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ACM Introduces New Framework for Prioritizing Socially Beneficial Projects in Grid Access
Dec 12, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has established a new framework to prioritize projects that contribute to significant social objectives for access to the congested electricity grid.
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ACM Extends Decision Time for Farm Frites Potato Growers
Dec 8, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has intervened to provide potato growers of Farm Frites with additional time and information to decide on new contract changes, following unrest over a sudden discount system alteration.
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First Fine Imposed on X for DSA Violations
Dec 5, 2025
The European Commission has fined social media platform X 120 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act, marking the first enforcement of this law.
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ACM Announces Heat Tariff Changes for 2026
Dec 5, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has set the maximum heat tariffs for 2026, reducing variable costs while increasing fixed costs for consumers.
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ACM Announces 2026 Tariffs for Electricity and Gas Distribution
Nov 27, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has set the transmission tariffs for electricity and natural gas for 2026, resulting in a 3.38% increase for households and businesses.
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ACM Urges System Operators to Enhance Grid Efficiency
Nov 26, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, mandates system operators to prioritize measures for more efficient grid utilization amid growing congestion issues.
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ACM Granted Authority to Enforce European Data Act
Nov 24, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is now authorized to enforce the European Data Act, enhancing data-sharing and cloud service interoperability.
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ACM Warns Consumers About Misleading Discounts Ahead of Holiday Shopping
Nov 20, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has found that 75% of retailers misrepresent their discounts, misleading consumers during the holiday shopping season.
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ACM and European Commission Join Forces for Cloud Services Investigation
Nov 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is collaborating with the European Commission on market investigations into cloud services under the Digital Markets Act.
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ACM Highlights Need for Improved Energy Contract Comparability
Nov 18, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, emphasizes the importance of enhancing the comparability of energy contracts as many consumers struggle to make informed choices in the energy market.
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ACM Investigates Bid-Rigging in Municipal Tenders
Nov 17, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is investigating three contracting companies for potential bid-rigging in a municipal tender process, following dawn raids.
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ACM Evaluates Grid Congestion Solutions Before Implementing Location-Based Tariffs
Nov 11, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, emphasizes the need to fully implement existing measures for grid congestion before considering location-based tariffs, according to a preliminary study.
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European Airlines Commit to Clearer Sustainability Claims
Nov 6, 2025
Following a joint action by European consumer authorities, 21 airlines will revise their misleading sustainability claims to protect consumers.
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EETRIP Must Comply with Dutch Heat Act Following ACM Investigation
Oct 31, 2025
The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has determined that EETRIP is the heat supplier for residents of De Trip and must adhere to the Dutch Heat Act, ensuring proper communication and compensation for service disruptions.
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New Access Rules for Researchers Under DSA
Oct 29, 2025
Starting from October 29, 2025, researchers can apply for vetted status to access non-public data from major online platforms under the Digital Services Act.
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