This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a key package of initiatives to reduce tax compliance costs for large, cross-border businesses in the European Union. Today’s proposal, called “Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation” (BEFIT), will make life easier for both businesses and tax authorities […]Taxation: new proposals to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs for cross-border businesses
September 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a key package of initiatives to reduce tax compliance costs for large, cross-border businesses in the European Union. Today’s proposal, called “Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation” (BEFIT), will make life easier for both businesses and tax authorities […]5 ways to strengthen Nigeria’s poultry supply chain
September 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: Adegboyega Oyedijo, Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Leicester, Temidayo Akenroye, Associate Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics, University of Missouri-St. Louis Nigeria’s poultry industry is worth $4.2 billion, according to the UNFAO.Shortages of maize, […]Navigating the Global Healthcare Challenge: Coping with an Increasing World Population
September 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan, an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt, going into her 2nd academic year. Raised within multicultural societies. 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 […]A mutated coronavirus has scientists on alert, and other health stories you need to read
August 30, 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: Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum This global round-up brings you health stories from the past fortnight. Top health news: Scientists race to investigate highly mutated coronavirus variant; America’s […]Commission adopts detailed reporting rules for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’s transitional phase
August 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission adopted today the rules governing the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its transitional phase, which starts on 1 October of this year and runs until the end of 2025. The Implementing Regulation published today details the transitional […]Record temperatures are driving food prices higher. Here are some of the crops facing the biggest impacts
August 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. What’s in your regular shopping basket? What are the foods you can’t live without? And what are your occasional treats? Whatever they are, it’s pretty likely you’ve noticed a change in their price over recent months – some more than others. Shortages and supply […]7 ways bosses can help employees take meaningful time off and avoid burnout
August 2, 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. Noémie Le Pertel, EdD, MPH, MAPP, Founding Curator and Curator, NYC – Manhattan Hub, Global Shapers Community The new normal of hybrid and remote work has created new stressors and challenges for employees, particularly those with caregiving […]EU unveils plans for digital euro, promising complete privacy
August 2, 2023 by 1 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 Move over crypto. Europe has moved one step closer to a digital euro. The European Commission has unveiled a legal framework that paves the way for the introduction of an electronic currency […]Why creativity in science matters and three ways to achieve it
July 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: Ruth Morgan, Vice Dean (Interdisciplinarity Entrepreneurship), UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London (UCL), Roger Kneebone, Professor of Surgical Education and Engagement Science, Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London Creativity is critical to the future […]How to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation
July 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: Alejandro De Quero Cordero, Sustainability Lead, Aerospace and Drones, World Economic Forum The aviation industry presents one of the most formidable decarbonization challenges.Aviation contributes under 3% of global carbon emissions.Decarbonizing aviation will require all available options, including battery-electric […]US may already be in recession, and other economics stories to read this week
July 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: Gabi Thesing, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda 1. Key US index points to recession A 15th monthly fall in a row for an index tracking US business cycles indicates that the world’s largest economy may already be in recession. […]Global Gateway: EU and Chile strengthen cooperation on sustainable critical raw materials supply chains
July 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As part of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit (EU-CELAC) taking place in Brussels on 17 and 18 July, President Ursula von der Leyen and the President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on […]Commission presents EU-Chile agreement to Council for signature authorisation
July 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The modernised EU-Chile agreement has today taken a step towards ratification, with the Commission sending the Advanced Framework Agreement (AFA) and the Interim Trade Agreement (iTA) to the Council for authorising its signature. Once the Council gives its green light, the EU would sign […]Businesses that prioritize and build trust will thrive in Web3: Here’s why
July 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Tiffany Xingyu Wang, Chief Marketing & Trust Officer, OpenWeb Digital transformation has swept across sectors for two decades. Having propelled innovative business-to-business startups, direct-to-consumer pioneers and social media platforms at the dawn of Web2 to the top of […]If a circular economy is the goal, microfactories are the solution
June 30, 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: Revital Nadiv, Co-Founder, Re-Fresh Global, Viktoria Kanar, Co-Founder, Re-Fresh Global, Marielle Turkowski, Content Writer, Re-Fresh Global Textile waste is a serious challenge. Every year, 92 million tonnes of textile waste cause around 10% of all CO₂ emissions. The […]An EU approach to enhance economic security *
June 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the High Representative today published a Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy. This Joint Communication focuses on minimising risks arising from certain economic flows in the context of increased geopolitical tensions and accelerated technological shifts, while preserving maximum […]Menstrual Ignorance, What Does it Take For Youth Activists to Break The Stigma?
