ensure EU-level coordination to implement sanctions against listed Russian and Belarussian oligarchs, has now stepped up its action at international level. It will work alongside the newly established ‘Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs […]A cleaner future for coal power plants and coal-reliant communities
March 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: Melissa Stark, Head, Global Renewables and Energy Transition, Accenture, Fabio Cataudella, Head of Power Plants Repurposing, Enel & Jorge Mayer, Head of Stakeholder Management, EDP – Energias de Portugal Most emerging economies are still heavily reliant on coal […]Right to repair: MEPs set out their demands ahead of Commission’s proposal
March 17, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The “right to repair” must encompass designing products that last longer and can be fixed, as well as labelling to better inform consumers and extending guarantee rights. In a resolution approved on Wednesday with 41 votes in favour, none against and 4 abstentions, the […]Women on boards: committees give green light for negotiations with member states
March 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the Women’s Rights and Legal Affairs Committees backed talks with the Council of the EU on a bill to increase gender balance on corporate boards. Once confirmed by plenary, negotiations can move forward on the draft legislation aimed at ensuring gender parity […]Making our Health Systems Resilient in Times of Crises
March 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Daniel Gizaw, a 22-year-old 5th year medical student at Addis Ababa University and resides in Ethiopia. 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 […]Combining crops and solar panels is allowing Kenya to ‘harvest the sun twice’
March 16, 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: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Formative Content There is huge potential for solar energy in Africa, but installing the arrays can have an impact on local ecosystems.Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for growing crops and generating electricity […]How universities can support student mental health and wellbeing
March 16, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Razan Roberts, Senior Director, Strategic Engagement and Communication, Salesforce.org The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health struggles among many students.Education institutions should respond to the mental health and wellbeing issues faced by students.70% of […]Companies to be more accountable for their social and environmental impact
March 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Large companies will soon need to publicly disclose detailed information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental risks. On Tuesday, the Legal Affairs Committee adopted its position on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) with 22 votes in favour and one […]Commissioner Schmit’s opening remarks at the Conference on the Right to Disconnect and Telework
March 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Dear chair, Madame la Ministre, dear participants, First, let me express our very strong solidarity with the Ukrainian people. It is my pleasure to participate in the opening of this joint conference of the European Parliament and the Commission on telework and the right […]Health program’s resilience and chronic disease during COVID-19 pandemic
March 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Behnaz Rahati, a 5th-year medical student from the Golestan University of Medicine, Iran and a member of the Medical Students Iranian Association (a member of (IFMSA)). She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed […]
