This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]Youth Advocacy and Activism: Empowering Change and Tackling Menstrual Challenges
July 3, 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 specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]Violence against women: sex without consent is rape, say MEPs
June 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The draft report asks for a uniform, consent-based definition of rape in the EU, tougher rules on cyber violence, and improved support for victims. On Wednesday, the committees on Civil Liberties and Women’s Rights approved changes to a proposed directive on combating violence against […]Air pollution: Environment Committee MEPs push for tougher rules
June 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Parliament’s Environment Committee today adopted its position to improve air quality in the EU to create a cleaner and healthier environment. The report, adopted with 46 votes in favour, 41 against and 1 abstention, sets stricter 2030 limit and target values for several pollutants including particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), NO2 (nitrogen dioxide), SO2 (sulphur dioxide) […]European Defence Fund: EU to invest €832 million in 41 ambitious defence industrial projects
June 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission announced the results of the 2022 calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF) amounting to €832 million of EU funding in support of 41 joint defence research and development projects across the EU. The selected projects will help further develop EU’s […]€430 million of EU funds to support the EU agricultural sector
June 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission proposes to mobilise additional EU funding for EU farmers impacted by adverse climatic events, high input costs, and diverse market and trade related issues. The new support package will consist of €330 million for 22 Member States. In addition, Member States today […]Menstrual poverty: What can be done to address period poverty?
June 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and specialist at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. 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 […]These new technologies will accelerate the transition to net zero
June 22, 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: Saemoon Yoon, Lead, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum Geneva, Amara Amadiegwu, Community Specialist, Innovator Communities, World Economic Forum The transition to net zero is arguably one of the greatest challenges for the world. This not only calls for […]Digital twins can boost mining output to drive the energy transition. Here’s how
June 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: Thomas Leurent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Akselos, Steven Kratsis, Vice-President, Australasia, Akselos Demand for raw materials for clean energy technologies will increase exponentially as the energy transition progresses.Mining companies face several challenges to get the most out […]Schengen visa: Political agreement on digitalisation of visa application
June 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council allowing for the digitalisation of the Schengen visa procedure. This is a key deliverable under the Schengen Strategy, presented by the Commission in June 2021. The agreed rules will modernise, simplify, […]How nutrient-rich seafood could help feed millions – without overfishing
June 12, 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: Rupert Howes, Chief executive, Marine Stewardship Council With the world’s population set to reach 10 billion by 2050 and food systems and the environment already under intense strain, fresh thinking is required to meet the challenges ahead. A good […]The power of AI in wildfire prediction and prevention
June 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. The impact of AI in wildfire prediction and prevention. To address the increasing frequency of wildfires in Türkiye, the World Economic Forum Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Koç Holding, the Turkish Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry, and Deloitte […]Period Poverty: Youth as Catalysts for Breaking the Cycle
June 12, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Enas Osama, a 5th-year medical student from Sudan. 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 the topic, […]Blue economy: how business leaders and scientists are improving ocean health
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Friends of Ocean Action at the World Economic Forum, alongside partners, is bringing together global business leaders and scientists to tackle climate change, equity and biodiversity loss.The 100 largest companies by revenue in the blue economy earned over $1 […]Prudent use of antibiotics and more research needed to fight antimicrobial resistance
June 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament adopted its recommendations on Thursday for a coordinated EU response to health threats posed by antimicrobial resistance. In a resolution passed with 525 votes in favour, two against and 33 abstentions, MEPs say the successful tackling of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires the prudent […]Why India has the perfect conditions to make the most of digital technology
May 31, 2023 by 4 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson and CEO, Salesforce India, Salesforce.com Inc. India is the fastest-growing economy in the world, forecast to overtake Japan and Germany to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030. Like every nation in 2023, India faces headwinds, […]Visa policy: Strengthening monitoring of the EU’s visa free regimes
May 30, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a Communication on the monitoring of the EU’s visa-free travel regimes setting out a consultation process. The Communication looks at the functioning of the EU’s visa-free regimes and identifies the main challenges in the areas of irregular migration and security. […]How to mobilise climate-smart agriculture finance
May 30, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Labanya Prakash Jena, Regional Climate Finance Adviser Indo-Pacific Region, The Commonwealth Secretariat, Prasad Thakur, Alumnus of IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad Agriculture is a significant contributor to climate change, responsible for approximately 20% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and […]This is what’s worrying Gen Z and millennials in 2023
