The Netherlands is a nation where people ought to want to meet one another, where cultures meet each other.
"Jan Pieter "Jan Peter" Balkenende" is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). He served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 until 14 October 2010.
He previously served as a House of Representatives of the Netherlands/Member of the House of Representatives from 19 May 1998 until 22 July 2002. After then CDA Party leader and Parliamentary group leader/Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands/House of Representatives Jaap de Hoop Scheffer stepped down after an internal power struggle, between him and then CDA Party Chair Marnix van Rij. Balkenende succeed him in both positions, and became the CDA Lijsttrekker for the Dutch general election, 2002/Dutch general election of 2002. The CDA became the surprising winner of the election, gaining 14 seats (from 29 to 43) and becoming the largest party in the House of Representatives of the Netherlands/House of Representatives. This success was in part owed to Balkenende and to his neutral attitude in the debate with Pim Fortuyn List/LPF leader Pim Fortuyn, for not having participated in the supposed 'demonization' by the political Left. Fortuyn was Assassination of Pim Fortuyn/assassinated during the national election campaign on 6 May 2002.
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In an impoverished Europe which conflict had ripped apart, people yearned for peace, freedom, stability and a new chance to prosper.
We seem to be finding it more and more difficult to identify our common ground, as if we have lost sight of what connects us at the deepest level.
The Netherlands lost a personality of international status.
We've had a very interesting working dinner, ... We can start negotiations with Turkey on the basis of the analysis of the commission.
Terrorism is an evil that threatens all the countries in Europe. Vigorous cooperation in the European Union and worldwide is crucial in order to meet this evil head on.
I am satisfied with the discussions of tonight.
We need others to say 'no' to unacceptable behavior. This protocol is modern way to attack the problems and I hope this example will be followed.
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