Sentence examples similar to accept a statement of objections from inspiring English sources

Joaquin Almunia, the EC's antitrust commissioner, must now decide whether to accept Google's suggestions, seek new concessions, or instead move to a "statement of objections" leading to legal enforcement on the search giant.

"It would be premature to anticipate when the next steps might be taken, but we have now moved to the phase of preparing a statement of objections".

Mr. Almunia also resumed threats to send Google formal charges, known as a statement of objections, "if these negotiations do not have a positive conclusion".

Mr. Almunia could still take a far more confrontational stance with Google by sending the company a statement of objections, the European equivalent of formal antitrust charges.

After a long investigation the commission issues a "statement of objections"—an indictment, in effect.

A statement of objections does not necessarily mean that the deal will be blocked.

It has sent a "statement of objections" to ICI setting out the allegations.

A Commission spokesman emphasised: "Sending a Statement of Objections does not prejudge the final outcome of the (inquiry) procedure".

But there are factors that may delay any presentation of charges, known as a statement of objections.

The action Friday was the first step in formal proceedings: the issuance of a statement of objections.

"A statement of objections is part of the European Commission's due process when considering mergers and is expected," it said.