Regulatory dashboard
Dutch legislative pathways for agricultural and energy transition
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Last modified: December 16, 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 | Request for advice submitted to the Council of State. EED infringement proceedings are ongoing. |
| Energy law: implementation of RED III (2023/2413) | Preparation ministry | 5/21/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | A number of REDIII articles are being implemented in the amendment to the Energy Act in connection with the decarbonization package. |
| Energy law: implementation of Directive 2024/1711 (Part of EMD package) | Preparation ministry | 1/17/2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Advice issued by the Council of State on November 17, 2025. Aim to send the bill to the House of Representatives in Q1 2026. |
| Energy Decree: implementation of Directive 2024/1788 (internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen) | Preparation ministry | 8/5/2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | Advice from the Council of State issued on November 28, 2025. The plan is to send the proposal to the House of Representatives in Q1 2026. Intended effective date: July 1, 2026. |
| Implementation Act on Contracts for Difference for the implementation of EMD | Consultation closed | 1/17/2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | The plan is to send the bill to the House of Representatives in Q1 2026. |
| (Renewable) molecules | |||||
| Gas | |||||
| Implementation Act to combat energy supply crisis | Consultation closed | 1/1/2027 | 2017/1938 | KGG | Partly for the implementation of the Gas Supply Security Regulation. The plan is to send the bill to the House of Representatives in Q4 2026. |
| Implementation law on revised gas directive and implementation of revised gas regulation (decarbonization package) | Consultation closed | 8/5/2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | Request for advice submitted to the Council of State. The plan is to send the proposal to the House of Representatives before the Christmas recess. |
| Groningen | |||||
| Act implementing measures parliamentary inquiry into natural gas extraction Groningen | Consultation report published | 35561 | BZK | The plan is to send the bill to the House of Representatives in Q1 2026. | |
| Amend AMvB temporary law Groningen | Consultation closed | BZK | Consultation end date: 04-12-2025. | ||
| Mining law amendment | Preparation ministry | KGG | Internet consultation expected Q1 2026. | ||
| H2 - industry | |||||
| Implementation Act on annual obligations for renewable fuels of non-biological origin in industry | Consultation report published | 1/1/2026 | 2023/2413 | KGG | The law is partly intended to implement REDIII. Advice from the Council of State issued on December 15, 2025. The plan is to send the bill to the House of Representatives in Q1 2026. |
| Green gas | |||||
| Annual green gas obligation (green gas blending obligation) | Consultation closed | KGG | The previous bill was withdrawn on November 19, 2025. An amended bill was sent to the Council of State on the same day. The plan is to send the bill to the House of Representatives in Q1 2026. Implementation has been postponed until 2027. | ||
| 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 regarding nuclear power plants after 2033. | |
| Infrastructure (other than Energy Act) | |||||
| Implementation Act implementing EU rules on infrastructure for alternative fuels and certain other rules | Consultation closed | 2023/1804 | I&W | Advice issued by the Council of State on October 20, 2025. | |
| Mobility | |||||
| Implementation Act amending the Environmental Management Act in connection with the revised REDIII for transport | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 5/21/2025 | 36766 | I&W | Under review. |
| Amend Energy Transport Decree RED III (2023/2413) | TK | 5/21/2025 | 32813 | I&W | Intended effective date: January 1, 2026. |
| Amendment of Energy Transport Regulations RED III (2023/2413) | Consultation closed | 5/21/2025 | I&W | Consultation end date: 16-10-2025. | |
| Modification Temporary Subsidy Scheme for Zero Emission Mobility (SWiM). | Preparation ministry | 1/1/2026 | I&W | Expansions related to hydrogen filling stations and the purchase of hydrogen vehicles. | |
| Temporary subsidy scheme Maritime Master Plan 2026 | Preparation ministry | 28498 | I&W | Consultation end date: January 12, 2026. | |
| Built environment | |||||
| Heat | |||||
| Collective heat law | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 36576 | KGG | Under review. | |
| Energy Savings | |||||
| EED Implementation Act | Preparation ministry | 10/11/2025 | 2023/1791 | KGG | Infringement proceedings initiated by EED. Opinion issued by Council of State on October 20, 2025. |
| EPBD Implementation Act | Consultation closed | 5/29/2026 | 2024/1275 | VRO | The plan is to send the bill to the House of Representatives in 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 | |||||
