This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has prohibited, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB (‘eTraveli’) by Booking Holdings (‘Booking’). The acquisition would have allowed Booking to strengthen its dominant position on the market for hotel online travel agencies (‘OTAs’) in […]Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of eTraveli by Booking
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has prohibited, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB (‘eTraveli’) by Booking Holdings (‘Booking’). The acquisition would have allowed Booking to strengthen its dominant position on the market for hotel online travel agencies (‘OTAs’) in […]Albania to launch private sector alliance to boost humanitarian aid
September 26, 2023 by 1 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 This summer, the number of people in need of humanitarian aid worldwide hit a record high.During Albania’s presidency of the UN Security Council, the country proposed a new public-private humanitarian alliance.The […]How a new framework for carbon emissions accounting can help decarbonize freight and logistics
September 25, 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: Margi Van Gogh, Head, Supply Chain and Transportation Industry, World Economic Forum, Christoph Wolff, CEO, Smart Freight Centre, Amsterdam, Honorary Professor Economics & Social Sciences, University of Cologne Carbon markets can play a vital role in creating economic […]How blockchain data storage can protect us from deepfakes
September 25, 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: Scott Doughman, Chief Business Officer, Seal Storage Technology Artificial intelligence has great potential, but it also creates risks like deepfakes, biased data and data drift.The costs of AI’s misuse are mounting, with vulnerability depending on how organizations manage […]Just 5% of the world’s top 500 companies have biodiversity targets. Here’s how 3 very different industries could go nature-positive
September 25, 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: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda We only have one Earth, but we need 1.75 Earths to fuel our relentless – and reckless – appetite for ecological resources. This fact is pointed out in all three of the […]Here are 5 lessons from Ghana’s fight against plastic pollution
September 22, 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: Maame Akua T Yawson, Communications Specialist, Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership, Kwame Mensa-Yawson, Manager, Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), Impact Hub Accra The last two decades have characterized consistent and significant economic growth and political stability for […]Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: Health Fatigue
September 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sura Abdallat, a third-year medical student at the University of Debrecen. 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 view on […]These maps show deforestation and much more across Latin America – here’s how they can help counter the climate crisis
September 21, 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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Measuring environmental progress or decline is a challenging task that MapBiomas – a collaborative network of more than 70 organizations in Brazil and 14 other countries – has been undertaking since 1985.Its […]Digital sovereignty: European Chips Act enters into force today
September 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Chips Act enters into force. It puts in place a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU’s security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications. Semiconductors are the essential building blocks of digital and digitised products. […]Why corporate foresight matters according to research
September 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: Alex Fergnani, Associate Professor of Strategy, Rabat Business School, Olivier Woeffray, Practice Lead, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Corporate foresight is a set of methods that help organizations improve decision-making in uncertain and complex environments. However, despite its […]Three countries to receive nearly €455 million in EU aid after natural disasters
September 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. €33.9 million for Romania following damage caused by severe 2022 drought Italy to receive €20.9 million for the damage caused by the September 2022 flooding in the Marche region €400 million to Türkiye following two major earthquakes in February 2023 On Wednesday, MEPs approved […]Gigabit Infrastructure Act: faster rollout of gigabit-capable connectivity
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Industry Committee adopted its position on the “Gigabit infrastructure Act”, designed to reduce costs and red tape for the deployment of very high-speed networks. On Tuesday, MEPs in the Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted their negotiating position on draft legislation that would […]Antitrust: Commission carries out unannounced inspections in the medical devices sector
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in medical devices for cardiovascular applications. The Commission has concerns that the inspected company may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit abuses of a dominant market position (Article […]Understanding the Extended Consequences of COVID-19: It’s not over yet, maybe
September 15, 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 […]Gender equality progress under threat at mid-point of sustainable development goals
September 14, 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: Delphine O, French Ambassador and Secretary-General, Generation Equality Forum, Alison Holder, Executive Director, Equal Measures 2030 Almost three-quarters of the SDGs are directly or significantly reliant on gender equality, yet action on the SDGs fails to sufficiently embed […]70% of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050
