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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, EasyJet Airline Company PLC (‘EasyJet‘), International Airlines Group (‘IAG‘) and Air France-KLM S.A., Société Air France and Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. (together ‘AFKLM‘) as suitable remedy takers under the commitments made by Lufthansa AG […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Kenko Togo Tchakounte Lydie, a 5th year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMPS) Douala, Cameroon. 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 […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. More than three years after the first transaction of our NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds, the EU has issued more than €65 billion of NGEU Green Bonds, setting the EU on track to becoming the largest issuer of Green Bonds in the world. In line […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for “urgent international support” as the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reaches 123 million, with ongoing conflicts in Lebanon, Sudan and other areas driving further displacement. In a statement to the Third Committee of the General […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament condemns China’s continued military provocations against Taiwan and firmly rejects any unilateral change to the status-quo in the Taiwan Strait. These attempts, particularly by means of force or coercion, will not be accepted and will incur a decisive and firm reaction, warn MEPs. […]
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 […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to 54 million by 2030, up from 40 million today, unless urgent measures are taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Monday. Hearing loss already costs the continent $27 million […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. Armed conflict puts children at an increased risk of grave violations while their risk of being trafficked similarly increases, including in transitional periods, a new UN study has revealed. The report – the first of its kind – analyses the links between child trafficking and the six […]
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. At the Kufrsoum Cooperative of Pomegranate Producers, over 500 farmers are preserving a legacy passed down through generations. With 200 acres of orchards and 50,000+ pomegranate trees, they produce high-quality pomegranate products while offering visitors a chance to experience farming firsthand. From picking pomegranates to savoring […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Check against delivery” Today, I have met with the Conference of Presidents of the political groups in the European Parliament. In this meeting I have presented to the Parliament the planned structure of the new college, based on my political guidelines, on which we […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shanzay Naveed, a 3rd year MBBS student at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan. 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 […]
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has welcomed efforts to restore calm and hold fresh parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, urging the interim Government to be inclusive as the country moves towards restoring democratic rule. In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson late on Monday (New York time), the UN […]
This article is published in association with IMF. Major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas July 16, 2024 Our global growth projections are unchanged at 3.2 percent this year and slightly higher at 3.3 percent for next year, but there have been notable developments beneath the surface since […]
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. This week the European Investment Bank (EIB) welcomed Ukrainian government officials involved in the preparation and implementation of EIB-funded projects to discuss ways of speeding up and increasing the efficiency of multiple recovery projects. The initiative was supported by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US labour market remains strong The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting strength remains in the labour market. It was the second straight week of declines. Initial claims […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Carlotta Oltmanns, a final-year medical student at the University of Vienna in Austria. 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 […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union requested consultations with the United Kingdom under the dispute settlement mechanism of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) regarding the United Kingdom’s decision to prohibit the fishing of sandeel, with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable solution. Effective […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Giorgio Parolini, Lead – Aviation Decarbonization, World Economic Forum, Laia Barbarà, Acting Head, Climate Strategy, World Economic Forum The biennial Singapore Airshow was back in full swing this year, alongside acrobatic displays and adrenaline-filled take-offs. The airshow – Asia’s biggest aviation gathering […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Frankfurt has been chosen by Parliament and Council as the seat of AMLA, the EU’s new enforcer in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. In a joint vote on Thursday, MEPs and EU ambassadors chose Frankfurt to host the EU’s central enforcer […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A study assessing the potential impact of ten free trade agreements (recently concluded or currently under negotiation) confirms that the EU trade approach opens new commercial opportunities for EU agri-food exporters. Engaging in preferential trade relations diversifies import sources, thus improving the resilience of […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Asiana Airlines Inc. (‘Asiana’) by Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd (‘Korean Air’). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the remedies offered by Korean Air. Today’s decision follows an in-depth […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva 1. More than a third of EU businesses have adopted AI More than one in three European firms adopted artificial intelligence (AI) […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum, Minji Sung, Data Visuals and Content Specialist, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Aluminum’s a decent place to start. And not just because it begins with “a.” It’s 1995. Bill Clinton is […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. For a more sustainable and resilient food system, MEPs support a simpler process for NGT plants equivalent to conventional plants, while others must follow stricter rules. Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with member states on the Commission proposal on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), which alter […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Manicom, Global Advocacy Director, Talent Beyond Boundaries and Fragomen Why should someone with the right skills not be hired only because they are a refugee? By a company seeking locally and without success for a pastry chef or […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Satwik Mishra, Vice President (Content), Centre for Trustworthy Technology, Helen Huang, Senior Research Associate, C4IR Centre for Trustworthy Technology, World Economic Forum Traditional drug discovery processes fail to address current and future global healthcare needs. The cumbersome processes, from initial […]
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 […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA‘) by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa”’) and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (‘MEF‘). The Commission has preliminary concerns […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) launched today an open call for expression of interest to join the Critical Medicines Alliance. The set up of the Alliance is one of the key actions to prevent and address shortages of critical medicines announced by the […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today announced its intention to issue up to €75 billion of EU-Bonds in the first half of 2024 (H1). As in 2023, the Commission will raise these long-term funds under its unified funding approach, using single-branded EU-Bonds. The Commission will […]
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer 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 writer and do […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pratik Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd Most glaciers in the world have been retreating at an alarming rate since the 19th century. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report, between 1993 […]
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maya Ben Dror, Industry Manager, Automotive and New Mobility, World Economic Forum Geneva, Maria Alonso, Lead, Automotive and New Mobility, World Economic Forum Geneva, Nikolaus Lang, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group, Alex Koster, Managing Director and […]
