Christian Democrats Take Dutch Poll

World | January 23, 2003, Thursday // 00:00

The ruling Christian Democrat Party (CDA) has won a narrow victory over the opposition Labour Party in the Dutch elections, results show. They returned to the two main parties, deserting the organisation of murdered populist Pim Fortuyn, which rocked Dutch politics after it seized second place in last year's polls. With almost all votes counted, the CDA has secured 44 seats, while the Labour Party almost doubled its parliamentary presence, soaring to 42 seats. The anti-immigration Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) dropped 18 seats, to be left with just eight members in the 150-seat house. Final results will be confirmed on 27 January, after all ballot papers, including overseas votes, have been counted.

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