This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Saemoon Yoon, Lead, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Geneva, Amara Amadiegwu, Community Specialist, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Technology has emerged as a powerful tool in shaping the modern workplace, driving significant advancements in promoting equity and inclusivity. […]How is technology contributing to equity in the workplace?
June 23, 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: Saemoon Yoon, Lead, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Geneva, Amara Amadiegwu, Community Specialist, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Technology has emerged as a powerful tool in shaping the modern workplace, driving significant advancements in promoting equity and inclusivity. […]AI in eye care: what are the opportunities and limitations in Africa?
June 22, 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: Princess Ifeoma Ike, Public Health Optometrist/CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria and Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, World Economic Forum AI is revolutionizing eye care, particularly in developing nations like Africa.We examine the potential risks and opportunities for […]Deal on digital traffic data rules
June 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament and Council agreed on rules for intelligent transport systems that require more traffic data, such as on speed limits, to be available digitally. The provisional agreement reached on Thursday on intelligent transport systems (ITS) rules will help digitalise the transport sector and ensure […]Femtech is transforming women’s healthcare. But it must include everyone
May 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marily De Alba-Gonzalez, Coordinator, AI and Machine Learning , World Economic Forum Femtech is expanding rapidly, but it needs to be fully inclusive of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) women.BIPOC women face particular discrimination in receiving equitable healthcare […]Vancouver shows how cities can develop better infrastructure planning and development
May 12, 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: Daniel Sweeney, Project Fellow, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum Cities around the world have become increasingly complex, and leaders are having to solve problems they’ve never faced before. From increased population to climate change, these challenges require a more […]Commission further integrates Moldova into EU Single Market through the Connecting Europe Facility for infrastructure funding
May 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean and Moldova’s Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Lilia Dabija, signed in the presence of Moldova’s Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, an agreement in Chisinau, associating Moldova to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme. This agreement will enable Moldovan project […]Disney drops metaverse division, EU seeks rules for virtual worlds, and other metaverse stories you need to read this month
April 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cathy LiHead, Shaping the Future of Media, Entertainment & Sport; Member of the ExCom, World Economic Forum 1. Disney drops its metaverse division Walt Disney is shutting down its division for developing metaverse strategies. The closure of the 50-person […]This is the AI balancing act: between its huge potential and growing emissions
April 10, 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: Louis-David Benyayer, Affiliate Professor, ESCP Business School The global AI market could be worth $1,600 billion by 2030 — this has serious environmental implications.But data and AI can contribute to solving environmental problems by assisting research and fostering effective […]Innovation Fund: €100 million offered for innovative small-scale clean tech projects
March 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is launching the third call for small-scale projects under the Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies. Financed by revenues from the auctioning of emission allowances from the EU’s Emissions Trading System […]Competition: EU-US hold third Joint Technology Competition Policy Dialogue
March 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, US Federal Trade Commission (‘FTC’) Chair Lina Khan and the Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust of the US Department of Justice (‘DOJ’) Jonathan Kanter met in Washington for the third meeting of the EU-US Joint Technology Competition […]Migration: new rules on screening of irregular migrants and faster asylum procedures
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Tuesday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on new rules for checks at EU borders and updated its negotiating mandate on asylum procedures. With 41 votes in favour, 17 against, and 7 abstentions, MEPs backed a new regulation on screening at EU […]The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, explained
March 29, 2023 by 1 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 The European Union (EU) is considering a new legal framework that aims to significantly bolster regulations on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The proposed legislation, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, […]What is a rolling recession? And are we in one right now?
March 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
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 When is a recession not a recession? If that feels like a trick question, the answer – when it is rolling – also feels a bit tricksy. Traditionally, in the US, recessions are defined […]Right to repair: Commission introduces new consumer rights for easy and attractive repairs
March 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a new proposal on common rules promoting the repair of goods, which will result in savings for consumers and support the objectives of the European Green Deal by reducing waste, among others. Over the last decades, replacement has often […]Launch of the EU-NATO Task Force: Strengthening our resilience and protection of critical infrastructure
March 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The challenges to the European Union’s security and resilience are becoming increasingly complex and dynamic. A range of actors constantly test our resilience, seeking to exploit the openness, interdependence and connectivity of our societies and economies. The weaponisation of energy and the acts of […]Lithuania’s President Nausėda: Ukraine’s fight is also our fight
March 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda urged the EU to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and to keep its doors open to Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine. Addressing MEPs in Strasbourg as part of the “This is Europe” debate series, Mr Nausėda shared his […]Europe faces costly race to refill gas storage. Here’s what you need to know about the global energy transition this week
March 1, 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: Roberto Bocca, Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum 1. Europe faces costly race to refill gas storage As Europe emerges from a mild winter with gas storage close […]Parliamentarians from across Europe discuss economic, social and budgetary issues
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The annual meeting on economic governance between MEPs and MPs from 29 European countries, including Ukraine, kicked off on Monday. The conference, which will end on Tuesday, was opened by EP President Roberta Metsola on Monday afternoon who told participants that Europe must remain […]Corruption allegations: MEPs push for ambitious changes and quick progress
February 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are asking for more reforms, building on the ones announced by the Conference of Presidents, and demand an EU’s independent ethics body be set up swiftly. On Thursday, Parliament adopted two resolutions on the issue of transparency and integrity in EU decision-making. Strong […]COVID-19: review, impact, and next steps
February 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Dr. Shampa Gupta, Ms. Shreya Nandan and Dr. Kartikeya Ojha, Global Health advocates. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]Covid-19 implications: history, cooperation and science
February 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Renato Rubia Garcia, a second-year medical student currently studying at the Statal University of Londrina, in Brazil. He is affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and […]Ukraine: College of Commissioners travels to Kyiv
February 2, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today 2 February, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is travelling to Kyiv, Ukraine, for a College-to-Government meeting with the Government of Ukraine, together with 15 other members of the College of Commissioners. Accompanying the President for this visit are: […]Where is the global economy heading in 2023? Plus other economics stories you need to read this week
January 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. Where is the global economy heading in 2023? The year ahead looks better than initially feared for the global economy, but remains fraught with risks, including the potential escalation of the war […]The Conference on the Future of Europe concludes its work
May 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Europe Day, the Presidents of the European Parliament, Commission and Council received the final report with proposals to reform the EU. In a closing ceremony today in Strasbourg, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, on behalf of the Council Presidency, President Emmanuel […]The metaverse is coming. Here are 4 things businesses can expect
April 14, 2022 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, Formative Content The metaverse brings “tremendous opportunity” – but lots of work is needed first, Accenture says.This includes redesigning today’s internet from a “disparate collection of sites and apps” to a continuous 3D universe.BMW, […]Making our Health Systems Resilient in Times of Crises
March 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Daniel Gizaw, a 22-year-old 5th year medical student at Addis Ababa University and resides in Ethiopia. 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 […]MEPs to debate Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with Josep Borrell
February 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday at 18.30 CET, MEPs will debate Russia’s military assault on Ukraine with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell and Ukrainian parliamentarians. The debate is organised by the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Security and Defence Subcommittee and will take place online. […]Intersectionality and tackling barriers to health care
November 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Rajvi Chaudhary, a fresh graduate from Medical College Baroda and SSG Hospital, India. 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 […]
