The debate on the opening of borders to the nationals of new Member States of the European Union is sharp in the Netherlands. The government, which must decide before the end of March, is itself divided. (Ref. 06287)
Ben Bot, the Foreign Minister, favors prudence: he fears a surge of Polish, Romanian and Czech workers if the Hague decides to open its borders, whereas Belgium, Germany and France keep theirs closed.
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