September 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector. The RefuelEU aviation rules are part of the “Fit for 55 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions […]The future of tourism is sustainable and regenerative
September 13, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda Japanese domestic tourism is recovering from the shock of the pandemic but international travel is lagging.Travellers increasingly demand sustainable and affordable options — but […]How much progress is being made on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
September 12, 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: Rebecca Geldard, Sub-Editor, Forum Agenda, Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article has been updated. It was first published in September 2022.Multiple global crises continue to put the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals ‘in peril’, the UN says.Its […]How unleashing the power of data will provide health security for Africa’s displaced
September 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: Elmer Aluge, Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, Nigeria Africa, a continent on the rise, is grappling with a significant impediment to its progress: the escalating number of displaced individuals. The Africa Center for Strategic Studies highlights that the continent […]Wolves in Europe: Commission urges local authorities to make full use of existing derogations and collects data for conservation status review
September 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The return of the wolf to EU regions where it has been absent for a long time is increasingly leading to conflicts with local farming and hunting communities, especially where measures to prevent attacks on livestock are not widely implemented. President von der Leyen […]Population Trends: The Impact of Aging Demographics on Public Health Challenges
August 31, 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 […]This is what the world’s youth say they need for a secure future
August 28, 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda A majority of respondents to the global survey ‘What Young People Want’ said their highest priority was getting the education, skills and competencies to allow them to enter the workforce and build […]An Overview on The Migration of Healthcare Workers: Motivations and Barriers
August 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Miss Carolina Bolfarini Guiotti Mettifogo, a dynamic and enthisiastic medical student in University of Marília, in Brazil. 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 […]‘Unprecedented challenges’: Drought at the Panama Canal disrupts global trade
August 25, 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 A severe drought in Panama is creating long queues and delays at the Panama Canal, causing shipping disruptions and further highlighting the impact the climate crisis is having on global trade. […]Paper wealth or wealth based on productivity – what happens next?
August 25, 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: Sven Smit, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Jan Mischke, Partner, McKinsey Global Institute The global balance sheet – the sum of all assets and liabilities in the world economy – has expanded continuously for the past two decades.But […]How Industry 4.0 is transforming the Gulf’s manufacturing sector
August 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: Samer Aljishi, President, BFG International Strategically located and with a young and ambitious population, the Gulf region is embracing the digital technologies that could fuel a manufacturing boom.Industry 4.0 technologies are already being developed and deployed across Bahrain, […]Locking Horns: Healthcare in the Age of Overpopulation
August 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Muhammad Talha Habib, a passionate medical student, is a distinguished valedictorian in both his school and college, Pakistan. 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 […]Extreme heat is forcing Spain’s outside workers to shift their hours
August 22, 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: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Spain has banned some outside work during extreme temperatures.Other countries, including those in the Gulf, already have similar bans in place to avoid the worst of the heat.The World Economic Forum’s Global […]Macao: EU report highlights growing emphasis on national security that risks undermining fundamental freedoms
August 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted their 23rd annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). This report covers developments in 2022. The report shows a growing […]The Healthcare Dilemma: Balancing Quality and Access in a Rapidly Increasing World Population
August 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mahnoor Khan is a dedicated and ambitious individual pursuing her medical education at Quaid-e-Azam 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 […]State aid: Commission approves €6.5 billion German scheme to address carbon leakage risk for energy-intensive companies resulting from national fuel emission trading system
August 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €6.5 billion German scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies to address the risk of carbon leakage from higher fuel prices resulting from the German fuel emission trading system (‘German fuel ETS’). The German […]Speech by President von der Leyen at the extraordinary plenary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia
August 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Madam Speaker, Prime Minister Golob, dear Robert, President of the National Council, Honourable Members of the National Assembly of Slovenia, It is a great honour to address this noble House, although we gather here in dramatic circumstances. In recent years, I have visited Slovenia […]Low emission zones in cities deliver real health benefits – Lancet
August 9, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Cities that ban polluting vehicles improve the health of citizens, according to a new study in The Lancet.London’s low emission zone has already cut nitrogen dioxide emissions in the inner city by […]
