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22 May 2025

Legislative proposal ACM Call-In Power Act: possible expansion of the scope of merger control supervision by the Dutch Competition Authority

On 18 March 2025, Members of the Dutch Parliament Julian Boshoff (GroenLinks-PvdA) and Daniëlle Jansen (Nieuw Sociaal Contract) introduced a legislative proposal seeking to expand the enforcement powers of the Dutch Competition Authority (known as the Autoriteit Consument & Markt or ACM). Specifically, the proposal aims to empower the ACM to call in concentrations that fall below the applicable turnover thresholds, where such concentrations could nonetheless significantly impede effective competition in the Dutch market or a part thereof.

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14 Apr 2026

Steward-ownership: putting the mission at the centre of enterprise

Steward-ownership separates control from economic rights, ensuring that a company’s mission remains central and protected over time. It enables long-term value creation while limiting the influence of external investors. In the Netherlands, it is typically structured through combinations of legal entities, each requiring careful governance and tailored documentation.

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2 Apr 2026

EU Inc. – a new supranational European limited liability company

The European Commission has proposed the “EU Inc.”, a new supranational company form governed by EU law to simplify cross-border business operations and reduce legal fragmentation.
Aimed particularly at startups and SMEs, it offers fast online incorporation, flexible governance structure, and improved access to investment, while leaving areas like tax and employment law to national systems.