Seems EU politicians requested a hearing with Amazon about worker conditions which Amazon declined with the argument that it was short notice and that the hearing seemed to focus solely on Amazon despite the company consisting of less than 1% of the sector. They'd be happy to join if more companies, organizations or academics would be invited.
Apparently, politicians didn't like being turned down.
What a bullshit excuse. Amazon representatives represent 100% of Amazon, and answer for Amazon's labour practices.
This is the same company which a couple of years ago announced they adopted the "strive to be Earth's best employer" leadership principle, which starts to sound a lot like an abusive husband's claim they will strive to be the world's best husband.
Amazon is definitely going to run up against labor laws, but this is ridiculous; lobbying is an important part of the democratic process because it brings experts into the political process.