The Netherlands plans to reform with AI, reducing about 25,000 civil servants over several years

According to Bloomberg, the Dutch government plans to promote reforms aimed at improving efficiency through measures such as artificial intelligence, reducing approximately 25,000 civil service positions over the next few years. The Dutch cabinet is expected to announce specific plans for utilizing AI to enhance work efficiency early next year.

The government's goal is to save 900 million euros annually by 2027 and to increase the annual savings target to 3.5 billion euros (approximately 3.9 billion dollars) starting in 2035. The number of civil servants in the Dutch government is expected to reach about 160,000 by the end of 2025, an increase of 41% compared to 2018.