US EditionApple spent $8M lobbying the EU last year and had 76 meetings
Big Tech firms spent €151 million lobbying EU institutions in 2025, a 33.6% rise since 2023, focusing on deregulating digital rules and influencing legislation.
- A new report claims that tech companies spend €151 million annually lobbying the EU, a 50% increase from four years ago.
- Apple spent €7 million on EU lobbying in the past year, making it the joint second-largest tech spender.
- From January to June 2025, Big Tech firms had 146 meetings with high-level European Commission staff, averaging over one per working day.
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US digital corporations are investing record amounts in EU lobbying, which is in line with the political pressure exerted by the Trump administration against European digital laws.
Apple spent more than ever lobbying politicians in the EU in 2025
Apple has always used the tools it has at its disposal to influence EU politics, and it was not afraid to spend a record amount of its cash for lobbying officials in 2025 — but it is not the leader amongst big tech in that regard.EU flags - Image Credit: European UnionApple faces a lot of criticism and regulations around the world. Like other companies, it wants to have rules to either work on its behalf or be at least tolerable.Also like other …
Millions of euros for persuasion work: The digital industry spends a lot of money to convince EU politicians of their concerns. A US company leads the list when lobbying.
Millions of euros for persuasion work: The digital industry spends a lot of money to convince EU politicians of their concerns. A US company leads the list when lobbying.
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