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ACM: the tariffs of the three largest energy suppliers are not unreasonable
An investigation conducted by the Netherlands Authority of Consumers and Markets (ACM) has shown that energy suppliers Eneco, Essent, and Vattenfall currently do not charge unreasonable tariffs. The profits earned from their current tariffs are not higher … -
When setting the tariffs for TenneT, ACM takes into account the extra costs due to the higher energy prices
As a result of the significantly higher energy prices, TenneT, the Dutch transmission system operator (TSO) for electricity, incurs additional costs for energy that needs to be bought, for example, for keeping the grid balanced. The Netherlands Authority … -
European Commission to assess the acquisition of Figma by Adobe
The European Commission will assess the acquisition of Figma by Adobe. Various European competition authorities support the request filed by the Austrian competition authority with the European Commission to assess this acquisition. Figma’s flagship … -
ACM ensures electricity producers will be more alert to the publication of inside knowledge
Electricity producers must be more alert to the publication of inside information in a timely manner, so that all market participants have access to the same information. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) concludes in a recent … -
Self-employed workers are able to negotiate collectively without violating the competition rules
Self-employed workers (independent contractors) are able to negotiate collectively for pay and other terms of employment without violating the competition rules. Following amendments to European rules, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets … -
Price arrangements of self employed workers
These Guidelines target self-employed workers who provide services through their own labour. For example cleaners, parcel carriers, artists and archaeologists. These Guidelines specifically target self-employed workers, which have relatively low incomes, … -
Medium-sized municipalities in particular are confronted with market concentrations when commissioning new development
In several medium-sized municipalities, developers and builders of new development have significant market shares as a result of landownership. They consequently can have a big say in the development of new residential areas. This is less so the case in … -
Tariffs of energy suppliers are falling but vary greatly, while offers are difficult to find
The tariffs that energy suppliers charge new customers are falling, but they vary considerably among suppliers. These are some of the conclusions of the Monitor on the consumer energy market (in Dutch: Monitor Consumentenmarkt Energie), published by the … -
EU consumer authorities have found many manipulative practices on websites
The European consumer authorities have found many manipulative practices on commercial websites. This has been revealed by a joint study that looked into 399 websites on which various products such as clothing and electronics are sold. The study showed … -
ACM: Takeover media company Talpa by RTL leads to dominant position
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) concludes that the proposed amendments of the transaction between the media companies RTL and Talpa are insufficient to remove the concern that the transaction will lead to the creation of a …