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The complainants suggested that Google would make such concessions only if it faced formal charges, called a statement of objections.
Amelia Torres, a spokeswoman for the European Union competition commissioner, Mario Monti, said the union had sent what is called a statement of objections to Microsoft, which now has two months to reply.
This morning the commission and Competition Commissioner Mario Monti Mario Monti issued what they called a "Statement of Objections" in which the commission said it gathered evidence to confirm allegations that a lack of interoperability and tying arrangements already outlined in the commission's two previous statements of objections of Microsoft's abuses are still ongoing.
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That direction was filing formal charges, called a statement of objection, accusing Google of favoring its own comparison shopping service, called Google Shopping.
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.
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