Google's $500M Bid Fails to Disrupt Microsoft's EU Antitrust Settlement

CISPE opts for Microsoft's offer despite Google's lucrative counterproposal to maintain the complaint.

Google proposed a $500 million package to CISPE to keep their antitrust complaint against Microsoft active.
CISPE members chose Microsoft's deal, which promises better access to Microsoft's cloud services.
Google's offer included substantial software licenses and cash incentives, but was ultimately rejected.
The settlement with Microsoft resolves CISPE's concerns over anticompetitive practices, but details remain confidential.
Google continues to challenge Microsoft's cloud licensing policies, seeking fairer competition in the market.