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EU: Source says rivals allowed longer review of Google’s proposition

By  |  May 19, 2013
EU: Source says rivals allowed longer review of Google’s proposition

According to a source, Google’s main rivals will now be allowed more time to review the search giant’s proposed concessions to the European Commission, submitted to end an investigation into allegations of abuse of dominance. The original deadline of May 26 for rivals to mull Google’s offer has reportedly been extended until June 27, according to a source. The Commission declined to comment on the news, however. The extended review may mean Google’s rivals will be able to pull even more concessions from the company; some conglomerates have already expressed disapproval of the deal, including price comparison website Foundem, which said Google’s offer would only reinforce its dominant position.

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