NMa--The Netherlands Competition Authority (Merged into ACM april 1st 2013) Information

NMa, the Netherlands Consumer Authority (CA) and the Dutch Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority (OPTA) joined forces on april 1st 2013, creating a new regulator: the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), www.acm.nl. Or visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/acm---autoriteit-consument-&-markt The NMa carries out its work amidst constant changes and developments in society. Present-day society highly values creating opportunities and choice for business and consumers. These should not in any way be unduly curtailed. To this end, an effective and efficient competition enforcement policy is required. Independence of attitude and judgment is vital in this respect. The NMa’s status of autonomous administrative agency underlines this. Moreover, the recent extension of NMa powers reflects politicians’ trust in an independent enforcement authority and the importance awarded to the NMa’s work by the legislator.