The Dutch have shown up to be much more critical of the EU enlargement than other Europeans, according to a national web-held survey.

Only the Swedes are more negative, Dutch private RTL-4 TV channel reported as quoted by world media.

Nearly two in three Dutch respondents (69%) oppose Turkey's accession to the bloc. Half of the approached frown at Croatia becoming a member as well.

In Dutch eyes, acceding Bulgaria and Romania - due to join 1 January 2006 - are neither quite welcome, the survey shows. A total of 54% and 52% of respondents disproved respectively Bulgaria and Romania's entry to the Union.

The results will be discussed Friday at a session by the Dutch government.

In a survey of the European Commission two weeks ago, the Dutch turned out to be reasonably positive on enlargement of the EU. Then a majority of the Dutch (62%) considered the enlargement positive, compared with an overall average of 55%. But again 62% of them do fear they will find it more difficult to get a job due to future enlargement.

The Netherlands is among the half a dozen EU states that have not started the ratification procedure concerning Bulgaria and Romania's Accession Treaty. To enter into force and thus let them both become members, all countries must ratify the accord.

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