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 The climate crisis is mainstreaming new terms, and triggering a reevaluation of more traditional expressions like ‘natural’ disaster.In many ways this is an evolution of language that started at […]Climate change is changing the way we communicate, and that’s a good thing
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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 The climate crisis is mainstreaming new terms, and triggering a reevaluation of more traditional expressions like ‘natural’ disaster.In many ways this is an evolution of language that started at […]With Kenya and Rwanda opening borders for other Africans, what will visa-free travel mean for Africa’s economic growth?
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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 “Let us all unite” – instruct the opening words of the African Union (AU) anthem. Rwanda and Kenya have just taken steps to bring the continent closer to this goal by allowing […]How collective action will secure the metaverse
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniel Dobrygowski, Head, Governance and Trust, World Economic Forum, Rebecca Ivey, Head of Global Collaboration Village, World Economic Forum, Paolo Dal Cin, Global Lead, Accenture Security, Accenture In an era marked by the increasing integration of digital experiences […]EU provides €2 million in humanitarian aid for Nepal to help people affected by the earthquake
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the earthquake that struck Nepal earlier this month, the EU has approved a €2 million aid package to bring relief to the most the affected people. It will help provide shelter, access to clean water and sanitation, and healthcare, among other services. The […]Commission welcomes political agreement to better protect workers against lead and diisocyanates exposure
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal to amend two Directives: for lead, the Directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances […]Autumn 2023 Economic Forecast: A modest recovery ahead after a challenging year
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European economy has lost momentum this year against the background of a high cost of living, weak external demand and monetary tightening. While economic activity is expected to gradually recover going forward, the European Commission’s Autumn Forecast revises EU GDP growth down compared […]Value of EU trade deals surpasses €2 trillion
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The value of EU trade through free trade agreements with global partners surpassed €2 trillion for the first time in 2022, according to the 3rd Annual Report on the Implementation and Enforcement of EU Trade Policy published today. The European Commission report shows that […]Greening Research Work: Practical Tips for Minimizing Waste and Promoting Sustainability
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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 do […]Energy transition: Which countries are making most progress in 2023 – and which have more work to do?
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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 The Green Future Index 2023 ranks countries’ progress on developing a sustainable, low-carbon future.Uruguay, Indonesia and Argentina have climbed the rankings significantly since 2022 thanks to sustainable policy action.The World Economic Forum’s Mobilizing […]Gender Pay Gap in the EU remains at 13% on Equal Pay Day
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Women in the European Union continue to earn less than men with the average gender pay gap in the EU standing at 13%. This means that for every €1 a man earns, a women will make only €0.87. Equal Pay Day marks the date […]Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows
November 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A new Eurobarometer survey released today finds that skills shortages are one of the most serious problems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the EU. The challenge of skills shortages has grown over the years and now encompasses all EU Member States and […]When it comes to decarbonizing aviation, aluminium and steel, look to Brazil
November 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: Boris Brkovic, Lead, Industry Decarbonization, Materials Sectors, World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition, Julia Franchi Scarselli, Programme Specialist, Climate, World Economic Forum Brazil is poised to become a leader in sustainable aviation fuel, advancing towards a greener aviation […]The UN now focuses on climate change as a health issue too. Here’s why
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Rolf Fricker, Senior Partner, Health and Life Sciences, Oliver Wyman Climate change is taking a hidden toll on global health that requires urgent […]4 promising approaches to eliminating plastic pollution in Africa
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bontu Yousuf, Specialist, National Platforms and Circular Economy, World Economic Forum The African continent faces a number of challenges to solving its plastic pollution problem despite being one of the lowest ranked in terms of global primary plastic […]EU and Neighbourhood countries commit to enhanced fisheries management control in the Mediterranean and Black Sea
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Among the main measures, the EU and neighbouring countries agreed within the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) to launch new tools to keep track of the activities of all fleets fishing in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas and sharing the various […]Domestic Violence and the Role of Healthcare System
November 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Michel Alagha, a dedicated and driven fifth year medical student at the University of Balamand, Lebanon. 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 […]The Interoperable Europe Act will improve online public services for people and businesses
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the agreement reached last evening between the European Parliament and Council on the Interoperable Europe Act. This regulation will strengthen cross-border interoperability and cooperation in the public sector across the EU. The Commission proposed the Act to help achieve Europe’s digital […]Electric car sales have surged in Europe – so why is adoption still slow?
November 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Imagine electric cars making up a third of all vehicles on US roads and fleets of battery-powered taxis whizzing around the streets of London and New York City. A vision of the […]Everything you need to know about AI in 2023: the 6 must-read blogs
November 13, 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 Interest in generative AI exploded in 2023, with widespread speculation on its potential positive and negative consequences.The World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Summit, 13-15 November, will host 200 AI leaders to discuss […]China’s growth forecasts upgraded, Eurozone recession fears and other economy news 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: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: China’s GDP growth forecasts upgraded; Eurozone recession fears grow; UK narrowly avoids start of […]Securing critical minerals for energy transition requires collective action
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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 Nature restoration law: MEPs strike deal to restore 20% of EU’s land and sea
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new law, agreed with member states, sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. Late on Thursday evening, negotiators from the Parliament […]Commission welcomes agreement on EU Annual Budget 2024
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Swift agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) revision, as proposed by the Commission in June 2023, is urgently needed in order to provide the necessary resources for crucial new needs, which cannot be financed under the MFF ceilings as they currently stand. This […]EU coordinates further 6 Humanitarian Air Bridge flights for Gaza
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU continues to work around the clock to channel humanitarian assistance to Gaza. A further 6 EU humanitarian air bridge flights are now scheduled for the coming days. Of these, two flights from Brindisi, Italy, are scheduled to depart today and tomorrow carrying […]COP28: Why it matters and 5 key areas for action
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pedro Gomez, Head, Climate; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum COP28 is the next meeting of the group of 198 countries that have signed the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in the United […]Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona 26-29 February 2024: Where technology, community and commerce converge
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Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona 26-29 February 2024: Where technology, community and commerce convergeWhy creating a psychologically safe workplace is key to high performance in uncertain times
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dustin Seale, Managing partner, Heidrick Consulting Change is constant, but constant disruption can feel overwhelming. As business leaders worldwide grapple with the impacts of macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, you can be forgiven for forgetting that the workplace […]Domestic Violence and the Role of Healthcare System
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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 do […]Parliament backs plans for better access to, and use of, data
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The “Data Act”, already agreed between MEPs and member states, aims to stimulate innovation by eliminating barriers to data access. The new legislation establishes rules on the sharing of data generated through the use of connected products or related services (e.g. the Internet of […]Euro 7: MEPs support new rules to cut down pollutant emissions
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are ready to start talks with EU governments on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks. On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating position on revamping EU rules for type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles (Euro […]Parliament wants tougher enforcement of EU sanctions against Russia
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want more EU-level oversight and better efforts to limit Moscow’s ability to bypass the EU’s restrictive measures.In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament voices its alarm over existing loopholes in the EU’s sanctions regime against Russia. While highlighting the unprecedented nature of the […]International trade: What you need to know this month
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Laura GerlIntern, Platform for Shaping the Future of Mobility, World Economic Forum 1. EU to end competition exemptions for shipping lines The shipping industry is due to lose its exemption from EU competition laws, in a move that […]How Kiel became a pioneering Zero Waste City, and what it can teach the rest of 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Waste is fuelling the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, the United Nations says. That’s why zero-waste living is a top priority in efforts to reduce the world’s greenhouse […]
