Blogs

The Commission publishes draft guidelines on the application of competition law to collective bargaining agreements of solo self-employed persons. This blog summarises the Commission’s plans. Read more >

This blog summarises the developments in the review of mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare sector. Read more >

ACM has imposed an order subject to a penalty on Apple for abuse of its dominant position. Apple was also unsuccessful in preliminary relief proceedings challenging the penalty. ACM’s decision underlines the competition authorities’ focus on the digital economy. Read more >

The NZa’s amended Regulations on the Provision of Information by Health Insurers to Consumers are also relevant to healthcare providers. More information on this subject is provided in this blog. Read more >

This blog addresses the CBb ruling of 1 June 2021, which reversed the €41 million fine imposed on NS by ACM. Read more >

New investigations, dawn raids and higher fines. Read the latest developments in the enforcement of consumer rules by ACM. Read more >

The Wet oneerlijke handelspraktijken landbouw- en voedselvoorzieningsketen (Unfair Commercial Practices in the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act) entered into force on 1 November 2021. The Act aims to combat the excessive purchasing power of buyers in relation to suppliers in the food distribution chain. Read more >