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The referendum issue is set to cause tension in the Dutch ruling coalition (Photo: Wikipedia)

Dutch EU referendum less likely after key report

The likelihood of the Netherlands holding a referendum on the EU's Reform Treaty decreased Thursday (13 September) after the Dutch government was told by its highest advisory body that a poll is not necessary.

A key report by the Council of State, the Dutch government's highest advisory body, says there is no legal need for a referendum since the new treaty does not include "constitutional" elements, according to Dutch media.

The council's opinion is likely to be followed by the...

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The referendum issue is set to cause tension in the Dutch ruling coalition (Photo: Wikipedia)

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