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by timow1337 3320 days ago
I'm in favor of the ruling but I don't understand why the European commission has any authority over two american companies merging?
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adamnemecek 3320 days ago
Because they are doing business in said counties.
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brute 3320 days ago
Maybe it is because of Facebook Ireland Limited, which technically is the company everyone outside of USA and Canada does business with
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Markoff 3320 days ago
because if you wanna do business in some country you have to comply with local law even if it's internet company
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