4 charts to show why adopting a circular economy matters

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 from homes and businesses, including food waste, packaging, electronics, furniture and clothing, is growing. Every year, more than 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste like this is generated globally – […]

Key strategies for building cyber resilience in 2024

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Deryck Mitchelson, EMEA Field Chief Information Security Officer, Check Point Software Technologies Cyber resilience is more than just a buzzword in the security industry; it is an essential approach to safeguarding digital assets in an era where cyber threats […]

How family business could lead solutions to today’s sustainability challenges

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chavalit Frederick Tsao, Chairman, IMC Pan Asia Alliance This year, the World Economic Forum’s central focus was the imperative task of “rebuilding trust.” I believe businesses need to step up to rebuild trust and take the lead to […]

The Least Developed Countries are falling behind on digital transformation — here’s what to do

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), Taffere Tesfachew, Member, UN Committee on Development Policy Digital technology touches every aspect of human lives and all the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While digital transformation can help the […]

Commission rolls out plans for a European degree

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is presenting three initiatives to advance transnational cooperation between higher education institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating a European degree. A voluntary European degree would benefit students and the higher education community by boosting learning mobility within the EU and […]

5 ways to support men’s mental health and raise awareness

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr Mifrah Sherwani, Global Shaper, World Economic Forum, Karachi Hub While many strides have been made in serious mental health conversations, one crucial aspect remains inadequately addressed: men’s mental well-being. The prevailing societal narrative surrounding masculinity often inhibits […]

European Commission issues €7 billion in its 3rd syndicated transaction of 2024

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today raised €7 billion of EU-Bonds in its 3rd syndicated transaction for 2024. The transaction concerned a new, single-tranche €7 billion NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bond due on 4 February 2050. The long 25-year bond came at a re-offer yield of 3.339%, equivalent to […]

Air pollution is a silent killer. Here’s how cities are tackling it

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shirley Rodrigues, London Deputy Mayor for Environment & Our Common Air Commissioner, City of London, Iyad Kheirbek, Director, Air Quality Program, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Magdalena Młochowska, Director Coordinator, Green Warsaw, City of Warsaw Air pollution kills 13 people every […]

EU and the Philippines announce resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Philippines officially announced the resumption of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) – with sustainability at its core. Trade agreements such as these are a cornerstone of the EU’s economic security, opening new opportunities […]

Here’s how investors are navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of the AI era

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Chris Gillam, Research Fellow, CPP Investments, Judy Wade, GLT-Managing Director, Head of Strategy Execution and Relationships Management, CPP Investments Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is transforming the world of investing. By generating novel investment opportunities and enhancing the investing process itself, […]

Commission welcomes the political agreement on new and stronger rules for the import, export and transit of firearms 

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal to update the Regulation on import, export and transit of firearms for civilian use. The agreement delivers on another step in the implementation […]

Commission opens formal proceedings against AliExpress under the Digital Services Act

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether AliExpress may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to the management and mitigation of risks, to content moderation and the internal complaint handling mechanism, to the transparency of advertising and recommender systems, to the traceability […]

EU sanctions: new rules to crack down on violations

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs have approved new rules to harmonise the enforcement of EU sanctions across member states. With 543 votes in favour, 45 against, and 27 abstentions, the European Parliament has adopted a directive, agreed with member states, on criminalising the violation and circumvention of EU […]

Designated gatekeepers must now comply with all obligations under the Digital Markets Act

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As of today, Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and ByteDance, the six gatekeepers designated by the Commission in September 2023, have to fully comply with all obligations in the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA aims to make digital markets in the EU more contestable and fairer. It […]

The European Commission launches new migration partnership with Mauritania

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union is strengthening the cooperation between EU and Mauritania by launching a migration partnership and dialogue. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson together with the Mauritanian Minister of Interior and Decentralisation, Mohamed Ahmed Ould Mohamed Lemine, have signed a Joint Declaration launching an […]

Excerpts from the Press Conference of China’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on March 7 2024

This article was first published at the website of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China On March 7, 2024, a press conference was held on the margins of the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress at the Media Center, during which Member of the Political Bureau of the […]

What are forever chemicals, and why does the EU want to ban them?

