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ACM clears acquisition of Youfone by KPN
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of telecom provider Youfone by rival telecom company KPN. ACM has carried out an extensive investigation into the acquisition’s consequences for the market for mobile … -
Survey among buyers regarding the Dutch Act regarding unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain
On November 1, 2021, the Dutch Act regarding unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain De Wet OHP came into effect. This law seeks to strengthen the positions of farmers, growers, and fishermen vis-à-vis larger and concentrated … -
Dismissal of request for enforcement filed by POV
POV, the producer organization of Dutch pig farmers, had filed three complaints with ACM about Vion. ACM has rejected POV’s complaint concerning the use of the DG-Agri carcass price quotation when calculating the supplementary payment for pig famers. ACM … -
Decision on Vion’s commitments
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has received a commitment from Vion that it will no longer unilaterally alter contracts with pig farmers. Vion commits, going forward, to alter contracts with pig farmers only if the pig farmer in … -
Improved bargaining position of pig farmers following Vion’s commitment
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has received a commitment from Vion that it will no longer unilaterally alter contracts with pig farmers. Vion commits, going forward, to alter contracts with pig farmers only if the pig farmer in … -
Fine for cartel by building contractors involving the tender process for a school outdoor area
Two building contractors, Den Ouden and Bloem Infra, secretly exchanged the bid for the construction of the outdoor area of a school in the southern Dutch city of Roermond. As a result of their arrangement, the school in question, Yuverta, received fewer … -
Blog Paul de Bijl: Corporate responsibility goes further than merely not violating the law
Regulation as a delegated responsibility Last year, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into force, and on February 17, the Digital Services Act (DSA) went fully in effect, too. The DMA imposes obligations to prevent all-powerful 'gatekeepers' – Alphabet … -
ACM launches investigation into an online platform
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into an online platform following reports that this platform gives preferential treatment to itself and to certain business users. As part of its investigation, ACM … -
Telecom companies withdraw their complaint about broadcasting rights for Eredivisie football matches following ACM’s interim opinion
A consortium of four Dutch telecom companies, consisting of Delta Fiber, KPN, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo, has withdrawn its complaint filed with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) about obtaining the broadcasting rights for football … -
ACM: extra efforts in 2024 to ensure a safe online environment and a well-functioning energy market
In 2024, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will give extra attention to the creation of a safe and trustworthy online environment and a well-functioning energy market. In addition, ACM is committed to accelerating the energy …