Wwft Varia Q4

On May 25, 2026, the Dutch government blocked the proposed acquisition of Dutch cloud services provider Solvinity by U.S.-based Kyndryl, citing alleged public interest concerns under the Netherlands...

On 30 September 2025, the Dutch government intervened in the semiconductor company Nexperia by imposing restrictive measures affecting its assets, intellectual property, business operations, and personnel.

A Dutch court has dismissed an interim relief request seeking to suspend a government prohibition on Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity, a Dutch IT services provider that hosts the DigiD digital identity platform. The ruling addresses concerns about potential US access to sensitive government data while criticizing the State Secretary's handling of transparency and document disclosure during the proceedings.

The Netherlands is poised to dramatically expand its foreign direct investment screening regime by adding six highly sensitive technology categories—including biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology...

On 4 March 2026, the European Commission published its proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a draft regulation intended to strengthen industrial capacity in strategic sectors...

In 2021, the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, known as the "smartest square meters in the Netherlands", was acquired by a Singapore sovereign wealth fund.

The European Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has been granted extensive enforcement powers to oversee compliance across the EU. These powers include the ability to impose administrative measures, pecuniary sanctions of up to €10 million or 10% of annual turnover, and periodic penalty payments on supervised entities. Understanding the scope, conditions, and legal remedies associated with these enforcement tools is critical for financial institutions

The European Commission has clarified that the EU sustainable finance framework does not impose structural barriers to defense industry investment. This guidance addresses concerns raised in the Wennink report about financing obstacles for European defense companies, confirming that responsible defense investments can contribute to EU resilience and security while remaining compatible with ESG requirements.

The Bureau for Investment Screening has released its 2025 annual report, revealing a continued rise in investment notifications amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global competition for critical technologies. With 91 investigations conducted and new enforcement actions taken, including the first administrative fine for non-compliance, the report highlights the evolving landscape of Dutch economic security measures and the expanding scope of the Vifo Act.

As of 1 January 2026, the Dutch public sector has introduced a broader and more stringent framework for information security in government contracts.