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ACM: further investigation needed into acquisition of VolkerWessels
ACM’s preliminary investigation has revealed that the acquisition may reduce competition in the civil-engineering sector.
Furniture retailer Seats and Sofas to refund consumers and to adjust its warranty policy following ACM action
Dutch furniture retailer Seats and Sofas will refund consumers for the harm they suffered when exercising their warranty rights. Consumers that exercised their warranty rights had to bring their pieces of furniture to a store themselves, or had to pay for the pick-up of their furniture.
2025 ACM Annual Report: impactful market oversight requires a broad perspective
Today, ACM publishes its 2025 Annual Report. At the same time, ACM publishes a legislative letter, in which it gives advice about new and existing rules.
ACM: Intensive monitoring of the security of supply, focus on the filling rate of natural-gas storages and the supply of LNG
Because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disrupted. ACM keeps a close watch on the filling rate and the supply of LNG.
Focus areas of ACM’s oversight over the digital economy in 2026
ACM conducts oversight over the digital environment. In its ‘Focus on the Digital Economy 2026’, ACM explains its focus areas for 2026.
Blog of Paul de Bijl: No competition? No champions.
In his latest blogpost, ACM’s Chief Economist Paul de Bijl discusses the importance of competition for the emergence of European champions.
ACM intensifies its oversight over the consumer energy market: extra attention to contract availability and to the stability of suppliers
ACM will keep an extra close watch on developments on the energy market in response to the steep price increases on the wholesale markets for natural gas.
Dozens of energy traders with Direct Electronic Access now comply with registration requirement following ACM action
Registration is needed for integrity and transparency on the wholesale energy markets. Following a call from ACM, dozens of energy traders with Direct Electronic Access have registered with ACM.
ACM appoints Sander van Wesemael as Director of ACM’s Policy and Communications Department
On March 1, 2026, Sander van Wesemael will become Director of ACM’s Policy and Communications Department.
ACM: concerns about acquisition of Solvinity are not related to competition
ACM does not see any competition problems emerging or increasing as a result of the acquisition of IT service provider Solvinity by Kyndryl.