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Political elite startled as Dutch voters turn against EU

By Sarah Laitner in Amsterdam and George Parker in Brussels

Published: May 15 2005 18:56 | Last updated: May 15 2005 18:56

The lacklustre Dutch Yes campaign for Europe's constitution has burst into life, amid growing concern that voters will reject the treaty in a referendum on June 1.

Panicked politicians have embarked on a round of interviews and sent extra information packs to households as two more opinion polls show the No side with a widening lead.

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