Our food and agriculture is responsible for trillions of dollars of hidden costs, says the UN. Here’s why – and what can be done

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Food not only nourishes us, but shapes the cultures of our countries. The agriculture industry that grows, processes and distributes food also supports jobs and livelihoods for more than a billion people. […]

How can we keep pace with policy obligations while maintaining data privacy best practices?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jacques Cantin, Global Shaper, Auckland Hub, New Zealand Even organizations with the best of intentions find themselves held back by compliance. Evolving compliance obligations are often at odds with the pace of internal operations and adoption. This dynamic […]

Pollution from ships: stricter measures to stop illegal discharges

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ships in EU seas should face dissuasive fines not only for oil spills, but also for sewage and garbage discharge, Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs say. On Thursday, Transport and Tourism Committee voted to update EU rules on preventing pollution from ships in European […]

With Kenya and Rwanda opening borders for other Africans, what will visa-free travel mean for Africa’s economic growth?

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 “Let us all unite” – instruct the opening words of the African Union (AU) anthem. Rwanda and Kenya have just taken steps to bring the continent closer to this goal by allowing […]

How collective action will secure the metaverse

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniel Dobrygowski, Head, Governance and Trust, World Economic Forum, Rebecca Ivey, Head of Global Collaboration Village, World Economic Forum, Paolo Dal Cin, Global Lead, Accenture Security, Accenture In an era marked by the increasing integration of digital experiences […]

Full text: Communist Party of China Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements

This article was initially published at Xinhua. BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — China’s State Council Information Office on Friday released a white paper titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements.” Please see the attachment for the document. 

Domestic Violence and the Role of Healthcare System

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 […]

Euro 7: MEPs support new rules to cut down pollutant emissions

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are ready to start talks with EU governments on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks. On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating position on revamping EU rules for type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles (Euro […]

International trade: What you need to know this month

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laura GerlIntern, Platform for Shaping the Future of Mobility, World Economic Forum 1. EU to end competition exemptions for shipping lines The shipping industry is due to lose its exemption from EU competition laws, in a move that […]

How Kiel became a pioneering Zero Waste City, and what it can teach the rest of the world

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Waste is fuelling the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, the United Nations says. That’s why zero-waste living is a top priority in efforts to reduce the world’s greenhouse […]

Microplastics are everywhere. Here’s how to curb plastic pollution

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Olga Paxson, Ph.D., Head of Think Tank, Reaction Global, Hoa Doan, Head of Impact and Sustainability, Notpla, Margaux Deguerre, Marketing Manager, Notpla Each one of us may be ingesting 5 grams of plastic a week – the equivalent […]

IFRC sounds the alarm on Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis following major earthquakes

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum What are the most immediate needs for affected people? “The number of villages affected is around 500 and some of those are totally destroyed. So the need for the basics of […]

3 ways to avoid feeling lost in a new job

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Eli Joseph, Associate Faculty, Columbia University A new role – whether via promotion, a switch to a different company, or taking on a novel task within the existing job – can significantly enhance a person’s career. Nevertheless, in […]

EU increases humanitarian aid to Gaza by €25 million

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As part of the EU’s continued support to people in Gaza, the Commission will provide a further €25 million in humanitarian aid. This quadruples EU humanitarian assistance to over €100 million for Gaza this year. The new assistance will be provided to humanitarian organisations […]

Why El Niño and global warming could make for a turbulent winter

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 “Little boy” – it’s an innocuous name for a phenomenon that affects our weather as fundamentally as El Niño does. The climate pattern is already particularly strong, but is predicted to intensify […]

EU delivers more than 370 buses as part of the “School buses for Ukraine” solidarity campaign

MEPs approve “enhanced cooperation” for €90 bi

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska attended the handover ceremony of the EU solidarity campaign “School buses for Ukraine”.  More than 370 school buses have been delivered to Ukrainian communities. This solidarity campaign was […]

