The Dutch election picture at a glance.
Seats contested: 27 (Down from 31 in the 1999 parliament)
Seats won last time (European Parliament grouping)
Christen Democratisch Appel: 9 (European People's Party)
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Partij ven de Arbeid: 6 (Socialists)
Volkspartij: 6 (Liberals)
Netherlands Democraten66: 2 (Liberals)
Socialist Partij: 1 (United Left)
GroenLinks: 4 (Greens)
ChristenUnie: 3 (Europe of Demacracies and Diversities Netherlands)
Turnout 1999: 29.4 per cent.
Expected turnout 2004: 45 per cent.