Measures would be taken in the coming weeks, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal
The European Union plans to amend Google in the coming period for violating antitrust laws, area that normally refers to competition.
For several years the European Union is investigating Google, and the Commission has asked companies that have made anonymous complaints against Google permission to publish them.
The Commission could fine Google 10% of its annual revenue, which means $ 6 billion, if we look at last year's figures.
After the European Union prepares the file, is expected to follow an investigation that lasted several years. If the EU and Google fail to understand, then the EU could give fines and Google could restrict activity on its territory.
Recently, complaints against Google were again in the spotlight after World Street Journal uncovered a document from the US Federal Trade Commission, which explains that Google is favoring its sites when you display the results of a search. Google has made changes, and the story was eventually forgotten.
In November, the European Parliament passed a law that suggest that Google will be forced to separate their business to search for his other business. The resolution did not mention the name Google, but the document was clear that it's giant announces Business Insider.
Source: yoda.ro
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