This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Sophia Akram, Writer, Forum Agenda “If you look at how we have managed to advance cooperation and multilateralism, both during the Cold War and the post-Cold War, the middle powers play […]Why it’s time for ‘middle powers’ to step up on geopolitics
April 23, 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: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Sophia Akram, Writer, Forum Agenda “If you look at how we have managed to advance cooperation and multilateralism, both during the Cold War and the post-Cold War, the middle powers play […]Commission defines principles on limiting most harmful chemicals to essential uses
April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has adopted guiding criteria and principles for what would constitute ‘essential uses’ of the most harmful chemicals. The Communication adopted today gives industry and investors predictability regarding the manufacturing of products indispensable for the green and digital transition, health and defence […]Commission opens proceedings against TikTok under the DSA regarding the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain, and communicates its intention to suspend the reward programme in the EU
April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has opened a second formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Today’s opening is to assess whether the company may have breached the DSA when launching TikTok Lite in France and Spain. Under the DSA, designated Very Large […]Breaking the Silence: Women’s Quest for Leadership in Global Health Post-COVID-19
April 22, 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 from Tallinn, 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 […]Gender’s Impact in Medicine and Healthcare
April 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Leonor Borges, a 5th year medical student in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. 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 […]Why we need global minimum quality standards in EdTech
April 17, 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: Natalia Kucirkova, Professor of Children’s Reading and Development, The Open University and University of Stavanger The UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 is a commitment to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It is […]Inclusion in US financial services is at an all-time high – and tech can take us further
April 15, 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: John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Operation HOPE Technology drives inclusion in financial services. It facilitates widespread education, accessibility and affordability that were previously reserved for a wealthy few, opening doors and breaking down barriers worldwide. Digital […]MEPs approve reforms for a more sustainable and resilient EU gas market
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs adopted plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market. The new directive and regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets aim to decarbonise the EU’s energy sector, enhancing the production and integration […]Interoperable Europe Act enters into force for better connected public services for people and businesses
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Interoperable Europe Act, which enters into force today, will facilitate cross-border data exchange and accelerate the digital transformation of the public sector. The Act is essential to reaching the objectives of the EU’s Digital Decade, such as having 100% of key public services […]‘Pig-butchering’ scams on the rise as technology amplifies financial fraud, INTERPOL warns
April 10, 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, Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Financial fraud is increasing worldwide as the public embraces new sophisticated technologies that create openings for online criminals, according to a new report from the International Criminal Police […]Explainer: What is a living wage and how is it different from the minimum wage?
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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 Living wage initiatives are attracting growing interest globally. That’s why the International Labour Organization (ILO) has agreed on a formal definition for a living wage and endorsed living wage policies. “Decent wages […]A ‘post-human rights’ era is emerging. Here’s what it means for migrants – and how to stop it
April 9, 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: Marie McAuliffe, Head, Migration Research, International Organization for Migration (IOM) Many analysts and commentators have argued that the world has entered a post-human rights phase, with sustained undermining of human rights and the rule of law around the world. Unfortunately, this […]Deal on trade support for Ukraine with more protection for EU farmers
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a new provisional agreement on extending temporary trade measures for Ukraine. MEPs and the Council presidency agreed on suspending import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for another year, until 5 June 2025, to […]Commission approves €267 million Slovak State aid measure to support Volvo Cars’ new electric vehicle plant
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has found that Slovakia’s €267 million measure in favour of Volvo Cars is in line with EU State aid rules. The investment aid will support the establishment of a new electric passenger vehicles production plant in Valaliky near Košice in Eastern Slovakia. The measure […]Space is booming. Here’s how to embrace the $1.8 trillion opportunity
April 9, 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: Nikolai Khlystov, Lead, Space Technology, C4IR Physical Technologies, World Economic Forum, Gayle Markovitz, Acting Head, Written and Audio Content, World Economic Forum Space is approaching a new frontier. The space economy is expected to be worth $1.8 trillion […]Women’s role in global health: just like Elizabeth Blackwell
April 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Chada Echcherif El Kettani, a 3rd year medical student in the faculty of medicine, pharmacy and dentistry of Fez, Morocco. 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 […]Commission statement on Israeli commitments related to the opening of further humanitarian aid access points
April 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission takes note of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s announcement to open further humanitarian aid access points into Gaza, following his phone call with US President Biden, in particular the commitments to open the Ashdod port, as well as the Erez crossing to let […]3 social economy innovators that are driving change in Brazil
April 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: Eliane Trindade, Senior Editor, Folha Social+, Folha de São Paulo In April 2023 the UN adopted its first resolution acknowledging the pivotal role of the social economy in advancing sustainable development. It recognizes the role of social entrepreneurship in alleviating poverty and creating […]EU and US continue strong trade and technology cooperation at a time of global challenges
April 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the United States held the sixth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Leuven, Belgium. The meeting allowed ministers to build on ongoing work and present new deliverables of the TTC after two and a half years of cooperation. […]
What is e-voting? Who’s using it and is it safe?
