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> There are now more #BigTech lobbyists than #MEPs¹

➡️ We think: Effective action for democratic, public-interest-oriented, independent #SocialMedia are becoming increasingly important in light of the power of digital corporations.

How do democratic parties intend to suport digitally #sovereign public communication?

@netzpolitik @netzbegruenung @SPDEuropa @annaluehrmann

¹ 12.11.2025 New episode of EU Watchdog Radio by @corporateeurope
https://corporateeurope.org/en/2025/11/there-are-now-more-big-tech-lobbyists-meps

#SPD #Grüne #Bundestag

There are now more Big Tech lobbyists than MEPs | Corporate Europe Observatory

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