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Application for EDIC Digital Commons submitted
The European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) Digital Commons application was submitted to strengthen the digital autonomy of Europe and its member states.
Digital Democracy Conference 9-10 October 2025
The Digital Democracy The Hague conference on 9–10 October 2025 will offer sectors a platform to explore the impact of AI and other digital innovations on democracy.
Share your thoughts on digital resilience
The Ministry of BZK is launching a study on citizens' digital resilience and is seeking professionals who wish to contribute by providing feedback, for example.
New: preparation tool for Caribbean students
As a Caribbean student, what should you arrange when you start studying in the Netherlands? A preparation tool has been developed to provide a personalised overview.
New: European Accessibility Act 2025
The new law, coming into force on the 28th of June this year, is a significant step in making digital products and services accessible to people with disability.
New cybersecurity bills submitted to House of Representatives
These new laws transpose the European NIS2 and CER directives into national legislation. The aim is to strengthen EU member states' resilience against cyber threats.
Share your views on the rules for high-risk AI systems
For future guidelines on high-risk AI systems, the European Commission has launched a public consultation. Feedback can be submitted via the EC's website until 18 July.
Practical travel guide for responsible use of AI at municipalities
The City of Breda and the VNG have created a digital guide for municipalities wishing to deploy AI responsibly. A practical 'travel guide' for every municipality.
Learn from Laundry Bear: tips for digital resilience
The AIVD and MIVD caution against the hacker group Laundry Bear, which is focusing on Western governments. What measures can they take to enhance their digital resilience?
VNG supports local authorities with Dutch NIS2 implementation
How can local authorities successfully implement the NIS2 Directive through the Dutch Cyberbeveiligingswet? The VNG provides tips for mayors and councillors.
Approval for BSN and Wdo Caribbean Netherlands
This law proposal enables the introduction of the Citizen Service Number (BSN) and digital government facilities on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba.
EU examining future policies for AI and cloud technology
The EC welcomes feedback on the impact assessment until 3 July 2025 regarding upcoming cloud and AI policies for a secure and reliable European digital landscape.
