Belgium: Competition Authority investigation into acquisition of joint control over Doktr by Proximus, AG Insurance and Nationaal Hulpfonds

Progress

Current status
in force
30 Sep 2025 in force
24 Sep 2025 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Belgium
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

30 Sep 2025
in force

Belgian Competition Authority approved joint control of Doktr by Proximus, AG Insurance and Nationaal Hulpfonds

On 30 September 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) approved the joint acquisition of Doktr by Proximus, AG Insurance, and Nationaal Hulpfonds under the simplified procedure. The transaction covers the telecommunications, insurance, and di…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
24 Sep 2025
under deliberation

Competition Authority announced investigation into joint control of Doktr by Proximus, AG Insurance and Nationaal Hulpfonds

On 24 September 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority opened an investigation into Proximus, AG Insurance, and Nationaal Hulpfonds acquiring joint control over Doktr, a Belgian video consultation platform. Doktr allows patients and employees to co…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority