Big Tech Lobbying of Brussels Now €151m a Year, New Study Finds
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A new study reveals that Big Tech companies are spending €151M annually on lobbying in Brussels, raising concerns about their influence on EU policy; the limited discussion on HN suggests a skeptical view of Big Tech's growing lobbying efforts.
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> Based on data from the EU’s transparency register, the NGOs found that tech companies spend the most on lobbying of any sector, spending €151m a year on lobbying — a 33 percent increase from €113m in 2023.