Netherlands

  • Jun 5, 2009
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NETHERLANDS: Hard right polls well in EP vote

The far-right Freedom Party (PVV) polled in second place in European elections, according to...

Netherlands
  • Jun 4, 2009
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EU/UK/NETHERLANDS: Fringes hope for poll gains

Elections to the European Parliament (EP) begin today in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands,...

Eu
  • Apr 28, 2009
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EUROPE: Islam and public law still at odds

A motion to replace mandatory ethics classes with religious education in Berlin schools failed on...

  • Mar 26, 2009
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NETHERLANDS: Parties settle on austere stimulus plan

The governing coalition of the Netherlands yesterday announced a new programme of stimulus...

Netherlands
  • Mar 24, 2009
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EUROPEAN UNION: Crisis gives voice to enlargement foes

Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union on March 16 called for a period of "consolidation"...

  • Mar 17, 2009
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NETHERLANDS: CPB predicts worst downturn since 1930s

The impact of the global economic crisis on the Dutch economy could extend into the medium term,...

Netherlands
  • Mar 16, 2009
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EUROPE: Market exposure is rising for pensioners

Pension reform has led to different levels of public and private pre-funding, implying differing...

  • Mar 13, 2009
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NETHERLANDS: Atmosphere ripe for more attacks

Seven people were arrested after raids in the Netherlands and Belgium yesterday, on charges of...

Netherlands