This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that Blue Air’s restructuring plan was not capable of restoring the airline’s long-term viability and it is therefore incompatible with EU State aid rules. Romania must now recover from Blue Air illegal State aid amounting to approximately €33.84 million (RON 163.8 […]Commission orders recovery of €33.84 million in incompatible State aid from Blue Air
February 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has concluded that Blue Air’s restructuring plan was not capable of restoring the airline’s long-term viability and it is therefore incompatible with EU State aid rules. Romania must now recover from Blue Air illegal State aid amounting to approximately €33.84 million (RON 163.8 […]Scientists have discovered a new species of underground tree – here’s why it matters
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: Thea de Gallier, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda An utterly unique palm tree from Borneo that grows its flowers and fruit almost entirely underground was one of 74 plants newly identified by the UK’s Royal […]Two-thirds of Africa’s birds of prey are on the brink of extinction. Here’s why that could be bad news for humans
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: Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda They may be apex predators, but Africa’s birds of prey are being steadily wiped out. Populations of 42 African raptor species have declined so significantly over the past 40 years – by almost […]How Indonesia is creating financial inclusion through digital wallets
February 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: Vincent Henry Iswaratioso, Chief Executive Officer, DANA Indonesia Today is another exhausting day for Ibu Nurhayati (“Ibu” is used to address or refer to an older woman in Indonesian) as she navigates hurdles in settling her monthly bills. Her […]Nuclear fusion world record: The science behind the energy technology explained
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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda, Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This article was most recently updated in February 2024. In a fitting end to the UK’s JET fusion laboratory in Oxford, the lab’s final experiment produced a new […]The world added 50% more renewable capacity last year than in 2022
February 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Clean energy boomed in 2023, with 50% more renewables capacity added to energy systems around the world compared to the previous year. Additional renewable electricity capacity reached 507 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, with solar […]Expect the unexpected: The IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva on what’s ahead for the global economy
February 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: 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 […]Mapping the rise of China’s autos and other global trade trends
February 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: John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum, Minji Sung, Data Visuals and Content Specialist, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Aluminum’s a decent place to start. And not just because it begins with “a.” It’s 1995. Bill Clinton is […]Europeans show strong support for EU civil protection in Eurobarometer survey
February 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published the results of the Special Eurobarometer measuring public opinion about European civil protection actions in the Member States. Results show a strong consensus among the citizens of the European Union that civil protection activities should be coordinated across the […]Commission welcomes political agreement on European Disability and Parking Cards
February 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Commission signs €400 million agreement with Türkiye to support its recovery after the 2023 earthquakes
February 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission signed an agreement with Türkiye on a €400 million grant from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to finance post-disaster recovery operations after the devastating earthquakes that hit the country in early 2023. The signing of the agreement took place in Brussels, between Commissioner for […]Why industry 4.0 technology works best in bundles
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: Daniele Battaglia, Assistant Professor of Strategy, ESCP Business School Where the factory of yesteryear brings to mind steaming furnaces, greasy machinery and the clang of chains, today’s manufacturing is about embedded sensors, digital twins, autonomous vehicles and robots. Indeed, […]Tech at the centre of geopolitics: 5 new strategic capabilities for geotech organizations
February 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: Olaf Groth, Professional Faculty, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, Tobias Straube, Associate Partner, VP Operations & Analysis, Cambrian Futures Micron Technology saw trouble brewing by mid-2023. With geopolitical tensions rising and semiconductors becoming a crucial national security […]How AI can usher in an economy that puts people first
February 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: Navin Chaddha, Managing Partner, Mayfield It’s hard to overstate the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to have on every aspect of business and the economy. In the tech industry, we have long understood its potential. Much of […]Deal on strengthening consumers’ right to repair
February 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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. […]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 […]This is what different parts of the world consider to be the greatest risks right now
January 31, 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: Thea de Gallier, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The risk of societal upheaval, whether in a physical, political, or social context, is ever-present in modern life, but the perception of those risks varies between countries. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks […]Deal on a single rulebook against money laundering and terrorist financing
January 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, MEPs finalised a deal with the Council on new measures to beef up an EU toolkit to fight money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion. Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the sixth Anti-Money Laundering (AML) directive and the EU “single rulebook” […]How renewables can start a consumer energy revolution
January 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Helena Leurent, Director-General, Consumers International Renewables are now the world’s most affordable energy. In fact, the latest solar panels generate cheapest electricity in human history. But hardly any households are seeing the financial benefits. Many consumers are struggling to […]The forgotten economics of EU enlargement
January 18, 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: 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 […]3 ways public-private partnerships can help restore ocean health
January 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: Alfredo Giron, Head of Ocean, World Economic Forum Geneva The ocean is vital to all life on Earth, it regulates our climate and provides food sources for billions of people. If it weren’t for the ocean, our planet would […]How can we ensure water resilience in a climate-altered world?
