Netherlands: Authority for Consumers and Markets announced investigation into international software supplier over alleged abuse of dominance

On 30 September 2025, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) announced an investigation into a large, internationally operating software supplier over alleged abuse of dominant position in the Dutch market. The ACM is investigating whether the company has violated competition rules through unreasonably high pricing and unfair terms and conditions applied to customers who depend heavily on its software. The investigation will determine whether these practices restrict competition and harm consumers.