Dutch cabinet ministers should tell voters that an EU-Ukraine deal is good for trade but they should not talk about conflict with Russia, according to the Dutch government’s referendum strategy, which was leaked to the broadcaster RTL.
A 12-page document, made public Thursday, lists a number of questions people might have about an association agreement between the EU and Ukraine that the Dutch will vote on on April 6.
It urges ministers to tell Dutch voters that the agreement will benefit trade and “ordinary Ukrainians.”
“The referendum is not about a conflict with Russia and Putin,” it says, adding: “Do not take this …read more
Source: European Voice