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Dutch voters and politics 1998-2012It goes without saying that the period 1998-2012 in Dutch politics at least 'dynamic’ is referred to as. The rise and fall of the LPF and TON; the murders of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh; the rise of the PVV; the growth of the SP; the consequences of 9/11; the financial crisis and the referendum on Europe are just some of the developments and events in this period. It is also often talked about the increased volatility of Dutch voters and the level of confidence and interest in parliamentary politics. With the completion of the National Voters- research (NKO) 2012 it is therefore time to designate this period, from the perspective of the voter. is hereby (among other things) use is made of data from the NKO photos 1998-2012. in Uproar: Dutch voters and politics after 1998 Three themes that are featured in this period of interest: Europe and European integration; immigration- and integration debate; the financial crisis, the welfare state and their relation to (inter)national solidarity. In addition, there is attention to the Dutch electorate, in particular, for the 'floating’ voter (voters seem to be less sedentary) and the degree of trust and interest in Dutch politics and the democratic system.
