The European Commission has approved the Netherlands’ third payment request of €551 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), part of NextGenerationEU. This marks progress in implementing reforms and investments focused on innovation, education, and energy efficiency. The Commission confirmed the Netherlands has completed 15 milestones and 9 targets outlined in the Council Implementing Decision. Key initiatives include quantum computing research, digital education projects, and energy-saving home upgrades for over 600,000 households. The payment will contribute to €3.07 billion in RRF funds for the Netherlands, representing 56.4% of its €5.44 billion national plan. The Economic and Financial Committee (EFC) will review the assessment within four weeks before final approval. The Netherlands submitted its request on December 11, 2025, with remaining milestones due by August 2026.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_304
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