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Dutch ruling parties crater in polls
The aggregate is compiled by Leiden University political scientist Tom Louwerse for Dutch public broadcaster NOS.
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The aggregate is compiled by Leiden University political scientist Tom Louwerse for Dutch public broadcaster NOS.
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