Netherlands

The flag flying in front of a church (Photo: Notat)

The Netherlands have a population of 16.1 million and an area of 41,500 km2.

The Netherlands was among the six original EEC Member States. At present, it has 5 out of 87 votes in the Council and 31 out of 626 seats in the EU Parliament.

The future

After the first enlargement, it will have 13 votes out of 321 in the Council and 27 seats out of 732 in the EU Parliament.

Links

http://www.holland.nl
http://www.holland.com