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ACM’s preliminary investigation has revealed that the acquisition may reduce competition in the civil-engineering sector.

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.

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.

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.

ACM conducts oversight over the digital environment. In its ‘Focus on the Digital Economy 2026’, ACM explains its focus areas for 2026.

In his latest blogpost, ACM’s Chief Economist Paul de Bijl discusses the importance of competition for the emergence of European champions.

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.

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.

On March 1, 2026, Sander van Wesemael will become Director of ACM’s Policy and Communications Department.

ACM does not see any competition problems emerging or increasing as a result of the acquisition of IT service provider Solvinity by Kyndryl.