Expertisecentrum SPOON

Focus
Ecosystem

Year of establishment
2020

Year of investment
2022

Country
Netherlands

Expertisecentrum SPOON is a Dutch centre of expertise that provides knowledge, tools, and guidance for Woo requests under the Open Government Act (Wet open overheid). It supports journalists, researchers, NGOs, and citizens in successfully obtaining government information and works to promote access to information and transparency in the Netherlands.

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Concerns over proposed restrictions to the Open Government Act

22.12.2025 - Open State Foundation

Open State Foundation and SPOON warn that proposed changes could limit access to government information. The position paper advocates for preserving transparency and accountability.

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VVOJ and SPOON withdraw from OGA research group

3.9.2025 - VVOJ

The organisations have withdrawn from a project group focused on research into the Open Government Act. They express concerns about the structure and independence of the process.

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Journalism organisations concerned about Open Government Act

20.3.2025 - NVJ

VVOJ, NVJ, and SPOON have issued an open letter expressing concerns about potential restrictions to the Open Government Act. They stress the importance of access to information for independent journalism.

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Explaining open government and transparency in video interview

6.3.2025 - Rijksoverheid

The interview discusses the importance of open government and how the Open Government Act works. It provides context on policy and implementation around transparency.