Dutch ACM Updates

Sep 23, 2024

The Netherlands ACM imposes penalties on cheese producer Lactalis Leerdammer for unilaterally changing milk prices, requiring negotiations with dairy farmers to establish a transparent pricing system.

Sep 19, 2024

The Netherlands Authority of Consumers and Markets (ACM) withdrew its request for the European Commission to investigate Microsoft's acquisition of start-up Inflection due to a recent European Court of Justice ruling, highlighting the need for new powers to assess acquisitions with potential negative effects.

Sep 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) suggests clarifications and amendments to the bill regarding the dismantling of the net metering scheme, ensuring fair compensation for consumers with solar panels.

Sep 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reveals a small rise in electricity and natural gas prices for households with new energy contracts, in line with wholesale market trends.

Sep 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued guidelines to help businesses understand and comply with the European Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to regulate online services for a safer and more trustworthy internet.

Aug 22, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is intensifying its efforts against the sale of fake reviews, aiming to protect consumers from online deception.

Aug 15, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is delving into the costs of and tariffs for solar power, particularly focusing on negative feed-in tariffs and increasing feed-in costs.

Aug 15, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved Dutch banks' collaboration to enhance the comparability of their sustainability reports, benefiting investors and promoting sustainable choices.

Jul 25, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved the acquisitions of Severs Breeman Automotive locations by rival car dealers Dusseldorp and Van Poelgeest, ensuring continued competition and options for car owners.

Jul 25, 2024

Energy supplier Kikker Energie pledges not to switch customers to more expensive contracts without their consent, following concerns raised by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Jul 25, 2024

Energy supplier Vattenfall will discontinue the use of the claim 'Fossil free living within one generation' after discussions with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) due to concerns of potential consumer misinterpretation.

Jul 22, 2024

European consumer authorities, led by the Netherlands ACM, are investigating Meta for potentially violating consumer law by pressuring users to choose between paid and 'free' versions of Facebook and Instagram without providing adequate information.

Jul 19, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has introduced measures to tackle grid congestion and has outlined basic principles for upcoming tariff adjustments.

Jul 18, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is conducting an additional investigation into the financial returns of several heat suppliers to protect consumers from unreasonably high rates.

Jul 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) are intensifying their supervision over the increased use of algorithms in energy trading, aiming to ensure market transparency and integrity.