Dutch Labour Leader Wouter Bos slipping in pollsFor the complete report in the Angus Reid Global Monitor click on this link
Dutch Labor Party slipping in Polls - Christian Democrats Lead Labour in Dutch Ballot
The governing Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) is holding on to the top spot in the Netherlands, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. The survey suggests that the CDA, led by current minister president Jan Peter Balkenende, would secure 45 mandates in this year’s election to the Second Chamber. The opposition Labour Party (PvdA) of Wouter Bos is second with 43 seats, followed by the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) with 25 seats, and the Socialist Party (SP) with 15 seats. Six other political organizations would send legislators to the Second Chamber.
The poll shows a two-seat gain for the CDA in a week, while support for the VVD and the SP fell by two mandates.
On Oct. 20, Balkenende called on all of the country’s residents to be tolerant of the way Muslims dress, declaring, "It’s not a very sensitive issue at the moment. The only thing we say is: if you have responsibilities, if you have to wear a uniform, then you cannot do it. But I think it’s important we give people room to dress whatever way they like. In terms of what people wear, Muslims do of course have their own clothing and I think you have to respect that." On Jul. 5, the legislative election was scheduled for Nov. 22. In the period leading up to the ballot, Balkenende will lead a minority government.
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