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By closing its boat ramp, the Dutch municipality of Harlingen ends situation of unfair competition
ACM has imposed an order subject to periodic penalty payments on the municipality of Harlingen for failing to include the costs of the municipal boat ramp in its prices.
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People who often need a lot of health care are less likely to switch health insurers
ACM is calling on health insurers to eliminate any switching barriers for people who need a lot of health care.
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ACM investigates tender processes for civil engineering in Amsterdam
ACM has launched an investigation into irregularities in tender processes in the civil-engineering sector in the municipality of Amsterdam.
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OLVG hospital allowed to acquire parts of Slotervaart hospital
ACM has cleared the acquisition of several parts of the bankrupt Slotervaart hospital by the OLVG hospital. Patients of the Slotervaart hospital would have gone to the OLVG anyway, even if this acquisition had not taken place.
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Further investigation required into merger between two regional health care providers
Two regional health care providers in the central Netherlands, De Zorggroep Apeldoorn en omstreken and Trimenzo, wish to merge. ACM finds that a further investigation is required into the effects on nursing-home care for the people of Voorst.
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Combination of Magister by Malmberg requires further investigation
Sanoma Learning wishes to acquire Iddink, a Dutch educational platform and service provider. One of Iddink’s products is Magister, a learning management system (LMS). ACM has come to the conclusion that a further investigation into the effects of this planned acquisition is required.
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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 market study into app stores.
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ACM: changes to consumer law should protect people better
The increase in the number of independent contractors and the evolution of the digital economy call for a new impetus to consumer protection law. ACM thus calls for changes to laws, so that independent contractors and consumers will be better protected.
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InSight 2019 – Consumer protection in a changing society
InSight is ACM’s annual statement with recommendations to the Dutch legislature. As the digital economy continues to evolve, and the number of independent contractors keeps on rising in all segments of the job market, consumer protection is in need of a new impetus.
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New guidelines for cooperation between businesses
Businesses are allowed to work together, but there are limits. They are not allowed to make arrangements that restrict competition. This is explained in the revised guidelines on the rules concerning collaborations between businesses.