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ACM: rental websites that only offer a search service must be clear about that
Consumers often do not know that many rental websites only offer a search service, and that these websites do not act as agencies. Such websites must inform consumers clearly about what they do and do not offer.
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When setting the 2023 tariffs, ACM takes into account the high costs connected to grid losses due to the higher energy prices
When setting the tariffs for 2023, ACM wishes to give the DSOs an advance for the high costs connected to grid losses. In that way, there will be sufficient room for investments in the energy transition.
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ACM: Vestia must ensure the proper functioning of the heat network in Duindorp
ACM orders Dutch housing corporation Vestia to ensure that the heat network of nearly 800 homes in Duindorp, a district in the Dutch city of The Hague, functions properly.
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Following ACM action, AliExpress adjusts its conditions in favor of consumers
Online store AliExpress has clarified its general terms and conditions for European consumers, following an action of ACM in cooperation with the European Commission.
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ACM Telecom Monitor for Q1 2022: over 7 million bundles with combined telecom services
In the first quarter of 2022, there were over 7 million bundles. More consumers than a year ago say that discounts are the primary reason for choosing a bundle. These are some of the findings of the Telecom Monitor for Q1 2022 and the annual consumer survey into the telecom market.
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ACM clears acquisition of Geveke and LEWA by Atlas
ACM has cleared the acquisition of industrial manufacturers Geveke and LEWA by rival company Atlas. Sufficient competition will remain on the markets for industrial pumps and industrial air compressors.
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ACM is favorable to joint agreement between soft-drink suppliers about discontinuation of plastic handles
Soft-drink suppliers, including Coca-Cola, Vrumona, and supermarket chains Albert Heijn and Jumbo, wish to discontinue using plastic handles on all soft-drink and water multipacks. ACM has assessed their plans, and is favorable to the agreement.
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Following ACM actions, Wish bans fake discounts and blocks personalized pricing
Online platform Wish has banned its merchants from using fake discounts on its platform. In addition, Wish has blocked the use of personalized pricing. This has been the result of actions taken by ACM.
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ACM imposes symbolic fine on travel agent for failing to inform consumers at beginning of pandemic
ACM has imposed a fine on travel booking site Tix. Consumers that wished to get refunds for flights cancelled due to COVID-19 had to pay 55 euros. Tix did not inform consumers about this fee in advance.
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Further investigation needed into acquisition of Stegeman by Ter Beke
The planned acquisition of meat producer Stegeman by rival company Ter Beke needs further investigation. ACM says that further investigation is needed into the markets for meat products, and for the cutting and packaging thereof.
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