This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bethel Tsehaye, a medical student with a keen interest in global health and surgery. 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 […]The Role of Healthcare System in addressing Domestic Abuse and Violence
November 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bethel Tsehaye, a medical student with a keen interest in global health and surgery. 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 […]Commission shares good practices to further enhance cooperation on EU asylum procedures among Member States
November 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is presenting today a set of good practices to ensure the effectiveness of the Dublin III Regulation, which had been announced by President von der Leyen earlier in June as part of the implementation of the Dublin Roadmap. In her letter to […]Future of the EU: Parliament’s proposals to amend the Treaties
November 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Changes aim to give citizens a stronger say and create a more effective European Union Legislative process has to evolve to be fit for purpose in light of modern challenges Concrete suggestions for all policy areas, expansion of EU-level cooperation in key fields Parliament […]No majority in Parliament for legislation to curb use of pesticides
November 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament today has effectively rejected a Commission proposal on sustainable use of plant protection products. Following a debate on Tuesday 21 November, 299 MEPs voted on Wednesday to reject the Commission’s proposal as amended by MEPs in plenary, with 207 supporting the proposal and […]Our food and agriculture is responsible for trillions of dollars of hidden costs, says the UN. Here’s why – and what can be done
November 20, 2023 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, 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?
November 20, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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?
November 16, 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: 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
November 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
November 10, 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: 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
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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
November 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: 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
November 7, 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: 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 survival—water, […]3 ways to avoid feeling lost in a new job
November 7, 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: 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
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
November 6, 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: 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
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
November 1, 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: 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
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 and […]Global Gateway Forum kick starts to boost sustainable investments in infrastructure
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 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: 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 step […]Discrimination in Medical Education: An Ongoing Hurdle Towards Equality and Quality Care
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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
October 23, 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: 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
October 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
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
October 20, 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: 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
October 20, 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: 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 […]
