The Dutch government has initiated a project to create an independent digital workplace environment after U.S. sanctions restricted access to Microsoft services for the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The initiative, named DAWO (Digitaal Autonome Werkomgeving Overheid), aims to replace American software and cloud infrastructure with domestically developed alternatives. Officials stated the effort seeks to prevent future disruption to critical government systems caused by external geopolitical actions. Work is underway to redesign operating systems, office applications, and cloud services within the Netherlands. The move reflects a broader strategy to enhance technological self-reliance among public institutions.