This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric vehicles. ThePartnershipaims to support the development of new local industries and high-quality jobs along the electric […]EU and Serbia sign strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric vehicles
July 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) launching a Strategic Partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and electric vehicles. ThePartnershipaims to support the development of new local industries and high-quality jobs along the electric […]EU to invest record €7 billion into sustainable, safe and smart transport infrastructure
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has selected 134 transport projects to receive over €7 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU’s instrument for strategic investment in infrastructure. This represents the largest call under the current CEF Transport programme. Around 83% of the funding […]IMF and World Bank Working Together to Scale up Climate Finance
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. International Roundtable for Scaling Up Climate Finance for BeninTobias Adrian, Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department July 17, 2024 I would like to warmly thank the authorities for hosting this kickoff meeting for scaling up climate finance for Benin. I would also like […]The significant benefits of immigration
July 5, 2024 by 2 Comments
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Hana Taher, a medical student from Egypt. 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 the topic, nor The […]Commission approves €2 billion Italian State aid measure to support STMicroelectronics to set up a new semiconductor manufacturing facility
May 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Italian measure to support STMicroelectronics (‘ST’) in the construction and operation of an integrated chip manufacturing plant for Silicon Carbide (‘SiC’) power devices in Catania, Sicily. The measure will strengthen Europe’s […]Commission welcomes Council decision on the use of proceeds from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine
May 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the formal decision taken in the General Affairs Council on the Commission’s and High Representative’s proposal to use the proceeds from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine. Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for People, Valdis Dombrovskis, said: “I welcome the […]The Legacy of Ruth Nussenzweig and Female Empowerment in Global Health
April 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Antonio Jonas Matos, a medical student at the Federal University of Ceará, Brazil. 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 reflect IFMSA’s […]Here’s how investors are navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of the AI era
March 15, 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: Chris Gillam, Research Fellow, CPP Investments, Judy Wade, GLT-Managing Director, Head of Strategy Execution and Relationships Management, CPP Investments Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is transforming the world of investing. By generating novel investment opportunities and enhancing the investing process itself, […]The European Commission launches new migration partnership with Mauritania
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union is strengthening the cooperation between EU and Mauritania by launching a migration partnership and dialogue. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson together with the Mauritanian Minister of Interior and Decentralisation, Mohamed Ahmed Ould Mohamed Lemine, have signed a Joint Declaration launching an […]Quantum-secure financial sector: 4 principles to inform global regulatory approaches
January 23, 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: Filipe Beato, Lead, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Giulia Moschetta, Research and Analysis Specialist, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum, Pavle Avramovic, Manager, Emerging Tech & Research, Data Technology & Innovation, Financial Conduct Authority, Charlie Markham, Senior Associate, Emerging Tech […]Why we need cybersecurity of AI: ethics and responsible innovation
December 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sadie Creese, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Oxford There are now many new AI-specific risks.Whenever we observe a new technology trend, we can expect harm potential to arise and opportunities for threats to monetize our use of technology.This […]United Kingdom joins Horizon Europe programme
December 5, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As of 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom becomes an associated country to Horizon Europe. Its researchers will be able to participate in this research and innovation programme of the EU on the same terms as researchers from other associated countries and will have […]Why businesses committed to diversity should embrace fair chance hiring
November 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ken Oliver, Vice President, Checkr.org, Executive Director, The Checkr Foundation Diversity has been repeatedly proven to be good for business and companies that embrace diversity and inclusivity often outperforming competitors. Emboldened by the US Supreme Court’s decision that […]EU allocates emergency humanitarian aid for floods in Horn of Africa
November 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has mobilised additional humanitarian aid funding of €3.5 million for those affected by devastating floods in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. In Somalia, €2 million will support the provision of emergency aid to the people most affected by the current floods, especially along […]Speaking Gen Z: How banks can attract young customers
November 20, 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: Bob Wigley, Chair, UK Finance, Rupal Kantaria, Forum Member, Oliver Wyman Gen Z attitudes toward money and finances are sometimes aligned with and sometimes starkly different from those of older generations.Research suggests that Gen Z trusts traditional banks […]Commission welcomes final agreement on EU Digital Identity Wallet
November 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the final agreement reached today by the European Parliament and the Council of the EU at the final trilogue on the Regulation introducing European Digital Identity Wallets. This concludes the co-legislators’ work implementing the results of the provisional political agreement reached […]Settler Colonialism: The Primordial Sin of the State of Israel and its Grave Consequences on the Current Massacre of Palestine
