Following the Dutch Parliament’s vote on October 2 to implement the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), Renewable Strategies founder Jacobus Wennekers (ed. previously Barnhoorn) spoke to Platts about the next steps in the legislative process. Platts is part of S&P Global Commodity Insights.

“The Senate will discuss on October 7 how to proceed,” Wennekers said. “Either they’ll set a date for written input, issue a blank report for swift adoption, or opt for a plenary debate without written questions.”

While the bill passed with 107 votes in favour, Wennekers noted that the Eerste Kamer (Dutch Senate) is expected to take a critical look before final approval:

“Although a majority in Parliament supported the bill, this does not mean the Senate will refrain from being critical,” he said. “A written round of questions is expected, but since no amendments can be made at this stage, the legislation remains on track to be adopted in November or December and transposed into Dutch law by the Jan. 1, 2026 deadline.”

The vote and subsequent remarks provide reassurance to market participants that the Netherlands remains on course for timely RED III transposition.

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