In the wake of the recent European Parliament elections, the German Pirate Party has lost its representation in the legislative body. This outcome was

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.

  • abbadon420@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 year 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.

  • Wild Bill@midwest.socialEnglish
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    1 year ago

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