This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. President von der Leyen will meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden next week as she visits Canada and the US to discuss transatlantic relations, trade, strategic sectoral partnerships and cooperation in support of Ukraine. The transatlantic visit will start in Ottawa, […]Transatlantic partnership: President von der Leyen to visit Canada and the US next week
March 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. President von der Leyen will meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden next week as she visits Canada and the US to discuss transatlantic relations, trade, strategic sectoral partnerships and cooperation in support of Ukraine. The transatlantic visit will start in Ottawa, […]Why it’s time to make your business nature positive
March 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sharon Thorne, Global Chair, Deloitte, Elizabeth Mrema, Executive Secretary, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Look around you — everything depends on nature. Not just the planet, but also the well-being of industry, business, people and society. That includes businesses […]Türkiye-Syria earthquake: How AI and emerging tech are helping relief efforts
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Aytug Goksu, Community Lead, Regional Strategies, Europe, World Economic Forum, Busra Kamiloglu, Community Champion in Global Shapers Community for Turkiye, Azerbaijan and Israel, Customer Success Manager at Microsoft The devastating Kahramanmaras double earthquake that struck south-eastern Türkiyeand northern and […]Unleashing the Power of the Next Generation: Harnessing the Potential of Youth Leadership and Engagement in Medical Education
February 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Alexandra Machado Nobre, a 6th-year medical student at NOVA Medical School in Lisbon, Portugal. 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 writers and do not necessarily […]7 ways governments can foster entrepreneurship
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maxime Paradis Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in driving economic growth and job creation. It is the engine that propels innovation, generates new businesses and brings fresh products and services to the market. Starting and running a business can […]Opening: MEPs held minute of silence in memory of the victims of the earthquakes
February 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. President Metsola led MEPs in a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg. Europe stands with the people of Türkiye and Syria, said President Metsola, adding that the […]COVID-19: The biggest lesson of twenty-first Century
February 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sharif Mohammad Sadat is a fourth year medical student currently studying in Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka. He 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 writers and do […]Ukraine: EU and G7 partners agree price cap on Russian petroleum products
February 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union – together with the international G7+ Price Cap Coalition – have today adopted further price caps for seaborne Russian petroleum products (such as diesel and fuel oil). This decision will hit Russia’s revenues even harder and reduce its ability to wage […]International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: Commission calls to end this crime, which violates human rights
February 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), on 6 February 2023, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, Josep Borrell, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, Vice-President for Demography and […]Waste shipments: MEPs push for tighter EU rules
January 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its negotiating position for talks with EU governments on a new law to revise EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. The revised legislation should protect the environment and human health more effectively, while taking full advantage of the […]The Pandemic of Gender Based Violence & Femicides: How can medical students and health practitioners support victims and advocate for gender empowerment
April 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Iftekhar Ahmed Sakib, currently studying at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s […]The European response to the refugee and migrant crisis: how can we all work to make 2022 a year of action and respect for human rights?
March 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Wireko Andrew Awuah, a 5th year medical student at Sumy State University, Ukraine and Ms. Esther Esther Patience Nansubuga, a 3rd year medical student at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of […]Statement by President von der Leyen on further measures to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
February 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As the war in Ukraine rages on, and Ukrainians fight bravely for their country, the European Union steps up once more its support for Ukraine and the sanctions against the aggressor – Putin’s Russia. For the first time ever, the European Union will finance […]The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between Cargotec and Konecranes. The approval is conditional on the divestiture of certain businesses.
February 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “Cargotec and Konecranes are two global leaders of container and cargo handling equipment. Port terminal operators, logistics companies and a wide range of industrial players in Europe depend on this equipment to lift and […]3 reasons why private equity will enable the post-pandemic economy
January 27, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrew S. Weinberg, Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Brightstar Capital Partners As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, any meaningful and sustainable economic recovery will again be driven by small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs).SMEs were affected […]Intersectionality and health: how can we tackle barriers to care?
