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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.
ACM: Customers of energy supplier HEM can switch suppliers at no costs or opt for lower rates
Energy supplier HEM has committed to allowing its customers to choose whether they wish to remain customers with HEM for lower rates or if they wish to switch suppliers without having to pay an early-termination fee.
ACM: online store for boxer shorts On that ass must be clearer about its subscriptions
ACM has ordered online store On that ass to state clearly on its website that, when ordering, consumers take out subscriptions.
ACM: flexible utilization opens up more possibilities on congested grid, projects with social functions prioritized
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) presents a comprehensive package of measures aimed at reducing the problem of grid congestion.