This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As announced in its proposals to reduce the burden weighing on farmers’ shoulders, the Commission is launching today an online survey to gather directly the views of EU farmers. The survey is open from 7 March to 8 April, and will ask short questions, available in all […]The European Commission invites farmers to participate in online survey on simplification
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As announced in its proposals to reduce the burden weighing on farmers’ shoulders, the Commission is launching today an online survey to gather directly the views of EU farmers. The survey is open from 7 March to 8 April, and will ask short questions, available in all […]The European Commission launches new migration partnership with Mauritania
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union is strengthening the cooperation between EU and Mauritania by launching a migration partnership and dialogue. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson together with the Mauritanian Minister of Interior and Decentralisation, Mohamed Ahmed Ould Mohamed Lemine, have signed a Joint Declaration launching an […]Excerpts from the Press Conference of China’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on March 7 2024
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This article was first published at the website of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China On March 7, 2024, a press conference was held on the margins of the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress at the Media Center, during which Member of the Political Bureau of the […]Protecting Children: Healthcare and Safety in Conflict Zones
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Bibek Shrestha is a fourth year medical student from Maharajgunj medical Campus, Institute of Medicine Maharajgunj medical campus, Nepal. 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 […]Cooperating on mass timber: How bio-based construction can build a greener future
March 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Scott Francisco, Founder and Director, Pilot Projects Collaborative To make progress on decarbonizing the built environment, currently responsible for approximately 35-40% of all global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, we need to understand a few key figures. The first is that […]Disinformation is a threat to our trust ecosystem. Experts explain how to curb it
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jesus Serrano, Global Communications Group, World Economic Forum In an era where digital technology is part of almost every aspect of our lives, the dissemination of information has never been easier or more instantaneous. Yet, in a world where […]What are forever chemicals, and why does the EU want to ban them?
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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 “Forever” usually has positive connotations. But sometimes we don’t want things to last forever – pollutants, for example. Risk experts surveyed for the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 said pollution was one of […]What do scientists think about different climate policy? And why should we care?
March 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ivan Savin, Professor of Quantitative Analytics, ESCP Business School (Madrid campus) , Research Fellow, Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA – UAB) Understanding scientists’ opinions about climate policy is important for at least two reasons. Firstly, scientists advise policymakers […]How technology is driving net zero in the Middle East
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda We are in real trouble. Unless humanity acts now, the world is on track for a climate catastrophe that will completely disrupt how and where we live. There are few bigger red flags […]The European Union continues to implement the Memorandum of Understanding with Tunisia with the disbursement of EUR 150 million in financial support
March 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union maintains its commitment to Tunisia through the disbursement of financial aid in the form of budgetary support worth EUR 150 million under the support programme for macroeconomic reforms by Tunisia (programme d’appui aux réformes macro-économiques de la Tunisie (PARME)) approved by the EU and Tunisia […]Deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging in the EU
March 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging, increase safety and boost the circular economy. The new measures aim to make packaging used in the EU safer and more sustainable, by requiring all packaging […]EU secures results at WTO Ministerial but important work remains to reform global trade rulebook
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission was instrumental in brokering important outcomes at the 13th ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organization (MC13) that ended Friday in Abu Dhabi. After a week of intense engagement, EU negotiators secured important agreements on e-commerce, new rules to improve global services trade, […]Commission fines Apple over €1.8 billion over abusive App store rules for music streaming providers
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users (‘iOS users’) through its App Store. In particular, the Commission found that Apple applied restrictions […]Our resources are running out. These charts show how urgently action is needed
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda We’re racing into a resources crisis that’s set to intensify unless urgent action is taken. Global natural resource consumption is predicted to increase by 60% by 2060, compared with 2020 levels, according to […]Commission will proceed to paying EUR 50 million to UNRWA and increase emergency support to Palestinians by EUR 68 million in 2024
March 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has decided to allocate an additional EUR 68 million to support the Palestinian population across the region to be implemented through international partners like the Red Cross and the Red Crescent. This comes in addition to the foreseen EUR 82 million […]MEPs back plans for an EU-wide digital wallet
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new digital identity framework will provide EU citizens with cross border digital access to key public services. According to the regulation adopted on Thursday, and already agreed upon with EU ministers, this new Digital Identity Wallet will allow citizens to identify and authenticate […]Foreign policy, security and defence: the EU should focus on strategic alliances
