Piratenpartei
Pirate Party GermanyCentre-left
EU Parliament
Election Trend
Result of the last parliamentary election: 0.7%
The Pirate Party Germany, founded in 2006 in Berlin, advocates for civil rights, data protection and transparent politics. It demands reforms in copyright, free knowledge exchange and more direct democracy. Its greatest success was achieved in 2011 with its entry into the Berlin House of Representatives. In recent years, however, the party has lost political significance.
Founding and Ideals of the Pirate Party
The Pirate Party Germany was founded on September 10, 2006, in Berlin. It emerged from the need to actively shape the digital transformation and protect civil rights. The party places great emphasis on grassroots democracy and transparency.
Political Goals and Focus Areas
The Pirate Party advocates for the strengthening of civil rights, data protection and transparent governance. It demands reforms in copyright, free knowledge exchange and the promotion of free culture. A central concern is the protection against surveillance and the creation of a 'transparent state' instead of a 'transparent citizen' for.
Electoral Successes and Political Development
The Pirate Party achieved its greatest success in 2011 with its entry into the Berlin House of Representatives, where it received 8.9% of the votes. In the following years, however, it could not build on this success and missed entry into other parliaments in later elections. Currently, the party has lost political significance.
Current Situation and Outlook
The Pirate Party continues to advocate for digital civil rights and transparency. In September 2024, Borys Sobieski was elected as the new chairman. The party plans to bring its core issues into the political discussion and advocate for a citizen-friendly policy.
Election Results
Historical Election Results in the Bundestag
FAQ
What are the political positions of Piratenpartei?
The Pirate Party represents the fundamental values of data protection, freedom of expression, and citizen participation. They emphasize the importance of digital rights and privacy protection.
Is Piratenpartei left-wing or right-wing?
Piratenpartei is a center-left party.
Which faction in the EU Parliament does Piratenpartei belong to?
Piratenpartei sympathizes with the faction Greens (The Greens/European Free Alliance) in the EU Parliament.
What does Piraten stand for?
Piraten is the abbreviation for Piratenpartei.