Navigating government, politics, and policy across EMEA

Our team of experienced consultants, government officials, political advisers, and industry professionals leverages deep knowledge of UK, EU, and global regulatory systems to support clients in sectors such as food & beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

We design strategic, bespoke solutions to build trusted relationships and achieve results, combining local expertise with a global network. Our business-driven approach adds value through insight and impact, seamlessly integrating Edelman's services in public and media relations, brand, marketing, digital advocacy, data analytics, and more.

6

Offices

350+

Corporate Professionals

11

Languages


Our Services

Our Public & Government Affairs teams in Brussels, London, Dublin, Berlin, Dubai, and Riyadh focus on:

Government Relations

We advise and support our clients to develop and implement strategies and plans to understand, engage with, and advocate towards policy makers, decision makers, regulators, and relevant stakeholders. Our work is evidence-based, commercially aware, and politically astute.

Policy Communications

We help organizations formulate and activate communications plans which target changes in public policy, using various channels and appropriate messages over both short and longer timeframes.

Policy & Regulatory Focus

Guiding you through complex policy landscapes

We help clients stay ahead of regulatory shifts across critical areas like climate, tech, health, and financial services. Our team brings local insight and global perspective to influence outcomes and reduce risk.
 

Aerospace

Advertising, Marketing & Consumer Protection

Agriculture

Climate, Sustainability & Biodiversity

Competition / Antitrust

Data Protection

Energy

Financial Services

Fiscal Policy

Food & Nutrition

Health

Industrial Policy

Infrastructure

Media

Non-Governmental Organizations

Retail

Science, Research & Innovation

Tech & AI

Telecoms

Transport & Logistics

Trade

 

Capabilities

Solutions built for policy impact

We deliver targeted services to help clients navigate policy challenges – from stakeholder engagement to crisis response.

Checkmark icon Intelligence & Policy Analysis
Checkmark icon Policy, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
Checkmark icon Government & Parliamentary Relations
Checkmark icon Geopolitical Analysis & Advice
Checkmark icon Regulatory Risk Management
Checkmark icon Stakeholder Engagement
Checkmark icon Strategic Communications
Checkmark icon Trade Association Management
Checkmark icon Public Affairs Training
Checkmark icon Parliamentary Select Committee Training
Checkmark icon Digital & Social Media Support
Checkmark icon Political & Regulatory Crisis Support
Checkmark icon Market Access, Entry & Exit

 

Offices in the Region

 

Our Berlin office guides companies in Germany through the federal system and coalition governments, aligning regulatory and policy objectives with EU priorities alongside our Brussels colleagues.

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Our Brussels office helps clients understand and influence EU policies and legislation, leveraging our 50+ team members' expertise to navigate the EU institutions and connect business priorities to European and global regulations.

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Our Berlin office guides companies in Germany through the federal system and coalition governments, aligning regulatory and policy objectives with EU priorities alongside our Brussels colleagues.

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Our UK office, staffed by former No.10 Downing Street and Parliament advisors, excels in strategic advice, public affairs, government relations, and stakeholder engagement, enhancing business outcomes and relationships.

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We are building our Public & Government Affairs presence in Paris, Madrid, and other locations, and we work closely with our Edelman colleagues in these and other offices around Europe.

Our Team

Our teams in Europe comprise over 20 nationalities and we speak 11+ languages. We believe in diversity as a key asset that endows us with the multifaceted perspective necessary to provide powerful advice.

David Bates

Vice Chair, Europe

Blanaid Colley

Managing Director

Johannes Heuser

President, Germany

Ayham Kamel

President, GCC

Jim Glennon

Executive Chair, Dublin

Mohammed Hussein

President, UK

Claudia La Donna

CEO, Brussels
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