October 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. “Settler colonialism describes the logic and operation of power when colonizers arrive and settle on lands already inhabited by […]The impact of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) on business, individuals and society
October 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: Jon Jacobson, Chief Executive Officer, Omnisient Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) unlock the potential for using consumer data to drive positive results for businesses, individuals and society. In this piece, we explore what PETs are, why they should be […]Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2024 in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published its proposal to set catch limits, or total allowable catches (TACs), for 18 fish stocks in the EU waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Kattegat and Skagerrak for 2024. The proposal is based on scientific advice and covers fish stocks managed […]Breathing life into a struggling planet: Understanding climate change and exploring solutions
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mohammed Al-tamimi, a last year medical student at Yemen’s Hadhramout University College of Medicine. The writer 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 […]Commission approves acquisition of Seagen by Pfizer
October 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Seagen by Pfizer, under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Seagen and Pfizer are pharmaceutical companies. Seagen specialises in […]Delivering in times of crises while preserving the EU financial interests through the 2022 EU budget
October 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the decision of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) to give the EU annual accounts a clean bill of health, for the 16th year in a row. The revenue part of the EU budget also continues to be free from material […]Exposure to asbestos: MEPs adopt law to protect workers more robustly
October 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament approved new rules to protect EU workers from the health risks related to asbestos and to improve the early detection of asbestos. On Tuesday, plenary adopted with 614 votes in favour, 2 against and 4 abstentions a directive, already agreed with member states, […]With life expectancy increasing, here’s how 4 countries are addressing their ageing populations
September 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: Madeleine North, Senior Writer, Formative Content Japan is often name-checked in headlines about ageing populations, but it’s the tiny city-state of Monaco that trumps all other countries in the longevity stakes, with over a third of its roughly […]Why AI makes traditional education models obsolete – and what to do about it
September 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: Sean Hughes, Academic Program Manager, Minerva Project The educational model that dominates global institutions is outdated and fundamentally unprepared for the age of AI.AI not only highlights the shortcomings of a traditional lecture-and-exam model but actively undermines its […]Beyond the ESG hype cycle: Adopting an ‘activist mindset’ to doing business
August 11, 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: Jon Miller, Founder, Open For Business and Partner, Brunswick Group Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has been having a rough time lately. When BlackRock boss Larry Fink said he will no longer use the term “because it’s […]The US credit rating was downgraded. Here’s what to know about sovereign credit ratings
August 9, 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: Spencer Feingold, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum The US government’s long-term credit rating was downgraded by a leading rating agency in August 2023.Sovereign credit ratings are independent assessments of a government’s creditworthiness.Ratings can attract or dissuade investors and […]Wildfires: EU provides crucial assistance to the Mediterranean region
July 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As several countries grapple with rapidly spreading wildfires, the EU steps in to reinforce firefighting efforts and provide much-needed support to the affected communities with over 490 firefighters and 9 firefighting planes deployed to Greece and Tunisia since 18 July. The two Mediterranean countries […]Equity to Educational Access
July 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Bisma Naveed, a medical student from Pakistan. 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, nor […]Building resilient healthcare systems in Africa with a focus on outbreaks and epidemics
July 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: Lesley Ndlovu, Chief Executive Officer, African Risk Capacity (ARC) Africa is facing an increase in outbreaks and epidemics, but its healthcare systems are already severely challenged.Insuring against such health threats is critical for containment and saving lives, as […]Eurobarometer: Europeans show strong support for the EU energy policy and for EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more optimism regarding economy
July 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey conducted in June 2023 and published today shows that EU citizens continue to back overwhelmingly the energy transition and to expect massive investment in renewables. They continue to widely approve measures taken by the EU to support Ukraine and […]EU-US joint statement following the EU-US Ministerial on Justice and Home Affairs
June 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. 1. On 21 June 2023, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union hosted the EU-US Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs in Stockholm. The European Union was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, the Commissioner for Justice, […]MEPs demand an EU food security plan and more resources for farmers
June 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EU must strengthen its food security, autonomy and resilience of its farming sector in the light of COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and climate change. In a resolution, adopted on Wednesday by 447 votes to 142 and 31 abstentions, Parliament says the […]