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 “Forever” usually has positive connotations. But sometimes we don’t want things to last forever – pollutants, for example. Risk experts surveyed for the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 said pollution was one of […]

First ever defence industrial strategy and a new defence industry programme to enhance Europe’s readiness and security

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative presented the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy at EU level and proposed an ambitious set of new actions to support the competitiveness and readiness of its defence industry. Two years ago, Russia’s unjustified, on-going war of aggression against […]

MEPs: EU must actively support Russia’s democratic opposition

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Russian state, and Vladimir Putin personally, bear criminal and political responsibility for the death of their strongest opponent, Alexei Navalny, say MEPs. The European Parliament strongly condemns the murder of Alexei Navalny and gives its full support to Yulia Navalnaya in her determination […]

Al Gore: 3 ways to scale green investment in 2024

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 Green investments have had a somewhat rocky 2023. At $1.3 trillion, sustainable finance issuance volumes were down substantially from their peak of $1.8 trillion in 2021, according to magazine The Banker. Geopolitical changes and a […]

Zalando commits to provide clearer information for consumer following EU action

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a dialogue with the Commission and national consumer authorities, Zalando has committed to removing misleading sustainability flags and icons displayed next to products offered on its platform. Such claims can mislead consumers about the environmental characteristics of the products. As from 15 April […]

Venezuela: MEPs condemn attacks on opposition’s presidential candidate

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 […]

Over a third of EU companies adopt AI, and other digital technology stories you need to know

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 1. More than a third of EU businesses have adopted AI More than one in three European firms adopted artificial intelligence (AI) […]

How digital twins can help navigate supply chain disruption

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mikael Lind, Senior Research Adviser, Research Institutes of Sweden, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Operating Partner, Industrial Innovation Partners, Anchor Group, Richard T. Watson, Research Director, Digital Frontier Partners, Margi Van Gogh, Head, Supply Chain and Transportation Industry, World Economic Forum From Covid-induced lockdowns, port congestion, container imbalances and chassis […]

Chinese consumer prices fall and other economics stories to read this week

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. China consumer prices fall sharply Consumer prices in China have fallen significantly, dropping at their sharpest rate in more than 14 years. Producer prices also rose in January. The Chinese economy has been […]

Expect the unexpected: The IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva on what’s ahead for the global economy

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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 In a world beset by conflict and rising geopolitical tensions, predicting the trajectory of the global economy isn’t always possible. However, leading economists can help us put these risks and opportunities into context […]

Commission welcomes political agreement on European Disability and Parking Cards

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the EU Member States on the Directive establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. The Directive was proposed by the Commission in September 2023. A […]

What levers might central banks pull for the economy in 2024?

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 […]

Commission opens State aid in-depth investigation into Corsair amended restructuring plan

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether France’s contemplated amendments to Corsair’s restructuring plan are in line with EU state aid rules. It does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation and whether such amendments are in line with EU state aid […]

EP President Metsola at EUCO: We owed the Ukraine deal to the people of Ukraine

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Support to Ukraine is ultimately also about our own European security, underlined EP President Roberta Metsola at the Special European Council Addressing the Special European Council in Brussels today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the following topics: Ukraine: “I welcome the deal that […]

Deal on strengthening consumers’ right to repair

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU negotiators reached a provisional deal on a bill that aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making product repairs more accessible and cost-effective. On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on a stronger “right to repair” for consumers. […]

First time ever revision of the EU long-term budget will help address the EU’s main challenges

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the historic agreement of the European Council to for the first ever revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework’s ceilings. The Council’s agreement confirms all priorities of the Commission’s proposal and covers 80% of the requested financing. This reinforcement will allow […]

Navigating the Labyrinth: Sociopolitical Dynamics of COVID-19 Responses in Affluent Democracies

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 […]

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