That compared to 3.5-4m euros the year before and 1.25-1.5m euros in 2013. We’re working hard to answer those questions, helping policymakers understand our business and the opportunity for European businesses to grow online,” he said. Google’s annual Transparency Register filing, publicized on Wednesday by anti-corruption group Transparency International, appeared online coincidentally on Aug 30. “A strong lobbying presence would smooth relations with the EU institutions, establish personal relationships, prevent spats,” Freund said. A staff that numbered just two last year is now four and a fifth person is being recruited, a spokeswoman said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 08, 2016 18:11 UTC