Defence sector intensifies lobbying efforts in the EU Parliament, new data shows
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Does the EU mean business when it talks about increasing military spending? The number of meetings held between MEPs, rapporteurs and defence companies is surging in this mandate, fuelled by global turmoil and regional conflicts. German MPs and rapporteurs have been engaged the most so far. Read more here: ⬇️ Always stay informed ⬇️ 👉 Follow all the news on 📲 👉 Subscribe ► 👉 Watch our LIVE here: 🌎 Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: 📌 Subscribe to our thematic channels: NoComment: Euronews Green: Euronews Next: Euronews Travel: Download our new app to receive all the latest updates from Europe’s newsroom:
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Global turmoil and widespread regional conflicts are echoing in Brussels.
Talks on defence issues between MEPs and lobbyists are surging according to data revealed today by Transparency International.
From June 2024 to June 2025,
there was a total of 197 meetings between authorities and defense firms, consultants and trade associations.
That's nearly three times as much as the entire previous EU mandate when only 78 such talks took place, transparency told Euronews.
Most German MEPs and rapporteurs were the most engaged, with 55 meetings.
Bulgaria placed second with 19, followed by Spain, Finland, Italy and Denmark.
Most major defence manufacturers actually started increasing their budget for EU lobbying in the wake of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Collectively, the EU's seven top players spent around 5.5 million euros in 2020.
34% more from the previous year, Airbus was the biggest spender with nearly 2 million euros.
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