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THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The Netherlands’ government has prepared legislation clearing the way for Parliament to vote on ratifying an EU-Ukraine free trade pact, despite Dutch voters rejecting the deal in a referendum.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Dec. 16 his Cabinet is sending the legislation to the Council of State, a body that advises the government on new laws.

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