Dutch ACM Updates

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'.

Feb 6, 2025

The Dutch competition authority has conditionally approved KPN's acquisition of Open Tower Company, ensuring fair access to antenna sites for all telecom operators.

Feb 3, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is now fully authorized to enforce the Digital Services Act, focusing on online platforms and webhosting services to ensure safer internet practices.

Jan 28, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, urges the Ministry of Health to legislate the opening of health care IT systems to enhance innovation and reduce costs in the sector.

Jan 28, 2025

The Dutch competition authority has compelled Verisure to revise its contracts and customer engagement methods due to consumer complaints about their practices.

Jan 17, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has reported a significant increase in natural gas prices while noting a decline in gas storage filling rates for 2024.

Jan 17, 2025

The Dutch competition authority has ordered trade associations in the chiropractic sector to stop interfering with their members' discount policies, enabling practices to offer better pricing to clients.

Jan 16, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, is intensifying enforcement of telecom companies' obligations to inform consumers about contract statuses and pricing, particularly in the budget segment of internet services.

Dec 20, 2024

Stellantis has pledged to compensate European consumers affected by Adblue-related problems in their diesel vehicles, following discussions with consumer authorities.