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September 12, 2012

Netherlands Gets Ready to Turn Left

Chris Aalberts, The Guardian

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But, unlike in France, this Dutch political shift won't mark a turning point against austerity measures.

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TAGGED: Netherlands, Eurozone, Europe

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