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More Confidence in the EU than in the Dutch Parliament

Figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) show that almost two-thirds of the Dutch population have little or no confidence in Parliament. About 36 percent of respondents have a good feeling with the European Union. In...

by Nederlands Juristen Comité voor de Mensenrechten
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Figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) show that almost two-thirds of the Dutch population have little or no confidence in Parliament. About 36 percent of respondents have a good feeling with the European Union. In comparison with other European countries, the Netherlands has a high score when it comes to trusting institutions. In many European countries, confidence in the EU and Parliament is considerably lower. According to CBS, the Dutch especially trust authoritative bodies. Almost 70 percent of Dutch citizens trust judges and police.

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