This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and African partners have launched today two Team Europe Initiatives (TEI) focused on the Atlantic/Western Mediterranean and the Central Mediterranean migratory routes to ensure joint efforts by Member States and the EU addressing the migration challenges that the EU and its partners […]EU working together with African partners on migration: Launch of Team Europe initiatives
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and African partners have launched today two Team Europe Initiatives (TEI) focused on the Atlantic/Western Mediterranean and the Central Mediterranean migratory routes to ensure joint efforts by Member States and the EU addressing the migration challenges that the EU and its partners […]Social Treatment to Diabetes: What improvements should be performed to combat discrimination and alleviate diabetes distress?
December 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Shreya Nandan, Dr. Shampa Gupta, and Dr. Kartikeya Ojh, all Global Health advocates. 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 […]The big opportunity behind small businesses
December 9, 2022 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Olivier Woeffray, Practice Lead, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum, Olivier M. Schwab, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies are the backbone of many countries’ economies, so we must work together to ensure […]Equality package: Commission proposes new rules for the recognition of parenthood between Member States
December 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation aimed at harmonising at EU level the rules of private international law relating to parenthood. The proposal is focused on the best interests and the rights of the child. It will provide legal clarity […]Zero pollution: 2030 targets within reach but need stronger action
December 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is publishing its first Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook Report and its third Clean Air Outlook report – together setting pathways to cleaner air, water and soil. The reports show that EU policies have contributed to reducing air pollution as well as […]US banks brace for recession, and other economy stories you need to read this week
December 9, 2022 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 Hall,Writer, Formative Content 1. US banks brace for recession The biggest US banks are bracing for a worsening economy next year as inflation threatens consumer demand. JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon told CNBC that consumers and companies […]Soft fruit superpowers: How did Peru and Mexico boost berry production hundreds of times over in just 10 years?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Formative Content Carlos Gereda didn’t know what he was starting when he brought some blueberries home to Peru from Chile in 2006. He wanted to know if they would grow in his native soil – […]Trade can benefit climate action, says this major report
December 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Jose-Antonio Monteiro, Research Economist, World Trade Organization, Ankai Xu, Research Economist, World Trade Organization Climate change is reshaping countries’ economic and trade prospects and is a major threat to future growth and prosperity. In 2022 alone, severe floods in […]EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana reaffirms the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans and EU’s strategic partnership with the region
December 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council, Charles Michel, High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell, Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, as well as Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States and Western Balkan partners participated in […]Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Deutsche Bank and Rabobank over Euro-denominated bonds trading cartel case
December 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed Deutsche Bank and Rabobankof its preliminary view that they breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition when trading Euro-denominated Sovereign, SSA (Supra-Sovereign, Foreign Sovereign, Sub-Sovereign/Agency), Covered and Government Guaranteed bonds. The Commission has concerns that between 2005 […]Blockchain gaming under the microscope part 4: what lies ahead
December 5, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abhimanyu Kumar, Co-Founder, Naavik, Alice Liu, Head of Research, CoinMarketCap Research This four-part series dives deep into the recently published 2022 Blockchain Gaming Report to distill the key insights for readers. The first part looked at the potential […]European Green Deal: Putting an end to wasteful packaging, boosting reuse and recycling
December 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is proposing new EU-wide rules on packaging, to tackle this constantly growing source of waste and of consumer frustration. On average, each European generates almost 180 kg of packaging waste per year. Packaging is one of the main users of virgin […]Why ‘fire drills’ are key for cybersecurity
December 1, 2022 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, Abhinav Chugh, Content and Partnerships Lead, Expert Network and Content Partners, World Economic Forum Industry experts are urging organizations across sectors to prepare for cyber attacks. The call to action comes […]What does the future hold for Japan’s railways after 150 years of service?
