One billion euros a year for federal lobbying

Register of the Bundestag: In 2024, associations, companies and other stakeholders spent around one billion euros on lobbying.

In 2024, stakeholders spent around one billion euros on lobbying, as shown by the current report of the office that runs the lobby register of the Bundestag.

Those who want to influence politics as stakeholders have to register. The register of the Bundestag now shows: In 2024 lobbyists spent around a billion euros. They were primarily concerned with economic interests.

The Lobby Register is intended to show who has an influence on political decisions. The latest report at the federal level shows that stakeholders are becoming more and more expensive.

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Anyone active as a lobbyist must register. Lobbyists include consultants, company employees, and association representatives. Volunteers also seek influence.