This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria said on Monday that Syrians across the political spectrum share a deep conviction that the country’s political transition must succeed. Geir Pedersen stressed that protection for all Syrian minorities and a fully inclusive process is essential to shaping its future. The […]Syria: Special Envoy applauds ‘shared conviction’ among Syrians on political transition
February 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria said on Monday that Syrians across the political spectrum share a deep conviction that the country’s political transition must succeed. Geir Pedersen stressed that protection for all Syrian minorities and a fully inclusive process is essential to shaping its future. The […]Al Jazeera ban must be lifted, rights experts urge Palestinian Authority
January 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Top independent human rights experts urged the Palestinian authorities on Monday to end its widely criticized ban on the broadcaster Al Jazeera and ensure that all journalists, local or international, can work freely and safely in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The development comes one week after […]Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record, says UN weather agency
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius (C) above pre-industrial temperatures. “We saw extraordinary land, sea surface temperatures, extraordinary ocean heat accompanied by very extreme weather affecting many countries around the […]In New Year’s Message, Guterres urges countries to drastically slash emissions and ‘exit this road to ruin’
January 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for making 2025 “a new beginning” in his message for the New Year, issued on Monday. Reflecting on 2024, he stated that “hope has been hard to find”, with wars causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement, and inequalities and divisions fuelling tensions […]EIB Group donates €300 000 to NGOs helping communities affected by flooding in Spain
December 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB Institute, the philanthropic and social impact arm of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), has announced a donation of €300 000 to support communities affected by the flash flooding that devastated parts of Spain on 30 October and in the first few days of November. The donation […]InvestEU: EIB provides €35 million in financing to GVM Group to support research, technology and digitalisation in the health sector
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a financing operation worth €35 million to support research, development and innovation projects at GVM, one of Italy’s leading hospital groups. The financing is backed by InvestEU, the European Union’s investment programme. The EIB Group is the programme’s main implementing […]Winter rains and aid obstacles worsen ordeal for one million Gazans
December 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly one million Gazans risk spending winter without adequate shelter as UN agencies struggle to provide cold weather assistance, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment, repeated evacuation orders and restrictions on aid deliveries, they warned on Wednesday. In an update, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, stressed that attacks […]Spain: EIB Group and Banco Sabadell to unlock up to €860 million in new financing to back small businesses and mid-caps
December 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed $80 million in equity to the Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II) to finance infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa. This investment was announced at the Africa Investment Forum. It will fund renewable energy, digital infrastructure and transportation initiatives that […]Vienna wins 2025 Access City Award for leading the way in accessibility for persons with disabilities
December 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Vienna won the 2025 Access City Award, for its outstanding efforts to making the city accessible for persons with disabilities. The initiatives to improve access to public spaces, public transport, information and communication technologies, and public services undertaken by the capital of Austria […]Reaching the unreached to find missing TB cases
December 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms. Shobha Shukla. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that […]In the Line of Duty: Ensuring the Safety of Medical Workers During Bangladesh’s Civil Unrest
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sharif Mohammad Sadat is a medical student from Bangladesh. 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 not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]Commission opens antitrust investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by Corning over cover glass for electronic devices
November 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to assess whether Corning may have abused its dominant position on the worldwide market for a special type of glass that is mainly used to protect the screens of handheld electronic devices, such as mobile phones. […]Germany: EIB and IKB help middle-sized companies to access sustainable finance
October 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG (IKB) have started a new partnership to support investment by Germany’s mid-cap companies. Firms with up to 3.000 employees can apply to IKB for a long-term loan to finance their transition to a more sustainable business model. […]Sexual violence and famine stalk Sudan’s displaced
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Sudan’s deepening humanitarian crisis caused by nearly 16 months of war has left countless women and girls subject to sexual violence and rape and tens of thousands of children at risk of death from hunger, UN aid teams said on Tuesday. Speaking from Sudan, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) […]Fostering Africa’s Economic Transformation through Innovative Financing
July 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. Keynote Address by Abebe Aemro SelassieDirector of the African Department, IMFAfrica Economic Symposium (AES)Rabat, Morrocco July 11, 2024 Thank you for the invitation and opportunity to address you this afternoon for the second edition of the Africa Economic Summit. It is a great pleasure to be back to […]The Commission decides to refer GREECE to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to correctly transpose EU rules on proportionality of professional regulations
May 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union for its failure to ensure the correct transposition of the Proportionality Test Directive (Directive (EU) 2018/958) into national legislation. This Directive governs the proportionality assessment of new […]Geopolitical rivalries are costly for global businesses. Here’s why – and what’s at stake
