Almunia and Google have signed peace project - Five Days

European Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia today accepted the second and probably last, Google bid to close the file opened against the U.S. company in November 2010. The preliminary agreement seems destined to avoid the seeker the indictment of abuse of dominant position and the resulting penalty. Almunai has warned, however, that if the deal finally closes, your violation supondrái a huge fine to the company.

new compromise negotiations concluded last night, as explained Almunia during a hearing on the case Google in the European Parliament, MEP organized by the Convergence and Union, Ramon Tremosa. Competition Commissioner is convinced that the new search engine offer “substantially improves the previous” and, in his view, solve the four objections raised by the Commission.

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suspect Google discriminates against its competitors, uses third party content without permission and impose conditions of exclusivity to its advertisers. Almunia has said that the company shall undertake in writing and in detail to correct and prevent such conduct. On that basis, Almunia said, “I qeu have the ability to reach a negotiated settlement.”

Commissioner already tried

way of agreement earlier this year. But the first offer made by Google triggered an avalanche of criticism from competitors, advertisers and publishers. Almunia will consult with all stakeholders. But this time, says the commissioner, shall demonstrate the negative impact of the second offer finder, which drastically reduces their room for maneuver. If not convinced, Almunia is willing to close the file with a binding agreement for Google in the spring of 2014.