Regulatory dashboard
Dutch legislative pathways for agricultural and energy transition
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Last modified: November 25, 2025
* Implementation date (of underlying guideline)
| Treatment Status | Date | Number | Ministry | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity (and Energy Law) | |||||
| Energy law: implementation of EED (2023/1791) | Preparation ministry | 10/11/2025 | 2023/1791 | KGG | Advice request bill pending before the Council of State. Infringement procedure regarding EED started on 21-11-2025 by European Commission. |
| Energy law: implementation of RED III (2023/2413) | Preparation ministry | 5/21/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Number of REDIII articles are implemented in the amendment of Energy Law related to the decarbonization package. |
| Energy law: implementation of Directive 2024/1711 (Part of EMD package) | Preparation ministry | 1/17/2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Opinion RvS 17-11-2025 issued. Aim to send proposal Q1 2026 to TK. |
| Energy Decree: implementation of Directive 2024/1788 (internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen) | Preparation ministry | 8/5/2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | Planning is to send proposal Q1 2026 to TK (prehension). Intended effective date is 01-07-2026. |
| Bill applying Contracts for Difference to implement EMD | Consultation closed | 1/17/2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Consultation end date: 14-11-2025. Planning is to send proposal Q1 2026 to TK. |
| (Renewable) molecules | |||||
| Gas | |||||
| Law combating energy supply crisis | Consultation closed | 1/1/2027 | 2017/1938 | KGG | Planning is to send proposal Q4 2026 to TK. |
| Implementation law on revised gas directive and implementation of revised gas regulation (decarbonization package) | Consultation closed | 8/5/2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | In preparation at ministry. |
| Groningen | |||||
| Act implementing measures parliamentary inquiry into natural gas extraction Groningen | Consultation report published | 35561 | BZK | Target shipment to EK is Q1 2026. | |
| Amend AMvB temporary law Groningen | In consultation | BZK | Consultation end date: 04-12-2025 | ||
| Mining law amendment | Preparation ministry | KGG | Internet consultation expected Q1 2026. | ||
| H2 - industry | |||||
| Law on annual obligation of renewable fuels of non-organic origin in industry (REDIII 2023/2413) | Consultation report published | 1/1/2026 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Bill is in part to implement REDIII. Advice request bill pending at RvS. Planning is to send proposal Q1 2026 to TK. |
| Green gas | |||||
| Annual green gas obligation | Consultation closed | KGG | Planning is to send proposal Q1 2026 to TK. Introduction postponed to 2027 over objections by RvS and Commission. Consultation between KGG and Commission follows. | ||
| Nuclear Energy | |||||
| Amendment to the Nuclear Energy Act for the purpose of extending the operating life of Borssele nuclear power plant | TK | 36847 | KGG | Contains provisions on nuclear power plants after 2033 | |
| Infrastructure (other than Energy Act) | |||||
| EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Implementation Act and some other rules: to implement Regulation 2023/1804 | Consultation closed | 2023/1804 | I&W | Consultation end date: 12-10-2025 | |
| Mobility | |||||
| Bill to amend Environmental Management Act to implement revised REDIII (2023/2413) for transportation | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 5/21/2025 | 36766 | I&W | |
| Amend Energy Transport Decree RED III (2023/2413) | TK | 5/21/2025 | 32813 | I&W | The intended effective date is 01-01-2026. |
| Amendment of Energy Transport Regulations RED III (2023/2413) | Consultation closed | 5/21/2025 | I&W | Consultation end date: 16-10-2025. | |
| Amendment to the Truck Levy Act in connection with the implementation of revised European toll rules (2022/362) | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 1/1/2026 | 36626 | I&W | To implement revised European tolling rules. Given the intended start of truck toll is 01-07-2025, proposal will need to enter into force soon. |
| Modification Temporary Subsidy Scheme for Zero Emission Mobility (SWiM). | Preparation ministry | 1/1/2026 | I&W | Consultation end date: 11-12-2025. Extensions regarding hydrogen refueling stations and hydrogen vehicle procurement. | |
| Built environment | |||||
| Heat | |||||
| Collective heat law | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 36576 | KGG | Under review. | |
| Energy Savings | |||||
| Bill to implement EED (2023/1791) | Preparation ministry | 10/11/2025 | 2023/1791 | KGG | RvS opinion published on 20-10-2025. Infringement procedure regarding EED started on 21-11-2025 by European Commission. |
| Implementation of EPBD (2024/1275). | Consultation closed | 5/29/2026 | 2024/1275 | VRO | Target transmission to TK is Q4 2025/Q1 2026 |
| Decree updating energy conservation obligation | Preparation ministry | KGG | Planning is to send decision Q1 2026 to TK (prehension). | ||
| Waste disposal and hazardous materials | |||||
