This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Massimo Giordano, Senior Partner and Managing Partner for Europe, McKinsey & Company, Marie Christine Padberg, Partner and Global Leader, McKinsey & Company Talent Attraction Europe is often regarded as a land of opportunity. In global research on social mobility – […]Why Europe’s employers can – and should – do more to improve social mobility
March 27, 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: Massimo Giordano, Senior Partner and Managing Partner for Europe, McKinsey & Company, Marie Christine Padberg, Partner and Global Leader, McKinsey & Company Talent Attraction Europe is often regarded as a land of opportunity. In global research on social mobility – […]Parliament wants to improve consumer protection against misleading claims
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has adopted its position on establishing a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims to protect citizens from misleading ads. The green claims directive would oblige companies to submit evidence about their environmental marketing claims before advertising products as “biodegradable”, “less polluting”, […]Energy efficiency of buildings: MEPs adopt plans to decarbonise the sector
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted plans, already agreed upon with Council, to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector. The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to progressively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in […]How universities can use blockchain to transform research
March 12, 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: Scott Doughman, Chief Business Officer, Seal Storage Technology Imagine a scenario where you are a professor at a research university entering the next stage of your research project. Just as you’re about to dive deeper, you find yourself in […]These are some of the world’s top smart and sustainable cities
March 12, 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: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda London, Paris, New York – it’s easy to reel off a list of the world’s most famous cities. But what makes a great city? And behind the hype and celebrity, are there other […]Commission Statement on the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism
March 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the 20th European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism tomorrow, the Commission issued the following statement: “On the European Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism we honor the memory of all those who have tragically fallen victims to terrorist acts, whether on […]From forest schools to greywater recycling – these start-ups are powering a green revolution across Latin America
March 8, 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: Stephen Holroyd, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The impact of the climate crisis and issues of food insecurity and resource efficiency are just some of the challenges faced by communities across Latin America – a region where socio-economic problems are […]Commission will proceed to paying EUR 50 million to UNRWA and increase emergency support to Palestinians by EUR 68 million in 2024
March 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Yulia Navalnaya: “If you want to defeat Putin, fight his criminal gang”
February 29, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of murdered Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday. Welcoming Yulia Navalnaya to the chamber, EP President Metsola said that “for many in Russia and outside, Alexei Navalny represented hope. Hope in better days. Hope in […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement modernising ship inspections and oversight
February 28, 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 updating the requirements for the Port State Control of vessels calling at EU ports, and on the flag State requirements for merchant vessels registered in EU Member States. […]EU provides initial €171 million in humanitarian aid for Greater Horn of Africa region
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. People in the Horn of Africa are facing mounting humanitarian needs as the region is plagued by multiple conflicts, climate extremes and economic shocks. Around 65 million are estimated to be in immediate need of assistance. The EU announced today an initial allocation of […]Commission recommends that Member States continue saving gas to secure supplies and stabilise markets
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Gas savings by businesses and citizens across the EU have made an important contribution to tackling the energy crisis, spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago. Collectively, the EU reduced gas demand by 18% between August 2022 and December 2023, saving around […]How exactly can EU sanctions against a few Chinese companies bring peace in Ukraine?