European Commission Statement on antisemitic incidents in Europe

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Brussels The spike of antisemitic incidents across Europe has reached extraordinary levels in the last few days, reminiscent of some of the darkest times in history. European Jews today are again living in fear. We have seen a resurgence of antisemitic incidents and rhetoric […]

How climate-smart procurement can tackle climate change in Nigeria

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Temidayo Akenroye, Associate Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics, University of Missouri-St. LouisAdegboyega Oyedijo, Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Leicester Public procurement can be used to improve carbon reduction targets, but many African countries […]

EU coordinating 6 new humanitarian aid flights for Gaza

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new EU aid flight has departed today from Copenhagen, carrying 51 tonnes of medicines, medical items, and education supplies on behalf of Unicef to Egypt for people in need in Gaza. The flight is part of 6 upcoming flights of the EU humanitarian […]

Climate Change – The Biggest Health Threat Facing Humanity

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Rutvik Raval, a dedicated medical officer and BJ Medical College alumnus from Gujarat, India. The writer 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 writers and do not […]

Spanish Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council. Spain holds the Presidency of the Council until December 2023 included. Committee on Culture and Education On 7 September, acting Minister for Education […]

Global Gateway Forum kick starts to boost sustainable investments in infrastructure

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the first Global Gateway Forum opened in Brussels. It brought together over 40 high-level Government representatives, financial institutions and business representatives to discuss the world’s investment needs, debate solutions and seal new deals.  The panel discussions on the first day focused on green […]

Breathing life into a struggling planet: Understanding climate change and exploring solutions

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mohammed Al-tamimi, a last year medical student at Yemen’s Hadhramout University College of Medicine. The writer 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 writers and do not […]

ChatGPT’s web search and the path to AI agents

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Eisenberg, Head of AI Governance Research, Credo AI Web search tool use, along with the related development of large language model (LLM) -based agents, has enormous consequences for AI capability improvements. ChatGPT’s web-enabled search capability is a […]

Discrimination in Medical Education: An Ongoing Hurdle Towards Equality and Quality Care

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anushree Burade, a final year medical student from ESIC Medical College, Bangalore, India. The writer 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 writers and do not necessarily […]

US economy largely unchanged, China’s GDP growth, and other economics stories to read this week

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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 economy largely unchanged in recent weeks – Fed report Economic activity in the United States changed little over the last six weeks, according to a new Federal Reserve report. It reports […]

On the Inevitability of War, or, Against Warmongering

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. “War is the Father of All Things” – Heraclitus “Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum” – “If You Want Peace […]

4 next-generation leaders on the power of collaboration and community

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stéphanie Thomson, Writer, Forum Agenda The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a community of next-generation leaders acting as a force for good. The community has helped launch initiatives that address challenges as diverse as air pollution and […]

How big data and local politics can make our cities more inclusive

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carlo Ratti, Director, MIT – Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Marvin Rees, Mayor, Bristol, UK Cities draw their power from pulling people together on a massive scale, but such collisions inevitably consolidate inequalities and divisions.Big data can […]

Commission fines pharma companies €13,4 million in antitrust cartel settlement

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has fined Alkaloids of Australia, Alkaloids Corporation, Boehringer, Linnea and Transo-Pharm a total of €13,4 million for participating in a cartel concerning an important pharmaceutical ingredient. C2 PHARMA was not fined as it revealed the cartel to the Commission under the […]

Israel-Palestine Conflict 2023: A Sobering Reflection on the  Consequences of War 

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our world changing doctors, Dr. Jingle Thomas, a final-year medical student (intern year) at Al-Ameen Medical College, Vijayapura, India. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. It was October 7th, 2023, when a […]

The Commission sends request for information to X under the Digital Services Act

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today the European Commission services sent to X a formal request for information under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This request follows indications received by the Commission services of the alleged spreading of illegal content and disinformation, in particular the spreading of terrorist and […]

Climate Change: a silent but yet the biggest health crisis

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. José Diogo Soares, a recently graduated medical doctor from Portugal. 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 […]

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