Dutch Senate approves EU digital and AI regulations, rejects transparency law for civil society
The Dutch Senate has lifted parliamentary scrutiny reservations on EU digital and AI regulations, paving the way for implementation. However, a proposed law to enhance transparency and combat undermining by civil society organizations was rejected, affecting NGOs and advocacy groups across the Netherlands.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Adopted Proposals | Omnibus Digital (COM(2025)837) and Omnibus AI (COM(2025)836) |
| Rejected Proposal | Transparency and Combating Undermining by Civil Society Organizations Act (35.646) |
| Voting Parties (In Favor) | SGP, VVD, PVV, JA21 |
| Voting Parties (Against) | GroenLinks-PvdA, Volt, ChristenUnie, CDA, D66, FVD, SP, PvdD, BBB, 50PLUS, OPNL, others |
| Absent | Fractie-Walenkamp |
| Special Note | FVD faction granted leave to record a note |
The Dutch Senate plays a crucial role in reviewing and approving legislative proposals, including those tied to EU regulations. Its decisions directly influence the implementation of national and international policies, such as digital and AI governance, as well as domestic laws affecting civil society.
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Letter on lifting the parliamentary scrutiny reservation for the Omnibus Digital and the Omnibus AI adopted and other news
The Senate today adopted the
as a hammer piece. The FVD faction was granted leave to record a note.
Furthermore, the Senate rejected the proposal
after a voice vote.
In favor: SGP, VVD, PVV and JA21.
Against: GroenLinks-PvdA, Volt, ChristenUnie, CDA, D66, FVD, SP, PvdD, BBB, 50PLUS, Fractie-Visseren-Hamakers, Fractie-Van de Sanden, OPNL and Fractie-Beukering.
Absent: Fractie-Walenkamp.