Intelligence report warns of rising security threats in Netherlands

The Dutch intelligence agency's latest report Monday warned of increasing internal and external threats against the rule of law.

The "AIVD 2022" report said that threats to the country have increased due to the war in Ukraine, spying activity and cyberattacks.

Speaking at a press conference on the report, Erik Akerboom, director-general of the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD), said that China is the "biggest economic threat" to the Netherlands.

China is targeting new technologies in the Netherlands and is constantly trying to steal these technologies, he said.