Electronic business with the Dutch government growing
The number of invoices sent and received electronically is growing. In 2025, the Dutch government received nearly 2 million electronic invoices from suppliers.
Priority 4 – Prioritising citizens and entrepreneurs in service delivery
We must provide more services to citizens and entrepreneurs as one government. This includes not repeatedly asking them to resubmit data. Citizens and entrepreneurs expect services that fit their lives and personal situations. We must establish a good, consistent service experience that meets their needs and wishes. We will ensure that people have easy access to government-wide services and that they are well served and supported, proactively where desirable.
Additional funding for Digital Government Information Points
The Dutch government has reversed its planned budget cuts for Digital Government Information Points (IDOs). This means local councils will remain responsible.
Municipal source data successfully linked to EUDI Wallet
Municipal source data was successfully linked to a digital identity wallet; a major step towards uniform, European data exchange for residents and local authorities.
Focusing on delivering proactive and accessible services
The government is prioritising citizens and entrepreneurs in digital services. What is currently happening under Priority 4 of the Netherlands' Digitalisation Strategy?
Government transmitting e-timesheets through Peppol network
The government is now transmitting temporary workers’ e-timesheets through the Peppol network. This way, it ensures a reliable, fully standardised process.
Delegated Access Service: Secure login for someone else
DigiD lets people deal with government online. The new Delegated Access Service (Bevoegdheidsverklaringsdienst) improves access for those acting on behalf of others.
The Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy (NDS)
The Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS) contains 6 priorities that all government organisations are jointly accelerating as 1 government. These are the deployment of sovereign cloud technology, responsible use and sharing of data, harnessing the potential Read more about 'The Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy (NDS)'
Annual Monitor Digital Accessibility 2024
Government organisations are improving the accessibility of their websites and apps. While trends developed positively in 2024, there is still much work to be done.
