Regulatory dashboard
Dutch legislative pathways for agricultural and energy transition
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Last modified: July 9, 2025
* Implementation date (of underlying guideline)
| Status | Date* | Number | Ministry | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY LAW | |||||
| - Implementation of Directive 2024/1711 amending Directives 2018/2001 and 2019/944 on improving the design of the Union's electricity market | In preparation | 17-01-2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented and infringement procedure started. Aim to submit bill to State Council in Q2 2025. |
| - Implementation of Directive 2024/1788 on common rules for the internal markets in renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen | In preparation | 05-08-2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| - Implementation of RED III | In preparation | 21-05-2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented and infringement proceedings started. |
| - Implementation of EED recast | implementation started | 11-10-2025 | 2023/1791 | KGG | Partially implemented |
| Energy Decree | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 01-01-2026 | 36378 | KGG | Partially implementing Energy Directive, Energy Order, Gas Directive and Gas Regulation. Separate implementation path for EMD package that will later amend Energy Decree. |
| Energy Scheme | In consultation | KGG | |||
| (RENEWABLE) MOLECULES | |||||
| Gas | |||||
| Law combating energy supply crisis | Consulation closed | KGG | Partly to implement European regulation on gas supply security. | ||
| Groningen | |||||
| Act implementing measures parliamentary inquiry into natural gas extraction Groningen | Consultation report published | KGG | |||
| H2 - industry | |||||
| Law on annual obligation of renewable fuels of non-organic origin in industry | Consultation closed | 21-05-2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Implementation part REDIII and intention to send bill to the House in early 2026. |
| Green gas | |||||
| Annual green gas obligation | Consultation closed | Implementation has been postponed to 2027 | |||
| Infrastructure (other than Energy Act) | |||||
| - Implementation of Directive 2024/1788 on common rules for the internal markets in renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen | In preparation | 05-08-2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | |
| MOBILITY | |||||
| Bill to amend Environmental Management Act to implement revised REDIII for transportation | Council of State | 21-05-2025 | I&W | Ready for consideration in the House and will soon follow according to fourth progress letter implementing RED III dated April 25, 2025. | |
| Amendment of Energy Transport Decree RED III | Consultation report published | 21-05-2025 | I&W | Is expected to be presented to the House in early June. | |
| Amendment of Energy Transport Regulations RED III | In preparation | 21-05-2025 | I&W | Amendment regulation is expected to be finalized by mid-September. | |
| Amendment to the Truck Levy Act in connection with the implementation of the revised European tolling rules | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 36626 | I&W | Written preparation | |
| FuelEU Maritime and ReFuelEU Aviation Implementation Act. | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 01-01-2025 | 36649 | I&W/VRO | Written preparation |
| BUILT ENVIRONMENT | |||||
| Heat | |||||
| Collective heat law | TK | 36576 | KGG | In progress | |
| Energy Savings | |||||
| - Implementation of EED | Implementation started | 11-10-2025 | 2023/1791 | KGG | Partially implemented |
| - Implementation of Directive 2024/1788 on common rules for the internal markets in renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen | In preparation | 05-08-2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| - Implementation of EPBD | In preparation | 29-05-2026 | 2024/1275 | BZK | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| TAXES | |||||
| Change national carbon tax | In preparation | FIN | A new adjustment will be required as a result of the Spring Note. | ||
| - Implementation of Directive 2024/1711 amending Directives 2018/2001 and 2019/944 on improving the design of the Union's electricity market | In preparation | 17-01-2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Implementation in the Environmental Resources Tax Act. |
| WASTE TREATMENT AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS | |||||
| - Implementation of Directive 2024/1785 amending Directive 2010/75 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) and Directive 1999/31 on the landfill of waste | In preparation | 01-07-2026 | 2024/1785 | I&W | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| AGRICULTURE | |||||
| - 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, and correcting that Implementing Directive as regards the measures concerning Candidatus Phytoplasma prunorum Seemüller & Schneider | In preparation | 31-07-2025 | 2025/145 | LVVN | Directive not yet (fully) implemented |
| REPORTING / ESG DIRECTIVES | |||||
| Act implementing directive on sustainability reporting by companies | TK | 06-07-2024 | 36678 | J&V | Preparation, implementation CSRD and infringement proceedings started. Cabinet wants to include omnibus proposal in implementation, but EC has said there is no room for delay. Because implementation in Dutch law is not yet realized at this time, when completed, this law will probably take effect retroactively. |
| Responsible and sustainable international business law | TK | 26-07-2026 | 35761 | BuZa | Preparation, implementation CSDDD and delay due to omnibus proposal. |
| Implementation of Stop the clock CSRD and CSDDD. | In preparation | 31-12-2025 | 2025/794 | KGG | Not yet implemented |
| OTHER | |||||
| Energy Independence Act | TK | 36318 | EZ | Preparation | |
| Mapping RED III | Consultation closed | 01-07-2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Bill will go to the House in Q3 2025. |
| Initiative proposal for a Temporary Emergency Affordable Energy Act | TK | 36041 | FIN | Preparation | |
| Implementation law anti-SLAPP directive | Consultation closed | 07-05-2026 | 2024/1069 | J&V | |
| Act to strengthen public housing direction | TK | 36512 | VRO | In progress | |
| - Implementation of Directive to empower consumers for green transition through better information and through protection against unfair practices | In preparation | 27-03-2026 | 2024/825 | EZ | Not yet (fully) implemented. Book 6 of the Civil Code will be amended. |
| Cybersecurity law (NIS2 directive). | TK | 17-10-2024 | 2022/2555 | J&V | In progress |
| Draft bill to amend Nuclear Energy Act to keep Borssele nuclear power plant open longer | In preparation | KGG and I&W | |||
| SUBSIDIES | |||||
| National Investment Scheme Climate Projects Industry | Consultation report published | KGG | |||
| Grant scheme Scaling up fully renewable hydrogen production via electrolysis (OWE) | In preparation | KGG | Expected in 2026 | ||
| Demand response industry target RED III | In preparation | KGG | Letter expected after summer | ||
| PAST 6 MONTHS | Adopted | 36378 | KGG | ||
| Energy Law | Adopted | 36566 | BZK | ||
| Amendment of Regulation on CO2 levy on industry in connection with Regulation on free allocation of emission rights | Adopted | KGG | |||
| Amendments to the Groningen Temporary Act to correct omissions and make clarifications | Adopted | 36618 | LVVN | ||
| Act space for sustainability initiatives | Adopted | 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 | Implemented | 2024/2963 | LVVN |
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