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Patrick Breyer and Pirate Party Lose EU Parliament Seats


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

Patrick Breyer, a staunch defender of digital rights, laments the Pirate Party’s exit from the EU Parliament as a blow to online privacy. Their Influence Index highlighted Breyer’s leadership in the field, underscoring the potential gap his absence might create in ongoing and future digital rights discussions. With France’s backing, a European majority in favor of the plan seems likely, further emphasizing the critical role the Pirate Party and Patrick Breyer played in defending digital rights.

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