Public and Government Affairs

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How can you make your voice heard in a public sphere that is itself beset by ever-changing internal and external constraints? With the acceleration of the political cycle, the proliferation of regulatory processes, and increased media and reputational risks, administrative and political staff are more numerous and diverse, yet less available and willing to engage.

Making your voice heard

How can you make your issues heard in a public sphere that is itself beset by ever-changing internal and external constraints? With the acceleration of the political cycle, the proliferation of regulatory processes, and increased media and reputational risks, administrative and political staff are more numerous and diverse, yet less available and willing to engage.

Overcoming complexity and mistrust

The complexity of the issues at stake and the climate of mistrust surrounding them have spilled over into relations with businesses and organisations. However, it is essential in the life of organisations to interact with the State in a calm, sustainable and peaceful manner in order to share the issues of tomorrow and work towards common operational solutions.

Our agency specialises in this type of high-quality intermediation, based on trust between the parties, the identification of each party’s constraints and the ability to build solutions.

Building and implementing a public affairs roadmap

With a network of senior advisors from a variety of backgrounds, all with links to the government and the political environment, our analysis of the issues takes into account the perception of the public sphere, enabling us to immediately propose effective solutions based on mutual understanding and the relevance of the projects. A large team of consultants, also well versed in administrative and political processes, provides operational support in the implementation of your roadmap and project monitoring.

We are therefore able to assist you with any institutional issues, from influence to regulatory, legislative or regulatory matters:

  • legislative monitoring and follow-up
  • gathering political information as it becomes available
  • submitting amendments
  • legislative intervention
  • regulation, drafting of orders or decrees
  • individual administrative decisions
  • major strategic public policy guidelines
  • public support for businesses
  • budgetary normativity
  • law drafting
  • public speeches
  • information missions
  • committees of inquiry
  • assembly agendas
  • ministerial meetings

Adopting an ethical methodology

Our agency is committed to its values and its code of ethics, which is available here. We are proud of our commitment to working alongside the government and businesses, we comply with the ethical standards applicable to public affairs, we meet transparency requirements, and we have implemented measures to combat corruption and influence peddling. All our processes have been audited, assessed and improved. We want to be a driving force for a relationship of trust between the State, organisations and public opinion, and to do so, we intend to set an example.

Everything you need to know about our NSI support

What are public affairs?

Public affairs covers all actions aimed at making an organisation’s issues heard by public and political decision-makers. NSI helps companies carry their case in a constrained public environment — an accelerating political tempo, multiplying regulatory processes and heightened media and reputation risks.

How can you make your voice heard by public authorities?

Making your voice heard by public authorities requires a structured influence strategy: mapping decision-makers, tailored messages, political timing and solid arguments. NSI designs and delivers these lobbying strategies so clients can reach administrative and political actors who are ever more numerous, diverse and in demand.

Why is lobbying more complex today?

Lobbying is more complex due to an accelerating political tempo, multiplying regulatory processes and heightened media and reputation risks, while decision-makers are less available. NSI brings the method, network and analysis needed to navigate this demanding public environment effectively.

What is the difference between public affairs and communication?

Public affairs specifically target public and political decision-makers to influence decisions, while communication addresses public opinion and stakeholders more broadly. NSI integrates both in a coherent influence strategy, combining institutional advocacy with opinion mobilisation.

Who is NSI's public and governmental affairs offering for?

NSI’s public and governmental affairs offering is for companies, federations and institutions that need to defend their interests before public decision-makers. NSI helps these players effectively carry their issues to administrations and political leaders, at both national and European levels.