Dutch blockade of U.S. takeover gets positive reception despite many flaws

The Dutch government blocked Kyndryl’s planned takeover of Solvinity over digital sovereignty and security concerns.

Officials warned foreign ownership could expose DigiD and sensitive government data to U.S. laws such as the CLOUD Act and FISA.

The decision came after legal challenges, mixed signals from regulators, and a petition backed by about 200,000 people.

The case underscores Europe’s growing push to protect critical digital infrastructure from foreign control.