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NMa Sees Scope for Competition between Providers of Hospital Care
Providers of hospital care have considerable freedom to determine their own supply. There are also able to influence the demand for hospital care. In principle, competition between providers of hospital care is possible and the Competition Act therefore … -
NMa 2002 Annual Report
In 2002, the NMa drew up a statement of objections under the Dutch Competition Act on 9 occasions, imposed fines in 6 cases, processed 45 applications for exemptions and 187 complaints, and settled 66 cases relating to mergers and acquisitions by means of … -
NMa: Active promotion of competition is still necessary
Over the next few months, the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) will concentrate on actively tracking down cartels and other restrictions of competition. This was the message of the Acting Director-General of the NMa, René Jansen, during the … -
NMa and DTe: Barriers to Entry to the Gas Market in the Netherlands Are Too High
There are too few opportunities for new entrants to enter the wholesale market for gas in the Netherlands. This is due, for instance, to a lack of 'flexibility'. As a result, newcomers to this market cannot use their supply of gas adequately to take … -
Probation on Cartels Does Not Apply to Adoption Agreements
The probation on cartels does not apply to a covenant which includes agreements between institutions that mediate in relation to international adoption. This appears from a decision taken by NMa. The mediating institutions (licence holders) cannot be … -
NMa: TV Offering Football Unnecessarily Restricted
After reconsidering its earlier ruling, the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) is still of the opinion that the present joint arrangements with regard to the sale of TV rights to live football matches of the Dutch Premier League unnecessarily limit … -
NMa Consults Society on Priorities for 2004
To consult the outside world on its priorities for 2004, the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has published a consultation document. The consultation relates both to NMa, and the energy regulator DTe and the Office of Transport Regulation, which is … -
NMa Does Not Approve Banks' Fee Scheme for Express Payments
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has not given its approval to the agreement between a large number of banks to set up a fee system for express payments. The system was presented to NMa for assessment because agreements between competitors may … -
NMa Suspects Supplier of Breeding Bull Sperm of Abuse of a Dominant Position
Following an investigation, the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has drawn up a report on CR Delta VRV Holding B.V., which through its subsidiary Holland Genetics B.V. is by far the largest supplier of breeding bull sperm to cattle farmers in the … -
NMa: Gas Network Managers Must Amend Conditions for Gas Transmission
In a decision on an administrative appeal, the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has decided on behalf of the Minister of Economic Affairs that the regional gas transmission companies must amend the conditions for gas transmission to small …