The Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended (FARA or the Act) is a disclosure statute aimed at "agents of foreign principals" (agents) as defined, who are engaged in covered activities, on behalf of their foreign principal(s), unless exempt.

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Creating a government relations strategy

• Understanding the principles of government relations
• Creating a government relations strategy
• Stakeholder analysis and management in government relations
• Understanding and mapping your GR and political landscapes  

Advocacy, messaging and positioning

Paul Manafort and his former business associate were indicted today on money laundering, tax and foreign lobbying charges, a significant escalation in a special counsel investigation that has cast a shadow over President Trump’s first year in office.

An effective government relations strategy starts early. The first step is information gathering: The company analyzes the political, economic, and social landscape of the host country and identifies key players that can influence the success of the project. Subsequently the company uses this knowledge to create an overall strategic plan that will guide its actions. The company begins executing its government relations strategy by implementing a series of detailed action plans designed to support objectives, address specific risks, and meet the government’s expectations.

Major businesses cannot afford to be without organized and effective government relations operations. Elected officials and regulators increasingly are introducing more aggressive and more wide-ranging measures that significantly impact business interests. Government relations also can help a business advance its own interests and improve profitability. Below are basic but essential areas that a business should consider when developing a multifaceted government relations strategy

General Purpose: The Vice President, EMEA Government Affairs represents the company and/or association in diverse policy matters in the region comprising Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The broad objectives of this work is to promote actions and policies that contribute to the success of the company and/or association’s activity sector.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

Why you need a GR Consultant?

1. Navigating the legislative process
2. Public funding
3. Navigating the complex waters of politics, policy and personalities
4. Improving communications with policy makers, the media and the greater community

GR Lobbying

When setting strategic direction, an association examines trends and issues in the external environment to consider potential impacts. One key external environment area reviewed is the political sector. Political trends and issues can affect the way an association and its members do business, practice, and/or provide valuable services to communities, organizations and individuals. Most associations are involved with one or more levels of government beyond statutory reporting.

EU countries that allow dual citizenship

1. Belgium
2. Cyprus
3. Czech Republic
4. Denmark
5. Finland
6. France
7. Greece
8. Hungary
9. Ireland
10. Italy
11. Latvia
12. Luxembourg
13. Malta
14. Portugal
15. Romania
16. Sweden
17. United Kingdom

EU Countries that do not allow dual citizenship

1. Slovakia

EU Countries that allow dual citizenship under limited circumstances

1. Head of Global Public Affairs or Government Affairs
2. Head of EMEA Public Affairs or EMEA Government Affairs (Senior VP, Director)
3. Head of EU Public Affairs or EU Government Affairs (Vice President, Director)
4. Director or Associate Director of EU Public Affairs/Government Affairs (Reporting to Head of EU Affairs)
5. Senior EU Public Affairs Manager
6. EU Public Affairs Manager or Policy Officer
7. Assistant/Junior Public Affairs Manager
8. Head of EU Regulatory Affairs
9. Senior EU Regulatory Affairs Manager