Netherlands plans to cut 25,000 civil service jobs by 2035 via AI

The Dutch government announced a plan to eliminate 25,000 civil servant positions by 2035, aiming to save €3.5 billion and make the state 'simpler, smarter, and more compact.' The reduction, driven partly by AI adoption, targets a workforce of 160,000 including police and defense. The plan is a stated policy goal, with implementation details and political feasibility uncertain.

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