Poldercast: The Dutch Politics Podcast

#05 Populism in the Polder

February 25, 2021 Poldercast Season 1 Episode 5
Poldercast: The Dutch Politics Podcast
#05 Populism in the Polder
Show Notes

In this episode we’ll discuss the legacy of the assassinated Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn, tracing his influence to two populist parties active today - Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party (PVV), and the Forum for Democracy led by Thierry Baudet. We’ll look into the main points of difference between these two parties, and explore some of the controversies that have surrounded these parties since their founding.

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