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Netherlands

Europe
NLD

Current Score

67.00

Global Rank

8th

Percentile

96%

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2026

Ranking Trend

Netherlands's rank movement over the last 30 days

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Score Analysis

Analysis of Netherlands's policy signalling profile

The Netherlands currently holds a WokeMeter assessment score of 67.00, ranking 8th globally and placing it in the 95.7th percentile for policy signalling intensity. This high score reflects the country's consistent approach across all measured dimensions. Despite all dimension scores converging around 67.05, the comprehensive nature of the Netherlands' policy frameworks, particularly regarding institutional DEI policies and content moderation, aligns with the broader Western progressive policy landscape. The consistent dimension scores indicate a balanced approach to social policy signalling without significant recent events to alter this equilibrium.

Upon examining the individual dimension scores, the Netherlands demonstrates uniform policy signalling intensity across various areas. Dimensions such as Speech & Expression Climate, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, and Corporate/Investor Signalling all reflect a similar level of engagement, each scoring 67.05. Legislative/Regulatory Activism slightly deviates with a score of 66.71, indicating a marginally lower intensity in legislative actions compared to other dimensions. The absence of notable recent events suggests stable policy signalling, maintaining the Netherlands' position within the top tier of countries exhibiting high intensity in Western-style progressive policies.

Score Breakdown by Dimension

Weighted components of the composite score

Speech & Expression Climate(18% weight)
67.05
Institutional DEI Policy Intensity(18% weight)
67.05
Education & Curriculum Signalling(14% weight)
67.05
Media & Platform Moderation(14% weight)
67.05
Legislative/Regulatory Activism(14% weight)
66.71
Corporate/Investor Signalling(12% weight)
67.05
Protest & Activism Salience(10% weight)
67.05

Recent Events

Events that influenced this country's score

EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+1.0

A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.

Oct 21, 2025Source

European Union to phase out Russian gas imports by end of 2027

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+1.0

The European Union will phase out all Russian gas imports by the end of next year, the bloc’s energy ministers agreed on Monday. Although diplomats said that Hungary and Slovakia – which are diplomatically closer to the Kremlin and still import Russian gas via pipeline – both opposed the move.

Oct 20, 2025Source

Gaza Aid Deliveries Struggle, Despite Cease-Fire

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
-1.0

A single photograph of Palestinians besieging an aid convoy after the new cease-fire took hold in Gaza makes clear how much work lies ahead in the enclave.

Oct 20, 2025Source