The Dutch Situation

Dutch situation shows need for more security co-operation, says Balkenende 17.11.2004 - 14:54 CET | By Honor Mahony EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - The sectarian violence following the murder of a Dutch flim-maker has underlined the need for more security co-operation between member states, the Dutch prime minister has said.

Speaking to MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday (17 November), Jan-Peter Balkenende said the events in the Netherlands "show that there is tension in our society" adding, "we have to learn from one another in the integration of minorities". (We had the answer years ago..N.M.)

His words before the European Union assembly come after a spate of attacks were unleashed on both Christian and Muslim sites following the murder of film-maker Theo Van Gogh on 2 November.

Mr Van Gogh was apparently murdered by a suspected Muslim extremist in response to his film suggesting Islam promotes violence against women.

Mr Balkenende said his country is "proud of its diversity" and that it"greatly" appreciates the contribution made by people from other countries. (What does it take to have them admit that multiracial immigration is a disaster)

"They now belong with us", he said but stressed "belonging is something that has to be carefully worked at by both sides. It involves identity, standards, values and getting to know and understand one another better".

Earlier this month, at a summit in Brussels, EU leaders said security has acquired a new urgency, especially since the terrorist attacks in New York in 2001 and in Madrid in March of this year.

"The citizens of Europe rightly expect the EU ... to take a more effective, joint approach to cross-border problems such as illegal migration and trafficking in and smuggling of human beings, as well as to terrorism and organised crime", says the statement.

However, member states still bicker over the extent of co-operation in this area.

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The Dutch Situation
Dutch situation shows need for more security co-operation, says Balkenende 17.11.2004 - 14:54 CET \| By Honor Mahony EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - The sectarian violence following the murder of a Dutch flim-maker has underlined the need for more security co-operation between member states, the Dutch prime minister has said. Speaking to MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday (17 November), Jan-Peter Balkenende said the events in the Netherlands "show that there is tension in our society" adding, "we have to learn from one another in the integration of minorities". (We had the answer years ago..N.M.) His words before the European Union assembly come after a spate of attacks were unleashed on both Christian and Muslim sites following the murder of film-maker Theo Van Gogh on 2 November. Mr Van Gogh was apparently murdered by a suspected Muslim extremist in response to his film suggesting Islam promotes violence against women. Mr Balkenende said his country is "proud of its diversity" and that it"greatly" appreciates the contribution made by people from other countries. (What does it take to have them admit that multiracial immigration is a disaster) "They now belong with us", he said but stressed "belonging is something that has to be carefully worked at by both sides. It involves identity, standards, values and getting to know and understand one another better". Earlier this month, at a summit in Brussels, EU leaders said security has acquired a new urgency, especially since the terrorist attacks in New York in 2001 and in Madrid in March of this year. "The citizens of Europe rightly expect the EU ... to take a more effective, joint approach to cross-border problems such as illegal migration and trafficking in and smuggling of human beings, as well as to terrorism and organised crime", says the statement. However, member states still bicker over the extent of co-operation in this area.
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