Tech firms are spending more than ever on #lobbying the #EU amid mounting opposition to the bloc’s digital rules, according to @corporateeurope.

The 733 digital #industry groups registered in #Brussels now spend €151 million a year pushing their interests, up from €113 million 2 years ago.

Meta is the overall largest lobby spender in the EU (€10 million).

There are now an estimated 890 lobbyists working to shape the tech agenda, up from 699 in 2023.

https://corporateeurope.org/en/2025/10/big-tech-lobby-budgets-hit-record-levels

Russia systematically violates the rights of captured Ukrainians – both military and civilians. Torture, abuse, and killings are not isolated crimes – they are part of a deliberate, state-driven policy. Russia must be held accountable for its disrespect of human rights.

Every #Ukrainian must be released from Russian captivity – this is a key step to achieve just and lasting peace.

#Ukraine #europeanunion #europe #UK #eu #England #Britain #France #usa #Deutschland #Germany #Italy #Spain #news

Russia systematically violates the rights of captured Ukrainians – both military and civilians. Torture, abuse, and killings are not isolated crimes – they are part of a deliberate, state-driven policy. Russia must be held accountable for its disrespect of human rights.

Every #Ukrainian must be released from Russian captivity – this is a key step to achieve just and lasting peace.

#Ukraine #europeanunion #europe #UK #eu #England #Britain #France #usa #Deutschland #Germany #Italy #Spain #news