Our security is a vital asset.
Without security, there’s no freedom.
But the world is changing, and so too are the threats we face.
They are growing in number,
and they are more diverse and intertwined.
Like international tensions,
military and digital threats,
but also pandemics, climate disasters and natural disasters.
We can’t afford to be naive about this.
That is why we must change the way we protect our entire Kingdom.
It’s more important than ever for us to be alert and prepared.
The Security Strategy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands lays the foundation for a resilient future.
These are the guiding principles of the strategy.
They will steer us through the next six years:
The strategy outlines what we will do to ensure our national security.
And it provides the framework for how we will then implement this.
For both deliberate and unintentional threats, viewed integrally.
We will be looking beyond our own borders.
Foreign and domestic security are inextricably linked with each other.
Threats do not start or end at our borders.
The strategy will steer the Kingdom as a whole.
But it will acknowledge differences. And it will not affect the existing division of responsibilities for national security.
The focus is on managing risks, not eliminating them.
Because there’s no such thing as absolute security.
However, we can reduce the chance threats occur, and limit their potential impact.
Everyone has to contribute.
Not just the government, but also individuals, businesses and civil society organisations.
Together we are responsible for our security.
Only together we can increase our resilience.
This strategy will make our Kingdom strong and resilient.
Because our security deserves the strongest protection.
Visit www.government.nl/securitystrategy for more information.