How the Netherlands is trying to reduce its dependence on the American cloud

In recent months, the Dutch government has taken visible steps to reduce its reliance on American cloud providers such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google. This shift is driven by growing geopolitical tensions, concerns about data security, and increasingly pointed questions in parliament about digital sovereignty. Parliamentary scrutiny and a recent deal with the European cloud platform STACKIT illustrate how The Hague is seeking to develop alternatives, without abruptly cutting ties with the American cloud.