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ACM imposes fine on Epic for unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
ACM has imposed a fine on game developer Epic Games International for using unfair commercial practices aimed at children in its Fortnite game.
ACM: Further investigation needed into acquisition of Dutch oil company Oliehandel Klaas de Boer by rival FincoEnergies
ACM has decided that further investigation is needed into the acquisition of Dutch oil company Oliehandel Klaas de Boer by rival FincoEnergies.
ACM study: four energy suppliers’ feed-in costs for solar-panels owners not prohibited
On the basis of existing regulations, energy suppliers are free to set their own rates so long as these are not unreasonable, taking into consideration the underlying costs.
Registration for the ECN Digital Markets Act Conference 2024 is now open
On Monday, June 24, the European Competition Network organizes a conference on the DMA in Amsterdam. Registration has been opened.
Dutch certifying organization Stichting Milieukeur is allowed to introduce a sustainability fee for farmers
Dutch certifying organization Stichting Milieukeur (SMK) is allowed to introduce a sustainability fee for fruit and vegetable producers with the certification label On the Way to PlanetProof.
Stricter rules for wholesale electricity and natural-gas markets to come into force
The European rules regarding integrity and transparency on wholesale electricity and natural-gas markets will be tightened as of May 7, 2024.
Eneco to stop using the claim ‘Faster towards climate neutral’ following ACM action
Following conversations with ACM, energy supplier Eneco will stop using the slogan “Faster towards climate neutral” (original in Dutch: “sneller klimaatneutraal”) in its ads.
ACM approves hydrogen pilot project for newly-built and existing homes in northern Dutch city
ACM has approved distribution system operator (DSO) RENDO’s hydrogen pilot project in the northern Dutch city of Hoogeveen.
ACM and European consumer authorities: airlines must stop greenwashing
The European consumer authorities are calling on 20 European airlines to adjust their misleading sustainability claims.
ACM: Further investigation needed into yet another acquisition by pallet seller Foresco
ACM has decided that further investigation is needed into the acquisition of pallet sellers DWP and Vierhouten by rival Foresco.