| Bill implementing revision of Industrial Emissions Directive (2024/1785) and implementing Regulation Industrial Emissions Portal (2024/1244) | Preparation ministry | 7/1/2026 | 2024/1785 | I&W | Opinion RvS issued. |
| Bill to implement the penalty provision of regulation 2024/573 on F-gases | Preparation ministry | 2024/573 | KGG | Intended effective date was Q1 2026, but postponed. Planning is to send Q2 2026 proposal to TK. | |
| Circular economy | |||||
| Amendment of Environmental Management Act in connection with the introduction of the obligation to impose environmental performance requirements in tenders for ground, road and hydraulic engineering works | Consultation closed | 32813 | I&W | Part of implementation Circular Economy Action Plan. Proposal adopted in Council of Ministers on 14-11-2025. Submitted to RvS for advice. | |
| Circular Economy Act | Preparation ministry | 32852 | I&W | Consultation expected Q1 2026. Target entry into force Q1 2027. | |
| Agriculture | |||||
| Nitrogen | |||||
| Rush Act to replace ambient nitrogen value | Consultation closed | LVVN | Emergency opinion of the Council of State expected October/November 2025. | ||
| Bill on tailoring PAS projects | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 36755 | LVVN | Cabinet considers the bill urgent due to the expiration of the administrative law judge's grace period, therefore internet consultation was waived. | |
| Amendment of Fertilizer Act Implementation Regulations regarding adjustment of nitrogen use standards and designation of nitrogen focus areas | Consultation closed | 1/1/2026 | 33037 | LVVN/I&W | Consultation end date 08-11-2025. To implement 8th action program Nitrates Directive. |
| Amendment of Fertilizer Act Implementation Regulations in connection with RENURE | In consultation | LVVN | Consultation end date 08-12-2025. | ||
| Amendment of Fertilizer Act Implementation Regulations in connection with updating the excretion rates of all animal categories except dairy cattle categories | In consultation | LVVN/EZK | Consultation end date 01-01-2026. | ||
| 8th Nitrates Directive Action Program | Consultation closed | 1/1/2026 | 33037 | LVVN | Minister aims to send final action program before Commission debate on Dec. 10. |
| Initiative bill on land-relatedness and responsible manure sales law | TK | 36849 | LVVN | Proposal submitted 11-11-2015. | |
| Animal Welfare | |||||
| Draft decree amending the Living Environment Activities Decree and the Quality of the Living Environment Decree (protection of wolf and golden jackal) | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 33118 | LVVN | Aim to have draft amendment ready by the end of 2025 and put into consultation in early 2026. | |
| Initiative bill limiting animal suffering at slaughter | TK | 36769 | LVVN | Opinion RvS published. Proposal will be modified and then go to TK. | |
| Draft decree on animal husbandry 2040 | Consultation closed | 1/1/2027 | 28286 | LVVN | Declared controversial, the AMvB will likely need to be revised following revision of European regulations surrounding animal welfare in livestock production. |
| Other agriculture | |||||
| Collection scheme I&W soil 2026 | In consultation | 1/1/2026 | 28020 | I&W | Consultation end date: 23-11-2025. Amendments to Environment Regulations, Soil Quality Regulations and Soil Cleanability Regulations. |
| Labor force admission law | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 1/1/2027 | 36336 | SSW | Written preparation. |
| Amendment to the Working Conditions Act in connection with new permit requirement for asbestos work | Preparation ministry | 2023/2668 | SSW | To implement EU Asbestos Directive Amendment Directive. | |
| Reporting / ESG directives / climate liability | |||||
| Act implementing directive on sustainability reporting by companies (CSRD 2023/2464) | TK | 7/6/2024 | 36678 | J&V/FIN | Cabinet wants to include omnibus proposal in implementation, but EC has said there is no room for delay. |
| Implementation of Stop the clock CSRD and CSDDD (2025/794) | Preparation ministry | 12/31/2025 | 2025/794 | KGG | |
| Implementation law anti-SLAPP directive (2024/1069) | TK | 5/7/2026 | 2024/1069 | J&V | Note in response to consultation report sent to TK. |
| Responsible and sustainable international business law (CSDDD 2024/1760) | TK | 7/26/2026 | 35761 | BuZa | Preparation and delay due to omnibus proposal. |
| Amendment of Environmental Management Act in connection with CBAM transition period | TK | 6/1/2026 | 2023/956 | KGG | Opinion of the Council of State issued. Expansion and adaptation of CBAM expected from EU but interpretation of these adaptations still uncertain. |
| Defense and security | |||||
| Cybersecurity law (NIS2 Directive 2022/2555) | TK | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2555 | J&V | In progress |
| Cybersecurity Order | Consultation closed | 36764 | J&V | Draft sent to TK to include in consideration of Cybersecurity Act. Then AMvB to RvS for advice. | |
| Cyber security regulation IenW | In consultation | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2555 | I&W | Consultation end date: 22-12-2025. |
