This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katharine Rooney, Senior Writer , Formative Content Global fish production reached its highest level in 2018 at 96.4 million tonnes.35% of global fish harvest is lost or wasted every year.Light and audio technology can protect species and increase […]This is how smart technology is helping to combat overfishing
November 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Katharine Rooney, Senior Writer , Formative Content Global fish production reached its highest level in 2018 at 96.4 million tonnes.35% of global fish harvest is lost or wasted every year.Light and audio technology can protect species and increase […]2020 feels like dark fiction. Here’s how science can inspire a better future
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nick Pyenson, Curator, Fossil Marine Mammals, Smithsonian Institution & Alex Dehgan, Co-founder and CEO , Conservation X Labs Wildfires, climate change, biodiversity loss and the pandemic are all signs of how humanity’s relationship with nature has changed.Scientists have […]MEPs to grill Frontex director on agency’s role in pushbacks of asylum-seekers
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The alleged involvement of Frontex staff in pushbacks of asylum-seekers by the Greek border guard will be the focus of a debate in the Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday. MEPs are set to demand answers from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency’s Executive […]EU values in Hungary and Poland: debate on recent developments
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Debate today on Article 7 developments and the state of LGBTI rights in Poland and Hungary with Commissioner for Justice Reynders and Commissioner for Equality Dalli. When: Monday, 30 November 17.05 – 18.45 Where: European Parliament in Brussels, József Antall building, room 2Q2 and […]EU Cohesion policy: Commission and EBRD promote innovative use of data in public procurement involving EU funds
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Open Contracting Partnership are joining forces to improve the quality and transparency of public tenders co-funded by EU funds in Greece and Poland. Thanks to their support, two pilot projects will […]The Role of Medical Students in Sex Education
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Deisha Laksmitha Ayomi, a medical doctor at Emergency Hospital for COVID-19 in Surabaya, Indonesia. 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 writer and do not necessarily […]Commission welcomes the political agreement on the transitional rules for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission welcomed the political agreement between the European Parliament and EU Member States in the Council on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) rules for the transitional period of 2021-2022. These rules are based on the principle of continuity of the current CAP […]Lockdowns in Europe seem to be working, again. But then what?
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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 European countries enduring a second wave of COVID-19 have once again locked down.There are signs that these measures are curbing the spread of the coronavirus.But experts warn certain steps […]Writing a new story in gender inequalities: women gaining space and respect in medicine
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Danielle Correia Furtado and Fernanda Clara da Silva, two second year medical students at Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN) in Mossoró, Brazil. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed […]Women Win in the West
November 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Christopher Maatouk, an American/Lebanese medical student at the Lebanese University. 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 writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Human rights breaches in Belarus, Ethiopia, and Algeria
November 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in Belarus, Ethiopia, and Algeria. Human rights violations in Belarus, in particular the murder of Raman Bandarenka. Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms the murder of Raman Bandarenka […]Polish de facto ban on abortion puts women’s lives at risk, says Parliament
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs condemn the setback to women’s sexual and reproductive rights in Poland and stress the EU’s legal obligation to uphold and protect them. In a resolution adopted with 455 votes to 145 and 71 abstentions, Parliament says that the ruling of 22 October by […]The role of medical students in closing the gaps in accelerating women’s rights
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bhanavath Bhanu, a 2nd year medical student from Bhaskar Medical College from India. 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 writer and do not necessarily reflect […]Poor diets may to be blame for 20cm height gaps among children, study says
November 26, 2020 by 1 Comment
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 Researchers assessed the height and weight of 65 million school-aged children and adolescents in 193 countries.Lack of healthy nutrition in school years was behind a 20cm height gap across nations, the study […]Parliament wants to grant EU consumers a “right to repair”
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament wants to boost sustainability by promoting reuse and repairs and by tackling practices that shorten the lifespan of products. The resolution on a more sustainable Single Market was adopted with 395 in favour, 94 against and 207 abstentions. MEPs call on the Commission […]Media freedom: EP warns of attempts to silence critics and undermine pluralism
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament is deeply concerned about the state of media freedom within the EU and denounces the violence, harassment and pressure faced by journalists. In a resolution adopted with 553 votes to 54 and 89 abstentions, Parliament points to “attempts by governments of some member […]Ethiopia: Authorities must protect civilians and ensure access of humanitarian workers
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič issued the following statement: “Today in Brussels I met the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ethiopia and in the wider region. I conveyed my […]Closing the gaps in accelerating women’s rights : the role of medical students.
