Jan Peter Balkenende

In Dutch Election Economy Could Trump Muslim, Immigration Fears

Denis Campbell | Posted 05.25.2011

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Denis Campbell

The Dutch election has been the most difficult in years to handicap as daily headlines about the global economy now seemingly trump fears of Islamic encroachment.

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Anti-Islam Parties Expect To Gain In Dutch Election

AP | ARTHUR MAX | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Anti-Islam Parties, Jan Peter Balkenende, Amsterdam, Dutch Election, Geert Wilders, Netherlands, Anti-Muslim Parties @Y:World, Peoples Party for Freedom and Democracy, World News

AMSTERDAM — Dutch voters seeking fiscal discipline and tighter immigration laws appear ready to back a new right-wing government in a national e...

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The New EU Presidency - Contenders And Odds (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Adam Taylor | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mary Robinson, European Council President, Jan Peter Balkenende, Paavo Lipponen, European Parliament, European Commission, Tony Blair European Union, Herman Van Rompuy, Slidepoll, European President, Vaira Vike-Freiberga, European Union, Europe, Jean-Claude Juncker, World News

This Thursday, the European Council is expected to announce their first-ever elected President. However, with a baffling selection process taking pl...

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