Martijn Snoep, ACM board chairman, said: "It remains to be seen whether Microsoft's stronger position after acquiring Inflection has any negative consequences for consumers and businesses in the Netherlands, such as fewer options or reduced innovation. That is why we believed that an investigation was necessary."
Snoep further emphasized, "The ability to assess the effects of these types of acquisitions and to prevent market power does not exist at this moment. In order to be able to do so, ACM requires a new power."
He added, "It would also restore the ability of ACM to refer these types of acquisitions that have effects across Europe to the European Commission."
The decision by the European Commission not to investigate showcases a shift in regulatory oversight concerning smaller tech acquisitions, raising concerns about potential future market distortions.
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