EU invests close to €3 billion of emissions trading revenues for cleaner energy systems in 10 EU countries via the Modernisation Fund 

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union has disbursed €2.967 billion via the Modernisation Fund to support 39 energy projects in 10 EU Member States. These investments will support the modernisation of energy systems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy, industry and transport sectors, and improving […]

Adequate healthcare crucial to support survivors of sexual violence

This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting the vital role hospital’s play in helping survivors heal. In his message for the day Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated that the protection of healthcare facilities is a “fundamental tenet” […]

Honour the strength and courage of refugees, urges UN chief

This article is published in association with United Nations. “Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval” have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN Secretary-General in his message for World Refugee Day, marked on Thursday. That’s a record number on the move – “fuelling […]

Commission decides to register two new European Citizens’ Initiatives

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to register two European Citizens’ Initiatives, entitled ‘Air-Quotas’ and ‘Stop Destroying Videogames’. The ‘Air-Quotas’ initiative calls for the Commission to establish a citizens’ carbon quota mechanism in each country that will encourage businesses to decarbonise through consumer demand. The […]

Laws of war likely ‘consistently violated’ in Israeli strikes on Gaza: UN rights office

This article is published in association with United Nations. A UN probe into the Israeli military’s bombing of Gaza has pointed to the laws of war being “consistently violated” with regard to the use of hugely powerful bombs and an alleged lack of distinction between combatants and civilians, the Organization’s human rights chief said on Wednesday. […]

Central Bank Digital Currencies Can Boost Middle East’s Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency

This article is published in association with IMF. Serpil Bouza, Marcello Miccoli, Borislava Mircheva Almost two-thirds of countries in the Middle East and Central Asia are exploring adopting a central bank digital currency as a way to promote financial inclusion and improve the efficiency of cross-border payments. Adopting a CBDC, however, requires careful consideration. Countries across […]

Systematic terror, brutal atrocities rife in Myanmar: UN human rights chief

This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN’s top human rights official said on Tuesday that Myanmar is in “agonizing pain”, suffocated by an illegitimate military regime which uses “horrific war tactics” and commits brutal atrocity crimes. Addressing the Geneva-based Human Rights Council, Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights emphasized that […]

Fiscal Policy Can Help Broaden the Gains of AI to Humanity

This article is published in association with IMF. Era Dabla-Norris, Ruud de Mooij The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality New generative-AI technologies hold immense potential for boosting productivity and improving the delivery of public services, but the sheer speed and […]

EU report shows growing focus on national security in Macao

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative have today adopted their 24th annual report to the European Parliament and the Council on political and economic developments in the Macao Special Administrative Region. This report covers developments in 2023. The report illustrates the continuously increasing […]

Guterres hails 60 years of UN trade and development action

This article is published in association with United Nations. The right to development is inextricably linked with trade which the world’s poorest countries – now “mired in debt” through no fault of their own – have every right to pursue on much fairer terms, UN chief António Guterres insisted on Wednesday. In a speech marking 60 years of […]

Waiting would be ‘death sentence’ for millions on brink of starvation: Relief chief

This article is published in association with United Nations. Millions of people are teetering on the brink of starvation as conflict rages across many corners of the world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Sudan and Gaza, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said on Wednesday.  “War is pushing millions of people to the brink […]

Worldwide levels of forced displacement hit new high: UNHCR

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This article is published in association with United Nations. This year and last have seen historically high levels of forced displacement worldwide according to the UN refugee agency’s (UNHCR) 2024 flagship Global Trends Report published on Thursday.   The report found that forced displacement rose to 120 million in May 2024, marking the 12th consecutive annual increase […]

Commission presents the Common Implementation Plan for the Pact on Migration and Asylum

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. After a historic agreement was reached on the Pact on Migration and Asylum, work has started to translate the large and complex set of legislative acts into an operational reality over the next two years. This will be a common endeavour, with the Commission […]

Commission endorses positive preliminary assessment of Croatia’s fifth payment request for €821.7 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Croatia’s fifth payment request for €821.7 million (net of pre-financing) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request submitted on 15 April 2024, the Commission has […]

Ukraine gets €100 million EIB loan to rebuild social infrastructure in war-torn cities

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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Ukraine €100 million to reconstruct social municipal infrastructure damaged in the war against Russia. The funds, agreed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, will be for rebuilding schools, kindergartens, hospitals, social housing and local transport infrastructure as well […]

