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Further investigation needed into acquisition of Youfone by KPN
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has decided that the planned acquisition of telecom provider Youfone by rival telecom company KPN needs further investigation. The acquisition of Youfone by KPN could result in a loss of … -
Disruptions at power plants are published on time more and more often, still room for improvement
When wind turbines or power plants are switched off, less electricity is offered to the market, causing prices to go up. This is important information for other suppliers, traders, and major buyers. That is why all market participants must know this in a … -
Energy supplier Eteck reduces rates in Amstelveen-Westwijk, ACM subsequently closes its investigation
Heat supplier Eteck has decided to charge all residents in the Westwijk district in the city of Amstelveen no more than the maximum rate for very low temperature heating (in Dutch: ZLT heat) starting January 1, 2023, and it will also implement this change … -
ACM fines LG for illegal price-fixing agreements involving television sets
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposes a fine of almost 8 million euros on LG Electronics Benelux Sales (LG). From 2015 through 2018, LG concluded illegal price-fixing agreements with seven large retailers on the online retail … -
ACM warns about fixed contracts with prices above the price cap
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) warns consumers about taking out new fixed contracts with prices above the price cap. The price cap will be lifted on January 1, 2024, which means that, from that date onwards, consumers will again … -
Consultation of ACM regarding long-term hedging opportunities (FCA Regulation)
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) invites market participants to take part in a consultation on the basis of the Forward Capacity Allocation Regulation (FCA Regulation) about their needs for instruments with which they are able to … -
Albert Heijn and Jan Linders offer commitments to ACM regarding the sale and commercial exploitation of supermarkets
Dutch supermarket chains Albert Heijn and Jan Linders have made commitments to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to sell five supermarkets to competitors, and to no longer exploit these themselves. Thanks to these commitments, … -
Blog of Martijn Snoep: More tools to combat market power, please
Opinions may differ on how ACM enforces the competition rules. However, friend and foe alike agree that enforcement should be focused on countering market power. Market power exists where companies (individually or collectively) have such a market … -
ACM: consumers are entitled to clear information on sustainability
Consumers can only truly make more-sustainable choices when they have clear and correct information about sustainability. Companies should not pretend to be ‘greener’ than they really are. In order to help consumers distinguish between correct and … -
Study consumers’ perceptions of sustainability claims
ACM commissioned a study on consumers’ perceptions of sustainability claims. The study shows that consumers react skeptically to sustainability claims, but understand specific and more-nuanced claims better than absolute and vague claims. Consumers think …