Big Tech out-lobbies European companies in Brussels
- Posted on October 1, 2026
- By Financial Times
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American technology giants have significantly amplified their regulatory influence in European institutions, leveraging substantial resources to challenge stringent digital governance frameworks. Through sophisticated lobbying strategies, companies like Google, Apple, and Amazon are actively countering EU regulations designed to promote digital competition and consumer protection. This asymmetry in political influence raises concerns about the effectiveness of European policy-making in the tech sector and highlights the growing disparity between corporate power and regulatory authority.
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