April 4, 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 Voters are choosing new governments in a record number of elections this year – but how many of them will be voting electronically? Electronic voting – or e-voting – is being used […]Key strategies for building cyber resilience in 2024
April 4, 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: 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 […]To fully appreciate AI expectations, look to the trillions being invested
April 4, 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: John Letzing, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum In the last week of March, these two things happened in the world of artificial intelligence: news dropped of a planned AI supercomputer that would cost more than the annual GDP of Bulgaria, and an […]Women Leading the Charge: Why Empowering Women is Essential for Global Health
April 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anh Ngoc Thi Le, a sixth-year medical student at the Hanoi Medical University – Thanh Hoa Campus, Vietnam. 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 […]Why wildlife health is the missing link in conservation
April 2, 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: Deborah McCauley, Wildlife Veterinarian and Founder, Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife While racing to stop the sixth mass extinction, scientists and conservationists are sounding the alarm that without immediate action, we risk losing half of all species on our planet by […]Open Transaction Network: What is it and what does it mean for the incoming era?
April 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: Alejo Czerwonko. Chief Investment Officer, Emerging Markets, Americas, UBS AG “Throughout history – from the agricultural to the digital age – infrastructures have shaped society’s defining activities, impacting social, economic and environmental conditions of the times,” says Herman Gyr, […]China’s industrial profits grow, and other economics stories to read this week
March 29, 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: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. China’s industrial profits return to growth Industrial firms in China posted higher profits in the opening months of 2024, according to official data. The National Bureau of Statistics said that profits at industrial firms […]What we learned about effective decision making from Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman
March 29, 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda System 1 and system 2. Those four words in Daniel Kahneman’s 2011 classic work of psychology Thinking, Fast and Slow helped revolutionize how we think about human behaviour and shaped behavioural economics. The book distilled […]How disability self-ID can transform businesses for the benefit of all
March 28, 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: Katy Talikowska, CEO, The Valuable 500 One in six (16%) of the global population lives with a disability – some 1.3 billion people – yet the workforce representation of disabled individuals in most companies falls significantly short of […]How family business could lead solutions to today’s sustainability challenges
March 28, 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: 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 future of the care economy relies on collaboration and a ‘care mindset’
March 28, 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: Kim Piaget, Insights Lead, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum There is one investment that yields incremental interest in the long term, and that is people. There are 8 billion of us (and counting), all […]Ambassador’s Fu Cong farewell speech: Let’s Join Hands in Building Bridges of Friendship and Cooperation between China and Europe
March 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Speech by Ambassador Fu Cong at the Farewell Reception Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Good evening. Thank you all for gracing my farewell reception. It is with a heavy heart that I begin my speech today. I still remember the day when I first arrived in Brussels on a wintry morning of December 2022. […]From São Paulo to Venice: 15 cities with ambitious zero-carbon projects
March 27, 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 Cities play a critical role in decarbonization efforts, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions to net zero. Reinventing Cities, a global competition run by C40, a network of 100 […]Why data is key to making decisions about food and water security
March 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: Noopur Desai, Programme Lead, Food Innovation Hubs, World Economic Forum, Morgan Booher, Specialist, Food and Water, World Economic Forum Securing the future of the world’s food and water systems is critical for a well-functioning society. Water is a resource at […]
