Most politically driven sector?

Currently in a generalist M&A role (Europe), but will need to start looking for a team to join. I am very interested in politics, so would like to pick something that has a more macro/politically driven emphasis.
My current order (among the selection I have):
1. Energy
2. FIG
3. Industrials
4. TMT
5. CG

Am I on the right track?
Thanks,

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All are driven by politics by some extent, but if you're looking for the biggest geopolitical influences, energy would be my choice, more in the oil & gas space than in utilities.

That said, you may not find much politics in any of them.

Those who can, do. Those who can't, post threads about how to do it on WSO.
 

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