Dutch Government Plans to Cut 25,000 Jobs (16%) in AI-Led Overhaul

The Dutch government aims to eliminate about 25,000 civil servant jobs over several years as part of an efficiency drive centered on artificial intelligence. The planned reductions are intended to help deliver annual savings of €3.5 billion, equivalent to about $3.9 billion. The central government targets €900 million in annual savings by 2027, with savings rising to €3.5 billion annually from 2035. A government statement issued Monday linked the savings target to roughly 25,000 jobs. The cabinet plans to present proposals early next year for deploying AI to increase productivity.