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anushree Burade, a fourth year medical student from MSAI India, studying at ESIC Medical College, Bangalore, India. 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 writer and […]Successful third issuance of EU SURE bonds by the European Commission
November 25, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has issued a €8.5 billion social bond under the EU SURE instrument to help protect jobs and keep people in work. This has been the third bond issuance this year under the programme. It consisted of a single tranche due for […]Affordable, accessible and safe medicines for all: the Commission presents a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
November 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today adopted a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe to ensure patients have access to innovative and affordable medicines and to support the competitiveness, innovative capacity and sustainability of the EU’s pharmaceutical industry. The Strategy will allow Europe to cover its pharmaceutical needs, […]Commission proposes measures to boost data sharing and support European data spaces
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To better exploit the potential of ever-growing data in a trustworthy European framework, the Commission today proposes new rules on data governance. The Regulation will facilitate data sharing across the EU and between sectors to create wealth for society, increase control and trust of […]Role of Medical Student in accelerating Women’s Right
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Annu Bubna, a 22 years old, 7th Semester Medical Student of Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, India. 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 writer and […]EU survey confirms citizens’ call for EU to have more powers to tackle pandemic
November 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In the grip of the second wave of coronavirus, two thirds of EU citizens call for more EU competence and an EU budget with sufficient means to tackle the crisis. The European Parliament released today the full results of its third survey this year […]How upskilling could help cities rebuild after Coronavirus
November 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rory Heilakka, Principal, Oliver Wyman Cities, impacted by COVID-19, will need to retrain workers who have lost jobs in the pandemic or risk losing residents.Targeted programs and partnerships can steer workers toward fields where employers are hiring. Imagine […]
EU should set goal to end homelessness by 2030
November 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved a series of recommendations to combat homelessness and end housing exclusion in the EU. In the resolution adopted with 647 votes in favour, 13 against and 32 abstentions, Parliament highlights the precarious living situation of over 700,000 persons who face […]COVID-19 and natural disasters: €823 million in EU aid for eight member states
November 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved €823 million in EU aid for the Croatia earthquake, floods in Poland, and the response to the coronavirus crisis in seven EU countries. The €823 million in aid from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) will be distributed as follows: […]
EU reconfirms support for Afghanistan at 2020 Geneva Conference
November 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union today reconfirmed its long-standing solidarity and partnership with the people of Afghanistan, pledging support of €1.2 billion over the period 2021–2025 in both long-term and emergency assistance at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference “Peace, Prosperity and Self-Reliance”. EU High Representative for Foreign […]Promoting Equality for Women in the Healthcare Industry : A Physician’s Reflection on His Experiences as a Medical Student
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Andy Nugraha, currently studying at Airlangga Medical Faculty in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. 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 writer and do not necessarily reflect […]Letter to The European Sting from Italy
November 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was written by one of our passionate readers, Mr. Tomasso Merlo. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not The European Sting’s position on the issue. The populist wave has brought out a more crude and extremist right than the traditional one. The big political question is whether we are […]
Marked improvement in Europe’s air quality over past decade, fewer deaths linked to pollution
November 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Better air quality has led to a significant reduction of premature deaths over the past decade in Europe. However, the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) latest official data show that almost all Europeans still suffer from air pollution, leading to about 400,000 premature deaths across […]Baking The Galette-des-rois Of Egalitarianism
November 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Aman Nandanwar is a first year medical student in Govt. Medical College, Chhindwara, MP and a member of Medical Students Association Of India (MSAI). He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Spread Her Wings: Let Her Fly
November 22, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Asadur Rahman Nabin, National Officer on Human Rights and Peace from BMSS Bangladesh, medical student of Bangladesh Medical College. 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 […]Protecting the front line: the healthcare of health professionals
November 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Fernanda Clara da Silva, a student of the fourth period of Medicine in Rio Grande do Norte State University (UERN), Brazil. 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 […]
