Healing Beyond Bruises: Healthcare’s Crucial Role

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Eesha Amarnath, a 22-year-old fourth-year medical student, studying at GMERS Medical College, India.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 […]

Climate economy models not fit for purpose, critics say – and other economy 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: Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: Climate economy models under scrutiny ahead of COP28; Germany postpones budget talks, suspends ‘debt […]

EU and Ukraine outline plans for sustainable reconstruction in a high-level conference

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 […]

Why understanding mineral associations is key to managing the critical minerals supply gap

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Grégoire Bellois, Senior Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development, Margery Ryan, Market Research Manager, Platinum Group Metals, Johnson Matthey The energy transition, which is increasing demand for critical minerals and metals, is putting […]

Can COP28 move us towards a new food production model?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jack Hurd, Executive Director, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum Could COP28 be the ‘food COP’? A climate summit that focuses on the impact and dependence of our food systems on nature. We need to move towards a […]

3 ways remote work is a double-edged sword for women’s careers

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Isabel Villamor, Assistant Professor of Managing People in Organizations, IESE Business School Companies across the globe are seeking the right post-pandemic blend of in-office and remote work. But for women, finding the right balance is particularly tricky, because […]

Commission and India sign agreement on semiconductors

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the co-chairs of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC), Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis and Vice-President Věra Jourová, held a stock-taking call with their Indian counterparts – Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw […]

Commission calls on Member States to step up Schengen cooperation

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is adopting a Recommendation for increased cooperation between Member States in the Schengen area. It is accompanied by a report on the consultations carried out by the Schengen Coordinator with Member States in relation to long-lasting internal border controls. A formal […]

Commission launches first European Hydrogen Bank auction with €800 million of subsidies for renewable hydrogen production

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission launched today the first auction under the European Hydrogen Bank to support the production of renewable hydrogen in Europe, with an initial €800 million of emissions trading revenues, channelled through the Innovation Fund. Producers of renewable hydrogen can bid for support in the form of […]

The Role of Healthcare System in addressing Domestic Abuse and Violence

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bethel Tsehaye, a medical student with a keen interest in global health and surgery. 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 […]

This is how biodiversity loss impacts medicine and human health

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 From creating the oxygen we breathe, to the food we eat, plants are essential to human existence. But they’re dying out 500 times faster than they did before we walked the Earth. […]

Commission shares good practices to further enhance cooperation on EU asylum procedures among Member States

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is presenting today a set of good practices to ensure the effectiveness of the Dublin III Regulation, which had been announced by President von der Leyen earlier in June as part of the implementation of the Dublin Roadmap. In her letter to […]

Biochar is carbon removal’s jack of all trades. Here’s why

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Dr. Berta Moya, Carbon Removal Sourcing and Methodology Development, Carbonfuture Biochar Carbon Removal is a way to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere with wide-ranging co-benefits. For example, Biochar’s use as a soil amendment can improve food security […]

Why tackling scope 3 emissions will help win the climate change war

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rohitesh Dhawan, President and Chief Executive Officer, ICMM All companies are responsible for reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions – those directly and indirectly in their control – but significant change will only happen if we tackle those […]

Future of the EU: Parliament’s proposals to amend the Treaties

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Changes aim to give citizens a stronger say and create a more effective European Union  Legislative process has to evolve to be fit for purpose in light of modern challenges  Concrete suggestions for all policy areas, expansion of EU-level cooperation in key fields  Parliament […]

Here’s why Africa is the world leader in digital and mobile banking

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 Africa has often been held up as a pioneer for the future of banking. Many areas have leapfrogged straight to mobile banking to give greater access to the unbanked, meaning that over […]

Status of the artist: better working conditions for artists and cultural workers

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals for EU measures to improve living and working conditions for professionals working in the art, cultural and creative sectors. In the legislative initiative, adopted by 433 votes in favour to 100 against and 99 abstentions, MEPs stress that […]

EU cybersecurity exercise: foster cooperation, secure free and fair EU elections

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To evaluate and strengthen current working methods ahead of the 2024 elections, EU institutions have organised a cybersecurity exercise today. National and EU partners tested their crisis plans and possible responses to potential cybersecurity incidents affecting the European elections. The exercise is part of […]

A multistakeholder earthquake response in Türkiye sets an example for future crises

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Levent Çakıroğlu, CEO, Koç Holding In the early hours of February 6, 2023, a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye, violently shaking the southern part of the country and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. A total […]

Generative AI: This is how you can use ChatGPT safely

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 Your new AI assistant will write poetry for you, generate ideas for your business, check your emails for mistakes and maybe even pass your MBA exam, albeit with only a B- average. […]

5 strategies for boosting innovation in trade

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mariam Soumaré, Community Engagement Specialist, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, World Economic Forum, Ines Knäpper, Innovation and Hackathon Lead at Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, World Economic Forum International trade has undergone significant transformations over the past few […]

Will the United States run solely on renewable energy in ten years?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ashley Winchester, Writer, Neste The United States is shifting away from fossil energy to renewable energy and other sustainable energy sources, as it works towards energy independence. There is growing political and cultural support for the renewable energy […]

Focusing on soil health can help us feed the world’s growing population without harming the planet: Here’s how

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Iliass Elfali, Managing Director – Corporate strategy, Sustainability and Innovation, OCP Group The Food and Agriculture Organization predicts a 60% increase in crop production will be required by 2050 to keep up with global food demand. To meet […]

The Commission welcomes the political agreement on automated data exchange for police cooperation

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The security of those living in Europe is a key priority for the Commission. To fight crime effectively, law enforcement authorities need to be able to exchange data in a timely manner. Today, the Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament […]

The Mental Weight of Climate Awareness on Future Medical Professionals

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 […]

How can we keep pace with policy obligations while maintaining data privacy best practices?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jacques Cantin, Global Shaper, Auckland Hub, New Zealand Even organizations with the best of intentions find themselves held back by compliance. Evolving compliance obligations are often at odds with the pace of internal operations and adoption. This dynamic […]

Speaking Gen Z: How banks can attract young customers

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bob Wigley, Chair, UK Finance, Rupal Kantaria, Forum Member, Oliver Wyman Gen Z attitudes toward money and finances are sometimes aligned with and sometimes starkly different from those of older generations. Research suggests that Gen Z trusts traditional […]

Invisible Warfare: The Secret Link between Conflicts and Climate Change

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Zain Edeen Zyadah, a 19-year-old Palestinian medical student and PRET Facilitator. 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 view on […]

How to broaden access to private markets for greater inclusion

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Matthew Danzig, Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking, Lazard, Katharina Focke, Investment Banking Associate, Lazard Investing in a broad and diverse set of financial products can serve as a catalyst for wealth creation and empower individual investors. But many […]

Strategizing Climate-Resilient Healthcare Systems: A Robust Framework and Initiative for Environmental Sustainability

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 […]

Commission welcomes political agreement to better protect workers against lead and diisocyanates exposure

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 […]

Gender Pay Gap in the EU remains at 13% on Equal Pay Day

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 […]

Commission welcomes deal on first-ever EU law to curb methane emissions in the EU and globally

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 a new EU Regulation to reduce energy sector methane emissions in Europe and in our global supply chains. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas – the second biggest contributor […]

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