Microsoft will attend an EU hearing next week to defend its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
, Microsoft will attend a closed hearing with EU competition regulators on February 21st. Microsoft is expected to address a statement of objections issued by the EU earlier this month, which warns about the supposed anti-competitive effects of the deal.reports that EU hearing officers can decide whether third parties can attend and expects Sony will make an appearance at the hearing. Microsoft is also expected to offer remedies after the hearing.
resulting in"higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation." Microsoft now has until February 22nd, the day after it will face the EU in court, to address the CMA's concerns. Needless to say, next week is a busy one for Microsoft and its legal team.
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