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 consumer prices fall sharply Consumer prices in China have fallen significantly, dropping at their sharpest rate in more than 14 years. Producer prices also rose in January. The Chinese economy has been […]Chinese consumer prices fall and other economics stories to read this week
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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 consumer prices fall sharply Consumer prices in China have fallen significantly, dropping at their sharpest rate in more than 14 years. Producer prices also rose in January. The Chinese economy has been […]Human rights breaches in Belarus, Iran and Nigeria
February 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Belarus, Iran and Nigeria. New wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family membersMEPs strongly condemn the recent wave of mass arrests in Belarus and urge the […]EU Disability and Parking cards: Parliament and Council reach provisional deal
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the EU Disability Card and the EU Parking Card for persons with disabilities. The directive aims to make sure that, when travelling for a short period, persons with disabilities have equal access to preferential […]MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs warn of elected politicians and parties in Europe knowingly serving Moscow’s interests, undermining the EU’s unity and democracy. In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 433 votes in favour, 56 against and 18 abstentions, Parliament expresses its complete outrage and grave concern about […]Young Architects of Peace: Building Bridges in a Divided World
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Lenyn Daniel Montes Sevilla, a certified General Nursing and Emergency Medical Technician, concurrently pursues a Medical Surgery degree at the Autonomous University of Nayarit, Mexico. He is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]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
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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 […]Land, loss and liberation: Indigenous stuggles amid the climate crisis
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Ch, Aarti Lila Ram, Global Shaper, Karachi Hub, World Economic Forum, Eric Shahzar, Alumni, Global Shapers Community, Karachi Hub, World Economic Forum Imagine living in harmony with your environment for millennia, only to have your ancestral lands vanish beneath […]Europeans show strong support for EU civil protection in Eurobarometer survey
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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 […]4 targeted initiatives ramping up decarbonization of aluminium
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pernelle Nunez, Deputy Secretary General and Director of Sustainability, International Aluminium Institute, Jelena Aleksić, Lead, Industry Decarbonization, Aluminium and Non-Ferrous Metals, World Economic Forum As the world descended on Dubai for COP28, a strong aluminium industry contingent gathered to take […]Why CFOs must embrace a new world of work
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kalin Anev Janse, Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board, European Stability Mechanism (ESM) The last two years have been acutely difficult for chief financial officers (CFOs). We faced the fastest pace of interest rate increases in […]President Iohannis: “We must stand by Ukraine and its people”
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis underlined to Parliament on Wednesday the importance of EU action founded on unity, solidarity, cohesion and the rule of law. Continuing support for Ukraine must be among the EU’s key priorities, according to the Romanian President. “We must stand by […]Commission welcomes the provisional agreement to reinforce the EU long-term budget and to boost Europe’s competitiveness and sovereignty
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027 and the launch of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). Once adopted, the revised budget will enable the Union to continue delivering […]The Commission welcomes the political agreement on new rules for a more resilient Schengen area
February 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on new rules for the Schengen Borders Code. This Regulation will strengthen EU coordination to deal with challenges at the EU external borders as well as cross-border health and […]Transforming the migration system to make it work for displaced talent
February 6, 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: David Manicom, Global Advocacy Director, Talent Beyond Boundaries and Fragomen Why should someone with the right skills not be hired only because they are a refugee? By a company seeking locally and without success for a pastry chef or […]Commission opens State aid in-depth investigation into Corsair amended restructuring plan
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether France’s contemplated amendments to Corsair’s restructuring plan are in line with EU state aid rules. It does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation and whether such amendments are in line with EU state aid […]Speed, scale, pragmatism: How to boost climate finance in 2024
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Veronica Chau, Partner & Director, Sustainable Investing & Social Impact, Toronto, Boston Consulting Group, Faheen Allibhoy, Managing Director & Global Head of Multilateral Institutions & Development Banks, J.P. Morgan 2024 will be another critical year for climate action. Despite progress […]Just how important is art when celebrating Black history and upholding social justice?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Samantha Akwei, Alumni, Global Shapers Community, Ginelle Greene-Dewasmes, Project Specialist, Government Engagement, First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum This week marks the start of Black History Month in the United States. The annual observance is also officially recognized in many countries, […]Commission calls for eradication of Female Genital Mutilation worldwide
