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.

  • HeavyRaptor@lemmy.zipEnglish
    91·
    5 months ago

    We just had a vote for government officials along the EP vote. Less than 60% turned up which means the most common vote was a vote for nothing. The average voter doesn’t care.

    • schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      313·
      5 months ago

      At least voters who don’t turn up are harmless. If all the people who voted for EPP-affiliated parties just didn’t turn up instead, we’d face far fewer problems.

      • nexusband@lemmy.worldEnglish
        13·
        5 months ago

        What a load of bullshit, Voters that don’t turn up are the most dangerous of them all, because it lowers the percentage and skews the votes. If 40% go voting and make their vote invalid, those 40% still get counted, meaning the percentage for other parties is overall lower.

        • WhatYouNeed@lemmy.worldEnglish
          5·
          5 months ago

          Brexit in the UK happened because most didn’t vote, meaning a small percentage of voters had over-inflated influence.