EU slams Dutch website for instigating intolerance

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Series Details 13.2.12
Publication Date 13/02/2012
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EurActiv reported that Viviane Reding, European Commission Vice President responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, vigorously condemned a website launched by a xenophobic Dutch party (Freedom Party - PW) in February 2012 that collects complaints against Polish, Romanian and Bulgarian nationals who cause 'nuisance' to society.
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