Lead Complainant in the European Commission Google Search case. Instigator of the (failed) FTC Google investigation. Breakers of Chains, Parents of Dragons, etc
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Foundem retweeted
The General Court confirms our decision that Google abused its market dominance.
Today's judgment delivers the clear message that Google's conduct was unlawful, and it provides the necessary legal clarity for the market.
We said it in 2013 ! long waited win @ramontremosa @Andreas_Schwab @AlmuniaJoaquin ๐ ๐
๐ @vestager @EU_Competition
.@EU_Commission scores big victory against @Google as @EUCourtPress "largely dismisses" Google's appeal against EUR2.42Bln fine in comparison shopping #antitrust case.
Sharing with you the latest article I published on my blogโฆ itโs meant to tell the story with a touch of humanity and a personal perspective ๐
Feel free to comment
โ #Google case for dummies: The story of a journey!
Working for unbundling since 2012โ
umbertogambini.eu
2/2 โฆ first proposals and claims that Google has now offered "significant improvements"
For those who want to know the chronology of events or have little reminder, great stuff by @Foundem :
foundem.co.uk/Foundem_Googleโฆ
1/2 History2013
MEPs @ramontremosa & @Andreas_Schwab host a panel discussion at the European Parliament, entitled: The #Google Antitrust Case: What is at Stake?
In a speech at the opening of this event, Commissioner @AlmuniaJoaquin acknowledges the negative feedback from Google's
Beautiful @EU_Competition report indeed!
โConsiders that the structural unbundling of Big Tech monopolies may be desirable for restoring competition in digital markets given the limits of fines and the failure of past behavioural remediesโฆ โ
europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docโฆ
27June2017, u found that โGoogle has abused its market dominance as a search engine by giving illegal advantage to its comparison shopping serviceโ
Do u believe G is fully compliant with your Juneโ17 decision? If u do contemplate non-compliance proceedings, when will u bring them
Considers that the structural unbundling of Big Tech monopolies may be desirable for restoring competition in digital markets given the limits of fines & failure of passed behavioural remedies in certain antitrust cases; stresses that targeted and effective behavioural remedies
Little ๐ฃ by Mlex @leah_nylen what the @FTC 2013 partial leaked documents didnโt say: now you have all the picture: #Google #Search #Antitrust letโs see month ahead...
@linamkhan @davidcicilline @amyklobuchar
A useful wake up call also for @vestager & @EU_Competition #DMA
Foundem retweeted
The ACCC rejected the insufficient conditions w/ which DG Comp cleared Google-Fitbit. The EC decision shows a lack of courage and a refusal to learn from past mistakes. Having worked for months w/ @Caffar3Cristina trying to explain why, itโs time to put down a final marker. 1/
I started back in2012 with members of European Parliament @ramontremosa & @Andreas_Schwab with former @EU_Competition Commissioner @AlmuniaJoaquin and this was first public event we did on the case and Shivaun from @Foundem was also present ๐ โthe #Google case: what is at stake?
What about #Google shopping #antitrust #search case @EU_Competition @vestager ??
Itโs not irreparable harm when competitors disappear as donโt appear on 1st page of search result due to #Google self-preferencing itโs own services & demotion of rivals? @chopraftc @davidcicilline
When legal conditions are met, interim measures prevent irreparable harm from happening while we investigate a case. With todayโs comprehensive commitment from @Broadcom we can close proceedings in less than 1 year with a solution that enable competition in chipsets markets.
Interesting๐ค but I am afraid arrives late @JavierespFT
Dear @ThierryBreton GO for it seriously
FYI proposed with @ramontremosa & @Andreas_Schwab unbundling or separation from #Google search engine from its services (1st page of search results only one that counts) back in 2014
Foundem retweeted
.@Foundem calling for @EU_Competition to clamp down on @Google re shopping: "It is well past time for the EC to enforce its Decision and issue non-compliance proceedings against Googleโs anti-competitive and brazenly non-compliant CSS Auction." searchneutrality.org/google/โฆ #antitrust
Foundem retweeted
I find the pictures below incredibly moving. We have been taken away from our friends, our allies and a magnificent cause by charlatans, shits,know-nothings and right wing ideologues. Millions of us will never forgive nor forget. Tomorrow at 11pm I light a candle. Please join me
Singing of Auld Lang Syne starts in the European Parliament as the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement is approved by MEPs
bbc.in/37ELSUt
Foundem retweeted
Google is the top spender on Brussels lobbying (8million figure does not include legal fees related to antitrust enforcement)
1/2 The @EU_Competition #Google #shopping #antitrust decision correctly identifies that G 1st page results (the only one that counts) should be generated respecting:
- non discrimination
- equal treatment
Itโs correct and beautiful theoretically
Practically all complain.. &
Foundem retweeted
If anyone ever writes a book about the Google antitrust saga (hey, thatโs not a bad idea!), it should have at least a full chapter wholly dedicated to Umberto Gambini.
Always nice to catch up with @Yelp SVP @lutherlowe .... working in the corridors, more precisely in the kitchens ๐ of EU buildings ๐
More FLASHBACKS always useful on #Google #antitrust proceedings: a study we requested back in 2015 with @Andreas_Schwab @ramontremosa and still a good tool to understand what is at stake. Ready to engage again with @vestager on #digitalTech @carmenavram
europarl.europa.eu/RegData/eโฆ
Another good question to @EU_Commission what improvements can be made to guarantee that when a company breaches competition law, consumers who have suffered financial consequences can obtain compensation through an accessible collective redress procedure?
europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docโฆ
