Additional factors were taken into account in the context of political influence, including geographical regions and specific characteristics, affected stakeholder groups and the type of political lobbying. The Porsche AG Group has implemented controls and procedures to ensure that political lobbying is carried out in accordance with corporate values and standards. Political lobbying follows the principles of integrity, compliance, openness and traceability and takes place within the framework of binding group-wide policies. Competition and antitrust legislation, as well as other legal provisions, are also taken into account. See also → Political engagement and lobbying activities. [...] At Porsche AG, the members of the Executive Board, the head of the Communications, Sustainability, and Politics department and the head of the Politics and Society department are responsible for activities relating to political lobbying. In the reporting year, none of the responsible bodies mentioned held positions in public administration or regulatory authorities. The Politics and Society department is responsible for all political lobbying on behalf of the Porsche AG Group. It is a centralized coordination hub for concerted approaches and actions, and harmonized communication. Its duties also include organizing and supervising programs of political visits and events. Moreover, the department reports to the Executive Board on current political matters and developments regularly. Through its Governmental Affairs Steering Committee, the Politics and Society department coordinates the political activities of the Porsche AG Group while maintaining both a harmonized approach and consistent communication with stakeholders. [...] Political influence and lobbying activities are regulated in the Group Principles of Communication and Governmental Affairs Policy. It requires every political activity to adhere to the principles of integrity, transparency and traceability. This group policy sets out rules for uniform communication within the Porsche AG Group – from national and international communications to communication with representatives from politics and society or leading representatives of authorities. It, therefore, also offers guidance on contact with political stakeholders and governs the process of political lobbying in coordination with the Volkswagen Group. The policy is available on the intranet and applies to the entire Porsche AG Group. The Executive Board is responsible for the policy.