Dutch government plans to cut 25,000 civil servant jobs in AI-led overhaul

Bloomberg reports that the Dutch government aims to cut 25,000 civil servant jobs over several years as part of an AI-led efficiency drive. Citing a government statement, it says the government targets €900 million in annual savings by 2027 and €3.5 billion from 2035. The cabinet plans to present its proposals for using AI to increase productivity in early 2027.