Eindhoven-based Photon Bridge raises €10 million to scale laser production for optical interconnects in AI and telecom, addressing a supply chain bottleneck as AI clusters expand. The round, co-led by Amadeus APEX Technology Fund and 360 Capital, follows a €4.75 million Seed in January 2025. Photon Bridge
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A consortium led by Dutch outlet Follow the Money finds Palantir holds €1.4bn in European contracts, with growing resistance from governments and public bodies. Belgium’s defence and foreign affairs ministries have ruled out working with the firm, mirroring similar stances by its federal police. (THENERVE) ‘A new kind
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Dutch cloud providers express concern after Dutch authorities seized an Italian server in Amsterdam at the request of US agencies. The case involving Autistici/Inventati highlights the need for Europe to reassess data-sharing agreements with the US to strengthen digital sovereignty. (NLTIMES) Dutch cloud services concerned over US request
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A cyberattack last week targeted refrigeration systems in French supermarkets, including Intermarché and Carrefour, forcing retailers to discard spoiled food. The incident prompted EU-level coordination and highlighted vulnerabilities in operational technology across Europe's food supply chain. France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu personally managed the response.
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The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration cancelled its Microsoft 365 cloud deployment due to digital sovereignty, security and encryption concerns. An on-premises email and calendar system will use Microsoft software, with open-source storage and collaboration tools planned for 2027–28. (ZDNET) Dutch tax authorities cancel Microsoft 365 cloud
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ABN Amro risks US sanctions for providing services to the International Criminal Court, which could exclude it from the global banking system. The case underscores Europe’s exposure to extraterritorial US financial controls and digital sovereignty risks. (NRC.SOCIAL) Dutch bank ABN Amro risks US sanctions over services to ICC,
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Dutch semiconductor equipment supplier ASML reported third-quarter 2026 sales of €11.7 billion, a 25% increase from the previous quarter, driven by surging AI chip demand. Net income reached €5.0 billion, while the company raised its 2028 capacity ambitions beyond earlier plans. (EENEWS EUROPE) ASML hits record €11.
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Amsterdam police raided a data centre at Amsterdam Science Park to seize a server belonging to Italian open-source hosting provider Autistici/Inventati, acting on a US legal assistance request. The provider, which hosts about 20,000 left-wing and anti-capitalist groups, faces US designation as a terrorist organisation.
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The Dutch tax authority has abandoned plans to adopt Microsoft 365, opting instead for open-source alternatives as part of a broader shift toward digital sovereignty. The move follows similar initiatives across the Netherlands to reduce reliance on proprietary software and Windows systems. (ZDNET) Dutch tax authorities cancel Microsoft 365
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The International Criminal Court in The Hague was designated a sanctioned entity under US Executive Order 14203 in October 2026, cutting off access to American software updates, licenses and cloud services. The Court urgently migrated to European providers to maintain operations, highlighting Europe's exposure to US-controlled infrastructure.
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European intelligence agencies warn of escalating hybrid threats from China and Russia, citing vulnerabilities in connected cars, university research and semiconductors. Dutch intelligence highlights risks in modern vehicles, while Danish assessments describe Russia’s hybrid campaign as escalating. The warnings complicate Europe’s balancing act between security, diplomacy and economic
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Eight Dutch municipalities are testing DAWO, a NixOS-powered Linux desktop environment developed by the government to maintain digital sovereignty after Microsoft discontinued the ICC protocol. The initiative aims to reduce dependency on proprietary software in public administration. (ITSFOSS) The Netherlands Built a Nix-Based Linux Desktop Because Microsoft Cut
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Germany’s SPRIND and the Netherlands’ NADI launch a €40M challenge to accelerate European chip design innovation, aiming to reduce dependence on non-EU semiconductor technologies. The initiative targets strategic autonomy in critical tech sectors. (TECH.EU) TEKEVER raises $580M Series D, DTCP closes €455M defence fund, and the challenge
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Germany’s SPRIND and the Netherlands’ NADI have launched a €40 million joint programme to accelerate AI-native chip design. The AI-Native Chip Design Challenge aims to reduce development timelines and strengthen Europe’s sovereign AI capabilities. Seven teams will receive €2.6 million each in Stage 1, with
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The Netherlands is highlighted in Gaia-X Magazine for its role in strengthening Europe’s cloud sovereignty through domestic initiatives. The article underscores Dutch contributions to reducing reliance on non-EU cloud providers as part of broader European strategic autonomy efforts. Published in the June 2026 edition of Gaia-X
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Eight NATO allies launch the HALO satellite constellation initiative to integrate nationally owned military satellites into a networked system. The project, announced at the NATO summit in Ankara, aims to enhance military resilience, communications and missile tracking. Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey are involved. (DEFENSE
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Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure provider Nebius plans to raise $4.5bn through convertible notes to finance data centre expansion and GPU purchases. Funds will also support AI cloud development and contracts with Meta and Microsoft. The issue highlights Europe’s reliance on non-EU capital and supply chains for critical
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The enforcement era of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has started after the European Supervisory Authorities published the first incident overview on 3 June 2026. National authorities are now cross-checking ICT risk management data and issuing penalties, with fines ranging up to 20 million euros or 10% of
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The Netherlands has blocked U.S.-based Kyndryl's attempt to acquire Dutch cloud provider Solvinity, citing national security concerns. The decision reflects growing EU scrutiny over foreign control of digital identity infrastructure, including the deployment of EUDI Wallets, as biometrics consolidation accelerates. (BIOMETRICUPDATE) Biometrics consolidation reflects shift to
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New AI inference chips from OpenAI, Intel and startups like Fractile and Graphcore are set to launch in 2026, reshaping datacentre and edge AI compute. European efforts such as Fractile’s RISC-V-based architecture and Graphcore’s Izanagi chip aim to bolster digital sovereignty amid HBM memory shortages. The
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European governments are reducing reliance on US defence tech contractor Palantir over security and ethical concerns. The Netherlands demands a European alternative within two years, the UK plans to end NHS contracts by 2027, and Switzerland has rejected Palantir bids at least nine times. Germany and Denmark are also seeking
The Dutch government has blocked the sale of Solvinity, operator of the DigiD platform used by millions, to US-based Kyndryl over US Cloud Act data access risks. Junior minister Willemijn Aerts vetoed the deal on 26 May 2026 to protect the public interest. (DutchNews) Dutch government blocks sale of
