This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Chief Procurement Officers are commonly known as the leaders responsible for how their companies acquire goods and services, sometimes managing tens of thousands of suppliers at a single organization. But procurement leaders […]Chief Procurement Officers: What they do and why they’re ‘unsung heroes’ for tackling big global challenges
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum Chief Procurement Officers are commonly known as the leaders responsible for how their companies acquire goods and services, sometimes managing tens of thousands of suppliers at a single organization. But procurement leaders […]Trust, equity and long-term thinking: what Japan can teach the world about ‘human capitalism’
December 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: Shunichi Miyanaga, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries When it comes to economic growth, corporate profitability and innovation in software and services, Japan has had little to teach the world over the past 30 years. But if we […]6 stories that defined cybersecurity in 2023
December 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: Akshay Joshi, Head of Industry and Partnerships, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum 1. US’ National Cybersecurity Strategy In March 2023 President Joe Biden released a new National Cybersecurity Strategy, outlining how the US government intends to secure […]Why we need a new focus on skills amid the technological disruption of the jobs market
December 18, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Hashim Alsharif Alzaabi, Managing Partner , The Fifth Element, Christian Gemayel, Partner, The Fifth Element Technology’s impact on job dynamics is already being felt, with automation and AI forecast to create 12 million more jobs than they displace by 2025.This trend […]Commission welcomes political agreement on European Media Freedom Act
December 18, 2023 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 on the European Media Freedom Act, proposed by the Commission in September 2022. These new rules will better protect editorial independence, media pluralism, ensure transparency and fairness and bring better cooperation […]2024 is a record year for elections. Here’s what you need to know
December 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 2024 is a historic election year, with elections in 50 countries.More than 2 billion voters will head to the polls in countries including the United States, India, Mexico and South Africa.Geopolitical volatility is […]EU companies doubled R&D investment growth in 2022
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europe’s industry significantly increased its investment in research and development in 2022, according to the 2023 edition of the EU Industrial Research & Development (R&D) Investment Scoreboard. EU private R&D investment growth has reached the highest rate since 2015 and more than doubled compared […]MEPs propose lead candidate system rules ahead of European elections
December 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to strengthen the democratic dimension of the 2024 elections, and for the lead candidate system.The report, which received 365 votes for, 178 against, and 71 abstentions, calls for measures to boost voter turnout during the 6-9 June 2024 […]COP28 climate talks agree on transitioning away from fossil fuels
December 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Following the end of the 2023 global climate negotiations, the MEPs leading Parliament’s delegation reacted to the outcome of the COP28. “This outcome is really historic: the COP28 decided on the transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewables and energy efficiency. Nuclear energy also has its place. The adopted text does not mention the […]Google is deleting inactive accounts. Here’s why that’s a good thing
December 13, 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: David Elliott, Senior Writer, Formative Content Google is deleting inactive accounts to enhance cyber resilience.Unused accounts pose a significant security risk, making them vulnerable to cyber threats.The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2023 put cybercrime and cyber […]European Commission to issue €75 billion in long-term EU-Bonds in the first half of 2024
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today announced its intention to issue up to €75 billion of EU-Bonds in the first half of 2024 (H1). As in 2023, the Commission will raise these long-term funds under its unified funding approach, using single-branded EU-Bonds. The Commission will […]Healthcare System: key role in addressing Domestic Violence & ACT (Awareness -Treatment- Counselling) Strategy
December 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Seemab Mehmood, an MBBS student at Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore,Pakistan. 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 not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]Energy efficiency of buildings: MEPs strike deal with Council
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs and the Spanish Presidency of the Council informally agreed on Thursday on plans to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector. The proposed revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]Artificial Intelligence Act: deal on comprehensive rules for trustworthy AI
December 11, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Safeguards agreed on general purpose artificial intelligence Limitation for the of use biometric identification systems by law enforcement Bans on social scoring and AI used to manipulate or exploit user vulnerabilities Right of consumers to launch complaints and receive meaningful explanations […]Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Michel following the EU-China Summit
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today’s Summit was already my second visit to China this year. This is certainly testimony to the importance of the EU-China relationship. We have a complex relationship with China which deserves frank and open discussions, to deepen mutual understanding, and we had that today. […]Statement by President von der Leyen at the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Thank you very much, Mr President, for the very warm welcome. Yesterday, I had the pleasure and the honour to visit the Temple of Heaven, a strong symbol for the longevity of Chinese tradition and history. And it is a pleasure to see you […]No place for hate in Europe. Commission and High Representative launch call to action to unite against all forms of hatred
December 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission and the High Representative adopted a Communication on “No place for hate: a Europe united against hatred”. It is a call for action to all Europeans to stand up against hatred and speak up for tolerance and respect. In recent weeks, […]Digital safety: Are you using one of the world’s most popular passwords?
