Netherlands: Establishment of government cloud system was introduced to the Parliament

On 13 March 2025, the Dutch House of Representatives deliberated on a motion concerning the establishment of a national cloud infrastructure (Rijkscloud). The motion proposes the development of a government-managed cloud system designed to operate under Dutch jurisdiction. It outlines functionalities for secure communication between government departments and for data storage. The stated objective is to reduce dependency on foreign cloud service providers and to retain control over the operation and location of critical governmental digital infrastructure.