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on 6 February 2024, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President reaffirm the EU’s strong commitment to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation worldwide: “Female Genital Mutilation is a violation of human rights and […]Socioeconomic Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes: A South Korean Perspective on Universal Health Coverage
February 6, 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. 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 […]This is what data tells us about transforming our food
February 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: Thea de Gallier, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda World leaders agree that radical transformation of food systems is needed to make healthy food accessible to all, and to improve sustainability in agriculture. In countries where employment depends heavily on agriculture, […]India is making strides on climate policy that others could follow
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Thomas Kerr, Lead Climate Policy Officer, IFC As we unpack the result of COP28 in Dubai – in which a historic agreement on fossil fuel transition was penned – the question now is how to translate this language into […]How companies can support employees working with cancer to drive better business and health outcomes
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lynn Koble, Director, Publicis Sapient, Gina Jacobson, Program Director, Working with Cancer, Publicis Groupe Meet Celia. A successful, mid-career accountant at a top firm, she knows how to navigate challenging situations with confidence and poise. But today, in a critical […]First evaluation of the Frontex Regulation delivers overall positive assessment despite challenges
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 2 February, the Commission adopted the evaluation of the European Border and Coast Guard Regulation (Frontex Regulation) together with an Action Plan to support its implementation. With this first evaluation of the Frontex regulation, which is a legal obligation, the Commission has assessed […]EU and IFC to unlock over €500 million in private sector investments for reconstruction in Ukraine
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and IFC have just signed a guarantee agreement to support investments that will help drive an inclusive and sustainable reconstruction in Ukraine. Through the agreement the European Union will provide up to €90 million in financial guarantees to support investments in […]Data to decisions: How technology can solve a $1.2 trillion climate change problem
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: Himanshu Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, ClimateAi After a summer with the hottest stretch in 120,000 years, climate change alarm bells are ringing. But companies haven’t yet fully accounted for the profound risks of a warming planet – from shifting weather […]What does the OECD global minimum tax mean for global cooperation?
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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda More than 140 countries have committed to implement a new global tax agreement aimed at ensuring multinational companies pay a minimum rate of tax. The deal, which was proposed by the Organisation for Economic […]EU provides €26 million in humanitarian aid to support refugees and people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye
February 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Today, the Commission is announcing €26 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable refugees and their host communities in Türkiye. The southeastern region in Türkiye near the Syria border hosts a large number of the country’s refugee population. The same region witnessed one of the […]Navigating the Labyrinth: Sociopolitical Dynamics of COVID-19 Responses in Affluent Democracies
February 2, 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. 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 […]This is what needs to happen to achieve good growth, according to experts at Davos
February 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: Gareth Francis, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda “A simple ‘return’ to GDP (gross domestic product) growth is not enough. Instead, each country must undertake a unique and complex journey towards achieving innovative, inclusive, sustainable and resilient growth, while contributing to […]Could GovTech help rebuild trust through public innovation?
February 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: Stephan Mergenthaler, Head of Strategic Intelligence; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Sebastian Buckup, Head of Network and Partnerships; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Entrepreneurial civil servants, creative bureaucracies, agile stability, digital state. These terms […]Commission recommends new measures on vaccine-preventable cancers under Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan
February 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is putting forward a Recommendation to support Member States in their efforts to prevent cancer through vaccination. Notably, it focuses on boosting the uptake of two key vaccinations that can prevent viral infections that may lead to cancer: against Human papillomaviruses (HPV) and Hepatitis B […]EU reaffirms trade support for Ukraine and Moldova
February 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today proposed to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, while reinforcing protection for sensitive EU agricultural products. This is done in line with EU commitments to support Ukraine for as long as it […]
