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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8068

12 October 2001
Contents Publication in full By article 30 / 44
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/competition
Microsoft said to be "obstructing" Commission enquiry

Brussels, 11/10/2001 (Agence Europe) - The American computer giant Microsoft may see itself being inflicted with a hefty fine on the part of the European Commission for anti-competitive practices. In its statement of grievances, the contents of which were revealed in the Wall Street Journal, the Commission accuses the American group of having sought to "obstruct" its examination and having "lied" to the investigators by producing 34 letters from companies pleading in its favour. Yet, these...

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