December 6, 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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda What makes a terrible online password? Something simple, short and predictable. Astonishingly, those are also the characteristics of the world’s most common online password, which is 123456, according to online password management […]What is a socio-bioeconomy and how an innovation ecosystem can contribute in the Amazon Basin
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Allison Voss, Innovation Ecosystem Lead – Nature, World Economic Forum, Janice Rodrigues Maciel, Manager of the Centre for Green Economy, CERTI Foundation, Fundação CERTI In recent years, the Amazon region and its tropical forests have captured growing interest. […]Deal on new EU rules to make sustainable products the norm
December 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revising the EU’s ecodesign framework for sustainable products. Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on an update to the so-called “ecodesign” regulation that aims to improve various aspects of products throughout their lifecycle to […]EU leads global initiative at COP28 to triple renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency measures by 2030
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At the World Climate Action Summit in Dubai today, President Ursula von der Leyen launched the Global Pledge on Renewables and Energy Efficiency together with the COP28 Presidency and 118 countries.This initiative, first proposed by the Commission President at the Major Economies Forum in April, sets global targets to triple the […]The role of the healthcare system in addressing domestic abuse/ violence
December 4, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Kundai Chipo Watambgwa, a passionate 4th-year medical student at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences in Malawi. 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 […]Why understanding mineral associations is key to managing the critical minerals supply gap
November 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: Grégoire Bellois, Senior Policy Advisor, Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development, Margery Ryan, Market Research Manager, Platinum Group Metals, Johnson Matthey The energy transition, which is increasing demand for critical minerals and metals, is putting […]Why tackling scope 3 emissions will help win the climate change war
November 23, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rohitesh Dhawan, President and Chief Executive Officer, ICMM All companies are responsible for reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions – those directly and indirectly in their control – but significant change will only happen if we tackle those […]Autumn 2023 Economic Forecast: A modest recovery ahead after a challenging year
November 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European economy has lost momentum this year against the background of a high cost of living, weak external demand and monetary tightening. While economic activity is expected to gradually recover going forward, the European Commission’s Autumn Forecast revises EU GDP growth down compared […]Here’s how technology is helping solve agriculture’s biggest issues
November 10, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Megan Gerryts, Innovation Specialist, Food and Water, World Economic Forum, Federico Ronca, Lead, Data and Digital Solutions, Food & Water, World Economic Forum, Bianca Bertaccini, Project Specialist, Protein Pathways, Better Living, World Economic Forum Technology in agriculture is […]Debunking 4 common myths about women in the workplace
November 7, 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Women still aren’t progressing at work – but it might not be for the reasons you think.Women’s campaign group LeanIn.Org and management consultancy McKinsey & Company have published a report every year […]3 ways to avoid feeling lost in a new job
November 7, 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: Eli Joseph, Associate Faculty, Columbia University A new role – whether via promotion, a switch to a different company, or taking on a novel task within the existing job – can significantly enhance a person’s career. Nevertheless, in […]Greening Research Work: Practical Tips for Minimizing Waste and Promoting Sustainability
November 7, 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 […]An interview with ChatGPT about managing the risks of generative AI
November 6, 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: Nelson Novaes Neto, CTO , C6 Bank, Keri Pearlson, Executive Director, Cybersecurity, MIT – Sloan School of Management Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to radically change the way we work. In some cases, it is expected […]EU delivers more than 370 buses as part of the “School buses for Ukraine” solidarity campaign
November 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska attended the handover ceremony of the EU solidarity campaign “School buses for Ukraine”. More than 370 school buses have been delivered to Ukrainian communities. This solidarity campaign was […]Climate Change’s Complex Impact on Food Security and the Right to Adequate Nutrition
November 6, 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 […]Explainer: What is the world’s first ‘global stocktake’ on climate change?
November 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: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda COP28 – the 2023 United Nations (UN) climate change summit – will take stock of how nearly 200 countries are progressing on climate action. The world’s first Global Stocktake, published by the […]
