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Authority for Consumers and Markets announced inquiry into computer-controlled consumer prices

On 5 February 2025, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) announced that it will conduct a broad market study on computer-controlled consumer prices to identify potential market issues. This inquiry aims to assess whether the market functions properly, examine underlying causes of inefficiencies, and propose solutions for improvement.

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Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, online advertising provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2025-02-05
under deliberation

On 5 February 2025, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) announced that it wil…