Van der Burg plans to use more AI so government can cut payroll

Summary

Deputy home affairs minister Eric van der Burg plans to cut the number of civil servants by 16% by 2035, aiming to remove 25,000 officials from the payroll. The cabinet expects these measures to save €3.5 billion annually by 2035 through the use of AI and standardizing IT systems. These cuts may affect job security for civil servants.