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 2024 is a historic election year, with elections in 50 countries.More than 2 billion voters will head to the polls in countries including the United States, India, Mexico and South Africa.Geopolitical volatility is […]2024 is a record year for elections. Here’s what you need to know
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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 2024 is a historic election year, with elections in 50 countries.More than 2 billion voters will head to the polls in countries including the United States, India, Mexico and South Africa.Geopolitical volatility is […]Commission welcomes political agreement on new rules on substances of human origin
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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 to further increase the safety and quality of substances of human origin (SoHO). As proposed by the Commission in July 2022 and part of the actions to build a strong European Health Union, […]The Commission welcomes the end of the negotiations for an Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight Maroš Šefčovič presented to the Council (General Affairs Council) the outcome of the negotiations for an Association Agreement between the EU and Andorra and San Marino. He informed the Member States that […]Defence of Democracy – Commission proposes to shed light on covert foreign influence
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Defence of Democracy package, ahead of the 2024 European elections. The central piece of this package is a legislative proposal that will enhance transparency and democratic accountability of interest representation activities on behalf of third countries which are aimed at […]Healthcare System: key role in addressing Domestic Violence & ACT (Awareness -Treatment- Counselling) Strategy
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Seemab Mehmood, an MBBS student at Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore,Pakistan. 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 […]The Hidden Curriculum
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Ms. Dyuksha Arora, a third year medical student in India. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. As I stand on the precipice of my final year in medical school, […]Update of EU driving licence rules to improve road safety
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Transport Committee backed new EU driving licence rules to improve road safety and embrace the digital transition, including updated validity limits and mandatory health checks. On Thursday, MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee adopted their position on the revision of EU driving […]Parliament delegation joins COP28 climate talks
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A Parliament delegation arrives in Dubai today to participate in the COP28 climate change conference, which reviews progress on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.An official delegation led by Chair Peter Liese (EPP, DE) and Vice-Chair Mohammed Chahim (S&D, NL) is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, between 8 and12 December […]Evolving Perspectives on Domestic Violence: A Historical Overview
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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 […]We must triple renewables capacity by 2030. Here are 3 ways to break the offshore wind impasse
December 11, 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: Rasmus Nikolaj Due Skov, Head, Global External Affairs and Positioning, Ørsted, Ben Backwell, CEO, Global Wind Energy Council There is a new guiding star for global energy planners and policy-makers: tripling the global capacity of renewables to reach 11,000 GW by 2030, […]Commission welcomes deal to decarbonise EU gas markets and promote hydrogen
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached today between the European Parliament and Council on updated EU rules to decarbonise the gas market and create a hydrogen market. The new rules will facilitate the uptake of renewable and low carbon gases, including hydrogen, while […]Addressing Domestic and Family Violence: Healthcare Professionals’ Role and Responsibilities
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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 […]How philanthropy can mobilize actors in the capital stack to accelerate action on climate and nature
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lo Poman, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Regal Hotels International Holdings Limited, Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Climate change is impacting people across Asia more than ever, with the region hit […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement on improving classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous chemicals
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of the regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals (CLP). While improving the functioning of the EU market regarding products containing hazardous chemicals, the new measures will better […]Feeding the future: 3 ways our food system must transform to feed the world
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jim Andrew, Executive Vice-President; Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo Climate change is impacting how our food is grown. Around the globe, we are seeing what used to be 100-year weather events causing destruction every other year. Crops are failing due […]Why we need global cooperation on critical mineral supplies
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bernice Lee, Hoffmann Distinguished Fellow for Sustainability, Chatham House Increasing global attention is being placed on critical minerals crucial to the development of technologies needed for the green transition.However, bids to de-risk global supply chains by moving production […]There’s a training gap in green finance and it could hold climate progress back
