This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), 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 writer and […]Rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Challenges and Recommendations for Improvement
August 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), 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 writer and […]EU unveils plans for digital euro, promising complete privacy
August 2, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Move over crypto. Europe has moved one step closer to a digital euro. The European Commission has unveiled a legal framework that paves the way for the introduction of an electronic currency […]The 90-year-old WWII refugee using sports to change the lives of refugees
July 24, 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “We are living in a world of people movement. And it will continue.” “Climate change will create more refugees. A population in a wealthy world will have to accept the idea that […]European Commission raises a further €4 billion with record over-subscription in its 8th EU-Bonds syndication for 2023
July 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, which issues EU-Bonds on behalf of the EU, has today successfully completed its 8th syndicated transaction since the beginning of the year, raising a total of €4 billion. The single tranche transaction consisted of a tap of EU’s 30-year bond due […]Metsola to European Council: Solidarity with Ukraine must remain at the top of our agenda
June 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The events in Russia have raised a number of questions relating to its internal dynamics and the fragility of their systems as well as its effects on the invasion of Ukraine and on European security as a whole. Solidarity with Ukraine must remain at […]Commission welcomes provisional political agreement on EU Digital Identity Wallet, Europe’s first trusted and secure digital identity app
June 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the key elements of the proposal for a legal framework for a European Digital Identity. The central innovative element of this framework is a personal digital […]Air pollution: Environment Committee MEPs push for tougher rules
June 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Parliament’s Environment Committee today adopted its position to improve air quality in the EU to create a cleaner and healthier environment. The report, adopted with 46 votes in favour, 41 against and 1 abstention, sets stricter 2030 limit and target values for several pollutants including particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), NO2 (nitrogen dioxide), SO2 (sulphur dioxide) […]What makes China’s innovation ecosystem unique?
June 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
As the second-largest economy in the world, China plays an important role in guiding global economic prosperity. Known as the global manufacturing hub of the 20th century, China has successfully transitioned to become a hub of future-looking innovation. Reports suggest it has given birth to more than 300 unicorns and attracted the second-highest amount of […]Will trade and climate clash or align? 4 future scenarios played out
June 26, 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: Tim Figures, Associate Director, EU & Global Trade and Investment, Boston Consulting Group, Kimberley Botwright, Head, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum, Soumyajit Kar, Specialist, Sustainable Trade, World Economic Forum As efforts to slow the process of climate change […]Period Poverty: Youth as Catalysts for Breaking the Cycle
June 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Enas Osama, a 5th-year medical student from Sudan. She 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 do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on the topic, […]Period Poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change?
June 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Bisirat Mathewos Tiramo, a 4th year medical student from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. 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 do not necessarily reflect […]Hungary: MEPs denounce deliberate and systematic efforts to undermine EU values
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In its latest resolution, Parliament raises serious concerns over developments in Hungary, in light of the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. Following a plenary debate on Wednesday on the situation of rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary and […]New Unitary Patent system: pioneering a new era of patent protection and enforcement in the EU
June 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the launch of the Unitary Patent system today, which will make it simpler and easier for companies to protect their innovations in Europe and capitalise on their intellectual property. The Unitary Patent system will strengthen the EU’s innovation and competitiveness and […]We are not taking full advantage of the HPV vaccine. Here’s why
May 24, 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: Alicia Patterson-Waites, Coordinator, Network and Partnerships, World Economic Forum The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viral infections and has a serious impact on sexual and reproductive health everywhere. It is responsible for 630,000 infections and […]MEPs vote to speed up the freezing and confiscation of criminal assets
May 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new legislation on seizing criminal assets would ensure fast and efficient freezing operations everywhere in the EU, and quicker compensation for victims. To speed up asset freezing and confiscations and close loopholes, MEPs on the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee adopted […]ESG data can keep businesses accountable, but only if it can be trusted
May 23, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Edwin Low, Director of Enterprise & Ecosystem Development, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Singapore Reliable ESG data is the only way to drive meaningful progress on sustainability.As regulators and industry enablers, governments should take a proactive lead in encouraging […]Half-price energy bills if you live near a wind farm. Here’s some incentives to accelerate the renewable energy transition
May 18, 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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Not many people are happy with their energy bills at the moment. But in a village in the UK, people are being offered a 20-50% discount on their household energy bills as part […]State aid: Commission approves €2.6 billion Swedish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
May 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2.6 billion (SEK 29 billion) Swedish scheme to support companies active in southern Sweden in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the […]4 ways unique partnerships are helping build the next generation tech workforce
April 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: Valerie Singer, Global Director, Skills to Jobs, Amazon Web Services Government, education, and virtually every industry face tech workforce challenges that can lead to barriers preventing public and private sector organizations from expanding and building operational efficiencies. Intentional partnerships […]Psychologists say remote work brings 3 tensions to bosses
April 26, 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: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda Are online meetings just the same as in-person ones? Most of us would say no, and the new remote-working norms create three implications for managers, according to a study. Many of us now have […]How pay transparency can help close wage gaps in the workplace
April 25, 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: Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Indeed Inc Pay transparency – corporate disclosure of existing employees’ pay, along with the inclusion of wage and salary data in publicly advertised job postings – can help meaningfully reduce enduring wage gaps, especially along […]International trade is evolving. But will it benefit workers?
