The Netherlands blocks Kyndryl’s acquisition of Solvinity

The Dutch government blocked Kyndryl’s planned acquisition of Solvinity after a security review under the WOZT law.

State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts acted on advice from the Investment Assessment Bureau, citing risks to critical digital infrastructure.

Solvinity helps run DigiD and other essential government services, so the deal was seen as a national security concern.

The decision keeps a key part of the Netherlands’ digital government infrastructure under Dutch control.