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ACM clears acquisition of publishing company Sanoma Media by rival publisher DPG Media
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of publishing company Sanoma Media Netherlands by rival publisher DPG Media (formerly De Persgroep Nederland). After the acquisition, sufficient competition will remain … -
ACM launches investigation into abuse of dominance by Apple in its App Store
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will investigate whether Apple abuses the position it has attained with its App Store. ACM will do so following indications that ACM has received from other app providers over the course of its … -
ACM Conference 2018 - Presentation José van Dijck (KNAW)
Presentation of José van Dijck, President of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), on the topic of Governing Platform Societies in Europe during the ACM 2018 conference. … Internationaal … Internet … Markt en overheid … … -
Two Dutch regulators study the effects of digitalization on the media landscape
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) are to launch a joint study into whether online platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have an impact on the freedom to gather news and on media diversity. By … -
Two local Dutch newspapers are no longer required to operate independently
Dutch regional newspapers PZC and BN/De Stem are no longer required to operate independently from each other. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has come to this decision after an investigation into the competitive positions of … -
T-Mobile can continue to offer its Data-free Music service
The ‘Data-free Music’ (in Dutch: Datavrije Muziek) service of Dutch telecom provider T-Mobile does not violate European rules on net neutrality, and can therefore continue to be offered. This is the outcome of an investigation conducted by the Netherlands … -
Report: Taking a closer look at online video platforms
ACM studied the functioning of the market for online video platforms, and to identify any potential risks for competition and consumers. ACM has conducted this market study to gain more insight into the functioning of, the competitors in, and the dynamics … -
Preliminary investigation into live matches of Eredivisie: consumers not harmed now
Update September 12th, 2019: The District Court of Rotterdam has ruled on appeal in this case. For the complete text of that ruling (in Dutch), please refer to this page and this page . The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has found … -
ACM clears acquisition of SBS by media company Talpa
Talpa Holding is cleared to acquire media company Sanoma Image (which includes SBS). The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) does not foresee this acquisition harming the options for consumers and advertisers. Talpa has several radio … -
ACM clears acquisition of Telegraaf Media Groep by Mediahuis
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of the Telegraaf Media Groep (TMG) by Belgian publishing company Mediahuis. The acquisition of TMG would result in the formation of one publishing company behind several …