Dutch situation shows need for more security co-operation, says Balkenende

The sectarian violence following the murder of a Dutch flim-maker has underlined the need for more security co-operation between member states, the Dutch prime minister has said.

Speaking to MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday (17 November), Jan-Peter Balkenende said the events in the Netherlands "show that there is tension in our society" adding, "we have to learn from one another in the integration of minorities".

EU policy in the area of justice, security and freedom is of "direct ...