February 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EU must act decisively to define and defend its interests in the world, according to MEPs. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has sparked a series of economic shocks in the global economy and added significant destabilising pressure on countries in the […]Yulia Navalnaya: “If you want to defeat Putin, fight his criminal gang”
February 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of murdered Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday. Welcoming Yulia Navalnaya to the chamber, EP President Metsola said that “for many in Russia and outside, Alexei Navalny represented hope. Hope in better days. Hope in […]Global trade is fragmenting. The WTO must make a stronger case that can benefit us all
February 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nicolai Ruge, Lead, Geopolitical Agenda and Trade Investment Platform, World Economic Forum, Danny Quah, Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore Trade ministers from around the world are […]Why we must optimize supply chains for the sharing economy
February 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Valentina Carbone, Professor of Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, ESCP Business School In our developed economies, most consumers have now played some part in the so-called ‘sharing economy.’ Perhaps they have sold vintage books on eBay or given […]New EU rules to defend critical voices from judicial intimidation
February 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs confirmed on Tuesday their determination to protect journalists, activists and academics and their organisations against abusive lawsuits aimed at silencing them. The European Parliament approved with 546 votes in favour, 47 against and 31 abstentions a new law, agreed with the Council on […]Nature restoration: Parliament adopts law to restore 20% of EU’s land and sea
February 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded […]Parliament adopts new transparency rules for political advertising
February 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new rules will aim to enhance citizens’ trust in election campaigns and help fight against disinformation and foreign interference. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted new rules on transparency and targeting of political advertising, which will make election and referenda campaigns more transparent and resistant […]For manufacturers, the circular economy strengthens supply chains. Here’s how
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henrik Hvid Jensen, Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology In an era defined by globalization and the pursuit of efficiency, supply chains have become essential yet vulnerable networks within the global economy. This vulnerability, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, […]5 ways to drive investment in the most challenging fragile places
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew Herscowitz, Executive Director for North America, ODI The World Bank is hosting its Fragility Forum this week, which aims to “examine the success and failures of developmental interventions in countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence”. There […]Why we must think locally when planning globally with AI
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jane Livesey, Member, Global Executive Committee; Head, Asia-Pacific and Japan, Cognizant As I’m fond of telling people, I have one of the best jobs in the world. In my travels throughout Australia, New Zealand, Greater China, states in […]As construction accelerates globally, implementing sustainable building practices is critical
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew Crimston, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Washbox Global Global building floor space is projected to double by 2060. This is the equivalent of adding an entire New York City to the world, every month, for 40 years. […]How exactly can EU sanctions against a few Chinese companies bring peace in Ukraine?
February 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
That the US and the EU are close allies is not news. Nor that they more than frequently align their agenda when it comes to China. Last week was another occasion of parroting, this time with the EU shooting first. Last Wednesday the EU issued its 13th package of sanctions against Russia after two years […]Blending art and technology: Digital creativity and environmental innovation
February 23, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joseph Fowler, Head, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum Technology has profoundly impacted the art world, transforming how art is created and experienced. With the rise of digital tools, artists now have an array of new techniques and mediums […]3 trends set to drive cyberattacks and ransomware in 2024
February 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Scott Sayce, Global Head of Cyber Insurance , Allianz Commercial Following two years of high but stable activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion losses, as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve. Hackers are increasingly targeting […]Air pollution: Deal with Council to improve air quality
February 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU to achieve a clean and healthy environment for citizens as well as zero air pollution by 2050. On Tuesday, negotiators from the Parliament and Council reached a provisional political agreement on new measures […]With Generative AI we can reimagine education — and the sky is the limit
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Oguz A. Acar, Professor of Marketing and Innovation, King’s College London Generative AI tools have astonished the academic world. They have thrived in Harvard’s freshman year, eclipsed Stanford’s second-year med students in clinical reasoning assignments and even surpassed students of an elite university in […]How IP laws can be reimagined to stimulate innovation
February 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jens Martin Skibsted, Partner, Manyone A/S Intellectual Property (IP) laws are a two-edged sword. On the one hand, they enable creators to reap the full value of their creativity without fearing appropriation or imitation. On the flip side, IP […]