February 27, 2024 by 1 Comment
That the US and the EU are close allies is not news. Nor that they more than frequently align their agenda when it comes to China. Last week was another occasion of parroting, this time with the EU shooting first. Last Wednesday the EU issued its 13th package of sanctions against Russia after two years […]First vote on the biggest EU customs reform since 1968
February 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, the Internal Market Committee adopted its position on the EU Customs Code reform that will restructure the way customs authorities work in the EU. The proposed reform aims to relieve customs authorities who have come under huge pressure due to the exponential […]How IP laws can be reimagined to stimulate innovation
February 20, 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: Jens Martin Skibsted, Partner, Manyone A/S Intellectual Property (IP) laws are a two-edged sword. On the one hand, they enable creators to reap the full value of their creativity without fearing appropriation or imitation. On the flip side, IP […]How to secure the modern cyber supply chain and surge in third-party risks amid AI automation
February 19, 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: Anna Sarnek, Director of Strategic Alliances, Valence Security The year 2023 ended as another record breaker for the number of data compromises organizations face. In the last year, 41% of the organizations that suffered a material incident say […]How the role of telecoms is evolving in the Middle East
February 19, 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: Bart Valkhof, Head, Information and Communication Technology Industry, World Economic Forum, Omar Adi, Partner Lead, Middle East & Africa, World Economic Forum The global telecommunications industry is undergoing major transformations. Although discussions about digital transformation seem to be […]From forests to futures: how Natural Climate Solutions are changing lives around the world
February 19, 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: Giulia Carbone, Director, Natural Climate Solutions Alliance, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) As the world grapples with climate change, biodiversity loss and inequity, natural climate solutions (NCS) projects are a powerful way to create positive environmental, […]Empowering Youth for Global Change: A Call to Action in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
February 19, 2024 by 1 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 […]Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Internal Market and Environment committees adopted on Wednesday their position on the rules on how firms can validate their environmental marketing claims. The so-called green claims directive complements the already-approved EU ban on greenwashing. It defines what kind of information companies have to provide […]These 6 ‘longevity economy’ principles can help an ageing population live well
February 12, 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda We’re all getting older – and increasingly living longer. By 2050, the number of people aged over 60 is expected to more than double to 2.1 billion. So what does this mean for […]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 […]How de-risking renewable investments can bridge the $1.2 trillion gap in developing countries
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: Gareth Francis, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The adoption of renewable energy (RE) technology in developing countries is significantly less than desired. We need to invest $1.7 trillion every year in developing countries — in 2022, we hit $544 billion. To close that $1.2 trillion […]Commission adopts proposal on a new EU-UK joint solution under the Windsor Framework on tariff-rate quotas for certain agri-food products, to benefit Northern Ireland businesses
January 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today adopted a proposal setting out a new EU-UK joint solution under the Windsor Framework regarding the use of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) by Northern Ireland businesses. The proposed solution follows the public commitment back in February 2023 to work together on a solution […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement for more thorough and more cost-effective urban wastewater management
January 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal revising the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. This revised directive will substantially strengthen the protection of human health and the environment from harmful discharges of urban wastewater. It […]“« Never again » is now”, President von der Leyen says ahead of International Day of Holocaust Remembrance
January 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. 27 January marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Ahead of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, President von der Leyen said: “Following the despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023, remembering the […]Commission launches the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership to fight organised crime and drug trafficking
January 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, together with Member States, ports authorities, European associations, EU Agencies (Europol, EMCDDA) and representatives from customs and law enforcement authorities are launching the European Ports Alliance Public Private Partnership. The partnership aims […]5 things I learned on the future of global finance at Davos 2024
January 24, 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: Huw van Steenis, Vice-Chair, Oliver Wyman The mood at the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos was one of cautious optimism on the economic outlook, but it was overshadowed by a surfeit of geopolitical risks. Economic optimism is percolating […]Davos 2024: 4 things to know
January 22, 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: Gayle Markovitz, Lead Editor, World Economic Forum At the 54th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting global leaders met to rebuild trust, generate new ideas, and create partnerships to advance solutions to the challenges we face. From artificial intelligence, […]Israel-Hamas war: MEPs call for a permanent ceasefire under two conditions
January 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs demand that all hostages are immediately and unconditionally released and the terrorist organisation Hamas is dismantled. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs express their deepest sorrow over the innocent victims on both sides. They call for a permanent ceasefire and to restart […]Global Health: Navigating the Impact of Poverty and Economic Crisis
January 19, 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 […]European Commission settles first transaction via new Eurosystem based EU Issuance Service
January 18, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, which issues debt securities on behalf of the EU and Euratom, has today raised a further €2.2 billion of short-term EU-Bills in its first bill auction of the year. The dual tranche transaction consisted of a new €1.3 billion, 6-month bill […]
