Dutch leader Mark Rutte has seized a commanding lead in polls before national elections next Wednesday, but deep policy divisions with his prospective coalition partners point to prolonged talks. Mr Rutte has alarmed some observers by leaving the door open for a three-way deal with anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders and the Christian Democrats, who led the outgoing administration. But analysts say this may be merely a tactical stance to avoid giving Mr Wilders’ far-right Freedom Party an opportunity to campaign on the basis that it was being shut out by the establishment parties.For more: Dutch liberal leader topping polls ahead of next week's election - The Irish Times - Wed, Jun 02, 2010
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