This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Winter 2020 Economic Forecast published today projects that the European economy is set to continue on a path of steady, moderate growth. The euro area has now enjoyed its longest period of sustained growth since the euro was introduced in 1999. The forecast […]Winter 2020 Economic Forecast: Offsetting forces confirm subdued growth
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Winter 2020 Economic Forecast published today projects that the European economy is set to continue on a path of steady, moderate growth. The euro area has now enjoyed its longest period of sustained growth since the euro was introduced in 1999. The forecast […]Von der Leyen on EU long-term budget: our opportunity to make Europe fit for the future
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “All of us must be ready to find a common ground and we must find the right balance between old and new priorities”, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said about the EU long-term budget at the European Parliament debate today. European […]Air Pollution: Responsibility of Technology and Medicine
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Gilbert Uriel Braga Fernandes, a member of IFMSA Brazil and of the national White Team. 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 writer and do […]Young activists share four ways to create a more inclusive 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: Natalie Pierce, Interactions and Programming Lead, Global Shapers Community, Foundations, World Economic Forum Young people around the world are calling for change. Existing systems too often cause inequality and marginalize communities. Young activists propose four ways to fight […]Women and girls in science – from aspiration to reality
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Marking 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen praised the extraordinary achievements of women scientists across Europe, reminding our full potential was reached only if we used ‘all our talent […]Could Europe become the first climate-neutral continent?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content Europe plans to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The measures include tougher emissions targets, increased support for biodiversity, and a revision of EU farming subsidies. European Commission called it Europe’s […]5 ways to break down the barriers for women to access leadership roles
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Becky Frankiewicz, President, North America, ManpowerGroup More awareness and conversation on gender is surely a good thing, but is this “noise” masking a lack of real action and progress? Attracting and developing more women in leadership roles requires […]This Japanese politician is making history – by taking paternity leave
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content A Japanese politician has caused a social media storm by announcing he would take parental leave. Only 3% of dads in Japan take time off when their children are born. Unless couples […]It’s time to disrupt Human Resources if we want talent fit for the digital age
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adriana Stan, Strategic Communications Consultant, Interesting Speakers & Tom Goodwin, Head of Futures and Insight, Publicis Groupe The rise of HR can be traced back to the dawn of the industrial age. The model is outdated if a […]Opening – February plenary session, 27 new seats
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Vice-President McGuinness led a minute of silence to remember the victims of the Foibe massacres during World War II, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg. On the day of remembrance in memory of all victims of the Foibe massacres during World War […]Why cyber-risk should take centre stage in financial services
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lutfey Siddiqi, Visiting Professor-in-Practice, London School of Economics and Political Science Cybercrime could cost banks an estimated $350 billion in the next five years. At larger banks, the approach to this risk is still often a work in […]Why exporters need to mind the trade finance gap
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marc Auboin, Counsellor, Economic Research, World Trade Organization (WTO) & Violeta Gonzalez, Head, Partnerships, Outreach and Resource Mobilization, Enhanced Integrated Framework Executive Secretariat, World Trade Organization Trade finance is one of the top three export obstacles for half […]State aid: Commission approves €53 million public support scheme for charging stations for low emission vehicles in Romania
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has found Romanian plans to support the creation of a network of recharging stations for electric vehicles to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute to reducing CO2 and other pollutant emissions without unduly distorting competition […]This young activist explains how to change the world in 3 steps
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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, Formative Content Two young change-makers have taken decisive action against plastic waste on their home island of Bali. They founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags, a campaign to ban single-use plastics on the island. In 2019, […]Next time you fly, could you be boarding a train instead of a plane?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with German rail firm Deutsche Bahn. Under the deal, passengers can travel from Frankfurt airport to eight German cities by train. Such schemes could help […]This Brooklyn farm company is training a new generation of urban farmers
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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, Formative Content The average age of an American farmer is 57.5 years. Just under 70% of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050. Square Roots is teaching young city farmers how […]How to change the world at Davos
