Netherlands blocks US takeover of vital digital supplier
Summary
POLITICO reports that the Netherlands blocked a US-backed acquisition of Solvinity, the DigiD authentication platform vendor, citing the public interest and national security concerns. The decision, driven by the national investment-screening framework, aligns with broader EU tech-sovereignty debates as Brussels prepares a proposed package on reducing reliance on foreign technology. The article includes responses from Kyndryl and notes ongoing media coverage.