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Monday 13 February RNW - NEWS AND ANALYSIS FROM THE NETHERLANDS IN 10 LANGUAGES, WORLDWIDE 24/7 ON RADIO, TV AND ONLINE

Newsline - Change at the top for the Dutch Labour party

On air: 12 March 2010 15:25 (Photo: Flickr)

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Newsline - 12 March 2010: Shock at Labour leader Wouter Bos' resignation. A coffeeshop owner tries to get dope smokers to vote. Hear more about the fallout from RNW's expose of abuse in the Catholic church.

 

 

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Who'll lead labour into the next elections?

Wouter Bos' announcement that he's to step down as Labour leader has shocked and disappointed his colleagues and supporters. Amsterdam Mayor Job Cohen will replace him - can he help the party secure victory in the upcoming elections? Listen to an interview with our political editor John Tyler.

Getting dope smokers to vote

Coffeeshop owner Nol van Schaik has come up with a plan to get cannabis smokers to vote on June 9 - he's urging his colleagues to close their doors during polling hours. And he says he's got enough support to make a political difference.

Independent inquiry into church sex abuse claims

Reactions have flooded in after RNW's expose of child abuse in the Catholic church, and bishops recently agreed to launch an independent investigation. Reporter Robert Chesal explains the latest developments.

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