| Implementation Act revising the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and implementing the Industrial Emissions Portal Regulation (IEPR) | TK | 7/1/2026 | 2024/1785 | I&W | Advice issued by the Council of State on December 4, 2025. |
| Implementation Act on penalties under Regulation 2024/573 on F-gases | Preparation ministry | 2024/573 | KGG | The plan is to send the proposal to the House of Representatives in Q2 2026. The intended effective date was Q1 2026, but this has been postponed. | |
| Implementation Act revising Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (Waste Framework Directive) | Preparation ministry | 6/17/2027 | 2025/1892 | I&W | In preparation. |
| Implementation Act of the revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive and the implementation of the PIE Regulation | Preparation ministry | 7/1/2026 | 36864 | I&W | Advice issued by the Council of State on December 4, 2025. For implementation and enforcement, the Environment Act, the Environmental Management Act, and the Environmental Tax Act must be amended. |
| Omnibus Act on the Environment I&W Soil and Water 2026 | Consultation closed | 27129 | I&W | Includes provisions regarding the use/reporting obligation for steel slag, purification obligation, and use of wastewater. Consultation report published. | |
| 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 the implementation of the Circular Economy Action Plan. Proposal adopted by the Council of Ministers on November 14, 2025. Request for advice submitted to the Council of State. | |
| 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 | Urgent treatment requested from the Council of State on November 4, 2025. Urgent advice expected in early 2026. | ||
| Customized approach law for PAS projects | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 36755 | LVVN | The Cabinet considers the bill to be urgent due to the expiry of the administrative court's grace period. For this reason, an internet consultation has been waived. | |
| Amendment to the Fertilizer Act Implementation Regulation in connection with the adjustment of nitrogen usage standards and the designation of nitrogen focus areas | Consultation closed | 1/1/2026 | 33037 | LVVN/I&W | Consultation end date: November 8, 2025. In implementation of the 8th Nitrates Directive Action Program. |
| Amendment of Fertilizer Act Implementation Regulations in connection with RENURE | Consultation closed | LVVN | Consultation end date: December 8, 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 | End date of consultation: January 1, 2026. | ||
| 8th Nitrates Directive Action Program | Consultation closed | 1/1/2026 | 33037 | LVVN | Letter with final action plan expected before Christmas recess. |
| Private member's bill on land-based farming and responsible manure disposal | TK | 36849 | LVVN | Proposal sent to TK on November 11, 2025. | |
| Animal Welfare | |||||
| Draft decision on the protection of wolves and golden jackals to implement the amended Habitats Directive in relation to the protection status of wolves. | Preparation ministry | January 15, 2027 | 2025/1237 | LVVN | The aim is to put the decision out for consultation in early 2026. |
| Private member's bill to limit the suffering of animals during slaughter | TK | 36769 | LVVN | Advice issued by the Council of State on October 20, 2025. | |
| Draft decision on animal-friendly livestock farming 2040 | Consultation closed | 1/1/2027 | 28286 | LVVN | Declared controversial. The AMvB will probably have to be revised following a review of European regulations concerning animal welfare in livestock farming. |
| Private member's bill to amend the Animals Act in connection with the abolition of factory farming | TK | 36562 | LVVN | The temporary committee on Fundamental Rights and Constitutional Review has decided to initiate an advisory process. | |
| Other agriculture | |||||
| SZW Omnibus Act 2026 | TK | 36796 | SSW | Includes amendments to the Working Conditions Act (Article 12) to implement the Framework Directive on Safety (Directive 89/391/EEC) | |
| Collection scheme I&W soil 2026 | Consultation closed | 1/1/2026 | 28020 | I&W | Consultation end date: 23-11-2025. Amendments to Environmental Regulation, Soil Quality Regulation and Soil Cleanability Regulation. |
| Labor force admission law | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 1/1/2027 | 36336 | SSW | Written preparation. |
| Implementation Act Amendment to the Working Conditions Act in connection with a new permit requirement for asbestos work | Preparation ministry | 2023/2668 | SSW | To implement EU Asbestos Directive Amendment Directive. | |
| Reporting / ESG directives / climate liability | |||||
| Implementation Act on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (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 Act Stop the clock CSRD and CSDDD | Preparation ministry | 12/31/2025 | 2025/794 | KGG | |
| Implementation law anti-SLAPP directive | TK | 5/7/2026 | 2024/1069 | J&V | Note in response to consultation report sent to TK. |
