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The Rule Did Not Disappear: What the FCA’s Climate Disclosure Decision Really Means

The FCA has replaced mandatory climate disclosure with comply or explain. The rule remains, but accountability has moved: companies must now defend both the information they publish and the gaps they leave. A practical reading of what changed, why it changed and how the UK approach differs from the EU and United States.

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The Bet Wants to Become a Market: Lobbying the Regulatory Perimeter

Leave a Comment / Financial Regulations, lobbying, public affairs, Technology Policy / Temp

Polymarket is lobbying for regulatory classification of event contracts as financial instruments rather than gambling, which influences market access and oversight. The European Union, France, the UK, the US, and Gibraltar offer varied responses to such classification, highlighting the complexities of legal definitions and regulatory jurisdictions in emerging markets.

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The Interface Is Now Public Policy: What the EU KIDS Act Changes for Public Affairs

Leave a Comment / Digital Policy, European Unioni, public affairs / Temp

The proposed EU KIDS Act aims to enhance child protection online by regulating social media access and content interactions for minors. It establishes age limits, mandates guardian oversight for younger users, and imposes design obligations on platforms. The act seeks to balance safety with privacy while addressing diverse public concerns surrounding online risks.

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The Drug Is Only Half the Policy: Lobbying the Rules for Psychedelic Medicine

Leave a Comment / Health Policy, lobbying, public affairs / Frank Farnel

The FDA’s September 2026 hearing on psychedelic medicine highlights the complexity of lobbying for these treatments. Approval involves more than just efficacy; it requires a comprehensive approach addressing care models, supervision, professional training, funding, and regulatory controls. Successful advocacy must navigate these intertwined factors for effective public health outcomes.

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The Antisemitism Observatory: What Courts Count—and What They Do Not

Leave a Comment / Europe, human rights, public affairs, The Antisemitism Observatory, United States / Frank Farnel

The Antisemitism Observatory highlights that current evidence does not support a broad decline in antisemitism. Various cases illustrate that reports, investigations, and court outcomes differ in nature, with some courts proving violence but rejecting antisemitic motives. Overall, statistics reveal persistently high levels of antisemitism since October 2023.

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When Insurance Retreats, Public Policy Moves In

Leave a Comment / Climate Policy, public affairs, Risk & Resilience / Frank Farnel

The European Commission launched a Climate Insurance Alliance on September 16, 2026, aiming to address the insufficient insurance coverage for natural catastrophes in Europe. With only a quarter of losses insured, the initiative seeks to involve various stakeholders to enhance risk management and establish fair cost-sharing practices in light of climate change challenges.

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The Tender Is the Policy: Lobbying Before the Public Buyer Writes the Rules

Leave a Comment / lobbying, public affairs, public affairseuropean union, Uncategorized / Frank Farnel

Lobbying | Public Procurement | Industrial Policy Europe is turning public procurement into an instrument of industrial strategy, resilience and economic security. For lobbyists, the decisive contest is moving upstream—from winning a bid to shaping the public principles by which thousands of bids will be judged. By Frank Farnel | Responsible Public Affairs | September

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