MEPs have accused the retailer of failing to cooperate with enquiries into its working practices.
Amazon lobbyists have had their access badges for the European parliament withdrawn because of a row over whether the e-commerce giant is allowing itself to be properly scrutinised.Its chairman has accused of Amazon of blocking its enquiries into claimed breaches of "fundamental rights".In a statement, the firm argued it had "repeatedly expressed our willingness to engage" with members of the EU Employment and Social Affairs Committee.
He said company representatives had been asked to participate in hearings and to allow a visit from committee members. It claimed it had not been able to host committee members at its facilities because the proposed date was shortly before Christmas, during what it called "retail peak season".
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