HCSS Spring 2026 Public Monitor: Assessing Dutch Social Stability (hcss.nl)

• Aggregate social stability scores remain stable despite increased perceived risk.
• Rising public anxiety over external threats and internal societal cohesion.
• Strategic input for Dutch law enforcement and government policy refinement.

"The HCSS Public Monitor Spring 2026 evaluates Dutch social stability by tracking citizen perceptions of threats and resilience. While aggregate satisfaction scores remain steady, citizens report rising concerns regarding external security threats, internal societal friction, and government operational capacity. Commissioned by the Dutch Police Strategy and Innovation Directorate, this survey provides a longitudinal data set intended to refine national policy, improve strategic insights for law enforcement, and bolster democratic resilience in a volatile geopolitical environment."