THE HAGUE, WILLEMSTAD – The Dutch government has formally submitted the second 2025 Implementation Agenda and Progress Report for Curaçao’s Landspakket (Country’s Economic Reforms) to the Dutch Parliament, confirming both progress and significant delays in key structural reforms.
In a letter dated February 10, 2026, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum informed the Chair of the Dutch House of Representatives that the Implementation Agenda and Report for the period October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 has now been finalized and signed by both Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas and the Dutch government.
The report outlines developments under the Onderlinge Regeling Samenwerking bij Hervormingen — the mutual reform agreement established following the COVID-19 crisis as a condition for financial support.
Progress in Economic Climate and Shared Services
According to the letter, Curaçao has taken “good steps forward” in certain areas over the past six months.
Specifically mentioned are:
• Improvements in the entrepreneurship climate
• Advancements in economic strategy
• Strengthening of the shared-service organization within government
These areas are seen as contributing to improved administrative efficiency and economic competitiveness.
Major Structural Reforms Still Lagging
However, the Dutch government also notes that large system reforms remain limited in execution.
Delays are reported in the implementation of reforms concerning:
• Social security
• Healthcare
• Education
• Taxation
• Government organization
These are not minor technical adjustments but foundational structural reforms that affect Curaçao’s long-term sustainability.
Time Pressure Toward April 2027
The reform cooperation agreement formally ends in April 2027. The letter makes clear that the Netherlands is monitoring delays closely in light of this deadline.
State Secretary Van Marum indicates that he remains in contact with Prime Minister Pisas regarding the consequences of these delays and how the Netherlands can continue providing support before the formal end of the reform arrangement.
The tone of the letter suggests both recognition of progress and concern about whether Curaçao can complete major reforms within the remaining timeframe.
Political and Economic Implications
The update underscores a growing tension within the Landspakket process:
While incremental improvements are being made in administrative efficiency and economic planning, the most politically sensitive reforms — pensions, healthcare restructuring, tax overhaul, and public sector reorganization — are progressing slowly.
These areas directly impact Curaçao’s fiscal sustainability and governance credibility.
With just over a year remaining before the formal end of the reform cooperation framework, questions are beginning to emerge about:
• Whether all reforms can realistically be completed
• What form oversight or cooperation may take after 2027
• Whether additional political decisions must accelerate in 2026
For Curaçao, the stakes remain high. The Landspakket is not merely a bilateral administrative agreement — it is a blueprint for structural modernization tied to financial stability and long-term economic resilience.
As discussions continue between Willemstad and The Hague, the coming months are likely to determine whether Curaçao can meet its reform commitments before the clock runs out.