Dutch government plans to cut 25,000 civil service jobs by 2035
The Dutch government plans to eliminate about 25,000 full-time central government posts by 2035, roughly 16% of the workforce, partly through AI and standardised IT.
By GennnAi··1 min read
State Secretary Eric van der Burg targets savings of €900 million in 2027, rising to €3.5 billion a year from 2035. Police and defence are exempt. The cuts come from standardising IT systems and other tools, including AI. How many people will lose their jobs is not yet known. The cabinet is due to set out its AI goals and savings plans in the first quarter of 2027.
Source: NL Times, published on October 26, 2026.