| Implementation Act on Responsible and Sustainable International Business (CSDDD 2024/1760) | TK | 7/26/2026 | 35761 | BuZa | Preparation and delay due to omnibus proposal. |
| Implementation Act on the CBAM transition period | TK | 6/1/2026 | 2023/956 | KGG | Advice issued by the Council of State on September 16, 2025. Expansion and modification of CBAM is expected from the EU, but the details of these modifications are still uncertain. |
| Defense and security | |||||
| Cybersecurity Act Implementation Act | TK | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2555 | J&V | To implement the NIS2 Directive. Under consideration. |
| Cybersecurity Order | TK | 36764 | J&V | Being dealt with together with the Cybersecurity Act implementing the NIS2 Directive. Request for advice submitted to the Council of State. Intended entry into force (including decisions and regulations) Q2 2026. | |
| 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. |
| Implementation Act on Resilience of Critical Entities | TK | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2557 | J&V | To implement CER Directive 2022/2557. Pending. |
| Decision resilience critical entities | TK | 36764 | J&V | Will be dealt with together with the Critical Entities Resilience Act for the implementation of the CER Directive. Request for advice submitted to the Council of State. Intended entry into force (including decisions and regulations) Q2 2026. | |
| 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 Act Directive 2024/1711 (Part of EMD package) in Environmental Tax Act | Preparation ministry | 1/17/2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Request for advice submitted to the Council of State. Aim to send to the House of Representatives before the Christmas recess. |
| Grants | |||||
| Grant scheme Scaling up fully renewable hydrogen production via electrolysis (OWE) | Preparation ministry | KGG | Regulation expected in early 2026. Opening expected after summer 2026. | ||
| Question subsidy for industrial purposes RED III (STIHWI/HWI buy-up scheme) | In consultation | KGG | Consultation end date: January 30, 2026. Concerns a subsidy scheme that will be added as a subsidy module to the National EZK and LNV Subsidy Scheme. | ||
| Other | |||||
| Initiative proposal for a Temporary Emergency Affordable Energy Act | TK | 36041 | FIN | Not declared controversial. | |
| Accelerate and approve the REDIII Implementation Act | Preparation ministry | 7/1/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | To implement Articles 15b to 16f of REDIII. Amends the Environment Act and (to a limited extent) the Offshore Wind Energy Act and the General Administrative Law Act. Bill to be submitted to the House of Representatives in Q1 2026. Intended date of entry into force is July 1, 2026. |
| Decision to accelerate RED III (Mapping RED III) | Consultation closed | 7/1/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Mapping makes it possible to designate acceleration areas under RED III, but does not designate any areas itself. The deadline for the final designation of acceleration areas is February 26, 2026. |
| RED III Decision on licensing procedures | Consultation closed | 7/1/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Consultation end date: 6-10-2025. |
| Climate Bill initiative proposal 1.5 | TK | 35953 | KGG | Under review. | |
| Act to strengthen public housing direction | TK | 36512 | VRO | Under review. | |
| Past 12 months | |||||
| Decision regarding the change in the level of the skimming percentage for pig rights | Published | 33037 | LVVN | Effective date: December 8, 2025. | |
| Decision regarding the determination of the level of the skimming percentages | Published | LVVN | Effective date: December 8, 2025. | ||
| Amendment to the Truck Tax Act in connection with the implementation of the revised European toll collection rules (2022/362) | Published | 36626 | I&W | Entry into force on a date to be determined by royal decree. | |
| 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. | |
| 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: January 1, 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: January 1, 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: January 1, 2025. | |
| Temporary prohibition and permit requirement for application of LD and ELO steel slag | Published | 25176 | I&W | Effective date: July 23, 2025. | |
| Regulation designating categories of sustainable energy production and climate transition 2025 | Published | 23407 | KGG | Effective date: September 26, 2025. | |
| Amendments to the General Implementation Regulation stimulating sustainable energy production and climate transition in connection with opening 2025 | Published | 23408 | KGG | Effective date: July 18, 2025. | |
| Regulation further interpretation of technical or economic necessity third party access gas storage facilities | Published | KGG | Effective date: October 1, 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: June 31, 2025. |
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