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Apple among Brussels' biggest lobbyists with 257 meetings, €9M a year

According to a Financial Times analysis, Apple has held 257 meetings with EU policymakers since June 2024 and spends €8–9 million a year on lobbying in Brussels. Only Google held more meetings (302), while Amazon ranked 14th with 239. US tech firms are pushing back against EU digital rules.

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Apple among Brussels' biggest lobbyists with 257 meetings, €9M a year

Apple held 257 meetings with EU officials since June 2024
Apple's Brussels lobbying spend is €8–9 million per year
Google held 302 meetings, Amazon 239
Apple's spending exceeds Total, Volkswagen and Airbus combined

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