Since the European Parliament's new mandate in June 2024, lobbying on defence issues has significantly increased, with 197 meetings held by various lobbyists compared to 78 in the previous five years. German MEPs led with 55 meetings, followed by Bulgaria and Spain. Major defence firms like RTX and Airbus have ramped up their lobbying efforts, influenced by EU initiatives to boost defence spending and production. However, concerns about transparency and the disclosure of lobby meetings persist, particularly among certain MEPs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)