This article is published in association with United Nations. Mounting waste and limited access to sanitation sites are deepening health risks for families across Gaza, as humanitarian workers warn that overcrowded dumping areas and worsening living conditions threaten vulnerable communities. Ramiz Alakbarov, UN’s top aid official in Occupied Palestinian Territory visited a dumping site in Gaza […]World News in Brief: Mounting waste in Gaza, drone attacks in Sudan, aid truck struck in Ukraine
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Mounting waste and limited access to sanitation sites are deepening health risks for families across Gaza, as humanitarian workers warn that overcrowded dumping areas and worsening living conditions threaten vulnerable communities. Ramiz Alakbarov, UN’s top aid official in Occupied Palestinian Territory visited a dumping site in Gaza […]Commission reports on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum at halfway mark
June 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is reporting on the state of play on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted in June 2024. Half-way through the transition period, important progress has been made both at EU level and by Member States, but further […]World News in Brief: Sudan’s refugee crisis, UNRWA Gaza update, violence rising in South Sudan, call to halt latest US executions
October 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expressed deep concern on Wednesday over the continued displacement crisis in Sudan, with the ongoing conflict driving thousands more refugees into neighbouring countries. In the first week of October alone, close to 25,000 people fled to eastern Chad, […]In Gaza, evacuation orders threaten to uproot UN’s aid hub once again
August 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The plight of Gaza’s people continues to worsen in the enclave where humanitarian operations are “ongoing where feasible” amid repeated evacuation orders from the Israeli military, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, warned on Tuesday. In an update, OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke rejected any suggestion of stopping […]Sakharov Prize laureates call on Europeans to vote and defend democracy
June 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Oleksandra Matviichuk and Lorent Saleh are among the Sakharov laureates calling on citizens to vote in the European elections. In a #UseYourVote campaign video, recent Sakharov Prize laureates and their teams share messages with EU citizens ahead of the 6 – 9 […]250 million more older people could be exposed to dangerous heat levels, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
May 23, 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: Michael Purton, Senior Writer, Formative 1. Almost 250 million more older people could be exposed to dangerous heat levels An extra 246 million older people could be exposed to dangerous levels of heat by 2050, a new study […]Why it’s time for ‘middle powers’ to step up on geopolitics
April 23, 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: Robin Pomeroy, Podcast Editor, World Economic Forum, Sophia Akram, Writer, Forum Agenda “If you look at how we have managed to advance cooperation and multilateralism, both during the Cold War and the post-Cold War, the middle powers play […]South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know
April 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: Jochen A Berner, Vice-President Sustainability Strategy, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Beate Stuis, Senior Manager, ESG Advisory, KPMG 1. South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record A nuclear fusion reactor in South Korea has set a new record, superheating […]Breaking the Silence: Women’s Quest for Leadership in Global Health Post-COVID-19
April 22, 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 from Tallinn, 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 […]How innovation can save the world’s remaining biodiversity
March 21, 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: John Dutton, Head, Uplink; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Allison Voss, Innovation Ecosystem Lead – Nature, World Economic Forum The concept of biodiversity may be broad and complex, encompassing all life-forms on our planet and the finely-tuned […]Commission welcomes political agreement on European Health Data Space
March 15, 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 of the EU on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) – one of the central building blocks of a strong European Health Union. The rules proposed by the Commission in May 2022 […]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 […]What does the OECD global minimum tax mean for global cooperation?
