Swiss-based firms spend tens of millions lobbying Brussels Published on Share
Companies based in Switzerland spent between €44 million and €60 million (CHF48-66 million) lobbying European Union bodies, according to the monitoring organisation Lobbywatch.
The chemicals industry invested the most money (up to €8.4 million) in presenting their arguments to top EU officials on proposed regulations, legislation and other matters. The Swiss-based Dow Europe spent up to €2.75 million while pharmaceutical company Novartis weighed in with upwards of €2.5 million and crop protection firm Syngenta spent some €1.75 million.
The pharma industry came second in the list of sector-based spenders, followed by banks and the environmental industry. Tobacco firms collectively invested some €2.4 million in Brussels last year.
Swiss-based firms spend tens of millions lobbying Brussels
Thelikes of tobacco company Philip Morris invest millions in trying to influence EU lawmakers. Keystone / Laurent Gillieron
Companies based in Switzerland spent between €44 million and €60 million (CHF48-66 million) lobbying European Union bodies, according to the monitoring organisation Lobbywatch.
This content was published on February 28, 2021 - 15:38
February 28, 2021 - 15:38
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The chemicals industry invested the most money (up to €8.4 million) in presenting their arguments to top EU officials on proposed regulations, legislation and other matters. The Swiss-based Dow Europe spent up to €2.75 million while pharmaceutical company Novartis weighed in with upwards of €2.5 million and crop protection firm Syngenta spent some €1.75 million.
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