GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 surpasses half a billion euros in economic impact on the local economy 

This article is published in association with GSMA. World’s largest and most influential connectivity event generated over half a billion of economic impact for the first time, creating over 9,200 part-time jobs across the city of Barcelona during the 2024 edition  7 June 2024, London  MWC Barcelona 2024 contributed €502mn to the Barcelona economy, according to […]

Commission authorises Chikungunya vaccine and funds new mosquito eradication programme

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today authorised the first-ever vaccine against Chikungunya virus – a disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. While Chikungunya is not endemic in the EU, the effects of climate change have led to an increased presence of mosquitoes that transmit serious diseases in […]

Czech e-grocery business Rohlik gets €90 million EIB loan for growth

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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €90 million to Rohlik, a leading Czech e-grocery business that operates across central and eastern Europe, to bolster the company’s digital advances  and growth prospects. Rohlik plans to use the EIB credit to deploy advanced digital technologies and expand […]

INTERVIEW: Conflict-related sexual violence, ‘one of history’s greatest silences’

This article is published in association with United Nations. Conflict-related sexual violence is one of history’s greatest silences and continues to be chronically underreported, even in a world with a record number of conflicts since World War Two, according to Pramila Patten, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict.  Ms. Patten spoke to UN […]

Gaza: 8,000 children diagnosed with malnutrition amid ongoing shelling

This article is brought to you in association with the United Nations. Heavy shelling reported in the so-called safe zone of Al-Mawasi in southern Gaza on Thursday came despite the ongoing international push for a ceasefire and as the UN health agency reported 32 deaths from malnutrition “including 28 among children under five years old”. In […]

How MENA’s biggest actors can help the region’s suppliers and SMEs to decarbonize

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akram Alami, Partner, Bain & Company, Kelsey Goodman, Community Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum COP28, held in Dubai last year, was an incredible catalyst for climate action in the Middle East and North Africa. Public sector and large […]

The economic challenges and opportunities for MENA, according to experts at #SpecialMeeting24

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 “Peace and stability are indispensable for economic growth, but if we wait for peace and stability in our part of the world, we could be waiting for a long time.” So said Ahmed […]

AI is changing the shape of leadership – how can business leaders prepare?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ana Paula Assis, Chairman, Europe, Middle East and Africa, IBM From the shop floor to the boardroom, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the business landscape, granting organizations the power to revolutionize processes and ramp […]

What are hyperspectral imaging satellites – and how can they help combat climate change?

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 Trees, paints, cars, textiles and all other objects have a unique spectral fingerprint which enables satellite-bound advanced hyperspectral imaging systems to distinguish between them. “So what?” you may say. Take a tree, for example. […]

Strides Taken, Miles to Go: Empowering Women in Global Health Leadership

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan, an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt. 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 […]

How can innovation can make mining more sustainable?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Emanuela Orsini, Digital Content Specialist, World Economic Forum, Sophia Akram, Writer, Forum Agenda “Whether it’s semiconductors or cars or cellphones or the toothpaste that you use to brush your teeth in […]

Why the energy transition needs ‘bridge’ solutions

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tarek Sultan, Vice-Chairman of the Board, Agility French philosopher Voltaire gets credit for the declaration that “perfect is the enemy of the good.” We’re seeing his idea play out to some degree amid one of the most profound undertakings […]

These 6 social innovators are unlocking value in marginalized communities

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 Building a more inclusive economy and unlocking value in marginalized communities can go hand in hand, a new report suggests. Published by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in partnership with the […]

The Empowerment of Women Leadership in Global Health

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Anthony Collins, a fifth year Medical Student from UWI Mona in Kingston, Jamaica. 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 necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]

Commission approves €900 million French State aid scheme to support the production of energy and fuel from biomass and renewable hydrogen to foster the transition to a net-zero economy

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was […]

China’s industrial profits grow, and other economics stories to read this week

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’s industrial profits return to growth Industrial firms in China posted higher profits in the opening months of 2024, according to official data. The National Bureau of Statistics said that profits at industrial firms […]

Empowering India’s small businesses: How TradeTech is revolutionizing access to global markets

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Akshay Ghulati, Co-founder – Strategy & Global Expansion, Shiprocket, Devansh Pathak, Strategy and Community Engagement, World Economic Forum India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the very spine of its economic structure, employing over 110 million individuals and accounting for […]

