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Netherlands

Europe
NLD

Current Score

67.00

Global Rank

7th

Percentile

96%

Last Updated

Feb 24, 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 has a current composite score of 67, placing it in the 96.2th percentile and ranking #7 globally for policy signalling intensity. This assessment aligns closely with its dimension scores, reflecting a consistent application of Western-style progressive policies across multiple areas. The lack of recent significant events or changes in policy suggests a stable regulatory environment that moderately supports various dimensions such as education, media moderation, and institutional DEI policies. The country's commitment to maintaining a balance between regulatory frameworks and individual freedoms contributes to its high overall score within the WokeMeter index.

Examining the dimension scores, the Netherlands shows consistent signalling intensity across all areas, with scores clustered around 67.05. This uniformity indicates a balanced approach to policy implementation, with no single dimension significantly outpacing others. The highest weighted areas, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity and Speech & Expression Climate, reflect robust frameworks supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives alongside a climate fostering free expression. Likewise, dimensions such as Education & Curriculum Signalling and Corporate/Investor Signalling demonstrate moderate to high intensity, highlighting the Netherlands' comprehensive yet measured approach to progressive policy signalling.

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