This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027 and the launch of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). Once adopted, the revised budget will enable the Union to continue delivering […]Commission welcomes the provisional agreement to reinforce the EU long-term budget and to boost Europe’s competitiveness and sovereignty
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021-2027 and the launch of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). Once adopted, the revised budget will enable the Union to continue delivering […]Embracing Universal Health Coverage in the Wake of COVID-19
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Sharif Mohammad Sadat, a fourth year medical student currently studying in Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka. 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 […]Carbon intensity: This overlooked metric is key to the green transition
February 7, 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: Hannah Hauman, Global Head, Carbon Trading, Trafigura Group, Bassam Fattouh, Director, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; Professor, School of Oriental and African Studies, Tatsuya Terazawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan Not all commodities are created […]What levers might central banks pull for the economy in 2024?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Central banks around the world are facing persistent headwinds and volatility in 2024. That’s according to the World Economic Forum’s January 2024 Chief Economists Outlook, which also pointed to some positives including a moderation […]Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Culture: Rebuilding Ukraine must continue, even as the war rages on
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Lisa Chamberlain, Communication Lead, Urban Transformation, World Economic Forum The war in Ukraine escalated in late December 2023 when Russia launched numerous missile attacks on cities across the country. The interview for this Q&A with the Ukrainian Deputy Minister […]Why industry 4.0 technology works best in bundles
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Daniele Battaglia, Assistant Professor of Strategy, ESCP Business School Where the factory of yesteryear brings to mind steaming furnaces, greasy machinery and the clang of chains, today’s manufacturing is about embedded sensors, digital twins, autonomous vehicles and robots. Indeed, […]The Commission welcomes the political agreement on new rules for a more resilient Schengen area
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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 on new rules for the Schengen Borders Code. This Regulation will strengthen EU coordination to deal with challenges at the EU external borders as well as cross-border health and […]Commission decides to partially register a European Citizens’ Initiative on Cannabis
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission decided to partially register a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘European Cannabis Initiative’. The organisers call on the Commission to: The Commission has concluded that the initiative can only be registered as regards the second and third objectives, as only these objectives […]Commission welcomes new measures to boost the rollout of gigabit networks
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act, proposed by the Commission on 23 February 2023. The agreement comes at the same time of the adoption of the Recommendation on the regulatory promotion of gigabit […]Commission welcomes political agreement to make clean technology manufacturing in the EU resilient and competitive
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). This agreement will help the EU become home to clean technologies and make significant strides towards building a strong domestic manufacturing capacity of […]COVID-19: A global health storm calling for Universal Health Coverage
February 7, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Salma Guennoun, a 22-year-old Moroccan youth advocate and medical student at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca. 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 […]Transforming the migration system to make it work for displaced talent
February 6, 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: David Manicom, Global Advocacy Director, Talent Beyond Boundaries and Fragomen Why should someone with the right skills not be hired only because they are a refugee? By a company seeking locally and without success for a pastry chef or […]5 ways to make green hydrogen available around the world
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Prasad Thakur, Alumnus of IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad, Labanya Prakash Jena, Senior Manager and Head, Centre for Sustainable Finance, Climate Policy Initiative Green hydrogen (GH2) is expected to become the next-gen, low-carbon solution to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries, long-distance transportation and […]How digital payments can change the lives of women in Ethiopia’s coffee industry
February 6, 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: Rahel Ali, Digital Merchant Payments Expert, Ethiopia, United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance, Fareeza Ibrahim, Global Communications Officer, United Nations-based Better Than Cash Alliance Agriculture accounts for over a third of Ethiopia’s economy — and women make up 75% of the sector’s labour force. […]Commission opens State aid in-depth investigation into Corsair amended restructuring plan
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to determine whether France’s contemplated amendments to Corsair’s restructuring plan are in line with EU state aid rules. It does not prejudge the outcome of the investigation and whether such amendments are in line with EU state aid […]AI, quantum technologies, and drug discovery: 7 key guardrails
February 6, 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: Satwik Mishra, Vice President (Content), Centre for Trustworthy Technology, Helen Huang, Senior Research Associate, C4IR Centre for Trustworthy Technology, World Economic Forum Traditional drug discovery processes fail to address current and future global healthcare needs. The cumbersome processes, from initial […]Speed, scale, pragmatism: How to boost climate finance in 2024
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Veronica Chau, Partner & Director, Sustainable Investing & Social Impact, Toronto, Boston Consulting Group, Faheen Allibhoy, Managing Director & Global Head of Multilateral Institutions & Development Banks, J.P. Morgan 2024 will be another critical year for climate action. Despite progress […]Just how important is art when celebrating Black history and upholding social justice?
