EU investigates Coke on antitrust suspicion

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Coca-Cola Co.'s offices and bottling facilities in four European nations were raided by European Union (EU) officials. The company is suspected of using its dominant market presence to keep rivals out of its markets. The European Commission held raids in order to study company documentation in Coca-Cola's offices in Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Great Britain. The raids could lead to a major antitrust case against the company.

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Offices and bottling facilities in four European nations raided by European Union

Canned & Bottled Soft Drinks, Soft Drink Manufacturing, European Union, Soft drinks, Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta, Georgia), Antitrust law, Abstract, Bottling industry

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U.K. referendum ups the ante for EU: Blair's policy reversal on constitution puts pressure on France, others

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The article examines the domestic and international political implications of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision to hold a referendum on the constitution of the European Union. Without the constitution, the EU would continue based on existing treaties; however, debates would continue over issues of core-state guidance.

Legal issues & crime, Strategy & planning, Government regulation, International politics, Legal/Government Regulation, Interpretation and construction, Planning, Laws, regulations and rules, Blair, Tony, International relations, Constitutions, Referendum, Referendums, Company business planning

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EU investigates Boeing's strategy to acquire Hughes

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The European Commission will conduct a four-month investigation of Boeing Co.'s plan to acquire Hughes Electronics Corp.'s satellite-manufacturing operations. The EC is concerned that the acquisition will harm consumers and stifle competition.

United States, Guided missiles and space vehicles, Communications Satellites, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Hughes Electronics Corp., GMH, European Union. European Commission, Satellite industry, Boeing Co., BA, Powers and duties

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