November 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Naoko Kutty, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum 2022 marks the 150th anniversary of Japan’s railway system, which began service between Shimbashi and Yokohama in 1872. After the Meiji Restoration, Japan urgently needed to establish a transportation network to […]Opinion: How restrictive data laws erode internet freedom
November 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tom Okman, Co-Founder, Nord Security The future of internet governance is currently being shaped by governments across the world. Digital policies are undergoing fundamental changes, affecting both the levels of freedom we can enjoy in the digital era […]Digital skills: How businesses and policymakers can respond to future demand in the labour market
November 28, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sander van ‘t Noordende, CEO, Randstad Group, Stefano Scarpetta, Director, Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, OECD Digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT) and cloud computing are fundamentally reshaping the world of work. The […]Recession not inevitable, says OECD – and other economy stories you need to read this week
November 25, 2022 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 Hall, Writer, Formative Content 1. Recession not inevitable but economic slowdown is, OECD says The global economy can avoid a recession next year, but the worst energy crisis since the 1970s will trigger a sharp slowdown and […]The European Parliament at 70: “The voice of citizens and democratic values”
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a ceremony in Strasbourg’s hemicycle, MEPs marked the creation of the Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952, the EP’s forerunner EP President Roberta Metsola opened the ceremony and stressed how, in the 70 years since the first meeting […]A strengthened enlargement policy is the EU’s strongest geopolitical tool
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU to overcome the status quo and reenergise the enlargement process both among member states and in applicant countries. In light of the growing Russian threat to European peace and stability, an enhanced enlargement policy remains the strongest geopolitical tool […]What are warm banks, and why are so many opening in the UK?
November 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Formative Content “I hate the cold. I can handle being hungry but not being cold. I just hate the thought of people sitting freezing.” Those are the words of Kenneth Gibson, who recently told […]Erasmus+ 2023 call launched: €4.2 billion to support mobility and cooperation in education, training, youth and sport
November 23, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission launched the call for proposals for 2023 under the Erasmus+ programme. With an annual budget of €4.2 billion, Erasmus+ is increasing its support for inclusion, active citizenship and democratic participation, and green and digital transformations in the EU and internationally. Erasmus+ […]What is GameFi – and how could crypto regulations shape it?
November 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Pooja Singh CFA, Senior Financial Sector Expert, International Monetary Fund, Arushi Goel, Specialist, Data Policy and Blockchain, World Economic Forum, C4IR India The intersection of gaming and finance in an environment driven by use of blockchain, non-fungible tokens […]What is being done to improve adoption rates in India?
November 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Vidyadhar Prabhudesai, Co-founder , LeadCap Ventures There are many life stages that change the direction of our lives. Becoming a parent is one such turning point. Parenthood changes the way we live and the way we think. When […]Commission proposes a new EU instrument to limit excessive gas price spikes
November 23, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has continued its response to the ongoing energy crisis by proposing a Market Correction Mechanism to protect EU businesses and households from episodes of excessively high gas prices in the EU. This complements measures to reduce gas demand and ensure security […]EU agrees to COP27 compromise to keep Paris Agreement alive and protect those most vulnerable to climate change
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference which ended on Sunday morning in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the European Commission showed ambition and flexibility to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees within reach. After a difficult week of negotiations, a strong […]Migration routes: Commission proposes Action Plan for Central Mediterranean to address immediate challenges
November 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Ahead of the Extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council (Home Affairs) of 25 November 2022, the Commission is presenting an EU Action Plan on the Central Mediterranean. Whilst emphasising that structural solutions will only be found through agreement on the full set of asylum […]Scaling AI: Here’s why you should first invest in responsible AI
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Abhishek Gupta, Senior Responsible AI Leader & Expert, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Steven Mills, Partner and Chief Artificial Intelligence Ethics Officer, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Kay Firth-Butterfield, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; Member of the Executive […]COP27: MEPs react to outcome of climate change talks in Egypt
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following the end of COP27 in Sharm el Sheik, the MEPs leading Parliament’s delegation commented on the outcome of the negotiations. An official delegation from the European Parliament has been in Egypt this week to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, taking […]Social Trajectory: a Fundamental Perspective for Health Treatment
November 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Júlia Demuner, a medical student at Universidade Vila Velha, Brazil. 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 writers and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]COP27: EU and Egypt step up cooperation on the clean energy transition
November 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, today, the EU and Egypt have taken a further step to boost their long-term cooperation on the clean energy transition by establishing a strategic partnership on renewable hydrogen and preparing the ground for a just energy transition in Egypt. […]Sexual health in Mexican indigenous women
November 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Hassler Stefan Macías Sánchez, a fourth-year medical student at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla in San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, México. 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 […]Here’s how African leaders can close the climate finance gap
November 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kulé Gal, Community Engagement Specialist, Young Global Leaders, World Economic Forum. Africa is set to disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change. The continent has contributed the least to global warming, and has the lowest emissions, but is […]EU-Australia Leaders’ Meeting 2022: Joint press release
November 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Joint press release by the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Russia / Ukraine Climate change, environment, and energy transition Indo-Pacific Trade Agreement and economic […]
