This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]Poverty and Health: A Vicious Cycle Unravelled
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]How can we rebuild trust? Key quotes from 8 leaders at Davos
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Helena Leurent, Director-General, Consumers International Technology. Government. Economics. Science. Trust in our institutions and innovations is wavering. As we head into a record election year globally, misinformation and disinformation are considered the biggest short-term risk, according to the World Economic […]The Dynamic Interplay Between Economic Crisis and Health: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic and the 2008 Financial Crisis
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]Global Health: Navigating the Impact of Poverty and Economic Crisis
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]Music streaming sector: EU must ensure just pay for artists and fair algorithms
January 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the European Parliament called for EU rules to ensure the music streaming sector is fair and sustainable, and to promote cultural diversity. In a resolution adopted by 532 votes to 61 and 33 abstentions, MEPs ask for the imbalance in revenue allocation […]European Cohesion Policy supports the employment of millions of people, improves energy efficiency, and protects citizens from natural climate disasters
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published its2023 Summary Report on the Implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), showcasing some of the overarching achievements of the ESI funds as things stood at the end of 2022. These funds are the main financial instruments […]4 pathways to cooperation amid geopolitical fragmentation
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Samir Saran, President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Jane Harman, Chair, US Commission on the National Defense Strategy, Former Member, US Congress The world is experiencing geopolitical turbulence. Wars are raging across the Middle East, Europe and Africa; 2023 marked the […]Global poverty: one step away from collapse
January 9, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Naida Salković, a sixth-year medical student at Bosnia and Herzegovina’s University of Tuzla. 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 […]Media Freedom Act: protecting editorial decisions from political interference
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Culture and Education Committee amended the draft bill to make sure it applies to all media content and strengthens transparency and independence of EU media. In their draft position on the European Media Freedom Act, adopted on Thursday by 24 votes in favour, […]Wolves in Europe: Commission urges local authorities to make full use of existing derogations and collects data for conservation status review
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The return of the wolf to EU regions where it has been absent for a long time is increasingly leading to conflicts with local farming and hunting communities, especially where measures to prevent attacks on livestock are not widely implemented. President von der Leyen […]Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs back plan to boost digital products security
July 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New cyber resilience rules adopted on Wednesday will establish a uniform set of cybersecurity requirements for all digital products in the European Union. The draft cyber resilience act approved by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee aims to ensure that products with digital features, […]Health challenges of refugees and lessons to be learned
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]Africa’s logistics sector set to deliver results as free trade agreement kicks in
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Landry Signé, Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development Program, Brookings Institution, Chido Munyati, Head of Regional Agenda, Africa, World Economic Forum Intra-African trade has long struggled to cope with the continent’s inadequate logistics and freight sector.But, as the African […]Why walkable urban areas are America’s efficient economic engines
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum Rankings always generate headlines and controversy: the 100 greatest books of all time, the best living athletes, the most significant historical events, etc. So, it’s no surprise that the recent […]6 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer
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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 Cancer is one of the world’s biggest killers, leading to 10 million deaths in 2020.But scientists are using artificial intelligence, DNA sequencing, precision oncology and other technologies to improve treatment and diagnosis […]MEPs back plans to restock gas reserves before next winter
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament backs plans to accelerate the refilling of Europe’s strategic gas reserves, so households and businesses have enough gas for the next heating season. The proposal, adopted under Parliament’s urgent procedure process, will now be negotiated with EU ministers. MEPs want to establish a […]Humanitarian aid: EU releases €48.4 million to support people in Bangladesh, Myanmar and the region
March 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has announced today €48.4 million in humanitarian aid to address the most pressing needs of people in Bangladesh, Myanmar and the region facing displacement, the consequences of protracted conflict and the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis. This humanitarian funding consists of €24 […]How a community-led approach is enabling regeneration of the Sahel
March 3, 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: Patrick Worms, Senior Science Policy Advisor, World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) The effects of climate change in the Sahel are adding to an already burdened local population struggling make a living.Areas of land restoration are enabling local communities to […]From BRICS to OASES: a global platform for small economies on the international arena
February 23, 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: Yaroslav Lissovolik,Head, Analytical Division, Global Markets Department (CIB), Sberbank Rather than largest economies forming the vanguard of global governance, there could be role for smaller economies that show success in economic policies and international mediation.Collectively these countries can […]Colombia: Duque calls for reinforced EU-Latin America relations
February 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In his address to MEPs, Colombian President Iván Duque welcomed EU support for the country’s peace process and for hosting displaced Venezuelans. Speaking at the start of Parliament’s session, EP President Roberta Metsola conveyed her solidarity with the victims of Colombia’s decades-long conflict. President […]One Ocean Summit: new steps strengthen EU leadership in protecting the Ocean
February 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. he Commission is presenting today ambitious initiatives to promote a cleaner, healthier and safer ocean, as part of the EU’s contribution to the One Ocean Summit hosted by France in Brest and a demonstration of EU’s leading role in bringing a comprehensive response to […]