May 29, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda Stress, work-life balance and the cost-of-living crisis. That’s what’s keeping younger people up at night, according to Deloitte’s latest Gen Z and Millennial Survey. And the report uncovers deep-seated unease about the future, with […]European Green Deal: EU and Republic of Korea launch Green Partnership to deepen cooperation on climate action, clean energy and environmental protection
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Republic of Korea have established a Green Partnership with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanging best practices on climate action, clean and fair energy transition, protection of the environment, and other fields of the green transition. The […]Floods: EU mobilises emergency equipment to assist Italian authorities
May 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a new request for assistance from Italy, the EU has mobilised offers of pumping equipment from Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Slovakia via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help the Italian authorities deal with heavy floods. The request comes […]Border management: EU signs status agreement with Montenegro
May 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and Montenegro have signed an upgraded agreement on operational cooperation in border management with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). The agreement was signed by Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, and Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer representing […]President Biden aims to slash US power plant emissions: What you need to know about the global energy transition this week
May 16, 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: Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials, Member of the Executive Committee , World Economic Forum Geneva 1. Biden looks to slash CO2 emissions from US power plants US President Joe Biden has announced ambitious plans to slash greenhouse […]AI Act: a step closer to the first rules on Artificial Intelligence
May 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To ensure a human-centric and ethical development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Europe, MEPs endorsed new transparency and risk-management rules for AI systems. On Thursday, the Internal Market Committee and the Civil Liberties Committee adopted a draft negotiating mandate on the first ever rules […]EU revenue: a new start for EU finances, a new start for Europe
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ahead of a Commission proposal, expected later this year, on further EU sources of income, MEPs assess the revenue side of the EU budget and advocate several new “own resources”. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday by 356 against 199 votes and 65 abstentions, MEPs offer an assessment of the reform process so far under […]MEPs renew trade support measures for Ukraine
May 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament gave its green light to suspending EU import duties on Ukrainian exports of agricultural products for another year to support the country’s economy. MEPs approved on Tuesday, by 537 votes, with 42 against and 38 abstentions, a proposal to renew the suspension of […]State aid: Commission approves €2.6 billion Swedish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
May 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2.6 billion (SEK 29 billion) Swedish scheme to support companies active in southern Sweden in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the […]Agenda 2030: Why civic participation is key to meeting UN sustainability targets
April 25, 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: Mandeep S. Tiwana, Chief Programmes Officer and Representative to the UN headquarters, CIVICUS Attacks on civil society and civic freedoms threaten to unravel achievements in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are weakening action to tackle economic […]What if most of our beliefs about poverty are wrong?
April 24, 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: Mauricio Miller, Founder & Managing Director, Center for Peer-driven Change Approximately 80% of the world’s population continues to struggle in and around poverty. As Dr Bonnici and Cynthia Rayner point out in The Systems Work of Social Change, neither […]Ukraine joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
April 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Ukraine becomes a Participating State of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – the European solidarity framework that helps countries overwhelmed by a disaster. Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is today in Kyiv to officially sign an agreement on behalf of the European Union granting Ukraine full membership […]The quantum security era is coming – here’s how leaders can prepare for it
April 17, 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: Michele Mosca, Professor, University of Waterloo, Vikram Sharma, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, QuintessenceLabs When it comes to certain types of complex computational problems – advanced statical modelling in the financial sector, accelerated research and development for pharmaceutical companies […]What are AT1 bonds and why do they matter?
April 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: Dr. Bob Maughon, Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Technology & Innovation and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, SABIC When a bank goes bust, who pays? It’s a hot topic at the moment, and one that is front of mind for […]Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Photomath by Google
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Photomath, Inc. (‘Photomath’) by Google LLC (‘Google’). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Google is a technology company […]Polar regions are our insurance policy against runaway climate change. Here’s why
March 27, 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: Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability, University of Exeter Business School, University of Exeter This week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest synthesis of climate science. It restated that we are well on the path to […]
