European Council Adopts Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
This law strengthens digital security in the EU through strict security requirements for digital products. This CRA is a next step in the fight against cybercrime.
Digital government is not just a focus within the Netherlands but is also a key agenda item in many countries across and outside of Europe.
This presents numerous opportunities. Consider, for instance:
Internationally, the Netherlands is regarded as an innovative country, yet we can always learn from other countries’ experiences. This is why the Netherlands is committed to actively participating in global digital government initiatives. In various international forums agreements are made, experiences are exchanged, and policies on digital government are established, including in the United Nations (UN), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the European Union (EU).
Achieving a Europe fit for the digital age remains a prime EU priority. The aim is to shape the EU’s digital transition in a manner beneficial for individuals and businesses while contributing to a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. Consequently, the EU has developed an extensive cluster of legislation and policies.
Like in other policy areas, the European Commission proposes new EU legislation and regulations. In terms of digital government, the Directorate-General for Communication Networks, Content and Technology (CONNECT) and the Directorate-General for Informatics (DIGIT), have primary roles. However, proposals affecting this field may also arise from other directorates-general.
The Committee of Ministers, representing all member states, and the European Parliament make decisions on European legislation and regulations proposed by the European Commission. Examples of legislation impacting digital government include directives on open data and governmental website accessibility. Subsequently, these regulations are either directly or indirectly translated into national law.
News - 17 October 2024
This law strengthens digital security in the EU through strict security requirements for digital products. This CRA is a next step in the fight against cybercrime.
In addition to its involvement in the European Union (EU), the Netherlands participates in various international collaborations focusing on the digitalisation of government: OECD The mission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Read more about 'Global Collaboration'
In Europe, two critical ministerial declarations have been signed concerning the digital transformation of government: the Tallinn Declaration of 2017 on eGovernment, and subsequently, the Berlin Declaration (2020), which builds upon it. Berlin Declaration Signed Read more about 'Ministerial Declarations on Digital Transformation'
The Council of Ministers and the European Parliament are responsible for the decision-making on European rules and regulations proposed by the European Commission. Some legislation impacts the digital government, as outlined below: European legislation and Read more about 'European Legislation and Regulation'
News - 1 May 2024
The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG) has developed a starter kit to assist municipalities and suppliers with the implementation of the Single Digital Gateway regulation.
Digital government initiatives are not confined to the Netherlands. They are high on the agenda in the European Union (EU). Digitalisation transcends national boundaries, and our neighbouring countries and partners face similar challenges. This presents Read more about 'European Policy'
News - 28 March 2024
The revised eIDAS regulation establishes a framework that allows the use of nationally recognised ID wallets across Europe. This adds a third option for logging in across member states.
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The Work Agenda focuses on the conditions for values-driven implementation and digitalisation in society.
News - 23 February 2024
Across Europe, there are various digitalisation initiatives that can be beneficial for decentralised government. Kenniscentrum Europa Decentraal (KED) has compiled a useful overview of these initiatives.
News - 19 February 2024
As of 17 February 2024, all digital services are required to comply with the Digital Services Act. This includes online marketplaces, social networks, search engines, cloud services, and more.
The Single Digital Gateway is the European gateway for Europeans to information and procedures across the EU. A number of services must be made fully available digitally for cross-border traffic within the EU. Citizens and entrepreneurs have the right to submit data only once within the EU. The agreements about this are laid down in NLDIGIbeter. Halfway through 2019, an impact analysis will be made public about the intended introduction in the Netherlands.
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