Conversation so far:
What was the highlight of Pim Fortuyn's politcial career?
How did Pim Fortuyn's political career start, and did he found any party?
Pim Fortuyn worked as a weekly columnist for Elsevier, and gradually became involved in politics and a more familiar public figure. He also formed his own party, Pim Fortuyn List.
What was notable and important about Pim Fortuyn's career?

Question: What was the controversy about?
Self-contained rewrite: What was Pim Fortuyn's controversial beliefs about?