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Consumers are often in a stronger position than they think
New rules recently came into force, giving consumers more rights. Consumers often do not know what their rights (current or new) are. In the first half of 2014, ConsuWijzer received over 32,650 questions and complaints from consumers about their rights. … -
Final decision about 2015 stamp rates postponed
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has postponed its final decision about the stamp rates for 2015. Due to the recent changes in the postal regulation, more time is needed in order to come to a final decision. The assessment of the … -
Importing cheap electricity becomes easier
It becomes possible to transmit more electricity over the cable connections on the borders with Germany and Belgium. Utilization of the capacity of existing electricity connections will be improved. This has been revealed by the draft decision released by … -
Request to providers of public electronic-communications services for declaration of their relevant net turnover
ACM requires providers of public electronic-communications services to declare their relevant net turnover in order to determine regulatory fees for 2015. Background The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) regulates providers of public … -
Report your cartel and escape the fine
Businesses that conclude illegal price-fixing agreements or that share markets (both of these are considered cartels) may be able to escape very high fines or get lower fines if they confess their involvement in a cartel to the Netherlands Authority for … -
Policy rules regarding fines and leniency
Fines If violations have been committed, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) may impose fines. The level of a fine must be determined on a case-by-case basis. After taking into account the specific circumstances of a case, ACM is … -
Further investigation needed into planned acquisition of British publishing company Mecom by Belgian rival De Persgroep
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has come to the conclusion that the planned acquisition of British publishing company Mecom by Belgian media company De Persgroep requires further investigation. If the planned acquisition were to …