A few years ago, if a European regulator had raised two eyebrows or even one, the chief executive would have backed off. The courage wasn't there. Now, in a sense, the king is naked. |
all options are open. |
As 'moral suasion' or veiled threats become less effective, it is not surprising that governments feel more tempted to use outright opposition. |
Consumers are going to gain most from this reform... through wider choices and lower prices, ... And for retailers, there will be greater competition, to the benefit of the consumer. |
Decision restores the conditions for fair competition |
Dominant companies have a special responsibility to ensure that the way they do business doesn't prevent competition ... and does not harm consumers and innovation, |
I deplore attempts to misinform the public and to trigger political intervention. This is out of place in an anti-trust case and has no impact on the Commission. |
I highly regret what appears to be a leak of the statement of objections sent by the commission at the end of August, ... To speak of a fine when Microsoft has not yet disputed the commission's preliminary findings both in fact and law, as is it's right, is premature. |
I would be grateful if my name wasn't considered for a role whose profile and significance does not escape me, but which is not in my plans. |
I would be grateful if you do not take my name in consideration.... |
If this initial opinion is confirmed, Fifa will have to change its rules. |
In a music market already characterized by a high degree of consolidation, the danger which has been averted was that by allowing AOL to team up effectively with three of the five music majors, the resulting integrated company could have dominated the online music distribution market and music players. |
It seems that our suspicions are proved correct, at least in several countries. |
It's important to have constant application and legal certainty. |
Server networks lie at the heart of the future of the Web and every effort must be made to prevent their monopolization through illegal practices, |