The Netherlands just blocked a US company from buying the app Dutch citizens use for everything
The Netherlands has blocked a US company, Kyndryl, from buying a Dutch app used by citizens for various services, citing a potential security risk to the country's public interest. The decision is part of a larger effort by the EU to promote digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign tech companies. This move may be a sign of a larger confrontation between the EU and US tech companies, with the EU expected to unveil a new Tech Sovereignty Package in the near future.
- ▪The Dutch government blocked the acquisition of Solvinity, a Dutch cloud specialist, by US company Kyndryl due to security concerns.
- ▪The acquisition would have given Kyndryl control over key Dutch digital systems, including the DigiD authentication platform.
- ▪The EU is working to build its own digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign tech companies, with a new Tech Sovereignty Package expected to be unveiled soon.
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Security Software netherlands digital sovereignty The Netherlands just blocked a US company from buying the app Dutch citizens use for everything Europe is building walls around its digital infrastructure By Alfonso Maruccia May 27, 2026, 16:19 51 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In a nutshell: US enterprise services provider Kyndryl tried to acquire Dutch cloud specialist Solvinity, but The Hague has officially stopped the acquisition. Citing a potential security risk to the country's public interest, State Secretary for Digital Economy Willemijn Aerdts recently confirmed the takeover ban.
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