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Digital industry lobbying of EU reaches €151 million a year
Original: ‘The digital industry now spends €151 million annually lobbying the EU, representing a 33.6% increase since 2023 and a 5
Tech industry lobbying of the European Union has climbed to €151 million annually, up 33.6% since 2023 and 55.6% since 2021. The sector's lobbying workforce has grown from 699 to 890 full-time equivalent lobbyists, fuelling debate over how strongly digital companies are trying to shape EU tech regulation.
Why now: The sharp rise in tech lobbying spending and staff is drawing attention as the EU finalises major digital rules.
European Uniondigital/tech industry
Evidence
- ‘The digital industry now spends €151 million annually lobbying the EU, representing a 33.6% increase since 2023 and a 55.6% increase since 2021… While the digital sector employed an 699 lobbyists (FTEs) in 2023, this number has now increased to 890 FTEs. There are now more… · Frederik_Borgesius@akademienl.social · 31
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