Questions and answers on proposed tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. How high will the tariffs be? Which goods will be affected? The increased duties will apply to imports of cereals, oilseeds and derived products from Russia and Belarus that are currently classified under Chapters 10, 12, 14, 15 and 23 of the Combined Nomenclature (CN). The […]

Why regulatory hurdles need to be overcome for clean energy expansion

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rich Powell, Chief Executive Officer, ClearPath Inc. Two decades ago, as a student, I sat in a dimly-lit auditorium, spellbound by the vision of Cape Wind — a pioneering project poised to transform the landscape of clean energy generation. Fast forward […]

Commission takes stock of key achievements on migration and asylum  

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the March European Council, the Commission adopted today a Communication taking stock of the achievements in the area of migration and asylum over the last four years. From the beginning of the mandate, the von der Leyen Commission committed to a fresh start on […]

First ever defence industrial strategy and a new defence industry programme to enhance Europe’s readiness and security

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the High Representative presented the first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy at EU level and proposed an ambitious set of new actions to support the competitiveness and readiness of its defence industry. Two years ago, Russia’s unjustified, on-going war of aggression against […]

Empowering women in STEM: How we break barriers from classroom to C-suite

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Genesis Elhussein, Action Lead, Education, Skills and Learning, World Economic Forum, Julia Hakspiel, Action Lead. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice. Centre for the New Economy and Society, World Economic Forum While the global gender gap in education […]

Commission will proceed to paying EUR 50 million to UNRWA and increase emergency support to Palestinians by EUR 68 million in 2024

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has decided to allocate an additional EUR 68 million to support the Palestinian population across the region to be implemented through international partners like the Red Cross and the Red Crescent. This comes in addition to the foreseen EUR 82 million […]

Parliament adopts plan to protect the EU energy market from manipulation

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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Legislation to tackle energy market manipulation by strengthening transparency and oversight was approved by MEPs on Thursday. The law, already informally agreed upon with Council, introduces new measures to better protect the EU’s wholesale energy market, better protecting the energy bills of European households […]

Sweden to join NATO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization explained

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 article was first published in July, 2022 and most recently updated on 27 February, 2024. Two days after the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the final hurdle in Sweden’s […]

Frankfurt will be the home of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Frankfurt has been chosen by Parliament and Council as the seat of AMLA, the EU’s new enforcer in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. In a joint vote on Thursday, MEPs and EU ambassadors chose Frankfurt to host the EU’s central enforcer […]

How universal wallets can help businesses unleash the full potential of digital identity

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: David Treat, Senior Managing Director, Accenture Innovation, Incubation Group Lead This has come about due to two new trends around digital identity. First, generative AI’s integration into daily interactions is accelerating the evolution of digital interfaces. AI platforms like […]

What levers might central banks pull for the economy in 2024?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Central banks around the world are facing persistent headwinds and volatility in 2024. That’s according to the World Economic Forum’s January 2024 Chief Economists Outlook, which also pointed to some positives including a moderation […]

Transforming the migration system to make it work for displaced talent

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 […]

Cities are vulnerable to the effects of climate change — and key to the solution

Commission proposes EU Agenda for Cities to shape Europe's urban future

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kristy Henrich Klein, Specialist, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum, Sharon Lai, Lead, Downtown Revitalization, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum Leaders at the 54th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting presented sobering realities on the global impacts of extreme climate events, economic uncertainty […]

This is what different parts of the world consider to be the greatest risks right now

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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 The risk of societal upheaval, whether in a physical, political, or social context, is ever-present in modern life, but the perception of those risks varies between countries. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks […]

Parliament concerned about the rule of law in Slovakia

EU must respond decisively to any form of coercion against EU member states 

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs criticise the new government for an array of worrying reform proposals and warn against the Prime Minister’s use of polarising language. With 496 votes for, 70 against and 64 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted a resolution questioning Slovakia’s ability to fight corruption and […]

How employers can unlock the potential of the longevity economy

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Graham Pearce, Senior Partner, Global Defined Benefit Segment Leader, Mercer, Lin Shi, Project Fellow, Longevity Economy, World Economic Forum, Rich Nuzum, Executive Director, Investments, Global Chief Investment Strategist, Mercer People are living longer than prior generations, and birth rates in most […]

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