Dutch ACM Updates

Mar 14, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, acknowledges the challenges in managing rising energy costs and outlines strategies for more efficient electricity infrastructure funding.

Mar 14, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reported a record number of consumer complaints in 2024, prompting the launch of educational videos to help consumers understand their rights.

Mar 13, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a 10% increase in feed-in costs for households with solar panels, alongside rising prices for fixed energy contracts.

Mar 10, 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is now empowered to investigate compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), aimed at enhancing competition among digital platforms.

Mar 7, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated an investigation into Brink’s acquisition of Ziemann, raising concerns about competition in the cash-in-transit market.

Mar 5, 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is tightening accounting rules for heat suppliers to ensure consistent reporting of financial returns, following an investigation that revealed discrepancies in their calculations.

Mar 4, 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is tightening accounting rules for heat suppliers to ensure consistent reporting of financial returns, following an investigation that revealed discrepancies in their calculations.

Feb 28, 2025

A medical alert system provider for seniors will compensate consumers and adjust its practices following intervention by the Dutch competition authority, ACM.

Feb 24, 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has cautioned dog food suppliers about their illegal influence on retail prices, emphasizing that retailers must independently set their prices.

Feb 21, 2025

The Dutch competition authority has approved Foresco's acquisition of pallet sellers DWP and Vierhouten, while also investigating Foresco's broader strategy of serial acquisitions.

Feb 19, 2025

Kikker Energie B.V. has resolved its financial issues and can continue supplying energy to consumers, thanks to intervention from the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). The authority will maintain oversight to ensure ongoing reliability in service delivery.

Feb 13, 2025

The Dutch competition authority reports that fixed energy contracts have increased by up to 3% this month, while variable contracts remain stable. This change is attributed to rising wholesale natural gas prices and market dynamics.

Feb 12, 2025

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) outlines its 2025 priorities, focusing on grid congestion, consumer protection, and equitable cost distribution for energy grid upgrades.

Feb 7, 2025

The Dutch competition authority has authorized system operator Liander to test new flexible contracts aimed at optimizing grid capacity during peak hours.

Feb 6, 2025

The Dutch competition authority has reprimanded an international company for potential market manipulation in the natural gas wholesale market, specifically for the illegal practice known as 'marking the close'.