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Regulatory dashboard
Dutch legislative pathways for agricultural and energy transition
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Last modified: February 16, 2026
* 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. | |
| Draft regulations for granting permits for the IJmuiden Ver Gamma-A plot Draft regulations for granting permits for the IJmuiden Ver Gamma-A plot | In consultation | KGG | End date of consultation: February 27, 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 Standing Committee on Internal Affairs submitted its report on December 17. | ||
| Amend AMvB temporary law Groningen | Consultation closed | BZK | ||||
| Mining law amendment | Preparation ministry | KGG | Internet consultation expected in Q1 2027 and draft bill in Q1 2028 to the House of Representatives. | |||
| 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. | ||
| Law on care facilities | Preparation ministry | I&W | Request for advice submitted to the Council of State. After receiving advice, the bill will be sent to the House of Representatives for further consideration. | |||
| 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 report published. | ||
| 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 | Consultation closed | 28498 | I&W | |||
| Amendment to RVV 1990 and KR concerning, among other things, the determination of vehicle emission classes and the definition of zero-emission trucks | In consultation | I&W | End date of consultation: 03/09/2026 | |||
| 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 under the Energy Efficiency Directive. Council of State opinion issued on October 20, 2025. Concerns amendment to the Act implementing EU energy efficiency measures. | |
| Decision implementing the EED | Consultation closed | 2023/1791 | KGG/VRO | |||
| 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 Waste Shipment Regulation | Preparation ministry | May 21, 2026 | 2024/1157 | I&W | Advice issued by the Council of State on January 6, 2026. Also partly for the implementation of the Battery Regulation. | |
| 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. | ||
| Air Quality Directive Implementation Act | Preparation ministry | 11/12/2026 | 2024/2881 | I&W | Amends the Environment Act and the General Administrative Law Act with stricter limit values for arsenic, cadmium, nickel, and other substances. | |
| 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 | Advice issued by the Council of State on December 22, 2025. The Council of State advises against submitting the bill to the House of Representatives. | |||
| 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 | In implementation of the 8th Nitrates Directive Action Program. | |
| Amendment of Fertilizer Act Implementation Regulations in connection with RENURE | Consultation closed | LVVN | ||||
| Amendment of Fertilizer Act Implementation Regulations in connection with updating the excretion rates of all animal categories except dairy cattle categories | Consultation closed | LVVN/EZK | ||||
| Collective amendment 2025 Implementation Regulation Fertilizer Act analysis and sampling | Consultation closed | LVVN | Consultation report published. Intended effective date is July 1, 2026. | |||
| 8th Nitrates Directive Action Program | Consultation closed | 1/1/2026 | 33037 | LVVN | ||
| 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 European Commission has requested that the Netherlands postpone approval of the bill until September 8, 2026, at the latest. | ||
| Amendment to the Animal Keepers Decree | Preparation ministry | LVVN | On January 12, 2026, the Council of Ministers approved the internet consultation. | |||
| Prohibition on the cruel use of aids and training equipment for dogs and horses (Order in Council) | Preparation ministry | 28286 | LVVN | The business impact assessment of the draft Order in Council is expected to be carried out in Q1 2026, after which the internet consultation will start. | ||
| Other agriculture | ||||||
| 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. | ||
| Soil and water | ||||||
| Collection scheme I&W soil 2026 | Consultation closed | 1/1/2026 | 28020 | I&W | Subject: Amendment to the Environmental Regulations, Soil Quality Regulations, and Soil Cleanability Regulations. | |
| Implementation Act for the revised Urban Waste Water Directive | Preparation ministry | I&W | ||||
| Implementation of the Water Framework Directive on discharges and abstractions of groundwater and surface water in connection with infringement proceedings | Preparation ministry | Concerns an amendment to the Environment Act and the implementing regulations under the Environment Act. | ||||
| Reporting / ESG directives / climate liability | ||||||
| Implementation Act revised European Directive on environmental crime | TK | January 5, 2026 | 2024/1203 | J&V | Amends the Criminal Code and the Economic Offenses Act. | |
| 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 expected from the EU, implementation of these modifications still uncertain. | |
| Implementation Act Directive on better sustainability information for consumers | Preparation ministry | 36873 | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy/Ministry of Justice and Security | The Advisory Division of the Council of State has no comments on the proposal and recommends that it be submitted to the House of Representatives. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Implementation Act on the Cyber Resilience Regulation | TK | 2024/2847 | EZ | In implementation of the Cyber Resilience Regulation. Under consideration. | ||
| Cyber security regulation IenW | Consultation closed | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2555 | I&W | ||
| Cyber security regulation EZ | Consultation closed | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2555 | EZ | ||
| 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 | Consultation closed | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2557 | I&W | ||
| Cyber Resilience Regulation Implementation Act | TK | 2024/2847 | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy | |||
| Regulation of cybersecurity and resilience critical entities energy sector | Consultation closed | 36875 | KGG | |||
| Energy Independence Act | TK | 36318 | EZ | Preparation. | ||
| Defense and Security-Related Industry Resilience Act | TK | EZ | In preparation, bill expected in Q1 2026. | |||
| Implementation Act EU Package on Emergency Preparedness and Resilience for the Internal Market (IMERA) | TK | EZ | In preparation, bill expected in Q3/4 2026. | |||
| Implementation Act AI Regulation | TK | 2024/1689 | EZ | In preparation, implementing legislation expected in Q4 2026. | ||
| Amendment to the Framework Act on EZ, KGG, and LVVN subsidies in relation to economic security and data processing | TK | EZ | In preparation, expected in Q4 2026. | |||
| 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. The aim was to send it to the House of Representatives before the Christmas recess. | |
| Grants | ||||||
| Subsidy scheme for scaling up fully renewable hydrogen production via electrolysis (OWE) | Consultation closed | KGG | Expected to open after summer 2026. | |||
| Question subsidy for industrial purposes RED III (STIHWI/HWI buy-up scheme) | Consultation closed | KGG | This concerns a subsidy scheme that is being added as a subsidy module to the National EZK and LNV Subsidy Scheme. | |||
| Other | ||||||
| Implementation Act revised Air Quality Directive | Preparation ministry | 2024/2881 | I&W | Concerning amendments to the Environment Act and the General Administrative Law Act. | ||
| Initiative proposal for a Temporary Emergency Affordable Energy Act | TK | 36041 | FIN | Not declared controversial. | ||
| Implementation Act REDIII permitting (formerly REDIII acceleration and permitting / Omnibus Act KGG 2026) | TK | 7/1/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Intended effective date is July 1, 2026. Regulates the designation of acceleration areas on land and at sea for renewable energy projects and the granting of permits within those areas. | |
| 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 | ||
| 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. | ||
| Implementation Regulation Energy Act | Published | KGG | Effective date: 01-01-2026 | |||
| 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. | ||
| Decision on the designation of supervisory authorities under the Energy Act | Published | KGG | Effective date: 01-01-2026 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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. | ||
| SZW Omnibus Act 2026 | Published | 36796 | SSW | Effective date: 01-01-2026 with some exceptions. | ||
| Implementation Act Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1422 (invasive alien species) | Published | 2025/1422 | LVVN | Effective date: August 7, 2025 |
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