Dutch ACM Updates

Dec 19, 2024

The Dutch telecom industry sees unprecedented mobile-data consumption and continued growth in fiber-optic connections, while traditional services decline.

Dec 18, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has found that energy suppliers are generally in a better financial position than in previous years, although some still need to enhance their energy-buying strategies.

Dec 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has set the maximum heat tariffs for households in 2025, with a slight decrease in variable costs while fixed costs remain stable.

Dec 16, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) cautions consumers to conduct thorough research before purchasing home batteries, as misleading advertisements may exaggerate their economic benefits.

Dec 13, 2024

The ACM's latest report highlights rising supply tariffs for electricity and natural gas, while taxes on energy consumption see a slight decrease in 2025.

Dec 13, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is creating a new regulatory methodology to set tariffs for system operators starting in 2027, following extensive stakeholder consultations.

Dec 11, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has noted a significant decrease in complaints regarding paid directory assistance services following the introduction of stricter regulations, but warns of emerging misleading practices.

Dec 10, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is aiding the Romanian Competition Council in investigating potential illegal agreements in the sports goods sector, following dawn raids at several companies.

Dec 10, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has mandated travel auction website Reizendeal to enhance transparency in its pricing and offers following consumer complaints about hidden costs.

Dec 10, 2024

The Dutch ACM is closely monitoring Clean Energy as it prepares to take over HEM's customer contracts following HEM's license revocation.

Dec 9, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revoked the energy supply licenses of HEM due to severe financial issues, ensuring that its 13,500 customers will continue to receive energy from a new supplier.

Dec 9, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved collaboration among asphalt producers aimed at making production more sustainable, allowing them to work together without breaching competition rules.

Dec 5, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has mandated seven crowdfunding platforms to provide clearer information about their fees following numerous consumer complaints.

Nov 28, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revealed the tariffs for distribution and transmission system operators for 2025, resulting in an 11% increase in costs for electricity and natural gas transport for businesses and households.

Nov 26, 2024

ToeslagenPortal, an intermediary service provider, will compensate individuals who used its services and has made changes to its practices after an intervention by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).