EU Clears Google's DoubleClick Bid

[HardOCP News]

European Union regulators have finally cleared Google’s bid for DoubleClick saying that the deal will not hurt competition for online ads.

The European Commission said Tuesday it found no proof that Google and DoubleClick would be able to squeeze out competitors. That is because Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL provided "credible" alternatives for placing ads on Web sites. The commission says Google and DoubleClick are not currently rivals.

 

[Azhar]

Well bless their heart :rolleye:

 

[Superdemon]

The EU is too busy bitch slapping Microsoft around to give a damn about what Google is up to.

 

[LaChupacabra]

I was worried for a little bit. After the EU is done milking Microsoft they might not have had anything else to do. It's good that they keep busy.

 

[Luthorcrow]

It would be interesting to hear they can justify that this won't hurt competition.

 

[eeyrjmr]

butbutbut the EU hates american companies

 

[Ockie]

butbutbut the EU hates american companies

Yes, they do, but they love money.