November 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Ms.Kaivalya Mannem, a twenty-year-old medical student at Siddhartha medical college, a college under Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 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 […]Dealing with the pandemic: consequences and solutions
November 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Tayba Abdulrahman Mugibel from Yemen, 3rd year medical student at Hadramout University College of Medicine, media assistant in the national team of the standing committee on research exchange NAMS_YEMEN. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. […]The Masked Plague: How the mental health pandemic will soon resurface among the youth
October 23, 2021 by 2 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Katerina Drakos, a 5th year medical student from the Lisbon School of Medicine and is a member of the Medical Students Association of Portugal. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this […]Tell me who you are, I’ll tell you what you suffer from
October 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Antonio Guevara Lopez , a third-year medical student at the Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. 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 […]Use of artificial intelligence by the police: MEPs oppose mass surveillance
October 6, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To combat discrimination and ensure the right to privacy, MEPs demand strong safeguards when artificial intelligence tools are used in law enforcement. In a resolution adopted by 377 in favour, 248 against and 62 abstentions, MEPs point to the risk of algorithmic bias in […]Supporting good governance – a Zambian case study
October 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Austin Mwape, Board Chairperson, Absa Bank Zambia Plc and National Advisory Board for Impact Investment Zambia, Hamdiya Ismaila, General Manager, Ghana Venture Capital Trust Fund, Diana Guzman, Head, Sustainable Development Investment Partnership, World Economic Forum & Drew von […]Independent creators and engaged communities are the future of journalism
October 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ignacio Bugueño Vilches, Impact Director, Latam4 and Global Shaper, Santiago Hub, World Economic Forum The media industry was hit hard by the economic decline triggered by COVID-19, but the pandemic also accelerated digitalization and pushed journalists to become […]Future healthcare professionals: the roadmap to global progress and sustainability
October 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Yashas BP, a 20 years old, a 2nd Year medical student at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences from Karnataka, India. 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 […]COVID-19 and climate change redraw the map of the world’s safest cities
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Mark McCord, Writer, Formative Content Copenhagen topples Tokyo from top spot of EIU’s annual World’s Safest City Index.Survey includes environmental safety for the first time to test city sustainability pledges.Wealth and open government linked to increased urban security. […]Sustainability metrics: why it’s time investors look in the mirror
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sarah Keohane Williamson, Chief Executive Officer, FCLT Global Investors look for sustainability and non-traditional metrics from companies they invest in, but what if they held themselves accountable in the same way?Focusing the sustainability lens inward will allow the […]Is Asia-Pacific ready to age gracefully?
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Bjorn Andersson, Asia-Pacific Regional Director, United Nations Population Fund The global population is ageing, with Asia-Pacific likely to see the most rapid increase in older citizens between now and 2050.On 1 October 2021, International Day of Older Persons, […]Managing third-party risks? Here’s how a holistic approach can help
September 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ali H. Asseri, Head, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Saudi Aramco, Mansur Abilkasimov, Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Schneider Electric, Dennis Frio, Managing Director, PwC, Filipe Beato Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum Supply chain attacks affect multiple global victims and […]Take the 1 Billion Lives Challenge to close the digital divide
September 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Derek O’Halloran, Head of Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and New Value Creation; ExCom Memb, World Economic Forum 85% of the world lives in areas covered by 4G, but only half are online. Cost, not coverage, is […]4 things to know about the future of media and entertainment
August 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jatinder Sidhu, Writer, Formative Content After COVID-19 slumps, the global entertainment industry is set to rebound, a new PwC report says.Online data consumption spiked 30% during pandemic.Many consumption patterns and consumer habits learned during the pandemic will become […]Conference on the Future of Europe: greater say for regions and social partners
August 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Today, the Executive Board agreed to allocate more seats in the Conference Plenary to regional and local elected representatives, as well as to social partners. The sixth meeting of the Conference’s Executive Board was the first one during the Slovenian Presidency of the Council. […]What are the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic? These 5 trends give us a glimpse
August 11, 2021 by Leave a 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, Formative Content The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented digital acceleration, changing the face of the economy and society.Cognizant has asked internal and external thought leaders to share their vision of this fundamental digital transformation.The […]Why financial inclusion is key to integrating and empowering refugees
August 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rya G. Kuewor, Executive Director, RIO Global refugee numbers have risen from 42.5 million to 82.4 million people in the last decade.COVID-19 has exacerbated dire living conditions for refugees trapped in long-term camps and left them vulnerable to […]NextGenerationEU: European Commission disburses €12.1 million in pre-financing to Luxembourg
August 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today disbursed €12.1 million to Luxembourg in pre-financing, equivalent to 13% of the country’s financial allocation. Luxembourg is one of the first countries receiving a pre-financing payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). It will help to kick-start the […]
