Stopping the Extension of Car Insurance Price Caps
Solution:
Step 1: Stakeholder Education
– Held dozens of meetings with MPs, Ministers, and National Bank leaders.
– Engaged NGOs, think tanks, and media influencers to advocate for private pensions.
Step 2: Policy Monitoring & Rapid Response
– Tracked government discussions and EU trends to counter nationalization efforts.
Step 3: Public Awareness & Media Mobilization
– Organized events to educate policymakers on the economic risks of nationalization.
– Generated media coverage explaining why privatized pensions are crucial for financial stability.
Results:
- Threat neutralized—Pillar II pensions were NOT nationalized.
- Government officials publicly committed to maintaining private pensions.
- Stronger public understanding of pension reform, making future threats less likely.
- Client: Private Pension Funds Association (APAPR)
- Year: 2014-2018
- Challenge: The Romanian government considered nationalizing Pillar II private pensions, following the examples of Hungary and Poland. If enacted, millions of Romanians would lose control over their retirement savings.