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Microsoft pulls out of EC browser hearing
News However, Commission competition spokesman Jonathon Todd told ZDNet UK on Friday that the Commission would have been represented at the hearing by competition commissioner Neelie Kroes. The Commission would have been represented at the very highest...
[May 22, 2009, 15:04]
EC: We had to fine Microsoft
News Neelie Kroes, competition commissioner for the European Union, apparently earned her nickname because she's tough in the same vein as "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher. Kroes, 64, is proving her moniker once again.
[July 14, 2006, 16:10]
EC reshuffle bumps Kroes out of antitrust seat
News Competition commissioner Neelie Kroes and telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding will take on new duties in a European Commission lineup announced by Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso on Friday. Kroes is designated to be the digital agenda...
[November 27, 2009, 15:08]
US Government 'lobbied EC' over Microsoft fine
News The US Government sought to influence the European Commission over Microsoft's antitrust case, according to competition commissioner Neelie Kroes. Kroes said the US embassy in Brussels had asked her to be "nicer" to Microsoft ahead of her decision...
[September 26, 2006, 13:30]
Microsoft, EC 'in talks' to settle antitrust issues
News According to the report, Microsoft is aiming to settle the matters before competition commissioner Neelie Kroes steps down at the end of the year. Microsoft has had "preliminary talks" with European Union officials with the hope of settling several...
[July 8, 2009, 8:17]
EC reacts to Microsoft ruling
News Competition commissioner Neelie Kroes calls the ruling of a Luxembourg court in favour of the European Commission "bittersweet", and expects to see a significant drop in Microsoft's market share if the company complies with the order.
[September 18, 2007, 16:09]
EC pledges to promote open standards
News In a speech to OpenForum Europe in Brussels on Tuesday, European commissioner for competition policy, Neelie Kroes, said future Commission product procurements would be based on open standards. For all future IT developments and procurement...
[June 11, 2008, 17:31]
EC: Microsoft likely to face big fines
Talkback Neelie Kroes should quit his job and take up bee-keeping or something. The European Union needs to be shut down. It has been an obstacle to progress for long enough. We need full unfettered access to technical products from the Far East and USA...
[March 3, 2006, 18:58]
Microsoft EU ruling expected this week
Talkback But leave it to Neelie Kroes, an ex Dutch minister, to actually believe Microsoft's lie that only one Windows version will allow Microsoft to "innovate". Well, Neelie, if Microsoft is that innovative then name without any error just five things...
[December 20, 2004, 17:53]
EC: Microsoft likely to face big fines
News Europe's competition commissioner, Neelie Kroes, has warned that Microsoft is talking itself into a large fine. Kroes was unhappy that Microsoft has accused the European Commission of colluding with its rivals, during the on-running antitrust trial.
[March 3, 2006, 15:35]
Microsoft will comply with EU antitrust ruling
News Microsoft has agreed to comply with a 2004 EU court ruling on anticompetition, bringing changes that will "profoundly affect the software industry" according to Neelie Kroes, European commissioner for competition policy.
[October 22, 2007, 16:10]
Microsoft bows to EU antitrust ruling
Blog Microsoft has agreed to comply with a 2004 EU court ruling on anticompetition, bringing changes that will "profoundly affect the software industry" according to European commissioner for competition policy Neelie Kroes.
[October 22, 2007, 14:35]
EC hits Microsoft with €280m fine
News They have to behave," said Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes at a press conference. Kroes also said that the fine would be raised to €3m per day from 19 July if Microsoft continued to drag its feet.
[July 12, 2006, 11:25]
Europe sets state-aid rules for broadband rollouts
News According to competition commissioner Neelie Kroes, the rules will "facilitate the widespread rollout of high-speed and very high-speed broadband networks, enhancing European competitiveness and helping to build a knowledge-based society in Europe".
[September 18, 2009, 13:15]
Briton appointed to monitor Microsoft
News Barrett's appointment was announced on the same day that Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive office, entered talks with the Competition Commissioner, Neelie Kroes. The Commission took the unusual step of releasing a statement that it would...
[October 5, 2005, 13:35]
EU court crushes Microsoft's antitrust appeal
News The court ruling is.welcome for its confirmation of the Commission's decision and its underlying policy, but nevertheless, it is bittersweet," Neelie Kroes, the European Commission's competition commissioner, said during a press conference on Monday.
[September 17, 2007, 9:21]
Europe to test Microsoft browser ballot system
News Competition commissioner Neelie Kroes said in a speech on Wednesday that the Commission was happy Microsoft had taken adequate measures to address potential browser antitrust issues. The Commission's preliminary view is that Microsoft's commitments...
[October 7, 2009, 17:40]
Microsoft seeks EC clarity on licensing fees
News At an antitrust conference in Washington, DC, on Friday, Neelie Kroes, European commissioner for competition, talked about lessons her agency has learned in dealing with Microsoft and remedies for companies that refuse to supply information.
[April 24, 2007, 10:30]
Microsoft to appeal EU fine
News They have to behave," said competition commissioner Neelie Kroes at a press conference. It's not just a fine, but [the effects] on image and reputation they are scared of," said Kroes. Microsoft is to appeal in the European courts against the...
[July 12, 2006, 15:20]
EU deepens its probe into Oracle-Sun deal
News EU competition commissioner Neelie Kroes said that European authorities had an obligation to make sure that the acquisition would not lead to reduced customer choice or higher prices. The Commission has to examine very carefully the effects on...
[September 3, 2009, 18:06]
