Global Public Affairs: Hot Issues

Every month, “Hot Issues” focuses on 10 new forthcoming legislative or policy issues that will impact business from around our global network of offices in Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America.

The public policy dynamics in each country, let alone a particular region can be very different, demonstrated by the different experts we utilize in the countries where we operate. Conversely, there are similarities and you can see this in some of the issues we have picked out.

"Hot Issues" are designed to give you a flavor of our global perspective and should any of the items raise particular interest with you please contact the designated person listed with that issue.

Key issues covered in the current issue:

Australia: Doping in National Sports
India: Foreign Companies Face Heat over Transfer Pricing
Singapore: Public Debate over the Government’s Population White Paper
Brussels: Big changes to Data Protection
The Netherlands: The Growing Influence of Public Opinion on Energy Supply
Venezuela: Tougher Controls on Imports
Chile: Pending Improvements of the Chilean Pension System
Brazil: Investment on Infrastructure
US: A Critical Need for Public Education on the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Exchanges
US: The Defense Industry’s Battle for Budget