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Avian Flu: An Emerging Public Health Crisis – Part 1: Echoes from the Past
Avian influenza, or H5N1, continues to spread in the United States. As of March 2025, avian…
Global Public Affairs Newswire – 7 March 2025
Welcome to the latest instalment of FTI Consulting’s fortnightly Global Public Affairs Newswire. This week, we…
Germany Votes 2025 – Goodbye Election – Hello, New Bundestag!
Welcome to the 14th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! “After an intense election season, we conclude…
COP30 in Brazil: Time to Turn Ambition into Action Through Public-Private Collaboration
More than 30 years after hosting the Earth Summit1 in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, Brazil will…
Between Alliance and Crisis: How Colombia is Readapting Amid the Current Geopolitical Tension
The U.S.-Colombia diplomatic and commercial crisis of January 2025 was extremely short-lived. The swift and public…
The Rise of Case-By-Case Considerations for Doing Business in Mexico
A Place “in Dread”? “There are two places that I think are in dread”, the editor-in-chief…
Germany Votes 2025 – Three Days Ahead of the Election – Final Verdict?
Welcome to the 13th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! It’s the final countdown! With just days…
FTI Consulting UK-EU Public Affairs Snapshot: Munich Security Conference 2025: Transatlantic turmoil 
Dubbed the “Davos for defence”, the Munich Security Conference (MSC) has become a key fixture on…
A Global Spotlight on Ireland’s role in Data Protection
Ireland and the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) find themselves at a critical juncture, facing increasing…
Germany’s 2025 Federal Election: A Turning Point for M&A and Foreign Investment?
Political Dynamics and Regulatory Scrutiny – M&A in Germany’s Multi-Level Political System Germany’s federal structure plays…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 12- Made in Germany? – The Future of German Industry
Welcome to the 12th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! With the election just around the corner,…
Global Pressures, Local Impact: How 2025 Redefines Corporate Affairs Strategies
Global Pressures, Local Impact: How 2025 Redefines Corporate Affairs Strategies If 2024 was the year of…
One Round Down, More to Come – Four Initial Considerations From Mexico
President Donald Trump’s decision to impose, and then postpone a month, 25 percent across-the-board tariffs on…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 11 – Power Struggles – The Politics of Germany’s Energy Future
Welcome to the 11th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! As the election date approaches, the intensity…
Irish Lobbying Act Widens Scope to Include Additional Regulators and Official Bodies
Companies involved in lobbying activities in Ireland now face additional reporting requirements due to the extension…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: Tariff: ‘The most beautiful word in the dictionary’
When President Trump did not follow through on his election pledge to impose tariffs on US…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 10 – Clickbait or Progress? – Germany’s Digital Transformation Agenda
Welcome to the 10th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! Today, we focus on digital policy –…
Irish Government’s Turbulent Start as Taoiseach Appointment Delayed Over Row with Opposition
An unprecedented row over opposition speaking rights in the Dáil (Irish Parliament) caused an unexpected delay…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 9 – Money Talks – Financial Policy in the Federal Election
Welcome to the 9th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! On 20th January, Donald Trump was inaugurated…
2024 End-of-Year Provider-Payer Dispute Data Update
Medicare Advantage Under Fire in 2024 In 2024, the healthcare sector was rocked by the violence…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: AI Opportunities Action Plan: Starmer’s high-stakes AI gamble
The AI Opportunities Action Plan was published last week by Matt Clifford, a tech entrepreneur and…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 8 – The sick man of Europe? The future of German Healthcare
Welcome to the 8th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! Today, our focus turns to healthcare –…
Europe’s Leading Public Affairs Consultancy
Europe’s Leading Public Affairs Consultancy With market leading teams and senior practitioners in all of Europe’s…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 7 – On the Fast Lane? Germany’s Future Transport Agenda
Welcome to the 7th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! Happy New Year! The election campaign has…
U.S. Healthcare & Life Sciences Outlook 2025
The Bounce Back: Unlocking the Healthcare and Life Science Industry’s Potential in a Time of Change…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Christmas snapshot 2024
2024 was the year of the election. More than two billion people went to the polls…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 5 – Beyond Berlin: International Issues Driving the Election Debate
Welcome to the 5th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! Germany’s Federal Election is more than a…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 4: “It‘s the economy, stupid!”
Welcome to the 4th Volume of Germany Votes 2025! Germany’s economy is facing a significant downturn,…
Irish General Election 2024: How Ireland Voted
After a short-three week campaign, voters in Ireland went to the polls on 29 November to…
FTI Consulting UK Public Affairs Snapshot: What Trump’s return means for Britain on trade, defence and diplomacy
On 20 January, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 3: Zeitenwende (Turning point): Closing Germany‘s defense capabilities gap
Welcome to the 3rd Volume of Germany Votes 2025!. More than 1,000 days after Russia invaded…
Irish General Election 2024: The Future of Ireland’s FDI Policy
Ireland’s corporation tax regime has been an instrumental part of the country’s economic policy, attracting significant…
Irish General Election 2024: Addressing Ireland’s Infrastructure Challenges
According to a recent report by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council, Ireland’s infrastructure is 25% lower…
Irish General Election 2024: Taking A Bite Out of the Apple Tax Case Proceeds
The next Irish government is facing an unusual challenge for a new administration: what to do…
Ireland Decides: The Three-Way Race to Lead the Next Irish Government
As we approach polling day in Ireland’s General Election, who will emerge as the winner between…
Germany Votes 2025 – Volume 2: Battleground German Debt Brake
Welcome to the 2nd volume of Germany Votes 2025. Today, we explore one of the most…
The Kingmakers: The Parties That Could Help Form Ireland’s Next Government
Small political parties can play a crucial role in government formation in Ireland, often holding the…
FTI Consulting Adds Two Industry Veterans to Corporate Reputation and Public Affairs Teams in Chicago
Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 2024 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of…
Irish General Election 2024: Key Sectoral Issues
With Ireland’s 2024 General Election scheduled for 29 November and election campaigns underway, we review several…
Irish General Election to be Held on 29 November 2024
Following months of speculation that a general election would be called before the end of 2024,…