The Dutch government plans to eliminate approximately 25,000 civil service positions over the next several years by leveraging artificial intelligence and other efficiency reforms. The initiative aims to save €900 million annually by 2027, with projected savings increasing to €3.5 billion ($3.9 billion) per year starting in 2035. Dutch civil servants numbered around 160,000 at the end of 2025, representing a 41% increase since 2018. The cabinet is scheduled to announce specific AI implementation plans for improving government work efficiency in early 2027.