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Finally an easier way to hand over our data directly to Trump!

KG March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026

The White House has released its very own mobile app. Now, instead of your information being harvested indirectly through obscure third-party trackers, you can simply hand it over directly. Is this just an April Fool´s Day joke? Unfortunately, it is not! Read all about it: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/03/new-white-house-app-delivers-unparalleled-access-to-the-trump-administration The app promises updates straight from Trump himself. For that extra dystopian touch, you can also use the app to submit tips to immigration authorities with their get in touch feature. It also requests extensive permissions, which ensures that you can and will be tracked as thanks for your participation. The US government is essentially trying to skip the social media middleman, so they …

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The Case for a Digital Legacies Treaty

KG February 10, 2026 April 30, 2026

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 those rights and police nation states that both restrict access to digital services and violate privacy. Our digital footprints are more than merely data. They are a part of our person. When we die our digital footprint remains. We must protect our medical records, emails, …

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Statement on the Taliban’s New Penal Code

KG January 29, 2026 January 30, 2026

Pirate Parties International continuously aims to protect basic human freedoms globally. Too often we gaze at the countries where Pirate parties exist, mostly in the developed world. However, we strongly believe that Pirates have a duty to examine problems around the world and attempt to garner international concern. Hopefully we can make a difference! The issue we want to share with you regards the Taliban’s new Criminal Procedure Code in Afghanistan. A full copy of the 59 page law has been released. The Taliban’s new Criminal Procedure Code legitimizes slavery and entrenches oppression! We encourage the international community to read it for themselves (link to the full text on the …

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Pirate Parties International Demands Immediate Restoration of Internet Access in Iran and International Solidarity with the Iranian People

KG January 13, 2026 January 14, 2026

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: Scores of protesters and civilians, including children, killed Civilians are arbitrarily arrested Media reporting and human rights documentation made impossible Security forces intensify oppression under cover of digital darkness The internet shutdown violates fundamental human rights: Right to freedom of expression (Article 19 ICCPR) Right …

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Solidarity with Iran: PPI Supports the Path to a Democratic Future

KG January 3, 2026 January 4, 2026

The Totalitarian Regime in Iran is Facing an Existential Crisis The recent wave of protests is a natural response to catastrophic leadership and systemic failure. Tragically, a vast number of Iranians live in exile across the globe, knowing that returning to their homeland could mean a death sentence. The Need for Pirates in Iran Iran needs Pirates, courageous individuals who are ready to stand up to the Ayatollahs and this ruthless, inhumane regime. Pirate Parties International (PPI) is proud to have two board members of Iranian descent, Babak Tubis and Schoresch Davoodi, along with numerous Iranian members in Pirate parties worldwide. Babak recently published a statement in German regarding his …

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Pirate Parties International on the Crisis in Venezuela

Thomas Gaul January 3, 2026 January 3, 2026

Pirate Parties International (PPI) strongly condemns the reported attack by the United States on Venezuela [1], which constitutes a grave violation of international law. The use of military force against a sovereign state is a clear breach of the UN Charter, specifically the prohibition of the use of force under Article 2(4). International conflicts must be resolved exclusively through diplomatic and legal channels. Reports regarding the abduction of Nicolás Maduro and his wife are deeply concerning. If the statements made by Donald Trump [2] [4] are confirmed, they represent serious human rights violations. Regardless of one’s political stance on the government in Caracas, such actions are a breach of international …