Dutch PM Seeks French Help Over Anti-Islam Film

March 5, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Yahoo!News

Wire Service: Reuters

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080305/film_nm/dutch_dc

Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende asked France Wednesday to show solidarity with his country if there is any fallout over an anti-Islamic film made by a Dutch right-wing politician.

Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders, who has called for the Koran to be banned, has made a film in which he presents his views about Islam's holy text and is in negotiations with TV stations over its broadcast.

Balkenende has warned that Dutch citizens and businesses risk attack because of the film and Wednesday asked French President Nicolas Sarkozy for backing.