Here’s what your organization needs to know about cyber insurance

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Anna Sarnek, Senior Director, Risk Solutions, SecurityScorecard, Larry Slusser, Vice President, Global Head of Professional Services, SecurityScorecard Losses from cybercrime are expected to rise from $8.44 trillion in 2022 to approximately $11 trillion in 2023.The challenge facing insurance companies […]

How can start-up ecosystems in Central Eurasia become more effective?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Maksim Burianov, Chief Analytics Officer at Startup Central Eurasia, Expert at the International Telecommunication Union (UN ITU), Global Shaper, World Economic Forum, Irakli Kashibadze, Founder, CEO, Startup Central Eurasia, Future Laboratory Start-up Ecosystems are key to creating high-value products […]

The power of AI in wildfire prediction and prevention

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of AI in wildfire prediction and prevention. To address the increasing frequency of wildfires in Türkiye, the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Koç Holding, the Turkish Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, and Deloitte […]

The latest on the world economy, according to the OECD

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Global GDP will grow 2.7% this year and 2.9% in 2024, the OECD predicts.Inflation is falling in most major economies, but core inflationary drivers remain stubborn.Real wage decline is expected to end […]

New meningitis vaccine brings hope, plus the other health stories you need to know about

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam BishenHead, Centre for Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. New meningitis vaccine brings hope of eliminating disease in Africa A trial of a new vaccine against meningococcal disease, a cause of meningitis […]

Period Poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change?

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Bisirat Mathewos Tiramo, a 4th year medical student from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. He is affiliated to 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 […]

In a polycrisis, how can businesses build the resilience to thrive?

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 If the series of crises the world has faced over the past three years has taught the business world one thing, it’s that resilience is vital. And at this time of continued uncertainty […]

Hungary: MEPs denounce deliberate and systematic efforts to undermine EU values

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In its latest resolution, Parliament raises serious concerns over developments in Hungary, in light of the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Following a plenary debate on Wednesday on the situation of rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary and […]

Clean energy investment to hit $1.7 trillion – and other energy stories

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee , World Economic Forum Geneva 1. New IEA report shows growth in clean energy investment Global investment in clean energy is set to hit $1.7 trillion this […]

European Youth Event 2023: young people speak out a year before EU elections

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Around 10,000 young people from the EU and beyond will meet in Strasbourg to discuss Europe’s future, against the backdrop of the war against Ukraine and upcoming European elections. On Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June, the European Youth Event 2023 (EYE 2023) […]

Eurostat report shows EU’s progress on Sustainable Development Goals

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published today the ‘Sustainable development in the European Union — monitoring report on progress towards the SDGs in an EU context, 2023 edition‘, which provides a statistical overview of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]

International trade: What you need to know this month

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Sean Doherty, Head, International Trade and Investment; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. G7 looks to ‘de-risk’ China links by diversifying supply chains G7 countries will look to diversify their supply chains away from China as […]

MEPs vote to speed up the freezing and confiscation of criminal assets

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new legislation on seizing criminal assets would ensure fast and efficient freezing operations everywhere in the EU, and quicker compensation for victims. To speed up asset freezing and confiscations and close loopholes, MEPs on the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee adopted […]

European Green Deal: EU and Republic of Korea launch Green Partnership to deepen cooperation on climate action, clean energy and environmental protection

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Republic of Korea have established a Green Partnership with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanging best practices on climate action, clean and fair energy transition, protection of the environment, and other fields of the green transition. The […]

President von der Leyen at G7 Session I – “Towards an International Community characterised by Cooperation, not Division and Confrontation / Global Economy, Digital, Trade”

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Quotes from President von der Leyen at the first session of the G7 Summit, “Towards an International Community characterised by Cooperation, not Division and Confrontation / Global Economy, Digital, Trade”  Despite all geopolitical difficulties, the clean energy transition is accelerating. It offers real growth […]

How to finance the energy transition in Asia

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ayla Majid, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Planetive The recent global energy dynamics have stimulated a rethink of the future of energy security and energy transition equations. There is greater recognition of building resilience, as different regions are required […]