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Liz Rebecca Alarcón, Venture Manager, Accelerate Change Only by addressing the biggest issues of our time at their intersection, and involving all sectors to solve them, will solutions lead to lasting change. To make the most of the […]Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica
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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 assess the proposed acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the merger may reduce competition for the wholesale supply of ophthalmic lenses and eyewear, as well as […]This massive project in Spain is the latest milestone in Europe’s solar power boom
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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, Senior Writer, Formative Content Construction is completed and testing is underway on a huge photovoltaic installation in Spain. The solar plant will supply emissions-free electricity to a quarter of a million people. The Núñez de Balboa […]These 8 countries have perfect scores for women’s rights at 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: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Women only have three-quarters of the employment rights of men worldwide. In Middle East and North African women still have half the rights of men. Much remains to be done to deliver […]This Kenyan company makes fuel from human poo
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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, Formative Content 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans come from the production and use of fuelwood and charcoal, which also contributes to deforestation. Sanivation collects human waste from special toilets and […]This man ran across the USA to raise awareness of plastic pollution
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content He’s run thousands of kilometres to raise awareness of marine pollution. The plastic waste on his home of Bali inspired him to take action. 8 million tonnes of plastic waste end up […]Cohesion Policy: involving citizens to ensure better results
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission decided to launch two new pilot actions to involve citizens more when rolling out cohesion projects on the ground. The aim is to support active involvement of citizens and civil society organisations in the way the EU funds are planned, invested and […]3 things to know about the fight against Alzheimer’s
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Gayle Markovitz, Editor, World Economic Forum Alzheimer’s is a looming global pandemic, with the number of sufferers set to triple by 2050 to 152 million. Technology might help. With the development of inexpensive biomarkers, or “preventative and personalized […]Tips for investor engagement in emerging markets
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Justin Jensen, Project manager, World Economic Forum Investors are looking to grow their portfolios in emerging markets. They must take the time to understand the local business environment, culture, and evolving regulations. Partnering with local investors can be […]Air Pollution Control: Does Your Action Matter?
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Margareta Evelyne Adriani, a fourth year medical student from Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia. 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 writer and do not necessarily […]This is how the tech giants are helping tackle coronavirus
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sean Fleming, Senior Writer, Formative Content Tech giants are preventing the spread of false information. The search for a vaccine is everyone’s top priority. Jack Ma has donated $14m to help find a vaccine. Some of the biggest […]A more credible, dynamic, predictable and political EU accession process – Commission lays out its proposals
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission put forward a proposal to drive forward the EU accession process, by making it more credible, with a stronger political steer, more dynamic and predictable. Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, commented: “The European Union enlargement to the Western […]Commission presents review of EU economic governance and launches debate on its future
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission today presents a review of the effectiveness of the economic surveillance framework and launches a public debate on its future. The EU framework for economic surveillance has guided Member States in achieving their economic and fiscal policy objectives. It helped attain closer […]How to accelerate digital literacy in the enterprise 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: Christian Umbach, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, XapiX Inc. Workers increasingly need improved soft skills as well as technology focused hard skills Companies require the right leadership, structure and mindset to manage the shift Government initiatives should also […]European Commission launches EU-wide public consultation on Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, on World Cancer Day, the European Commission is launching an EU-wide public consultation on Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. The consultation will help shape the Plan, identify key areas, and explore future action. Every year, 3.5 million persons are diagnosed with cancer in the […]How Europe’s science offers hope in tackling the climate emergency
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mauro Ferrari, President, European Research Council Climate change dominated the agenda at Davos. Science will be key to finding solutions for a sustainable world. From understanding ice melt to building bird-like drones to monitor pollution, innovations are helping […]Can collective action cure what’s ailing our food systems?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Wiebe Draijer, Chairman of the Managing Board, Rabobank & Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, President, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Food production has huge implications for health and the environment. Collective action is needed to pool capital, resources and […]
