Experts brief Senate on Netherlands Digitalisation Strategy
How can the Netherlands' Digitalisation Strategy (NDS) be effective? And what does the strategy require from the Senate? These questions were key at an NDS session.
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.
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.
Consultation on cyber threat information standards
The Dutch Standardisation Forum has launched an online consultation on making updated standards for sharing cyber threat information mandatory across government.
Poster provides at-a-glance overview of NDS
Rijksorganisatie ODI noticed that awareness and understanding of the NDS could be improved. This poster offers a clear and accessible way to visualise the strategy.
First agreements for Federated Data System now available online
The first version of the Federated Data System (FDS) Agreement Framework has been approved. It sets out the requirements that must be met to share data via the FDS.
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-wide Monitor on Generative AI
TNO published the 1st Government-wide Monitor on Generative AI. It aims to gain more insight into the use of GenAI across government, opportunities and challenges.
Dutch municipalities jointly address digital challenges
At the VNG's General Assembly, municipalities voted unanimously in favour of a joint approach to digitalisation, based on the same 6 priorities set out in the NDS.
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.
AI Act Service Desk to assist organisations with AI regulations
The European Union has launched the AI Act Service Desk to support organisations in applying the AI Act correctly, aiming for responsible AI use across Europe.
