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.

      • Bumblefumble@lemm.eeEnglish
        18·
        10 months ago

        No she isn’t? Macron is president until the next French presidential election in 2027.

        • errer@lemmy.worldEnglish
          11·
          10 months ago

          Prolly their confusion is that Macron called for new elections, but unlike some parliamentary governments Macron isn’t selected by parliament.

        • tabular@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          10 months ago

          If a party won’t fix the serious issue to let me also vote for who I want, they’re not entitled to my vote.

            • tabular@lemmy.worldEnglish
              2·
              10 months ago

              Voting for a party I don’t want is also suffering, though I doubt you’d believe that. Keeping the main parties in power via a rigged system ain’t ending this catch 22 cycle.

                • tabular@lemmy.worldEnglish
                  2·
                  10 months ago

                  It is my hope that greater political diversity will prevent more suffering in the long run by governments better representing the people.

                  It’s very comfortable to blame others if your political opponents get into power. If you don’t have another suggestion I can at least leave you with the small comfort that this bad person won’t vote for the main party you dislike the most out of spite.

    • index@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      both macron and lepen are two corrupted fascists tricking you like a chicken into choosing a side and voting for them instead of “wasting your vote”