Netherlands
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Netherlands's rank movement over the last 30 days
Score Analysis
Analysis of Netherlands's policy signalling profile
The Netherlands has an overall WokeMeter assessment score of 67, positioning it at the 6th rank globally, which reflects a high policy signalling intensity. This score aligns closely with the composite dimension scores, indicating a consistent level of signalling across various dimensions. The country's approach to integrating institutional DEI policies, media moderation, and education curriculum signalling, all scoring at 67.05, demonstrates a comprehensive framework of progressive policies. While recent events have not notably shifted the score, the stable policy environment contributes to maintaining a high signalling intensity.
Examining the dimension scores, each area reflects a uniform commitment to policy signalling with scores at or near 67.05. The Speech & Expression Climate, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, and Media & Platform Moderation dimensions all contribute significantly to the overall score, indicating a robust institutional focus on these areas. The Legislative/Regulatory Activism dimension is slightly lower at 66.71, yet it remains aligned with the high intensity observed across other dimensions. The consistent scores across dimensions highlight the Netherlands' balanced approach to policy signalling, emphasizing regulatory frameworks and institutional commitments without recent fluctuations.
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Recent Events
Events that influenced this country's score
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