Minister for Digital Economy and Sovereignty Willemijn Aerdts has launched a public consultation on the Dutch regulation implementing the EU AI Act and informed the House of Representatives of the process. The bill is open for feedback until 1 June 2026 via Rijksoverheid.nl (Dutch). All stakeholders are welcome to submit feedback.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly vital across our economy and society. It affects sectors such as industry, healthcare, and digital services, reshaping how we work, conduct business, and live our daily lives. To promote safe, reliable AI use, the government is establishing national oversight aligned with the EU AI Act.
Oversight and compliance
The EU AI Act sets out rules for the development and use of AI systems across the European Union. Oversight of compliance with these rules is to be managed primarily at the national level. The AI Act Implementation Regulation enables this oversight in the Netherlands.
Minister Aerdts: “AI offers enormous opportunities for our economy, innovation, and daily lives. But we can only seize them if people trust that AI is used safely and responsibly. With a robust AI oversight framework, we ensure clear rules while leaving room for innovation and entrepreneurship.”
Risk-based AI rules
The EU AI Act classifies AI systems by the risk they pose to safety, health, and fundamental rights. Prohibited applications include manipulative AI practices and indiscriminate biometric data collection.
High-risk AI systems are subject to stricter requirements, including data quality, risk management, human oversight, and transparency. Users must clearly disclose when people interact directly with AI, for example, through chatbots or AI-generated content.
Collaborative Oversight
Given AI’s widespread use across sectors, the government proposes a coordinated oversight framework involving existing regulators. Authorities will oversee AI within their respective domains, ensuring businesses and organisations work with familiar regulators. In areas without a designated regulator, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) will take the lead, supported by a dedicated AI Director. The AP and the Digital Infrastructure Inspectorate will coordinate the broader oversight system.
After incorporating the Council of State’s advice, the implementation bill will be submitted to the House of Representatives for debate. Parliament has been briefed on the proposed oversight framework.
More information
For a summary of key points of the EU AI Act and its implementation in Dutch law, including a timeline, visit our topic page on the AI Act.