February 6, 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: Samantha Akwei, Alumni, Global Shapers Community, Ginelle Greene-Dewasmes, Project Specialist, Government Engagement, First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum This week marks the start of Black History Month in the United States. The annual observance is also officially recognized in many countries, […]Commission calls for eradication of Female Genital Mutilation worldwide
February 6, 2024 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 on 6 February 2024, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President reaffirm the EU’s strong commitment to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation worldwide: “Female Genital Mutilation is a violation of human rights and […]Socioeconomic Disparities in COVID-19 Health Outcomes: A South Korean Perspective on Universal Health Coverage
February 6, 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. 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 […]India is making strides on climate policy that others could follow
February 5, 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: Thomas Kerr, Lead Climate Policy Officer, IFC As we unpack the result of COP28 in Dubai – in which a historic agreement on fossil fuel transition was penned – the question now is how to translate this language into […]How companies can support employees working with cancer to drive better business and health outcomes
February 5, 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: Lynn Koble, Director, Publicis Sapient, Gina Jacobson, Program Director, Working with Cancer, Publicis Groupe Meet Celia. A successful, mid-career accountant at a top firm, she knows how to navigate challenging situations with confidence and poise. But today, in a critical […]Income inequality has accelerated since the pandemic, says Oxfam. Here’s how to bridge the gap
February 5, 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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The gap between rich and poor is widening rather than receding and 60% of people in the world have grown poorer – equating to almost 5 billion people. This is according to a new paper […]Can we build a safe and inclusive ‘quantum economy’?
February 5, 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Quantum technologies can transform whole industries, advance human society and tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges. They can also find solutions to problems that classical computers have not and may never solve. […]First evaluation of the Frontex Regulation delivers overall positive assessment despite challenges
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 2 February, the Commission adopted the evaluation of the European Border and Coast Guard Regulation (Frontex Regulation) together with an Action Plan to support its implementation. With this first evaluation of the Frontex regulation, which is a legal obligation, the Commission has assessed […]EU and IFC to unlock over €500 million in private sector investments for reconstruction in Ukraine
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and IFC have just signed a guarantee agreement to support investments that will help drive an inclusive and sustainable reconstruction in Ukraine. Through the agreement the European Union will provide up to €90 million in financial guarantees to support investments in […]Child sexual abuse online: MEPs endorse one-off extension of current rules
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs have adopted a draft position to extend the exemption to EU e-Privacy rules until May 2025 to allow the detection of Child Sexual Abuse Material online. On Wednesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed a draft Parliament position on extending temporary rules to allow […]EP President Metsola at EUCO: We owed the Ukraine deal to the people of Ukraine
February 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Support to Ukraine is ultimately also about our own European security, underlined EP President Roberta Metsola at the Special European Council Addressing the Special European Council in Brussels today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted the following topics: Ukraine: “I welcome the deal that […]How AI can usher in an economy that puts people first
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: Navin Chaddha, Managing Partner, Mayfield It’s hard to overstate the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to have on every aspect of business and the economy. In the tech industry, we have long understood its potential. Much of […]Why businesses must embrace the circular economy to build sustainable success
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: Henrik Hvid Jensen, Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology In the late 1990s, visionary thinkers foresaw a major shift in business models with the upcoming digital transformation. Harvard Business School Professor Clayton Christensen was at the forefront with his […]EU provides €26 million in humanitarian aid to support refugees and people affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye
February 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Today, the Commission is announcing €26 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable refugees and their host communities in Türkiye. The southeastern region in Türkiye near the Syria border hosts a large number of the country’s refugee population. The same region witnessed one of the […]Deal on strengthening consumers’ right to repair
February 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU negotiators reached a provisional deal on a bill that aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making product repairs more accessible and cost-effective. On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on a stronger “right to repair” for consumers. […]First time ever revision of the EU long-term budget will help address the EU’s main challenges
February 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the historic agreement of the European Council to for the first ever revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework’s ceilings. The Council’s agreement confirms all priorities of the Commission’s proposal and covers 80% of the requested financing. This reinforcement will allow […]