May 13, 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: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum International trade is under extraordinary pressure, experts warn, as crises ranging from continued supply chain disruptions to heightened geopolitical rivalries compound stains on the global economy. Moreover, the merits of […]No majority in committee for proposed EU Nature Restoration Law as amended
June 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following a lengthy vote, there is no majority amongst MEPs on the Environment committee for the Commission’s proposal as amended for a Nature Restoration Law. Following votes on amendments to the Commission’s proposal on Thursday 15 June and continued on Tuesday 27 June, the […]How in-person networking can have lasting impact and accelerate innovation
May 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Christa Odinga-Svanteson, Forum Foundations Partnerships and Communications Manager, World Economic Forum Innovation has always been an important driver of progress and growth. However, innovation has taken on a newfound urgency in today’s fast-changing world. Organizations must embrace innovation to […]How climate scenarios can help investors build portfolio resilience
May 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Rachel Teo, Head of Sustainability & Total Portfolio Sustainable Investing, GIC, De Rui Wong, Lead, Sustainable Investment Research, GIC, Trang Chu Minh, Vice President, Sustainability Office, GIC Investors must assess the impact of climate change on investments and determine […]Healthcare cyberattacks are on the rise: Here’s why zero trust will prevent care disruptions
May 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Itai Greenberg, Chief Strategy Officer, Check Point Software Technologies As healthcare organizations continue to evolve digitally, one thing has become clear – patient welfare cannot come first if the digital systems supporting it are threatened. According to the Journal […]63% of executives think their company is leading on climate-change. But the true picture is more complex
January 19, 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: Punit Renjen, Global Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte C-suite executives worldwide recognize the need for business to take climate action.Simultaneously, they are struggling to meaningfully transform their companies.One-fifth of companies are actually taking decisive steps on sustainability. The nearly […]The Commission proposes to extend the list of ‘EU crimes’ to hate speech and hate crime
December 10, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is presenting an initiative to extend the list of ‘EU crimes’ to hate speech and hate crime, as announced by President von der Leyen in her 2020 State of the Union speech. Hate speech and hate crime have seen a […]Make gender-based violence a crime under EU law, MEPs say
September 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls for online and offline gender-based violence to be treated as a “particularly serious crime with a cross-border dimension”. On Thursday, MEPs adopted by 427 votes in favour, 119 against, and 140 abstentions a legislative initiative demanding targeted legislation and policies to address […]Team Europe: €34 billion disbursed so far to tackle COVID-19 in partner countries
September 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, the EU, EU Member States and European financial institutions, as Team Europe, have disbursed €34 billion in support to partner countries in addressing the pandemic and its consequences, delivering on its promises with concrete results. This […]5 ways Digital Transformation Officers can make cybersecurity a top priority
September 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dmitry Samartsev, Chief Executive Officer, BI.ZONE & Daniel Dobrygowski, Head of Governance and Trust, World Economic Forum • As digital transformation of business picks up speed, cybersecurity increases in importance. • Digital Transformation Officers must build cybersecurity into […]How to build safe, equitable and sustainable transportation systems
September 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jesse Levinson CTO and Co-Founder, Zoox Transportation systems traditionally favour suburban, upwardly mobile users over those from lower-income groups and neighbourhoods.Emerging technology – AI in particular – can help to address this issue.Safe, equitable transportation is within our […]Commission steps up action for high quality and inclusive primary and secondary education
August 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published a proposal for a Council Recommendation on blended learning to support high quality and inclusive primary and secondary education. ‘Blended learning’ in formal education and training is the term used to describe when a school, educator or student takes more […]Why green bonds are beating all expectations in the post-pandemic recovery
August 2, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Formative Content Green, social and sustainability bonds are growing rapidly in number, with a very strong uptick in the first half of 2021.Growth has surpassed even the most optimistic expectations.Europe leads the acceleration, while […]7 ways to boost cyber resilience in the smart building industry
July 28, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henning Sandfort, Chief Executive Officer, Building Products, Smart Infrastructure, Siemens AG & Alina Matyukhina, Cybersecurity Manager, Smart Infrastructure, Siemens AG Smart buildings are an important tool in bringing down energy consumption.The technology smart buildings use is vulnerable to […]A net-zero world needs zero-carbon concrete. Here’s how to do it
July 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anthony Robert Hobley, Co-Executive Director, Mission Possible Partnership and an Executive Fellow, WEF, World Economic Forum & Dinah Mcleod, Chief Executive Officer, Global Cement and Concrete Association Concrete accounts for 7% of global emissions – and it’s the […]Commission welcomes the move towards more innovative health technologies for patients
June 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement on the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Regulation reached by the European Parliament and the Council early this morning. The Regulation will improve the availability of innovative health technologies such as innovative medicines and certain medical devices for EU […]The elephant and the mouse: how corporate giants can avoid trampling on their stakeholders
June 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Silja Baller, Insights Lead, Frontier Insights, World Economic Forum • Business is increasingly keen to be seen to be doing due diligence on ESG. • The ‘affected stakeholder’ concept is a key way of identifying those most impacted […]
