This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new cyber resilience standards to protect all digital products in the EU from cyber threats. The regulation, already agreed with Council in December 2023, aims to ensure that products with digital features are secure to use, resilient against cyber threats and provide […]Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs adopt plans to boost security of digital products
March 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new cyber resilience standards to protect all digital products in the EU from cyber threats. The regulation, already agreed with Council in December 2023, aims to ensure that products with digital features are secure to use, resilient against cyber threats and provide […]The male blueprint: What it is — and how it stops women from reaching the C-suite
March 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Silvia Wiesner, Consultant, Leadership Advisory, Egon Zehnder Progress has been made worldwide in terms of promoting gender diversity in leadership. However, that progress comes with caveats. LinkedIn data indicates that representation of women drops to 25% in C-suite positions on […]Here’s how 3 Young Global Leaders are investing in women’s empowerment
March 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kulé Galma, Community Engagement Specialist, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum Investing in women and advancing gender equality is crucial for building prosperous and sustainable societies. As highlighted by this year’s International Women’s Day, the theme is “Invest […]This is why the number of refugees could double in the next decade, according to the head of UNHCR
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 “We have entered a multipolar world where the balance of power is difficult and is still very much a work in progress.” That’s the assessment of modern global geopolitics by Filippo Grandi, the […]What do scientists think about different climate policy? And why should we care?
March 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ivan Savin, Professor of Quantitative Analytics, ESCP Business School (Madrid campus) , Research Fellow, Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA – UAB) Understanding scientists’ opinions about climate policy is important for at least two reasons. Firstly, scientists advise policymakers […]The accidental activist: How one woman became an advocate for women farmers in Senegal
March 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alison Buckholtz, Writer, World Bank Group The first time Korka Diaw ever heard that a woman could make a living at rice farming, back in 1991, she knew it was the career for her. What she didn’t know, she […]EU and World Bank create new facility to strengthen capacity of civil protection in Europe
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. With initial funding of €6 million in 2024, the EU will help civil protection authorities of EU Member States, EU Civil Protection Mechanism Participating States, and Georgia and Kosovo[1] to bolster their capacity to achieve the Disaster Resilience Goals. Today, the European Commission launches a […]4 ways AI could transform the economy as we know it
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr Shaoshan Liu, Director, Embodied Artificial Intelligence, Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society Artificial intelligence is catalyzing significant paradigm shifts in the economic landscape, including the redefinition of currency with AI tokens, a new metric of […]EU provides initial €171 million in humanitarian aid for Greater Horn of Africa region
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. People in the Horn of Africa are facing mounting humanitarian needs as the region is plagued by multiple conflicts, climate extremes and economic shocks. Around 65 million are estimated to be in immediate need of assistance. The EU announced today an initial allocation of […]How to secure the modern cyber supply chain and surge in third-party risks amid AI automation
February 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Sarnek, Director of Strategic Alliances, Valence Security The year 2023 ended as another record breaker for the number of data compromises organizations face. In the last year, 41% of the organizations that suffered a material incident say […]These are the world’s most vital waterways for global trade
February 16, 2024 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, Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda In recent years, numerous incidents have disrupted the world’s most important trade waterways, impacting supply chains across industries and economies. The upheavals include COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the Ever Given […]The Role of Youth in Peace and Community
February 14, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Nailah Wadud Khan ia 3rd year student of Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka. 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 […]Venezuela: MEPs condemn attacks on opposition’s presidential candidate
February 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs strongly condemn the attacks against the opposition in Venezuela and the interference of Nicolás Maduro’s regime in the electoral process. The decision by the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice to disqualify MaríaCorina Machado has no legal grounds and she remains eligible to run […]The Commission announces initial humanitarian aid of €1.8 billion for 2024
February 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy Li, Head, AI, Data and Metaverse; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva With almost 300 million people estimated to need humanitarian assistance in 2024, the EU once again reinforces its commitment to support the […]These 6 ‘longevity economy’ principles can help an ageing population live well
February 12, 2024 by Leave a 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 We’re all getting older – and increasingly living longer. By 2050, the number of people aged over 60 is expected to more than double to 2.1 billion. So what does this mean for […]Young Architects of Peace: Building Bridges in a Divided World
February 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Lenyn Daniel Montes Sevilla, a certified General Nursing and Emergency Medical Technician, concurrently pursues a Medical Surgery degree at the Autonomous University of Nayarit, Mexico. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement to ban all remaining intentional uses of toxic mercury in the EU
February 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the Mercury Regulation. Given the availability of alternatives, the revised Mercury Regulation will prohibit the last intentional remaining uses of mercury in the […]Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Restoration of Peace: The Youth’s Vital Role
February 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Anthony Collins, a fifth year Medical Student from UWI Mona in Kingston, Jamaica. 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 […]Embracing Universal Health Coverage in the Wake of COVID-19
February 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sharif Mohammad Sadat, a fourth year medical student currently studying in Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka. 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 […]What levers might central banks pull for the economy in 2024?
