Official estimate
Figures published by CBS are the official figures on the balance of the government budget and the government debt of the Netherlands. They will be reported to the European Commission in the context of the excessive deficit procedure (EDP). Reporting takes place twice yearly, before 1 April and before 1 October. The EU statistical agency Eurostat will verify the figures on deficits and debts of all member states, which must be submitted by 1 April 2024, and publish the final figures on 22 April 2024.