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Dutch legislative processes for agricultural & energy transition
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Last updated: May 19, 2025
| Status | Implementation date | Number | Ministry | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Renewable) electricity | |||||
| Energy Law | Adopted | 36378 | KGG | ||
| - Directive (EU) 2024/1711 of June 13, 2024 amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001 and (EU) 2019/944 on improving the design of the Union electricity market | In preparation | 1/17/2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented and infringement procedure started. Aim to submit bill to State Council in Q2 2025. |
| - Directive (EU) 2024/1788 on common rules for the internal markets in renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen | In preparation | 8/5/2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| - RED III | In preparation | 5/21/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented and infringement proceedings started. |
| - EED recast | In preparation | 10/11/2025 | 2023/1791 | KGG | Partially implemented |
| (Renewable) molecules | |||||
| Gas | |||||
| Bill fighting energy supply crisis | Consulation closed | KGG | |||
| Groningen | |||||
| Act implementing measures parliamentary inquiry into natural gas extraction Groningen | Consultation report published | EZ | |||
| H2 - industry | |||||
| RED III - Industry target | In preparation | 5/21/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| Annual commitment industry | Consultation closed | 5/21/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Intent to send bill to House of Representatives in early 2026. |
| Mapping RED III | Consultation closed | 7/1/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | Bill will go to the House in Q3 2025. |
| Green gas | |||||
| Annual green gas obligation | Consultation closed | Implementation has been postponed to 2027 | |||
| Infrastructure (other than Energy Act) | |||||
| - Directive (EU) 2024/1788 on common rules for the internal markets in renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen | In preparation | 8/5/2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | |
| Mobility | |||||
| - Amendment of Energy Transportation Decree | Internet consultation closed | ||||
| RED III - Renewable fuel target. | Internet consultation closed | 5/21/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | |
| RED III - RFNBO sub-goal mobility | Internet consultation closed | 5/21/2025 | 2023/2413 | KGG | |
| Amendment to the Truck Levy Act in connection with the implementation of the revised European tolling rules | EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP | 36626 | I&W | Written preparation | |
| Built environment | |||||
| Heat | |||||
| Collective heat law | TK | 36576 | KGG | ||
| Energy Savings | |||||
| EED | In preparation | 10/11/2025 | 2023/1791 | KGG | Partially implemented |
| Directive (EU) 2024/1788 on common rules for the internal markets in renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen | In preparation | 8/5/2026 | 2024/1788 | KGG | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| EPBD | In preparation | 5/29/2026 | 2024/1275 | BZK | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| Taxes | |||||
| Amendment of Regulation on CO2 levy on industry in connection with Regulation on free allocation of emission rights | Consulation closed | KGG | A new adjustment will be required as a result of the Spring Note. | ||
| - Directive (EU) 2024/1711 of June 13, 2024 amending Directives (EU) 2018/2001 and (EU) 2019/944 on improving the design of the Union electricity market | In preparation | 1/17/2025 | 2024/1711 | KGG | Implementation in the Environmental Resource Tax Act. |
| Waste disposal and hazardous materials | |||||
| Directive (EU) 2024/1785 amending Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) and Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste | In preparation | 7/1/2026 | 2024/1785 | I&W | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| Agriculture | |||||
| Implementing Directive amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC as regards protocols for the examination of certain varieties of agricultural and vegetable crops | TK | 3/31/2025 | 2024/2963 | LVVN | Directive not yet (fully) implemented |
| Implementing Directive amending Implementing Directive 2014/98/EU as regards the non-quarantine organisms regulated by 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 | TK | 7/31/2025 | 2025/145 | LVVN | Directive not yet (fully) implemented |
| Reporting / ESG directives | |||||
| - CSRD | 7/6/2024 | 2022/2464 | J&V | Not yet (fully) implemented and infringement proceedings started, Cabinet wants to include omnibus proposal in implementation, but EC has said there is no room for delay. | |
| Responsible and sustainable international business law | In preparation | 35761 | BuZa | Delay due to omnibus proposal | |
| - CSDDD | In preparation | 7/26/2026 | 2024/1760 | BZK | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| Stop the clock proposal CSRD and CSDDD | In preparation | 12/31/2025 | 2025/794 | KGG | Not yet implemented |
| Other | |||||
| NIS2 | In preparation | 10/17/2024 | 2022/2555 | J&V | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| Energy Independence Act | In preparation | 36318 | EZ | ||
| Initiative proposal for a Temporary Emergency Affordable Energy Act | In preparation | 36041 | FIN | ||
| Anti-SLAPP Directive | In preparation | 5/7/2026 | 2024/1069 | J&V | Not yet (fully) implemented |
| Implementation law anti-SLAPP directive | Consultation closed | J&V | |||
| Act to strengthen public housing direction | TK | 36512 | VRO | ||
| Directive to empower consumers for the green transition through better information and through protection against unfair practices | In preparation | 3/27/2026 | 2024/825 | EZ | Not yet (fully) implemented. Book 6 of the Civil Code will be amended. |
| Grants | |||||
| National Investment Scheme Climate Projects Industry | Consultation report published | KGG | |||
| Past 6 months | |||||
| Energy Law | Adopted | 36378 | KGG | ||
| Amendments to the Groningen Temporary Act to correct omissions and make clarifications | Adopted | 36566 | BZK | ||
| Fertilizer Act amendment related to maximum manure production | Adopted | 36618 | LVVN | ||
| Act space for sustainability initiatives | Withdrawn | 35247 | EZ | ||
| Act of July 17, 2024 amending the Environmental Management Act (implementation of Environmental Liability Directive) | Adopted | 36375 | J&V | ||
| Municipal instruments heat transition law | Adopted | 36387 | KGG |