Dutch government plans to cut 25,000 jobs by 2035 — Engadget
Politics · First reported 26 Oct, 11:47 · Updated 19:06
The Dutch government plans to cut 25,000 staff positions by 2035, with AI use among the measures intended to improve productivity and reduce spending.
- The plan targets 25,000 staff positions by 2035; police and defense are excluded.
- The government aims to reduce spending by €900 million by 2027 and €3.5 billion by 2035.
- The cabinet plans to set AI-related targets and savings plans in the first quarter of 2027; civil service headcount was reported at 160,000 at the end of 2025.
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