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European Parliament Eyes Google Break-Up
« on: November 23, 2014, 04:15:40 PM »
About a dozen or more sources on this story.
Washington Post.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/21/european-parliament-eyes-google-break-up_n_6202020.html
Forbes.
http://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml
Reuters.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/21/us-google-antitrust-idUSKCN0J525V20141121
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(Reuters) - The European Parliament is preparing a non-binding resolution that proposes splitting Google Inc's (GOOGL.O) search engine operations in Europe from the rest of its business as one possible option to rein in the Internet company’s dominance in the search market.
European politicians have grown increasingly concerned about Google's and other American companies' command of the Internet industry, and have sought ways to curb their power. A public call for a break-up would be the most far-reaching action proposed and a significant threat to Google's business ...
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Re: European Parliament Eyes Google Break-Up
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2014, 05:18:56 PM »
If they don't like it...just turn it off.
You really think Google would lose in this scenario ? ?
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Re: European Parliament Eyes Google Break-Up
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2014, 07:10:25 PM »
If they don't like it...just turn it off.
You really think Google would lose in this scenario ? ?
You want me to answer that? Really?
From the articles I have looked at so far, it would seem that the EU has more to lose here. I have no ill will toward the EU, but they have taken a position that might hurt their credulity.
To be technical, parliament has no authority until the commission makes a move against Google. So that is what I read. Is that right?