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Gerrit Voerman is a Professor at the University of Groningen, specializing in the development and functioning of Dutch and European party systems. He leads the Documentation Centre Dutch Political Parties (DNPP) and holds roles in organizations like the Montesquieu Institute. His research focuses on political parties' historical evolution, electoral systems, and European integration.
Education: Studied History at the University of Groningen, PhD (2001) on 'De meridiaan van Moskou: De CPN en de Communistische Internationale (1919–1930)'.
Research: Published extensively on party structures, Dutch political history, and European party systems. Key works include studies on VVD, ChristenUnie, GroenLinks, and PvdA.
- Directed DNPP since 1989
- Board member of Montesquieu Institute, Stichting Biografie Professor mr. P.J. Oud, and Stichting Sociaal-Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
Recent research includes analyses of memberless parties (e.g., PVV), populist trends, and party identities. Collaborates on projects like PIDIMEHS (digitized media analysis).
