Patrick Breyer and Pirate Party lose EU Parliament seats - Stack Diary
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In the wake of the recent European Parliament elections, the German Pirate Party has lost its representation in the legislative body. This outcome was confirmed by Patrick Breyer, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and a prominent figure within the Pirate Party. Breyer, known for his staunch opposition to chat control measures, expressed deep concern over the implications of

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16374600

Patrick Breyer, a staunch defender of digital rights, laments the Pirate Party’s exit from the EU Parliament as a blow to online privacy.

  • Proteus@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    8·
    6 months ago

    That’s a massive blow. Still, Czech Pirates have a bit of representation, so all hopes on them.

    Those are the dark times, but the black flag will rise again.

    • 14th_cylon@lemm.eeEnglish
      71·
      6 months ago

      unfortunately czechs dropped from 3 to just 1 seat 😒

      so, all hopes on her. but definitely no pressure 😂

  • abbadon420@lemm.eeEnglish
    42·
    6 months ago

    I felt my vote needed to be aginst the extreme right. The pirate party is more of a secondary needs party, once primary beeds have been taken care of. Digital freedom isn’t worth much if you’re living under the threat of fascism regarless.