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ma Jun, Chairman, Green Finance Committee, China Society for Finance and Banking, Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum Forecasts suggest investment needs for climate mitigation will quadruple to $2 trillion by […]COP28: New climate disaster fund, plus other nature and climate 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up contains key nature and climate news from the past week.Top nature and climate stories: COP28: Debt relief needed to help developing world adapt to climate change; COP28 delegates adopt new […]Deal on new EU rules to make sustainable products the norm
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revising the EU’s ecodesign framework for sustainable products. Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on an update to the so-called “ecodesign” regulation that aims to improve various aspects of products throughout their lifecycle to […]Why green tech’s multiplier effect is critical to achieving climate goals
December 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Caspar Herzberg, Chief Executive Officer, AVEVA Group The idea that the green economy can support future growth while also meeting global net-zero targets is gaining widespread acceptance.Studies on the impact of initiatives like the US Inflation Reduction Act […]3 ways to improve family business succession and benefit the wider economy
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew S. Weinberg, Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Brightstar Capital Partners Family businesses are a powerful economic engine, but are also surprisingly fragile with only one-third surviving a generation beyond founding.The North America Family Business Report […]EU endorses key Relief, Recovery and Peace initiatives of the COP28
December 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At COP28, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, will endorse on behalf of the EU two new flagship initiatives to address the human impact of the climate crisis and emphasising the interconnectedness of climate change, conflicts, and growing humanitarian needs. The flagship initiatives the […]We are facing a ‘perfect storm’ on malaria. But renewed efforts can change the weather
December 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lady Roslyn Morauta, Chair, The Global Fund, José-Manuel Barroso, Chair, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance In September this year, African heads of state used the UN General Assembly to call for urgent action and increased funding to get back […]Commission welcomes political agreement on Cyber Resilience Act
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the Cyber Resilience Act, proposed by the Commission in September 2022. The Cyber Resilience Act is the first legislation of its kind in the world. It will […]A diplomat and politician shares the 7 traits effective negotiations need
December 1, 2023 by 1 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 Dr Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, is an economist and politician who drives economic diplomacy.She works with multilateral and bilateral organizations in her efforts to reach the UN’s Sustainable Development […]Global Health: repercussions of poverty and economical crisis
December 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Kwabalugu Webakura Albert, a medical student in the University for Development Studies, Ghana.. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Everybody thinks that what happens in a place different […]EU Civil Protection Mechanism launches preparations for possible extreme weather events for 2024 in the face of climate change
November 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič is meeting the Italian Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci, for the opening session of the European Civil Protection Mechanism “lessons learnt” meeting on wildfires and floods. The meeting involves 54 representatives from 30 […]Why businesses committed to diversity should embrace fair chance hiring
November 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: Ken Oliver, Vice President, Checkr.org, Executive Director, The Checkr Foundation Diversity has been repeatedly proven to be good for business and companies that embrace diversity and inclusivity often outperforming competitors. Emboldened by the US Supreme Court’s decision that […]The role of the healthcare system in addressing domestic abuse/violence
November 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Ishwor Thapaliya an enthusiastic fourth-year medical student at Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus in Nepal. 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 not […]Why the tropical majority is key to creating effective ocean solutions at COP28, and beyond
November 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: Josheena Naggea, Hoffmann Fellow, Innovation for Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture, World Economic Forum, Alfredo Giron, Acting Head of Ocean, World Economic Forum, Ana Spalding, Director of the Adrienne Arsht Community-Based Resilience Solutions Initiative & Staff Scientist Smithsonian Tropical […]Why carbon dioxide removals are crucial to tackling hard-to-abate emissions
November 28, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nasim Pour, Lead, Carbon Removals and Market Innovation, World Economic Forum / Engineered carbon dioxide removals (CDR) are not only crucial to offset the hardest to abate emissions but also reverse the buildup of historical emissions.So far, advance […]EU completes ratification of state-of-the-art trade agreement with New Zealand
November 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU has today completed political procedures ratifying the ambitious free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. The decision by the Council of the European Union comes less than a week after the European Parliament gave its consent. The deal is expected to cut […]EU and Ukraine outline plans for sustainable reconstruction in a high-level conference
November 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. From tomorrow to 1 December the Commission is hosting a high-level conference in Vilnius, Lithuania on the green recovery in Ukraine. Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius will represent the Commission and stress the commitment for a continued cooperation with and assistance to Ukraine in its sustainable […]
