This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs) 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 necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Access to Abortion is a Human Right
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs) 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 necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]The future of manufacturing is powered by data and analytics. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Memia Fendri, Initiatives and Community Lead, Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum, Felipe Bezamat, Head of Advanced Manufacturing Industry, World Economic Forum, Ruben Behaeghe, Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group The manufacturing industry is on the verge […]Doing housework could cut your risk of developing dementia, according to a new study
September 7, 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: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content Frequent exercise – including doing the housework – can lower the risk of dementia, according to new research. Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide, affecting an estimated 55 million […]Here’s how the food industry can decarbonize
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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 Food and farming may be responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to climate scientists.A leading supermarket chain says it can produce carbon-neutral eggs by feeding hens insects instead […]How Indigenous Peoples are reshaping modern economies
August 5, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Darren Godwell, Co-Chair, IgNITE, Asha Nooh, Inclusive Trade Team Member, World Economic Forum Tremendous growth potential exists for the global Indigenous economy.Increased participation of Indigenous businesses in trade and policy development has the potential to unlock mutual economic […]The Need for Harm Reduction in an Era of Social Isolation and Rampant Drug Use
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. George Mathew is a fourth-year medical student at Medical University – Pleven, Bulgaria. 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 not necessarily reflect […]What do sanctions mean for the future of decentralized finance?
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: Alisa DiCaprio, Chief Economist, R3 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to unprecedented financial sanctions from countries around the world.Decentralized finance has been heavily criticised for its role in potentially enabling Russia to undermine sanctions.Future regulation must consider […]What is NATO and what happened at the NATO summit?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Formative Content Heads of state have been meeting for a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Madrid.Key discussions have focused on support for Ukraine, Finland and Sweden’s application to join, and climate change.This […]Tackling anti-vax movement in COVID-19
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Marian Harrison is a junior house officer at Ghana Police Hospital, Ghana. 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 […]Who will govern the metaverse?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, Shaping the Future of Media, Entertainment & Sport; Member of the ExCom, World Economic Forum The metaverse is set to change the way people and businesses communicate, and operate, in innovative yet unpredictable ways.Its disruptive […]How companies can ‘walk the talk’ on pressing social issues
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dominic King, Senior Principal, Accenture Research & Josh Rhodes, Consultant, Accenture Strategy A large majority of consumers now want companies to take a stand on social issues.Many companies struggle to place stakeholders’ interests at the centre of their […]The EU refugee crisis: road to betterment
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Pragya Maharjan is a 4th year medical student studying in Bangladesh and is a member of BMSS. 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 […]Simulation in an online setting still makes a huge difference
February 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Yannick G. Eller MD, simulationalist from the University of Dundee and Ms. Lisa-Christin Wetzlmair, educationalist from the University of St Andrews (UK). They are 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 […]Global Europe: EU launches a global €1.5 billion programme to support civil society organisations
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today adopted the Global Europe Civil Society Organisations programme worth €1.5 billion for the period 2021–2027. Funding will specifically support civil society organisations outside of the EU, as independent actors of governance and development in their own right and their engagement […]The gender gap and health care: tackling the problem at its roots
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Feriel Arezki, a 5th year medical student from Bejaia, Algeria. 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 not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]The impact of the pandemic on mental health
October 25, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laura Nakatani Kunioka, a third-year medical student at Unicesumar, Brazil. 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 not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Namibia is poised to become the renewable energy hub of Africa
October 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hage G. Geingob, President of Namibia, Office of the President of Namibia Namibia launched its Second Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPPII) in March 2021.The country is on course to develop a green and blue economy as articulated under the […]Is Asia-Pacific ready to age gracefully?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bjorn Andersson, Asia-Pacific Regional Director, United Nations Population Fund The global population is ageing, with Asia-Pacific likely to see the most rapid increase in older citizens between now and 2050.On 1 October 2021, International Day of Older Persons, […]EU announces €25 million for education in crisis contexts and €140 million to support research in sustainable food systems
September 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Speaking at the Global Citizen Live event, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced that the European Union is pledging €140 million to support research in sustainable food systems and tackle food hunger via CGIAR, formerly also known as Consultative Group […]Sakharov Prize 2021: Parliament to announce candidates
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs will be presented with the nominees for this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a joint committee meeting on Monday afternoon. MEPs from the Foreign Affairs Committee, Development Committee and Subcommittee on Human Rights will meet to assess the nominees put […]This is how Singapore is preparing for the future of work
September 21, 2021 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 Ensuring workers have the skills they need for the jobs of the future is vital.Singapore has prioritized resources in education and lifelong learning to ensure workers have fullfilling careers.Collaboration between multiple stakeholders is […]EU reinforces its leading position in global agri-food trade
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. 2020 marked another improvement in the EU’s leading position among the world’s biggest exporters of agri-food products. On the import side, the EU has become the third largest importer after the United States and China, according to a report published today. 2020 was an […]Female doctors throughout times
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Maria L. C. Meurer, a 4th year medical student of UNINGÁ and a member of IFMSA Brazil. 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 not […]Living in a pandemic: what are the effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of the youth?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Katerina Drakos, a 5th year medical student from the Lisbon School of Medicine. 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 not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Women’s place in medicine
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Luana Ferreira Furtani, a 24 years old student from the 4th year of medicine in Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde de Barretos, Brazil. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong […]To solve big issues like climate change, we need to reframe our problems
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, Author, “What’s Your Problem?” (HBR Press) & Jonathan Wichmann, Co-founder, Wichmann/Schmidt Reframing social and global problems could yield viable solutions to major issues such as climate change and gender inequality.Being able to identify patterns in how […]The historical performance of women in human health
July 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Eulália Santos Gomes, 23 years old, a 3rd-year medical student of the University Center of Valença in Valença, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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 […]Mid-Term Evaluation of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey: EU support made a significant contribution to the welfare of Syrians and others fleeing conflict in the region
July 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Within the framework of the March 2016 EU-Turkey Statement, the European Union (EU), through the Facility for Refugees in Turkey, has mobilised €6 billion in assistance to refugees in Turkey. The strategic mid-term evaluation, presented today, concluded that this assistance made a significant contribution […]Summer 2021 Economic Forecast: Reopening fuels recovery
July 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European economy is forecast to rebound faster than previously expected, as activity in the first quarter of the year exceeded expectations and the improved health situation prompted a swifter easing of pandemic control restrictions in the second quarter. Faster economic growth as economies […]EU-UK relations: solutions found to help implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland
June 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today put forward a balanced package of measures to address some of the most pressing issues related to the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland. It demonstrates the EU’s strong commitment to finding creative solutions – including […]The ECB plans to maintain supportive monetary policy, Ms Lagarde tells MEPs
June 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee quizzed the ECB President about economic stimulus stemming from negative interest rates and plans for the pandemic emergency purchase programme. During the monetary dialogue on Monday evening, the ECB’s President Christine Lagarde assured ECON MEPs that, while the […]After a year of pandemic, has Brazil learned anything?
June 21, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Vitoria Fossari Geronasso, 21 years-old 3rd year medical student at Centro Universitário do Planalto Central Apparecido dos Santos from Brasília, Brazil. 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 […]Can a TikTok star or autonomous trucks reverse the global shortage of commercial drivers?
June 14, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content There are too few drivers entering the commercial trucking sector, says a new survey.Global supply chains rely on there being enough drivers to keep goods moving.Over a quarter of truck drivers in […]
