Netherlands: Parliamentary motion on developing alternatives to US companies for government's information and communications technology infrastructure (No.26643-1323) was adopted by the House of Representatives

On 13 March 2025, a parliamentary motion on developing alternatives to US companies for the government's information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure was adopted by the House of Representatives. The motion calls upon the government to reduce its structural reliance on US technology companies in the provision of critical ICT infrastructure and services within the public sector. The motion's implications are especially relevant to public ICT procurement and suppliers of vital ICT services. The motion further requests that the government prioritise European providers by introducing sovereignty-based requirements for the storage of sensitive data. Furthermore, the motion advocates for collaborative action between central government, local authorities and the private sector to develop viable European or domestic alternatives to large US technology companies. Parliamentary motions allow MPs to express views, request actions, or respond to specific issues, and while not legally binding, they often shape policy debates and government decisions.