| Cyber security regulation EZ | In consultation | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2555 | EZ | Consultation end date: 21-12-2025. |
| Regulation of cybersecurity and resilience critical entities energy sector | In consultation | KGG | Consultation end date: 21-12-2025. | ||
| Critical Entity Resilience Act (CER Directive 2022/2557). | TK | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2557 | J&V | In progress |
| Decision resilience critical entities | Consultation closed | 36764 | J&V | Draft sent to TK to include in consideration of Critical Entity Resilience Act. Subsequently AMvB to RvS for advice. | |
| Regulation of resilience critical entities I&W | In consultation | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2557 | I&W | Consultation end date: 22-12-2025. |
| Regulation of cybersecurity and resilience critical entities energy sector | In consultation | KGG | Consultation end date: 21-12-2025. | ||
| Energy Independence Act | TK | 36318 | EZ | Preparation | |
| Taxes | |||||
| Amendment of Regulation on national carbon tax | Preparation ministry | KGG/FIN | Following Tax Plan 2026, a new adjustment will be required. | ||
| Implementation of Directive 2024/1711 (Part of EMD package) in Environmental Tax Act | Preparation ministry | 1/17/2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Advice request bill pending at RvS. Aim to send to TK before Christmas recess. |
| Grants | |||||
| National Investment Scheme for Climate Projects Industry (NIKI). | TK | 1/1/2026 | KGG | The draft amendment regulation was submitted to the TK Sept. 19, 2025. | |
| Grant scheme Scaling up fully renewable hydrogen production via electrolysis (OWE) | Preparation ministry | KGG | Expected in 2026. | ||
| Demand subsidy industry target RED III (HWI buyback scheme). | Preparation ministry | KGG | Intended start of consultation is December 2025. Concerns a subsidy scheme to be added as a subsidy module to Regulation national EZK and LNV subsidies. | ||
| Other | |||||
| Initiative proposal for a Temporary Emergency Affordable Energy Act | TK | 36041 | FIN | Preparation | |
| Mapping RED III (designation of acceleration areas). | Consultation closed | 7/1/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Consultation report published. Bill in Q1 2026 to TK. Deadline for final designation of acceleration areas is Feb. 26, 2026. |
| AMwB RED III permit procedures. | Consultation closed | 2023/2413 | KGG | Consultation end date: 6-10-2025. | |
| Climate Bill initiative proposal 1.5 | TK | 35953 | KGG | In progress | |
| Act to strengthen public housing direction | TK | 36512 | VRO | In progress | |
| Past 12 months | |||||
| Energy Law | Published | 36378 | KGG | Effective date: 01-01-2026 with some exceptions. | |
| Energy Scheme | Published | 36378 | KGG | Effective date: 01-01-2026 with some exceptions. | |
| Energy Decree | Published | 36378 | KGG | Effective date: 01-01-2026 with some exceptions. | |
| Collective decree on environmental law I&W soil and water 2026 | Published | 27129 | I&W | Effective date: 01-01-2026 | |
| Municipal instruments heat transition law | Published | 36387 | VRO | Effective date: Partly 01-01-2025 and partly 01-01-2026. | |
| Amendment of Regulation on CO2 levy industry in connection with Regulation on free allocation of emission allowances (2024/873) | Published | KGG | Effective date: 01-01-2025 | ||
| Amendments to the Groningen Temporary Act to correct omissions and make clarifications | Published | 36566 | BZK | Effective date: 17-07-2025 with some exceptions. | |
| Act space for sustainability initiatives | Withdrawn | 36375 | J&V | ||
| Implementing Directive amending Directives 2003/90 and 2003/91 as regards protocols for the examination of certain varieties of agricultural and vegetable crops | Published | 2024/2963 | LVVN | Effective date: 01-01-2026 | |
| Circular plastic standard and polymers levy (plastic levy) | Withdrawn | 32813 | I&W | ||
| Fertilizer Act amendment related to maximum manure production | Published | 36618 | LVVN | Effective date: 01-01-2025 with some exceptions. | |
| FuelEU Maritime and ReFuelEU Aviation Implementation Act. | Published | 36649 | I&W | Effective date: 01-01-2025 | |
| Temporary prohibition and permit requirement for application of LD and ELO steel slag | Published | 25176 | I&W | Effective date: 23-07-2025 | |
| Regulation designating categories of sustainable energy production and climate transition 2025 | Published | 23407 | KGG | Effective date: 26-09-2025 | |
| Amendments to the General Implementation Regulation stimulating sustainable energy production and climate transition in connection with opening 2025 | Published | 23408 | KGG | Effective date: 18-07-2025 | |
| Regulation further interpretation of technical or economic necessity third party access gas storage facilities | Published | KGG | Effective date: 01-10-2025 | ||
| Implementing Directive amending Implementing Directive 2014/98/EU as regards the Union regulated non-quarantine organisms Tobacco ringspot virus, Tomato ringspot virus, Pucciniastrum minimum (Schweinitz) Arthur and Fig mosaic agent b | Published | 2025/145 | LVVN | Effective date: 31-06-2025 |
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