EU changes tack on Google, threatens record fine

EU and other news sources reported on comments made by European Commissioner for Competition Joaquin Almunia on the 23 September 2014 on the ongoing Google investigation.

While a provisional settlement with Google had been suggested earlier in 2014, additional evidence from complainants had led to the European Commission toughening its stance. Google might face a 'statement of objections'. the formal path towards a fine that could equate to 10% of the company’s global revenue, or about €4bn.

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ESO: Background information: European regulators training sights on Google's mobile software http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-regulators-training-sights-on-googles-mobile-software/

The Conversation, 23.09.14: EU case against Google shows need for new publishing models in the information age http://theconversation.com/eu-case-against-google-shows-need-for-new-publishing-models-in-the-information-age-31996

European Commission: DG Competition: Cases: 39740 Google http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/case_details.cfm?proc_code=1_39740

The Guardian, 23.09.14: Google may face $6bn EU anti-trust fine http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/23/google-european-union-anti-trust-case

BBC News, 23.09.14: Google warned by EU to make changes or face fine http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29325580

ESO: Background information: Presenting the Annual Competition Report http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-presenting-the-annual-competition-report/

Les Echos, 26.09.14: EU fighting Google out of nervousness (via Euro|Topics) http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/archiv/aehnliche/archiv_article/ARTICLE151026-EU-fighting-Google-out-of-nervousness

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