UN war crimes tribunals move closer to completion

This article is published in association with United Nations. All of the 253 people indicted by UN tribunals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed decades ago in Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia, have now been accounted for, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.  The President and Prosecutor with the International Residual Mechanism for […]

Gaza: Hamas, Israel committed war crimes, claims independent rights probe

This article is published in association with United Nations. Palestinian armed groups and Israeli authorities have both committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during the attack on 7 October and the subsequent military operations, according to a new report by a UN independent human rights body. This was among the conclusions listed in the report […]

Women are poised to reshape financial markets —as investors and financial decision-makers

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephanie Choi, Sustainable and Impact Investing Strategist, Global Wealth Management Chief Inve, UBS, Claudia Ukonu, Growth Lead, UpLink, World Economic Forum, Christine Yu, Co-Founder, Sophia It’s time we reflect on the role women play in shaping financial markets […]

What can volunteering teach us about compassionate leadership?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Teemu Alexander Puutio, Adjunct Professor, NYU Stern Trustworthiness consistently ranks at the top of our wish list for modern leaders. Staying true to one’s principles, walking the talk and keeping promises is the minimum standard we’ve come to […]

TradeTech is revolutionizing global trade

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Technology driving impact on trade. Technology is playing a pivotal role in reducing trade friction. During COVID-19, technological advances – such as e-commerce, digital payments, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G – significantly disrupted international commerce. […]

Jumpstarting lithium battery recycling starts with investing in innovation

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gregg Smith, Executive Vice President & President, Fluor & Energy Materials (Koura), Orbia According to a 2019 report by the US Department of Energy (DoE), only 5% of lithium-ion batteries are collected and recycled. While that same report estimates that […]

Why the EU must improve competitiveness to build more resilient healthcare systems

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Paul Hudson, Chief Executive Officer, Sanofi We are facing a critical year marked by European elections, and it’s time for the European Union (EU) to make healthcare a strategic priority. Achieving EU health autonomy must be considered at the […]

The internet could be good for you, says a new report (except, perhaps, if you are a young woman)

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Time spent online is bad for our health, isn’t it? It’s certainly a popular viewpoint. Because browsing at a desk or scrolling on our phones sometimes takes us away from activities considered […]

Commission kick-starts work on a new pilot mechanism to boost the hydrogen market

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is taking further steps to support the development of the European hydrogen market by launching work on a pilot mechanism. The new mechanism was created under the recently-adopted decarbonised gases and hydrogen package, and aims to accelerate investments by providing a […]

Half the world is affected by oral disease – here’s how we can tackle this unmet healthcare need

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 Almost half the world’s population is affected by oral diseases, and the number of cases is growing faster than the population. There are around a billion more cases of oral disease globally […]

Planet Earth: Our Only Home in the Universe

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Oliva García-González , a Mexican medical student. 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 the topic, nor The […]

Gender and health equity will only come with universal access to eye health – here’s why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr. Princess Ifeoma IkePublic Health Optometrist; CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria, as well as Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, and Member of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network on Global Health, Future of Healthcare, and Women’s […]

What is needed for inclusive and sustainable global economic growth? Four leaders share their thoughts 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liam Coleman, Senior Writer, Formative Content The ubiquitous nature of global warming means a just energy transition is essential. But how do we balance that need for decarbonization alongside the need for growth? That was a key discussion […]

US jobs market, Japanese inflation and other economics stories to read

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. […]

India facing record power shortfall for June, and other top energy stories this month

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head, Centre for Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. India anticipating significant power shortfall India’s government has told Reuters it is expecting the country’s biggest power shortfall for June in 14 years. A […]

EU mobilises assistance for Gaza via Cyprus Maritime Corridor

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza via the Maritime Corridor and the newly constructed US pier is taking place today, carrying EU supplies. Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, Romania is sending more than 88,000 cans of food to Palestinians in need. […]

Nurturing Our Planet: The Imperative of Environmental Care

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Alexis Angel Raul Carrera Condo, a dedicated law student at Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, ventured to UNAM in Mexico for exchange studies. 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 […]

Press remarks by Executive Vice-President Sefcovic following the meetings of the EU-UK Joint Committee and EU-UK Partnership Council

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Good evening. I am glad to be here to inform you about very important meetings I hosted today. First, with the United Kingdom, we met in the context of the EU-UK Joint Committee on the Withdrawal Agreement and the EU-UK Partnership Council under the […]

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