January 17, 2024 by 1 Comment
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 […]Why transparency in manufacturing is the game changer for the green transition
January 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: Hilde Merete Aasheim, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hydro For electric cars, buildings or windmills to ever be truly sustainable, they must be made from zero-emission materials. Producing materials comes with challenges, however; impacting nature, climate and social conditions. […]AI can now outperform conventional weather forecasting – in under a minute, too
December 18, 2023 by 1 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 An AI model called GraphCast can forecast the weather faster and cheaper than today’s top weather systems, Google DeepMind scientists report.It can predict weather up to 10 days in advance, in less than […]Music streaming platforms: MEPs ask to protect EU authors and diversity
November 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, the Culture Committee called for EU rules to ensure a fair and sustainable environment for music streaming and to promote cultural diversity. In a resolution adopted by 23 votes to 3 and 1 abstentions, MEPs in the Culture and Education Committee urge […]Securing critical minerals for energy transition requires collective action
November 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Minerals and rare earth elements are essential in the production of clean energy technologies.There is a supply and demand gap for the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition.The Securing Minerals for the Energy Transition initiative has identified the risks and implications of this […]EU to support Barbados in upgrading climate resilient infrastructure for clean water under Global Gateway
November 13, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, has announced the EU’s intention to support the upgrading of Barbados’ climate-resilient infrastructure for clean water, in line with the Global Gateway investment agenda presented at the EU-CELAC Summit in July. This would be achieved through a ‘debt […]On the Inevitability of War, or, Against Warmongering
October 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. “War is the Father of All Things” – Heraclitus “Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum” – “If You Want Peace […]The top takeaways from Lighthouses Live 2023: How 4IR is revolutionizing manufacturing
October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Federico Torti, Initiatives Lead, Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum, Adam Gavin, Impact Communications Specialist, Foundations, World Economic Forum Formed in 2018, the Global Lighthouse Network is a World Economic Forum community of leading global manufacturers […]The EU wants energy security and carbon neutrality. For that, it needs its Mediterranean neighbours
September 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laura El-Katiri, Visiting Fellow, European Council for Foreign Relations (ECFR), Jonathan Walters, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure, Castalia Advisors The EU is on a mission to cut emissions by 57% by 2030 — that means easing reliance on fossil fuels.To […]EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’: €90 million for 17 new projects to support healthy soils
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission will invest €90 million in 17 new research projects contributing to the EU Mission: ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’. These projects will work on restoring and protecting soil health for the sustainable production of healthy food, protecting biodiversity, building climate resilience, […]Post-COVID-19 Pandemic: Health Fatigue
September 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sura Abdallat, a third-year medical student at the University of Debrecen. 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 […]How a $12 phone could help close India’s digital divide
August 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 At just $12, or 299 rupees, a new mobile phone is set to bridge the digital divide between India’s urban and rural population when it comes to mobile internet access.Launched by India’s […]
