Apple among biggest corporate lobbyists in Brussels, per report

A new analysis by The Financial Times reveals that Apple has established itself as one of the biggest corporate lobbyists in Brussels. According to the report, Apple has held meetings with EU policymakers 257 times since June 2024 and has spent between €8 million and €9 million annually on lobbying efforts in the European capital.

This expenditure surpasses the combined lobbying spend of Total, Volkswagen, and Airbus. Meta's lobbying expenditure is even higher, at over €10 million per year. The data, gathered from meetings since June 2024, when the last European Parliament elections were held, ranks Apple second only to Google among major tech companies, with Google having conducted 302 meetings compared to Apple's 257.

Amazon ranked 14th with 239 meetings, while WWF topped the list with 431 meetings. The report confirms that green NGOs are the most active lobbyists in Brussels. When asked about their lobbying activities, Apple and Amazon stated that they engage with policymakers on topics important to their customers and businesses.