WILLEMSTAD – The Netherlands and Curaçao have formally adopted the latest implementation agenda and progress report on Curaçao’s reform program under the Country Package (Landspakket) framework, covering the period from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
In a letter dated February 10, 2026, sent to the Dutch Parliament, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum confirmed that the implementation agenda and progress report for Curaçao have been finalized and signed by both Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas and the Dutch government .
The Landspakket reforms are part of the broader cooperation agreement between the Netherlands and the Caribbean countries of the Kingdom, following the signing of the Mutual Arrangement for Reform Cooperation. The implementation is supported and monitored by the respective reform execution organizations in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, together with the Temporary Work Organization (TWO) of the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations.
Progress and Remaining Challenges
According to the report, Curaçao has made measurable progress in several areas over the past six months. Positive developments were noted in improving the business climate and advancing economic strategy. There have also been improvements in the functioning of shared-service government structures.
However, the report also highlights that major systemic reforms remain limited in their execution. Structural changes in key areas such as social security, healthcare, education, taxation and public sector organization have progressed more slowly than initially anticipated.
These delays are considered significant, as they relate to core reforms aimed at strengthening Curaçao’s public finances, governance capacity and long-term economic resilience.
Ongoing Dialogue Ahead of 2027 Deadline
With the formal end of the reform cooperation agreement scheduled for April 2027, discussions are ongoing between the Dutch government and Prime Minister Pisas regarding the impact of these delays and the type of support the Netherlands can still provide before the agreement concludes .
The letter indicates that continued dialogue will focus on how to accelerate implementation in the remaining period and ensure that critical reforms are not left incomplete when the formal cooperation framework ends.
Political and Economic Significance
The Landspakket remains one of the most politically and economically consequential reform programs for Curaçao. It was designed to modernize governance, strengthen financial management, reform social systems and stimulate economic diversification.
While progress in improving the investment climate is seen as encouraging, the slower implementation of structural reforms could influence Curaçao’s fiscal sustainability and long-term policy stability.
As the 2027 deadline approaches, the coming year will likely be decisive in determining whether Curaçao can complete the most impactful reforms within the agreed timeframe or whether further arrangements will need to be negotiated within the Kingdom framework.