Dutch House of Representatives want to block Solvinity acquisition

"Solvinity provides the platform on which DigiD, MijnOverheid, and secure communications for Justice and Security run. The CDA spoke of "critical infrastructure for the Netherlands" that must remain in Dutch or European hands. D66 member Sarah El Boujdaini also opposed the sale: "Digital resilience is national security." The concern extends beyond this acquisition alone. Experts had previously demanded transparency about the deal. Municipalities that chose Solvinity because of national control, including Amsterdam, also felt blindsided."

"The fear is mainly focused on the US CLOUD Act. This law can force American companies to share data with the US, even if it remains in the Netherlands. Kyndryl promised technical and legal safeguards. For example, data will remain in the Netherlands, services will run in the EU, and access will be limited to EU territory. However, members of parliament remain skeptical."

"A majority of members of the House of Representatives oppose the acquisition of Solvinity by the American company Kyndryl. Coalition parties VVD, D66, and CDA also believe that vital digital infrastructure should not fall into American hands. This became clear during a debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening. Solvinity, which is originally Dutch, is currently being assessed by the ACM and the Investment Assessment Bureau (BTI), which falls under the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The BTI is assessing whether national security is at stake."

A parliamentary majority opposes the sale of Solvinity to Kyndryl, arguing that vital digital infrastructure must remain under Dutch or European control. Solvinity hosts services such as DigiD, MijnOverheid, and secure communications for Justice and Security, raising national security concerns. The ACM and the Investment Assessment Bureau (BTI) are assessing the transaction and whether national security is at risk. Concerns center on the US CLOUD Act and potential compelled data access, despite Kyndryl's promises of technical and legal safeguards keeping data and services in the Netherlands and EU. Municipalities and experts have demanded greater transparency, and some politicians remain skeptical.

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