Lobby organisation
Sonae SGPS, S.A.
Company · Technology & digital also Agriculture & food, Consumer & retail · HQ: Portugal · Transparency Register entry
As of 7 November 2026, Sonae SGPS, S.A. appears in 8 declared MEP meetings (7 different MEPs), most often with European People's Party.
In their own words
“Sonae is a multinational portfolio manager headquartered in Maia, Portugal. Its main investments are in the retail sector, both food and non-food (including electronics, beauty and healthcare, and pet care), where it holds leading positions through various businesses and partnerships.”
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“In addition to retail, Sonae manages a diversified portfolio with activities in real estate, telecommunications and media, technology, and financial services. The group operates in over 90 countries and is committed to creating long-term economic and social value through responsible and sustainable business practices. With approximately 48,000 employees, Sonae is the largest private employer in Portugal.”
Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.
Who they meet, and when
Which groups they meet
Share of this organisation's 8 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group.
Meetings by year
Declared meetings per calendar year, 2025–2026. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (4 in 2025). Hatched: 2026 is a part-year - the record runs to 6 Nov 2026.
Group is each MEP's current political group, not necessarily the one they sat with at the time. Shares are rounded to whole percent.
The MEPs they meet most
The 8 most recent declared meetings
| Date | MEP | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Marta Temido | Agenda Europeia em matéria ambiental e de saude |
| 19 Mar 2026 | João Cotrim de Figueiredo | Agenda europeia em matéria digital |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Paulo Cunha | Digital Omnibus |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Elsi Katainen | Unfair trading practices directive |
| 3 Dec 2025 | André Franqueira Rodrigues | Reunião com Grupo Sonae |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Ana Vasconcelos | Introductory meeting |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Hélder Sousa Silva | Discutir a proposta da Comissão Europeia relativa aos novos recursos próprios, em particular o ‘Corporate Resource for Europe’ (CORE). |
| 29 Sep 2025 | Paulo Cunha | Energy |
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