Pirate Politics
Pirate politics grew out of the Swedish Pirate Party, founded in 2006, and focuses on digital rights, privacy, freedom of information and reform of copyright and patents. Pirate parties also favour transparency and direct participation in government.
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Favours decentralisation and local participation in decision-making.
Promotes direct and liquid democracy and open government.
Strongly opposes mass surveillance and censorship.
Treats the internet and information as global commons.
Generally opposed to military expansion, with limited focus on defence.
Generally supports open societies and diversity.
Does not take a strong stance on property, apart from intellectual property reform.
Mixed economic views; parties often cover a broad spectrum.
Supports open flows of information, with no strong stance on goods trade.
Secular in policy.
Progressive on civil rights and individual freedom.
Defined by enthusiasm for digital technology and free information.