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Weekly Political Compass 5.19.25

Welcome to this edition of the Weekly Political Compass from Teneo’s political risk advisory team. This week, we are taking a closer look at Romania’s consequential presidential election result. Meanwhile, the EU and the UK reach a new deal, China imposes fresh tariff duties on the U.S. and others, and…

May 19, 2025
By Wolfango Piccoli & Andrius Tursa
An Issue in Asia, A Crisis for the Western World? An Issue in Asia, A Crisis for the Western World? We recently had the pleasure of engaging in virtual discussions with corporate affairs leaders in both Singapore and Hong Kong, reflecting on the global challenges of COVID-19, which began as what could be described as “an issue in Asia” that has escalated to a “crisis in the west”. There… April 20, 2020
China: Focus on Imported Infections Alienates Foreign Countries and Expatriates China: Focus on Imported Infections Alienates Foreign Countries and Expatriates China is employing harsh measures to combat a rise in imported Covid-19 infections, which now outnumber local transmissions. Diplomats from African countries have issued formal complaints about racist treatment of nationals of African countries in China, but African leaders will ultimately be reluctant to antagonize Beijing. Restrictive policies and rising… April 17, 2020
The Four Step Process for Hotels to Survive and Recover The Four Step Process for Hotels to Survive and Recover The coronavirus crisis is posing an existential threat to the hotel industry, with occupancy rates plummeting. It is becoming increasingly likely that the impact of this crisis will be long-term, with structural shifts in travel demand rewriting the market landscape for hotel groups and their franchisees. Groups and franchises are… April 17, 2020
Coronavirus: A Weekly Update from Teneo – Call Recording and Transcript from 4.16.20 Coronavirus: A Weekly Update from Teneo – Call Recording and Transcript from 4.16.20 Mark A. Weinberger, Teneo Senior Advisor and Former Global Chairman and CEO of EY, and Jerome Hauer, Ph.D join Kevin Kajiwara to discuss the latest updates and developments regarding the effect of the coronavirus and the potential restart of the American economy. Kevin Kajiwara (KK): Good morning and good afternoon… April 16, 2020
The Criticality of Digital in COVID-19 Recovery The Criticality of Digital in COVID-19 Recovery COVID-19 is now the single biggest factor accelerating the push to digital. How successfully organisations are able to respond in the coming weeks and months may determine their future for the long haul. Read the full report from Teneo’s Management Consulting team by clicking the download button below. https://media.blubrry.com/teneoinsightspodcast/content.blubrry.com/teneoinsightspodcast/Teneo_Insights_-_Episode_3_-_D_Kelly_100820.mp3… April 16, 2020
Europe: The Politics of Exit Strategies Europe: The Politics of Exit Strategies In this piece, we provide an overview of the coronavirus lockdown exit strategies currently being planned by selected European governments and the surrounding politics. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. https://media.blubrry.com/teneoinsightspodcast/content.blubrry.com/teneoinsightspodcast/Teneo_Insights_-_Episode_3_-_D_Kelly_100820.mp3… April 16, 2020
Coronavirus: UK/EMEA Weekly Update – Call Briefing and Recording from 4.15.20 Coronavirus: UK/EMEA Weekly Update – Call Briefing and Recording from 4.15.20 Below please find key take-outs from our April 15th conference call featuring Steve Foots, CEO of Croda, a FTSE 50 British chemicals company; Amber Rudd, Teneo Senior Adviser and former Home Secretary; Wolfango Piccoli Teneo’s Director of Research; and Matt Lovering, Teneo Senior Managing Director and Head of Teneo's Transport and Mobility… April 15, 2020
Europe: Politics of the Coronavirus Europe: Politics of the Coronavirus Please click here for the latest edition of our daily Europe coronavirus update. Today we include a table summarizing the exit strategies from lockdowns being discussed in selected European countries. https://media.blubrry.com/teneoinsightspodcast/content.blubrry.com/teneoinsightspodcast/Teneo_Insights_-_Episode_3_-_D_Kelly_100820.mp3Podcast: Play in… April 13, 2020
The COVID-19 Crisis and the Aviation Sector The COVID-19 Crisis and the Aviation Sector The COVID-19 crisis has had an unprecedented impact on the aviation industry. The situation is worse than any other recent sector recession or shock. The industry is currently facing a liquidity challenge due to the severe flying restrictions. Even after lockdowns have started to lift, the industry will also face… April 13, 2020
South Korea: Moon Administration Outlines “New Normal” in a COVID-19 World South Korea: Moon Administration Outlines “New Normal” in a COVID-19 World South Korea has contained its outbreak and is implementing extensive social distancing policies to prevent the emergence of new clusters. Moon Jae-in’s government has also rolled out new restrictions on international travel to prevent the import of new cases from overseas. Even if South Korea is able to resume some… April 10, 2020
Coronavirus: A Weekly Update from Teneo – Call Transcript and Recording from 4.9.20 Coronavirus: A Weekly Update from Teneo – Call Transcript and Recording from 4.9.20 Bradley A. Connor, M.D., Carsten Nickel, Christian Buss, Orson Porter & Tony Sayegh join Kevin Kajiwara to discuss the latest updates and developments regarding the effect of the coronavirus. Kevin Kajiwara (KK): Welcome everybody to today’s Teneo insights call. I’m Kevin Kajiwara, Co-President of Teneo’s Political Risk Advisory Business and… April 9, 2020
Coronavirus: South and Southeast Asia Update – Call Briefing and Recording From 4.8.20 Coronavirus: South and Southeast Asia Update – Call Briefing and Recording From 4.8.20 Below please find key take-outs from our April 8th South and Southeast Asia conference call featuring Aditi Phadnis, Teneo Senior Advisor; Chris Lauwerys, Teneo Managing Director; and Bob Herrera-Lim, Teneo Managing Director. 1: Why South Asia and Southeast Asia are especially significant to consider in evaluating the health and economic… April 8, 2020