Half-price energy bills if you live near a wind farm. Here’s some incentives to accelerate the renewable energy transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Not many people are happy with their energy bills at the moment. But in a village in the UK, people are being offered a 20-50% discount on their household energy bills as part […]

These are the jobs that AI can’t replace

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda I’ve just asked ChatGPT this question: “What jobs will AI be unable to replace?” Within seconds it has whizzed out a 275-word answer. When I asked it to edit its answer down to […]

Does the future of medicine lie in space?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In November 2022, a routine resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) delivered a rather unusual cargo – a machine that can 3D-print human tissue. The 3D BioFabrication Facility and Advanced Space […]

EU Customs Reform: A data-driven vision for a simpler, smarter and safer Customs Union

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today put forward proposals for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. The measures proposed today present a world-leading, data-driven vision for EU Customs, which will massively simplify customs processes for business, […]

Border management: EU signs status agreement with Montenegro

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and Montenegro have signed an upgraded agreement on operational cooperation in border management with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). The agreement was signed by Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, and Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer representing […]

First EU-India Trade and Technology Council focused on deepening strategic engagement on trade and technology

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union and India have held their first ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) today in Brussels. The TTC is a key forum to deepen the strategic partnership on trade and technology between the two partners. Geostrategic challenges have reinforced […]

Electric vehicles: an analysis of adoption and the future of oil demand

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Selin Oğuz, Author, Visual Capitalist Electric vehicles: impact on oil consumption As the world moves towards the electrification of the transportation sector, demand for oil will be replaced by demand for electricity. To highlight the EV impact on oil […]

Redefining leadership for sustainable growth: Five key shifts for high performance

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Aaron De Smet, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Arne Gast, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Johanne Lavoie, Partner, McKinsey & Company, Michael Lurie, Partner, McKinsey & Company We are living through an era of unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The […]

President Biden aims to slash US power plant emissions: What you need to know about the global energy transition this week

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee , World Economic Forum Geneva 1. Biden looks to slash CO2 emissions from US power plants US President Joe Biden has announced ambitious plans to slash greenhouse […]

Eurobarometer: Europeans welcome EU support to reforms in the Member States

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europeans appreciate that the EU provides expertise and helps Member States in the design and implementation of reforms across wide range of policy areas. This is one of the key conclusions of a flash Eurobarometer survey conducted in April 2023, which confirms the importance and need […]

AI will help us lead more human-centric lives. Here’s why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Chief Innovation Officer, ManpowerGroup “Will ChatGPT take our jobs?” is often the very first question I’m asked by people searching for guidance on how artificial intelligence will impact our daily lives. Based on all the headlines we’re […]

Femtech is transforming women’s healthcare. But it must include everyone

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marily De Alba-Gonzalez, Coordinator, AI and Machine Learning , World Economic Forum Femtech is expanding rapidly, but it needs to be fully inclusive of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) women.BIPOC women face particular discrimination in receiving equitable healthcare […]

US edges closer to debt default, and other economy stories you need to read this week

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US edging closer to default amid debt ceiling deadlock Political deadlock over raising the United States’ $31.4 trillion debt ceiling is threatening to push the country into an unprecedented default by as […]

How should start-ups act in the face of recession? 5 investors share their advice

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Emanuela Orsini, Digital Content Specialist, World Economic Forum We live in uncertain economic times. According to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook, “there are signs of nascent optimism, and the growth outlook has picked up across all […]

How to unlock new growth markets in the Middle East and North Africa

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Hassan Abulenein, Government Engagement Lead, Middle East and North Africa, Centre for Trade, Regions and Geopolitics, World Economic Forum, Maroun Kairouz, Head of the Middle East and North Africa, World Economic Forum At a time when the outlook for […]

After COVID crisis: Burnout in Healthcare Workers

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Laila Kazem, a fifth year medical student from Kuwait, currently studying at Kuwait University. She is affiliated to 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 […]

Electric vehicle sales leapt 55% in 2022 – here’s where that growth was strongest

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Many people around the world will have noticed an increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads in the towns and cities where they live. The latest data on global sales of […]

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