When an energy company goes bankrupt, the new supplier simply has to respect the old, existing contracts of customers. This is what the Amsterdam District Court states in a remarkable judgment. Member of parliament Pieter Omtzigt immediately put questions to Minister Rob Jetten (EZK), the Consumers’ Association reacted with surprise.
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Spicy statement: customers bankrupt energy company only with retention of old contract to new supplier
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