The EU announces EUR 117 million in humanitarian aid for Chad and Sudan in 2024

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 […]

The critical role of cost-of-capital and climate policies in net-zero transitions

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gireesh Shrimali, Head of Transition Finance Research, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, University of Oxford, Christian Wilson, Research Assistant, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group, Oxford University Meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement requires a rapid scaling up of investment in low-carbon energy. The IEA […]

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

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 […]

European Commission Statement on UNRWA

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union is one of the largest donors of humanitarian and development aid to Palestinians in Gaza. Humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank will continue unabated through partner organisations. Currently, no additional funding to UNRWA is foreseen until the […]

EU CO2 emissions from fossil fuels ‘at 1960s levels’, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. EU CO2 emissions from fossil fuels return to 1960s levels The European Union’s (EU) O2 levels from fossil fuels are at their lowest for 60 years following an 8% year-on-year fall in […]

Commission report finds active competition enforcement continues to contribute to affordable and innovative medicines

Critical medicines: EU measures to boost competitiveness and tackle shortages 

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has published a report providing an overview of the enforcement of EU antitrust and merger rules by the Commission and the national competition authorities (‘NCAs’) in the pharmaceutical sector between 2018 and 2022. Today’s report shows that active enforcement of antitrust […]

These breakthrough technologies can lead us to a zero water waste future

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Anna Huber, Impact Lead, Water & Health, UpLink, World Economic Forum, Megan Gerryts, Innovation Specialist, Food and Water, World Economic Forum It keeps us healthy, helps us to grow food, and generates the energy that keeps us warm. There are […]

Time to criminalise hate speech and hate crime under EU law

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call on the Council to finally make progress on legislation to ensure an adequate level of protection from hate for everyone in Europe. The Council should adopt a decision to include hate speech and hate crime among criminal offences within the meaning of Article […]

Global Health: Navigating the Impact of Poverty and Economic Crisis

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 […]

Over 60 heads of state are at Davos 2024. Here’s what they are saying

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 The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum is convening in Davos, Switzerland, against a tense geo-political backdrop. Conflicts in multiple regions continue to threaten global peace and stability while political […]

The forgotten economics of EU enlargement

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mirek Dušek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum, Andrew Caruana Galizia, Deputy Head of Europe and Eurasia, World Economic Forum Two decades since the European Union’s “big bang” enlargement in 2004, the bloc’s long-stalled ambition to accept new members has experienced […]

Davos 2024: How health policy is responding to women, digitalization, and climate change

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “The climate crisis is a health crisis.” These were the words of the World Health Organization’s Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the first-ever Health Day at COP28 in December. The year […]

How can we ensure water resilience in a climate-altered 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: Fabrizio Palermo, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Acea Climate change is exacerbating existing water stress and is already generating a measurable impact on the water cycle, altering the quantity, distribution, timing and quality of water. Moreover, a surge […]

Commission opens participation to Critical Medicines Alliance

Critical medicines: EU measures to boost competitiveness and tackle shortages 

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) launched today an open call for expression of interest to join the Critical Medicines Alliance. The set up of the Alliance is one of the key actions to prevent and address shortages of critical medicines announced by the […]

Davos 2024 Day 1: What to expect

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gayle Markovitz, Lead Editor, World Economic Forum Welcome to the first day of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. Each morning we’ll bring you a rundown of what to expect, the sessions you might want to […]

These are the top 3 climate risks we face — and what to do about them

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Nature and climate risks are getting the attention they deserve — that’s a positive first step in addressing some of the greatest challenges that we, […]

China’s approach to data and AI is changing. Here’s what that means 

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Winston Ma, Adjunct Professor, New York University China’s industrial policy towards data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing. The fresh approach could be a model for developing economies to follow — but the nature of AI innovation and expansion […]

Commission gives young people a stronger voice in EU policymaking as a legacy of the European Year of Youth

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Young Europeans will have greater influence on EU policies. Building on the achievements of the 2022 European Year of Youth, today the Commission announced several actions that give young people a greater say in the decisions that affect them and deepen the youth dimension in a […]

Educating people about generative AI starts now: Here’s where to begin

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victor Riparbelli, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Synthesia We’ve all heard at least one of the stories about generative AI being used to nefarious ends, from the lawyer who turned in a brief riddled with errors to the scammers spoofing voices […]

The green gold rush: How investment into synthetic biology could help achieve net zero

New green financing model launched in Serbia

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Habib Abdur-Rahman, Global Head of Sustainability, Investcorp, Brynne Stanton, Thematic Lead, Bioeconomy – Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), World Economic Forum, Faisal Khan, Director, Precision Medicine Lab Synthetic biology has significant potential to decarbonize the necessities […]

How strategic financing can help navigate the climate transition

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pierre Abadie, Group Climate Director, Tikehau Capital The Earth is experiencing a drastic rise in temperature, reaching an average increase of 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era. Unprecedented heatwaves with temperatures exceeding 45°C have impacted the United States, Europe […]

Empowering female founders: How we can narrow the gender gap in venture capital

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Henadi Al-Saleh, Chairperson, Agility By most measures, women are making steady gains in professional opportunity, pay and status and decision-making power at work. Their progress, while slow and uneven, is reflected in economic empowerment indexes put out by […]

Navigating the Impact of Economic Crisis and Poverty

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Enas Osama, a 5th-year medical student from Sudan. 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 […]

5 of the biggest talking points in energy in 2023

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roberto Bocca, Head of Centre for Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum With so much coverage of energy and energy transition news throughout 2023, keeping up with key events can be a challenge. […]

New tool to enable EU to withstand economic coercion enters into force

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) has entered into force, providing the EU with the means to deter and respond to economic coercion, and thereby better defend its interests and those of its Member States on the global stage. The ACI is first and foremost […]

The world’s central banks are treading cautiously into 2024. Here’s why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda How are you approaching the end of the year and the start of 2024? Are you excited? Full of energy? Or full of trepidation as another 12 months looms into view? Some of […]

Partnership Council confirms one-off extension of the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU-UK Partnership Council has today adopted a Decision to extend the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries for three years – until 31 December 2026. This follows a proposal by the Commission on 6 December and its adoption by the […]

4 questions we must ask as values move to the centre of the trade agenda

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Stephen Olson, Senior Research Fellow, Hinrich Foundation Traditionally, the quest for greater economic efficiencies has been the primary driver of trade relationships. The desire for optimized production and greater profitability for corporations, and lower prices and wider product […]

Commission welcomes political agreement on rules enforcing human rights and environmental sustainability in global supply chains

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The proposal aims to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour throughout global value chains. Large companies will be required to identify and, […]

Meta rolls out default end-to-end encryption for its 1 billion users. Here’s what to know

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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 Tech company Meta has introduced default end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook. The secure communication method will be rolled out to all global users in the coming months. Meta says it […]

Google is deleting inactive accounts. Here’s why that’s a good thing

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Formative Content Google is deleting inactive accounts to enhance cyber resilience. Unused accounts pose a significant security risk, making them vulnerable to cyber threats. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023 put cybercrime […]

How the resilience of global food systems is critical for climate action

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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, United Arab Emirates, Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Global water and food systems impact people’s lives and livelihoods, […]

How Southeast Asia can become a $1 trillion digital economy

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sapna Chadha, Vice President, Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier, Google Southeast Asia’s digital economy is steadily growing, with users continuing to top digital engagement in various categories. As highlighted in the e-Conomy SEA 2023 report, the region has […]

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