Posts Tagged ‘european-commission’

Google must answer trust concerns

Monday, May 21st, 2012

The European Commission tells Google it has a “matter of weeks” to allay fears it is abusing its position as the world’s dominant search engine.

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Eurozone economy ‘to contract’

Friday, May 11th, 2012

The European Commission’s spring forecasts predict that the eurozone economy will contract by 0.3% in 2012, but grow by 1% next year.

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Eurozone economy ‘to contract’

European Union Issues Warning Over Spanish Deficit

Friday, May 11th, 2012

The European Commission said on Friday that Spain was on course to miss its deficit targets for this year and next by wide margins.

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European Union Issues Warning Over Spanish Deficit

U.S. Antitrust Move Has Google Fighting on Two Fronts

Saturday, April 28th, 2012

A potential case by the Federal Trade Commission, which hired a former prosecutor to lead its effort, could embolden European Union officials in their own antitrust investigation.

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EU to propose 6.8% rise to budget

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Officials from the European Commission are expected to propose a controversial 6.8% increase to the EU’s budget for 2013.

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EU warns Argentina over oil move

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

The European Commission warns Argentina that its nationalisation of the oil firm YPF will have a long-term impact and may put off investors.

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EMI in Europe competition probe

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

The European Commission launches a probe into whether the sale of UK music firm EMI – home to the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Coldplay – breaks competition rules.

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EMI in Europe competition probe

EU probes Samsung patent ‘abuse’

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The European Commission investigates whether Samsung distorted competition by failing to abide by patent rules.

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EU probes Samsung patent ‘abuse’

Greek Coalition Partners to Back New Reforms

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Prime Minister Lucas Papademos suggested that the three leaders in his fractious coalition were prepared to back additional austerity measures and reforms needed to receive a second bailout.

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Greek Coalition Partners to Back New Reforms

EU ‘right’ for data to be deleted

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

The European Commission is to propose a new law that gives users the right to demand that social networks “forget” status updates and other uploads.

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EU ‘right’ for data to be deleted

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

The European Commission is to propose a new law that gives users the right to demand that social networks “forget” status updates and other uploads.

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EU ‘right’ for data to be deleted

UK nuclear subsidies ‘unlawful’

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Green energy campaigners send a formal complaint to the European Commission over UK “subsidies” for nuclear power.

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UK nuclear subsidies ‘unlawful’

E.U. Investigates Possible Cartel in E-Book Market

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

The antitrust authority said it was looking at contracts between Apple and major publishing houses in the growing market for electronic books.

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E.U. Investigates Possible Cartel in E-Book Market

Weak Sale of Bonds Tests Germany’s Stature in Crisis

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

An auction of German government bonds met slack demand, suggesting investors are beginning to question whether there are any havens left in Europe.

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Weak Sale of Bonds Tests Germany’s Stature in Crisis

EU billions for broadband plan

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

The European Commission is set to propose investing almost €9.2bn (£8bn) in a rollout of super-fast broadband.

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EU billions for broadband plan