The following statement was prepared by our General Secretary Alexander Isavnin in honor of our 16th birthday. The original version of the statement in Russian is pasted below. On April 18, 2010, a conference was held in Brussels where representatives of pirate parties from different countries agreed to create a shared international association. This was how Pirate Parties International, also known as the Pirate International, […]
10 Years Since the Publication of the Panama Papers
The Slovenian Pirate Party released a statement on April 3rd, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of the Panama Papers. Today marks 10 years since the publication of the Panama Papers. One of the most extensive journalistic investigations in history uncovered millions of documents from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. It revealed that numerous politicians, billionaires, and corporations around the world were hiding their assets […]
Call for Speakers Open for the Think Twice Conference
Fill Out The Call for Speakers Form Here The Think Twice Conference (TT5) AI & Governance: Opportunities and Risks for Digital Freedom Date and Location: October 16–17, 2026, Brussels, Belgium Call for Speakers Deadline: May 1st, 2026 The following is the sign-up sheet for those interested in presenting at TT5. The Think Twice Conference brings together diverse voices to discuss emerging issues in technology and […]
Report on the 69th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), Vienna
The 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) took place from March 9th to 13th at the United Nations offices in Vienna. The event was structured into plenary sessions, side events, and a number of mostly closed meetings. Representing Pirate Parties International, Lilia Kayra Kuyumcu and Kay Schroeder attended the session and followed the discussions closely. Overall, the atmosphere throughout the week was […]
The Case for a Digital Legacies Treaty
Pirate Parties International has increasingly advocated for digital rights in international forums. Our UNHQ representatives presented the importance of digital rights during their 2018 speech at the United Nations Economic and Social Council, and we also published the following statement that year for the Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. We emphasize that digital rights are human rights, and global treaties must sanctify […]
Pirate Parties International Demands Immediate Restoration of Internet Access in Iran and International Solidarity with the Iranian People
Pirate Parties International condemns the nationwide internet shutdown that has been in effect in Iran since January 8, 2026. This measure is a flagrant violation of international human rights and serves to conceal crimes against humanity. Since December 28, 2025, hundreds of thousands of Iranians have been protesting against economic crisis and political oppression. The Iranian regime responds with mass violence and total digital blockade: […]
