Netherlands

A person with pink nail polish is holding a smartphone in their left hand while their right rests on an open silver laptop, emphasizing data protection. A USB flash drive is plugged into the laptop on the wooden desk, ensuring privacy in this digital setting.

06/01/2026

Netherlands Blocks Kyndryl Solvinity Deal Over Digital Sovereignty

The Netherlands blocked Kyndryl’s Solvinity takeover, signaling tougher EU scrutiny of foreign control over critical digital infrastructure.

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05/13/2026

Netherlands Launches Public Git Platform to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty

The Netherlands has launched a pilot government Git platform based on Forgejo to strengthen open source use, digital sovereignty, and public control over source code hosting.

A shiny blue infinity symbol stands upright on a reflective surface. Surrounding it, various app icons like Instagram float amidst a pale blue background, symbolizing digital interconnectedness and hinting at Instagram's alignment with DSA compliance under the Digital Services Act.

10/17/2025

Dutch court rules Meta must respect persistent user feed choices

A Dutch court ordered Meta to offer a persistent, accessible non-profiled feed under the DSA, reinforcing EU-wide user autonomy and limiting dark patterns in recommender systems.

A humanoid figure with circuitry patterns on its face is overlaid on a background of colorful programming code. The JavaScript syntax reflects advancing technology and AI regulation, symbolizing the intersection of artificial intelligence and human-like machines in an era shaped by the newly approved AI Act.

09/13/2024

Dutch DPA Publishes 2024 AI and Algorithmic Risks Report

The Dutch DPA’s AI & Algorithmic Risks Report emphasizes the need for vigilant AI risk management in the Netherlands, highlighting issues in trust, information provision, and democratic control.