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Dutch premier Jan Peter Balkenende: "I will actively engage in the campaign" (Photo: European Commission)

Dutch support for constitution waning

Support for the EU constitution in the Netherlands is on the decrease, it has emerged over the weekend.

According to De Volkskrant on Saturday (16 April), a confidential survey by the Dutch cabinet shows that backing for the new EU charter has dropped to 40% among less informed voters and to 50% among better informed voters.

In March, when the government conducted a similar poll, these figures lay at 45% and well above 50% respectively.

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Dutch premier Jan Peter Balkenende: "I will actively engage in the campaign" (Photo: European Commission)

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