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European Commission clarifies permissibility of self-employed persons’ collective agreements

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 >

Healthcare mergers reviews in 2022: ACM remains critical

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

Order subject to a penalty for abuse by Apple of its dominant position

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 >

New NZa regulations on the provision of information by health insurers: a missed opportunity or a conscious choice?

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 >

Monopoly without dominance? Disrupted railways

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

ACM: from cartel watchdog to guardian angel for consumers

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

Unfair Commercial Practices in The Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act gives ACM new powers

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 >

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