Financial Sector Deploys Hundreds of Lobbyists to Influence German ParliamentMon 5th Jan, 2026The financial industry in Germany is investing significant resources to shape legislative processes within the Bundestag, as revealed by recent analysis of the official lobbying register. Banks, insurance companies, and their industry associations are employing hundreds of lobbyists and allocating substantial budgets to influence policymaking at the federal level. According to data compiled from the Bundestag's lobby register, the leading ten firms and associations within the financial sector have registered a combined total of 456 lobbyists. Despite the scale of spending by the financial sector, higher expenditures do not always guarantee policy outcomes favorable to these interests. The extensive presence of financial sector lobbyists underscores the importance placed on influencing regulatory and legislative frameworks that impact the industry.

Source: The Munich Eye January 05, 2026 05:33 UTC