THE HAGUE, March 20, 2026 — The Dutch competition authority has opened a second-phase investigation into HAL Investments’ proposed acquisition of construction firm VolkerWessels, citing concerns the deal could reduce competition in key infrastructure markets. […]
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Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM)
Dutch Competition Authority Highlights Market Investigations and Digital Oversight in 2025 Annual Report
The Hague, March 12, 2026 — The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of broad market investigations and increased focus on digital markets, the energy […]
Dutch NCA Economist Warns Declining Competition May Undermine Emergence of European Champions
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, March 5, 2026 — Competition in the Netherlands has weakened in recent years, raising concerns about innovation and productivity and highlighting the importance of strong competition for the emergence of successful European […]
Dutch Authority Launches Investigation into PostNL After Court Decision
The Hague, February 13, 2026 — The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has opened an investigation into PostNL following a recent ruling by the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) concerning the acquisition […]
Agriculture Supply Chains Draw Growing Enforcement Attention Across Europe
By Vipal Durge The agriculture and food supply chain has emerged as a growing enforcement priority for national competition authorities (NCAs) across Europe, with regulators simultaneously targeting buyer power in food retail, restrictive vertical practices […]
Dutch Authority Probes Suspected No-Poach Agreements in IT Sector
The Hague, February 3, 2026 — The Dutch authority has opened an investigation into an IT company over suspected agreements with other firms not to approach or hire each other’s employees, raising concerns about restrictions […]
Dutch Authority Launches DSA Probe into Roblox Over Risks to Minors
The Hague, January 30, 2026 — The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has opened a formal investigation into game platform Roblox, focusing on whether the company takes sufficient measures to protect minor users […]
Dutch ACM Warns of Rising Market Concentration, Puts Digital Economy and Private Equity in Focus
The Hague, January 26, 2026 — The Dutch ACM has warned that competition in the Netherlands has weakened over the past decade, raising concerns about innovation, economic resilience, and broader public interests, according to its […]
ACM Calls for Stronger Safeguards to Protect Pet Owners From Rising Prices and Overtreatment
The Hague, December 18, 2025 The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has called for stronger protections for pet owners, warning that increasing commercialization in veterinary services is driving higher prices and creating risks […]
Dutch ACM Economist Warns Attention Economy Causes Widespread Market Harm
The Hague, December 11, 2025 — The chief economist of the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has warned that digital platforms built around capturing user attention generate structural market failures and negative external […]
