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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.

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[–] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

This is so fucked up.

We need to use other methods than voting. We are so close to a complete surveillance dystopia in Europe. And it is already really bad.

[–] abbadon420@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

Meh. It could be worse... It will be worse

[–] veniasilente@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

We need to use other methods than voting.

Funnily enough the French are from Europe and they put forth some handy tools!

[–] clark@midwest.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

Oh well. I did what I could and cast my vote for them. Don’t regret it, though, for my first time voting.

[–] Ninmi@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Sad to see 'cause it feels like we need Pirate Parties more than ever.

[–] PiratPartiet@feddit.nu 1 points 3 weeks ago

Yes it is sad, but we Pirates need to stay strong even in the worst of storms! If you are unsure where your local pirates are feel free to send me a DM and we will try to find them together!

[–] kbal@fedia.io 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

#ChatControl and #EUGoingDark . None of this has even been discussed in the run-up to this election.

Increasingly it does look like Europe really is going dark.

[–] safesyrup@lemmy.hogru.ch 1 points 3 weeks ago

Right-wing populism is on the rise through the whole continent, it‘s scary. I can feel it here in switzerland and can see it in neighbouring countries like france and germany.

[–] Proteus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

unfortunately czechs dropped from 3 to just 1 seat 😒

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

[–] JVT038@feddit.nl 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I considered voting for them, but I didn't.

The reason is because there are other parties with comprehensive plans for digitalisation / IT stuff PLUS lots of other plans for healthcare, economy, infrastructure, etc.

Pirate party seems like a party focused on IT stuff only, whereas I also care about other topics, such as international trains, subsidizing healthcare, improving education and lots of other things.

(I voted for Volt Nederland BTW)

[–] PiratPartiet@feddit.nu 1 points 3 weeks ago

Well as a represenetive of the Swedish Pirate Party I can only speak for them. But here in Sweden we don't only focus on "IT stuff", but also things like for exampel Immigration, Education, Klimate and Cultural politics and allot more! And from what I have understood from our fellow European Pirates they do to! Maybe not all but if they don't have it yet I'm sure they are working on it! And I'm sure that if you where to talk to them they would love to hear your thoughts and opinions!

After all we are all equals on the Pirate Ship!

And if you are interested in what we Swedish Pirates stand for you can check it out here in English!

https://piratpartiet.se/en/policy-areas/

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Is Pirate Party a nickname or do they actually call themselves that?

[–] Flatworm7591@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] clark@midwest.social 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

I wouldn't say so. Digital rights, online privacy, etc. apply to everyone, not just people sharing files on the internet.

[–] PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 weeks ago

They call themselves that

Yeah, this vote was a disaster... I didn't vote for them but its really hard to see them go

[–] PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah this is sad. Aside from his normal MEP duties, Breyer did incredible journalistic work on the EU plans on centralizing incredible power and creating a digital hellscape in Europe. They are planning to go full CIA on us.