Dutch government plans to cut 25,000 jobs in AI efficiency drive

The Netherlands plans to cut 25,000 full-time government jobs, about 16% of its workforce, by 2035 as part of an AI-driven efficiency push. The government aims to save €900 million by 2027 and €3.5 billion by 2035. Police and defence are excluded, and ministries must submit their AI plans in the first quarter of 2027.