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A Strategy for Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty for the Netherlands (2025–2035) Contribution to a Coalition Agreement

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  • Akcan, Melis
  • Groep, David

    (RS: FSE DACS, Dept. of Advanced Computing Sciences)

  • Ritzen, Jo

    (Mt Economic Research Inst on Innov/Techn, RS: GSBE MGSoG, RS: UNU-MERIT Theme 3)

  • Rounding, Nicholas

    (ROA / Health, skills and inequality, RS: GSBE other - not theme-related research)

Abstract

This paper proposes a mission-oriented national strategy for strengthening cybersecurity and achieving digital sovereignty in the Netherlands for 2025–2035. It outlines an integrated framework across four pillars: national cyber resilience, sovereign digital procurement, innovation and ecosystem development, and societal capacity-building. Emphasizing European cooperation, secure-by-design principles, and strategic public investment, the strategy aims to reduce dependence on non-EU technologies, enhance deterrence capabilities, and support talent development. A phased implementation roadmap highlights concrete actions for government, industry, and academia to ensure long-term national security, economic resilience, and democratic integrity in an increasingly contested digital landscape

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  • Akcan, Melis & Groep, David & Ritzen, Jo & Rounding, Nicholas, 2025. "A Strategy for Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty for the Netherlands (2025–2035) Contribution to a Coalition Agreement," MERIT Working Papers 2025-029, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).
    • Handle: RePEc:unm:unumer:2025029
    DOI: 10.53330/ZMFF2486
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    JEL classification:

    • H56 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - National Security and War
    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy
    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software
    • F52 - International Economics - - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy - - - National Security; Economic Nationalism

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