omstellingen

Omstelling is a Dutch noun that denotes the act or process of changing the position, order, or structure of something, or the result of such a change. The plural omstellingen is used for multiple changes. The term is neutral and widely applied across different domains to describe deliberate reconfiguration rather than incidental changes.

In political and public administration contexts, omstelling often refers to a cabinet reshuffle or a broader reorganization of ministries, agencies, or administrative divisions. In business and organizations, it describes restructuring initiatives, including reassignment of roles, changes in reporting lines, or shifts in strategic focus. In urban planning, transport, and infrastructure, omstelling can denote changes to road layouts, traffic management, or routing of public services. In legal, regulatory, or land-use contexts, it may describe modifications to frameworks, boundaries, or allocations of competences.

Etymologically, omstelling derives from stelling, meaning placing or setting, with the prefix om- indicating reversal or alteration. The term appears regularly in Dutch-language media, official reports, and policy documents to describe planned or implemented changes.

See also: cabinet reshuffle, organizational restructuring, infrastructure reconfiguration, regulatory reform.