The Netherlands has an open society and an open economy.
These elements form the basis of our prosperity and the way we organise our society.
But the world is changing.
The economy, geopolitics and security are becoming more closely intertwined.
Some countries are increasingly putting their own interests at the forefront...
and in doing so they are prepared to take action that can undermine our prosperity...
stability and openness.
They do this in order to play allies against one another, expand their own power...
or spread a particular ideology or religion.
We cherish and protect our open society.
And this is why we are vigilant to risks to our national security.
Countries can use various means to achieve their goals...
like engaging in espionage, disrupting critical processes or carrying out cyberattacks.
They can also interfere with elections or buy up companies that make scarce products.
Locally, nationally, internationally, and in both the public and private domain:
we can only counter state threats by working together and sharing information.
If you like to know more about the Netherlands’ approach to state threats...
please visit www.nctv.nl.