EU slams Dutch website for instigating intolerance

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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Irish Times, 13.2.12: EU condemns Dutch site criticising migrant behaviour http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/world/2012/0213/1224311682910.html

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European Parliament: Press Release, 13.3.12: MEPs strongly condemn Dutch discriminatory website http://www.europarl.europa.eu/pdfs/news/expert/infopress/20120309IPR40343/20120309IPR40343_en.pdf

EUObserver, 15.3.12: MEPs unite over Dutch anti-immigrant hotline http://euobserver.com/843/115606

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