April 21, 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: Kitrhona Cerri, Executive Director, TASC Platform, Geneva Graduate Institute, Maria Mexi, Senior Advisor, Labour and Social Policy, TASC Platform, Geneva Graduate Institute Workers around the world are suffering the consequences of unprecedented disruption to international trade at the hands […]MEPs strongly condemn anti-LGBTIQ Bill in Uganda
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs denounce Uganda’s anti-LGBTIQ Bill and call for the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality and transgender identity. Parliament highlights that the Bill, which proposes the death penalty, life imprisonment or up to 20 years in prison for the offences of ‘homosexuality’ or its ‘promotion’, violates […]Ukraine joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Ukraine becomes a Participating State of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – the European solidarity framework that helps countries overwhelmed by a disaster. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is today in Kyiv to officially sign an agreement on behalf of the European Union granting Ukraine full membership […]Commission takes action to promote work-life balance in the EU
April 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. To safeguard the right to work-life balance across Member States, today the European Commission decided to continue infringement procedures against Belgium Czechia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Austria, and Slovenia by sending them a reasoned opinion for failing to notify national measures […]Here’s how companies should navigate generative AI in the world of workHere’s how companies should navigate generative AI in the world of work
April 17, 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: Ravin Jesuthasan, Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services, Mercer (MMC) Since the release of OpenAI’s GPT-3 large language model in November and subsequent release of GPT-4, there has been much angst about what these advances in generative […]Leading MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine’s path to the EU
April 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
On Wednesday, leading MEPs reiterated the European Parliament’s intention to continue to do its utmost to assist Ukraine in its EU integration process. Opening the first Inter-Committee Meeting between the European Parliament and the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “Today’s meeting marks the launch of an in-depth, comprehensive and concrete sectorial […]What is the Great Blue Wall Initiative?
April 6, 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: Thomas Sberna, Regional Head, Marine and Coastal Resilience The ocean is a source of trillions of dollars’ worth of free economic activity. It regulates the climate, provides food for humans and a habitat for our food to grow. It […]A record share of US electricity comes from zero-carbon sources – but more work is needed
March 9, 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: Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Power capacity from clean energy sources comprised a record 40.6% of the US electricity mix in 2022, according to the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.This includes nuclear power, which is not renewable, but […]How quantum technology could revolutionise Africa’s health, agriculture and finance sectors
February 24, 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: Lindiwe Matlali, Chief Executive Officer, Africa Teen Geeks, Andrew Fischer, CEO , QuAIL Technologies Quantum technology is a rapidly advancing field. With the application of quantum sensors, quantum communication systems and quantum computing, it has the potential to revolutionise […]How to give high performers the work environment they crave
February 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: Fresia Jackson, Lead People Scientist, Culture Amp Global shifts in the employee market in recent years mean high-performing employees are highly sought after. Organizations are looking to hire – and retain – high performers, because their impact is significant. […]COVID-19: Global Impacts and Next Steps
February 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sophia Cavalcante Mitidieri and Victória de Andrade Santos, a first and fourth-year medical students, respectively, from Universidade Tiradentes, Aracaju-SE, Brazil. 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 […]Over $1 trillion invested in green energy in 2022. Here’s what you need to know about how the energy transition is powering up despite the crisis
February 7, 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, Stefan Ellerbeck, Senior Writer, Formative Content 1. News in brief: Energy stories from around the world Worldwide investment in the […]
