Pim Fortuyn

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Pim Fortuyn

Dutch sociologist and politician

Also known as: Wilhelmus Simon Petrus Fortuyn

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Into the 21st century
…its immigrant population, anti-immigrant politician Pim Fortuyn was able to tap into increasing Dutch uneasiness in 2002. Just nine days before that year’s election, Fortuyn was assassinated—the country’s first modern political killing. Nevertheless, his party gained enough support to become part of a center-right governing coalition. Because of disputes within…
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…its immigrant population, anti-immigrant politician Pim Fortuyn was able to tap into increasing Dutch uneasiness in 2002. Just nine days before that year’s election, Fortuyn was assassinated—the country’s first modern political killing. Nevertheless, his party gained enough support to become part of a center-right governing coalition. Because of disputes within…
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