< ! -- Deleted image removed : The 2002 general election was characterised by changes in the political climate . The right-wing populist political commentator Pim Fortuyn entered into politics . He had an anti-establishment message , combined with a call for restrictions on immigration . Although his critique was oriented at the second Kok cabinet , Rosenmöller was one of the few politicians who could muster some resistance against his message . Days before the election , Fortuyn was assassinated . Ab Harrewijn , GroenLinks MP and candidate also died . Before and after the elections serious threats were made against Rosenmöller , his wife and his children . These events caused considerable stress for Rosenmöller . GroenLinks lost one seat in the election , although it had gained more votes than in the 1998 elections . Before the 2003 general election Rosenmöller left parliament , citing the ongoing threats against his life and those of his family as the main reason . He was replaced as chair of the parliamentary party and top candidate by Femke Halsema . She was unable to keep ten seats and lost two
Fortuyn was assassinated
Assassination of Pim Fortuyn
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