February 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Central banks around the world are facing persistent headwinds and volatility in 2024. That’s according to the World Economic Forum’s January 2024 Chief Economists Outlook, which also pointed to some positives including a moderation […]COVID-19: A global health storm calling for Universal Health Coverage
February 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Salma Guennoun, a 22-year-old Moroccan youth advocate and medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. 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 […]5 ways to make green hydrogen available around the world
February 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Prasad Thakur, Alumnus of IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad, Labanya Prakash Jena, Senior Manager and Head, Centre for Sustainable Finance, Climate Policy Initiative Green hydrogen (GH2) is expected to become the next-gen, low-carbon solution to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries, long-distance transportation and […]Commission calls for eradication of Female Genital Mutilation worldwide
February 6, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on 6 February 2024, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President reaffirm the EU’s strong commitment to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation worldwide: “Female Genital Mutilation is a violation of human rights and […]Can we build a safe and inclusive ‘quantum economy’?
February 5, 2024 by Leave a 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 Quantum technologies can transform whole industries, advance human society and tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges. They can also find solutions to problems that classical computers have not and may never solve. […]Child sexual abuse online: MEPs endorse one-off extension of current rules
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs have adopted a draft position to extend the exemption to EU e-Privacy rules until May 2025 to allow the detection of Child Sexual Abuse Material online. On Wednesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed a draft Parliament position on extending temporary rules to allow […]The EU announces EUR 117 million in humanitarian aid for Chad and Sudan in 2024
February 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is currently visiting Chad to ascertain the humanitarian situation in the country and meet with the authorities. During this visit, the Commissioner will announce new funding of EUR 45 million in EU humanitarian aid for Chad. This funding aims to […]How advanced manufacturing can improve supply chain resilience and cybersecurity
February 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maya Ben Dror, Industry Manager, Automotive and New Mobility & Advanced Manufacturing, World Economic Forum In 2022, manufacturing had the highest share of cyber-attacks among leading industries worldwide and the third quarter of 2023 marked a 15% increase […]Could GovTech help rebuild trust through public innovation?
February 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephan Mergenthaler, Head of Strategic Intelligence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Sebastian Buckup, Head of Network and Partnerships; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Entrepreneurial civil servants, creative bureaucracies, agile stability, digital state. These terms […]Navigating Global Health Equity: Lessons from COVID-19 and Universal Health Coverage
January 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, a dedicated professional with an extensive academic background, holding an MBBS and an MD degree. 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 […]Commission adopts proposal on a new EU-UK joint solution under the Windsor Framework on tariff-rate quotas for certain agri-food products, to benefit Northern Ireland businesses
January 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today adopted a proposal setting out a new EU-UK joint solution under the Windsor Framework regarding the use of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) by Northern Ireland businesses. The proposed solution follows the public commitment back in February 2023 to work together on a solution […]Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the tyres sector
January 30, 2024 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 companies active in the tyres industry in several Member States. The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices (Article […]“« Never again » is now”, President von der Leyen says ahead of International Day of Holocaust Remembrance
January 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. 27 January marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Ahead of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, President von der Leyen said: “Following the despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023, remembering the […]How we can tackle toxicity to create a more inclusive gaming environment
January 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akash Pugalia, Global President, Media, Entertainment, Gaming and Trust and , Safety, TeleperformanceFarah Lalani, Global Vice President, Trust and Safety Policy, Teleperformance, Maria Polchlopek Mercado, Social Media and Cx Director, Teleperfomance We all remember the simpler days of gaming: offline games […]
