2012 October | PirateTimes
#exile6e – a Pirate Docuseries
The European Parliament has long been criticized for a lack of transparency, both in the drafting and decision making, as well as in the chances it leaves for citizens to understand how the parliament really works. In an attempt to increase the transparency, MEP Amelia Andersdotter from the Swedish Pirate Party has started a series of documentary webisodes, that recently started its second season.
You Can’t Win Them All – Election Results from Finland and the ACT
Pirates in two countries have had to face disappointing results in recent elections. While the Swiss and the Czechs are still celebrating recent electoral victories the Pirates of Finland and the ACT region in Australia must recharge their spirits from the recent low results.
Austrian General Convention Made Clear Ship For Upcoming Elections
In Austria, the General Convention of Pirates, prepared the Party for the upcoming National Council elections in autumn 2013. It emphasised that both Germany and Austria could be electing their parliaments in the same season and where the success and fate of one Pirate Party could influence the results for the other through time-near publicity.
Rodrigo Jorquera: “Participation of everyone will lead to a better government”
Rodrigo Jorquera, Chairman for the Pirate Party Austria, talked with us about how the Pirates go ahead to refresh austrian politics, the difficulties in rapidly growing movements and austrian plans for PPEU.
European Pirate Parties Protest Against INDECT
INDECT recieved another blow this weekend when joined forces of European Pirate Parties and Anonymous took the streets in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Portugal, France and other countries in Europe and elsewhere in what was called “#OpINDECT”. Pirates campaigned against INDECT with a wide variety of protests, including information booths, role-playing and giving away flyers.
Sunday Elections Look Promising for Piraten Basel
Last year’s national elections, they took 1.92%, the best result until now for the Pirates in Switzerland. Piraten Basel are confident the votes are there to reach 4%.
Pirates Ready for Municipal Elections on Sunday in Finland
We are hearing a lot about Sweden recently because of their massive influx of new members . But what of the other Nordic countries? It looks like Finland will be making the headlines in the coming days. The Finnish Pirates are fielding 300 candidates in 40 different municipalities in the municipal elections that are being held on Sunday 28 October 2012.
Results From the First ‘Piratas de Galicia’ Election!
How does it feel to be a Pirate in Rajoy’s homeland? The expression “Ben feito Piratas” (“well done Pirates” in the Galician language) describes in one phrase the final assessment of the first electoral participation for Piratas de Galicia.
Organising a Regular Meeting
One of the reasons for Germany’s Pirate success is the use of a type of local meeting called a Stammtisch (a table in a bar for regulars). If there are enough Pirates in your local geographical area, who would enjoy meeting up on a regular basis, then you can think about setting up a Stammtisch.
Czech PP Celebrates First Pirate Senator
The Czechs have their first elected Pirate Senator. Pirates worldwide will be rejoicing with PPCZ as they celebrate Libor Michálek’s success in the senatorial elections. Famous, in his own country, as a whistle blower for exposing corruption in 1996 when he worked for the National Property Fund.
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