# Netherlands to cut 25,000 government jobs as part of AI-related savings

> Original title: Netherlands to slash state jobs as part of AI-related savings

- Source: Semafor · Technology
- Published: 2026-10-27T12:59:39.000Z
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- Original: https://www.semafor.com/article/10/27/2026/netherlands-to-slash-state-jobs-as-part-of-ai-related-savings

## Summary

The Netherlands will cut 25,000 government jobs, more than 15% of its civil service workforce, as part of AI-related savings. The cuts come alongside plans to deploy AI within the government, which the source says will be announced soon. New Zealand is mulling a similar proportional reduction in official jobs.