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jan Peter Balkenende, the Dutch Prime Minister, on a visit to Paris today, is stronger than the french president in the polls. With 13% of the population satisfied with its policy, according to a study conducted by Kees Arts, a renowned political scientist, he beats all records for unpopularity in the Netherlands. The centre-left coalition he leads since February 2007 was seen as too passive and hesitant. A survey conducted by the television EenVandaag confirms: 65% of 23000 respondents have more confidence. Prime Minister Christian Democratic Party, which sorely lacking charisma, because the costs of the case Fitna, named after the film against the Koran that prepares Geert Wilders, the leader of the populist right. In seeking to prevent its release, he gave the impression of giving in to Islamism. Geert Wilders, he has never been so popular.