February 2, 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: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda More than 140 countries have committed to implement a new global tax agreement aimed at ensuring multinational companies pay a minimum rate of tax. The deal, which was proposed by the Organisation for Economic […]Commission sets out measures to tackle potential threats from civilian drones
October 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is adopting today a Communication on countering threats posed by unlawful and dangerous use of drones that are designed for civil use. With this Communication, the Commission sets out a comprehensive EU counter-drone policy that aims to ensure that rapid technological […]This is the state of digitalization in Europe in 2023 – Eurostat report
October 3, 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: Johnny Wood, Writer, Forum Agenda Shopping online, connecting with friends on social media, attending work meetings remotely… we are all part of an increasingly digital world.Digital transformation is one of the European Union’s (EU) key priorities, but how […]Why AI makes traditional education models obsolete – and what to do about it
September 21, 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: Sean Hughes, Academic Program Manager, Minerva Project The educational model that dominates global institutions is outdated and fundamentally unprepared for the age of AI.AI not only highlights the shortcomings of a traditional lecture-and-exam model but actively undermines its […]Navigating Ongoing Challenges: Late-Summer COVID Wave Signals Persistence of the Pandemic
September 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 […]Three countries to receive nearly €455 million in EU aid after natural disasters
September 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. €33.9 million for Romania following damage caused by severe 2022 drought Italy to receive €20.9 million for the damage caused by the September 2022 flooding in the Marche region €400 million to Türkiye following two major earthquakes in February 2023 On Wednesday, MEPs approved […]12 experts explain why good job creation is needed and what leaders can do about it
September 19, 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: Steffica Warwick, Specialist, Work, Wages and Job Creation, World Economic Forum Global trends mark an unprecedented need for good job creation around the world. A Global Future Council on the Future of Job Creation was launched by the […]2023 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen
September 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Check against delivery” The original version of the speech is available here. ANSWERING THE CALL OF HISTORY INTRODUCTION – DELIVER TODAY, PREPARE FOR TOMORROW Honourable Members, In just under 300 days, Europeans will take to the polls in our unique and remarkable democracy. As […]These 4 innovators are helping the world breathe fresher air
September 5, 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Declining air quality, exacerbated by the climate crisis, is a major problem worldwide and poses a grave threat to human health and the environment.As we mark International Day for Clean Air, the […]Could these robot sea turtles be used to save the real ones?
September 5, 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: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The first few days of life for sea turtles is often harrowing. Hatchlings face a range of predators like crabs, birds and fish as well as eroding beach habitats under threat […]Financial services bosses are rejecting remote working, but staff are fighting back. Here’s how to make flexible working work for everyone
August 10, 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The financial services industry finds itself grappling with an unprecedented challenge – not profit margins or regulation, but coaxing its employees back to the office full-time. As Wall Street giants like JPMorgan […]The sustainable mobility transition is not equitable. Here are three CEOs trying to close the gap
July 18, 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: Maya Ben Dror, Industry Manager, Automotive and New Mobility & Advanced Manufacturing, World Economic Forum, Jasmeet Khurana, Lead, Moving Emerging Markets, World Economic Forum Road mobility accounts for about a quarter of global energy-related carbon emissions and is […]Chile: EIB to finance climate action projects in Chile with more than €300 million including its first green mortgage loan outside Europe
July 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. €200 million loan to Banco del Estado de Chile to finance mortgages for new housing units with improved energy efficiency standards under Ecovivienda Program. Team Europe Renewable Hydrogen Funding Platform for Chile to support Chile’s renewable hydrogen industry with more than €100 million and […]Semiconductors: MEPs adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry
July 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Plans to secure the EU’s supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and establishing emergency measures against shortages, were adopted by Parliament on Tuesday.The new law, already agreed upon between Parliament and Council, aims to create a favourable environment for chip investments in […]European Commission raises a further €4 billion with record over-subscription in its 8th EU-Bonds syndication for 2023
July 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, which issues EU-Bonds on behalf of the EU, has today successfully completed its 8th syndicated transaction since the beginning of the year, raising a total of €4 billion. The single tranche transaction consisted of a tap of EU’s 30-year bond due […]Youth Against Period Poverty: The Future is Here
July 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Uma Gupta, a young doctor and medical researcher from India. 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 reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Getting economic statecraft right in the new era of competition and cooperation
July 11, 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: Alexis Crow, Partner; Global Head, Geopolitical Investing, PwC, Danny Quah, Dean and Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore National security is quickly moving to the top of […]Parliament strengthens its anti-harassment policy
July 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Today’s Bureau agreement reaffirms Parliament’s commitment as an employer to offer a safe and inclusive working environment, where there is zero tolerance towards inappropriate behaviour.In January 2023, President Metsola mandated the Quaestors to work on proposals to reinforce Parliament’s anti-harassment policies. Building on the […]Taboo to Transformation: Addressing Period Poverty and Menstrual Health
July 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sura Abdallat, a rising third-year medical student at the University of Debrecen. 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 reflect IFMSA’s […]Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of iRobot by Amazon
July 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of iRobot by Amazon. The Commission is concerned that the transaction would allow Amazon to restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners (‘RVCs’) and […]EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’: €106 million for 18 new projects for protection, conservation, depollution and innovation
July 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission announced today 18 new projects which will receive over€106 million to contribute to the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’. The projects gather over 370 beneficiaries from 36 countries, including SMEs, research institutions, local authorities, schools and businesses. They will play […]
