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International cooperation - energy

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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) makes sure there is competition on the energy market. Competition delivers benefits to consumers. Because of competition, many energy companies seek to be the best and the most affordable. As a result, consumers have more choice. Read more about the energy wholesale market (in Dutch) The …

International cooperation – consumer protection

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Organizations that take action against violations of consumer protection regulations increasingly have to cooperate, not just at a national level, but also at an international level. Consumer markets more and more often extend beyond national borders. What does ACM do within Europe for consumers? ACM is a member of the European cooperation body …

International cooperation – telecommunication and postal services

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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) cooperates with regulators in other countries in areas such as electronic communication and postal services. Telecommunication All EU Member States have a so-called National Regulatory Authority (NRA) that oversees electronic communication. In the Netherlands, this is ACM. The NRAs and the …

International cooperation – transport

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Rail transport is increasingly taking on an international dimension. More than 80% of Dutch freight rail transport is cross-border transport. For a trading nation as the Netherlands, with major ports such as those in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, it is vital that we agree on common rules at a European level. This will make free movement possible …

Our people

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Over 500 professionals work at the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). What is our mission? It is creating a level playing field for businesses, and informing consumers so they will stand up for their rights. Finding the best solution to the complex problems that ACM detects is not an easy task. When tackling these problems, all …

Organizational structure

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Board The Board of ACM consists of 3 members. Corporate departments Policy and Communications Department Office of the Chief Economist and ACM Academy Taskforce on Data and Algorithms Corporate Services Department Legal Department Regulatory departments Consumer Department Energy Department Telecommunications, Transport and Postal Department …

Authority for Consumers & Markets

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Submitting your tip-off or indication to ACM

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Is a firm not playing by the rules? Are, for example, your competitors concluding agreements regarding prices or customers? If so, please let us know. You can do this anonymously as well. Your tip-off can help us track down violations. Consumers may contact ConsuWijzer You are considered a consumer if you purchased a product or a service, and this …

Confess your involvement in a cartel

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Have you made arrangements with your competitors? Or do you exchange information, for example about prices, markets, customers or contracts? If so, your activities are then considered a cartel. Cartels harm consumers and other companies. That is why the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) takes actions against cartels. One …

IRG Rail

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