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 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 this

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

  • Prunebutt@slrpnk.netEnglish
    847·
    5 months ago

    Quick reminder that in a liberal democracy, social movements are more important for progressive change than electoralism.

    Join a union. Be it trade union, housing union, or whatever (or even any affinity group). And get active.

    Complaining about election results achieves nothing, but sow despair.

    • spyd3r@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      210·
      5 months ago

      “Progressive” change will only take you further away from liberal democracy and free society.

      • Prunebutt@slrpnk.netEnglish
        51·
        5 months ago

        surpassing liberal democracy is a good thing. I disagree with the free society bit. What definition of “free society” are you referring to?

      • GiddyGap@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        5 months ago

        I’d argue that a progressive country like Denmark with its universal healthcare and universally available college-level education is substantially more free than a freedom-touting country like the United States that limits access to these basics to those with substantial resources.