Dutch Government to Cut 16 Percent of Workforce as Part of AI Efficiency Push
The Dutch government plans to cut about 25,000 full-time civil service jobs, roughly 16 percent, by 2035 to save €3.5 billion a year, with AI targets due in early 2027. Its own letter to parliament warns not to overestimate what AI and digitalisation can do for headcount. We explain the numbers, the exemptions and the lessons for UK organisations.