June 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Darine Khiari, a 4th year medical student from Algeria. 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 […]Period Poverty: how can youth be the key to breaking taboo surrounding menstruation and enact change?
June 7, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Bisirat Mathewos Tiramo, a 4th year medical student from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. He 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 […]Organizations need to be more transparent about their progress on racial justice
May 26, 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: Richard Edelman, CEO, Edelman Edelman’s fourth year producing the Trust Barometer Special Report on Business and Racial Justice reveals a serious failure of leadership to execute on the promises made in the wake of the murder of George Floyd […]FBI cracks Russian cyber-spying operation, and other cybersecurity news to know this month
May 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: Akshay Joshi, Head of Industry and Partnerships, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum 1. FBI Operation Medusa takes down Russia’s premier cyber-spying tool One of Russia’s leading cyber spying programmes may have been “eradicated from the battlefield” by the […]Eurobarometer: Europeans welcome EU support to reforms in the Member States
May 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europeans appreciate that the EU provides expertise and helps Member States in the design and implementation of reforms across wide range of policy areas. This is one of the key conclusions of a flash Eurobarometer survey conducted in April 2023, which confirms the importance and need […]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 […]Humanitarian aid: EU releases €8 million for the Philippines, Nepal and South-East Asia
May 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has announced the release of €8 million in humanitarian assistance and disasters preparedness funding for the Philippines, Nepal and other South-East Asian countries to support people affected by recurrent natural hazards and conflict, among other causes of vulnerability. The funding will […]AI is shaping the metaverse – but how? Industry experts explain
May 10, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kelly Ommundsen, Chief of Staff; Head, Global Collaboration Village; Member, Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Jaci Eisenberg, Head of Content Curation, Global Collaboration Village, World Economic Forum At a recent Global Collaboration Village partner event, notable leaders in diverse […]Intellectual property: Commission welcomes the political agreement to boost the protection of European craft and industrial products in the EU and beyond
May 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and Council on a new Regulation to protect the intellectual property for craft and industrial products that rely on the originality and authenticity of traditional skills from their regions. This framework will […]Psychologists say remote work brings 3 tensions to bosses
April 26, 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: Emma Charlton, Writer, Forum Agenda Are online meetings just the same as in-person ones? Most of us would say no, and the new remote-working norms create three implications for managers, according to a study. Many of us now have […]Commission updates marketing standards of agri-food products to better address consumer needs and sustainability
April 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposed to revise the existing marketing standards applicable to a number of agri-food products, such as fruit and vegetables, fruit juices and jams, honey, poultry or eggs. The proposed revisions should help consumers make more informed choices for a healthier diet […]6 vulnerabilities technology is creating in the financial system
April 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: Charlotte Edmond, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Technology is creating new risks in the financial system – but can also be used to mitigate some of the challenges.Deep fakes and fake news could create market-altering events and are making it […]Antitrust: Commission prolongs Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation and updates the Supplementary Guidelines
April 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has prolonged the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation (‘MVBER’) for five years, meaning that it will now be applicable until 31 May 2028. It has also updated the Supplementary Guidelines for the sector. The revised Guidelines will help companies in the […]Here’s how companies should navigate generative AI in the world of workHere’s how companies should navigate generative AI in the world of work
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: Ravin Jesuthasan, Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services, Mercer (MMC) Since the release of OpenAI’s GPT-3 large language model in November and subsequent release of GPT-4, there has been much angst about what these advances in generative […]This is how Latin American women came to be more educated than men
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: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda More than 6 out of 10 women in Latin America and the Caribbean go to college today compared to less than half of men.That’s a substantial increase from 1970 when only 5% of […]‘FYI’: The most annoying corporate jargon, rated
April 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: Ewan Thomson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Jargon is a common feature of many professions and industries, from medicine and law to finance and technology. But a recent survey on corporate jargon indicates that we are largely unimpressed by its […]Why it’s time to get your board to take the quantum threat seriously
April 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: Sir Rob Wainwright, Partner, Deloitte The busy boardroom agenda for many companies will soon have another big topic to deal with: the potential of quantum technologies. Through advanced modelling and many other methods, quantum computing offers tremendous opportunities to […]
