The legacy of Pim Fortuyn: silenced for being patriotic

Published 4 maj, 2025 • 385 Views

On the 6th of May, we mark the 23rd anniversary of the passing of Pim Fortuyn. He was the founding father of modern patriotism and conservatism in the Netherlands—fearlessly critical and decades ahead of his time. He warned against the dangers of mass migration, Islamization, and the growing power of EU federalism. Pim Fortuyn paid the ultimate price for speaking the truth.
This is a tribute to his legacy, Scarlett Karoleva sits down with Bart Reijmerink , editor in chief at NieuwRechts.