Jonathan Todd
Jonathan Todd
amended brands buy cars consumers contact general mini practices result
As a result of our investigation and our contact with the two companies, they have now amended their practices so that consumers will now be able to buy other brands of cars from dealerships that were previously exclusively for BMW, Mini and General Motors.
date pushed
This date has now been pushed back to Feb 15.
challenged conditions decision nominating relationship terms
They should have challenged the decision nominating him, which outlined the terms and conditions of his relationship with the Commission.
decision fight legal rules
They are contesting our decision on legal grounds in court, and we will fight them on that. Our own investigation of Poland's 1999 privatization rules will continue.
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The onus is on Microsoft to explain, in its reply to the statement of objections today, precisely why and how making the source code available would bring it into compliance with the remedy.
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The only plan professor Barrett has presented was in January, when he proposed that he work with Microsoft engineers to improve the documentation.
agreed
We have not yet agreed (on) the trustee with Microsoft.
despite goal moving people
We have not been moving the goal posts despite what some people have said.
cooperation excellent point
I would like to point out, however, that we have excellent cooperation with U.S. antitrust authorities.
announce ensure hope measures
We hope he will announce measures to ensure compliance. We hope that clarifies the position.
certain comply helpful quality reached standard support technical view
However, technical support is only helpful once the documentation has reached a certain quality standard ... the Commission's preliminary view is that the technical documentation still does not comply with the requirements of the decision.
confirm deadline decision send today
I can confirm the deadline is today before midnight. The decision hasn't yet been taken. When the decision is taken, I will send out a statement.
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I can confirm the Commission is due to consider sending a letter to Poland warning Poland the Commission considers that they may be in breach of Article 21 of the merger regulations, which gives the Commission exclusive competence over mergers of a European dimension.
commission complaints confirm european examine received
I can confirm that the European Commission has received the complaints and will examine them carefully.