At the last board meeting we made the decision to keep all PPI board meetings at 17:00 UTC on Tuesday. While the rotating system was designed to assist members from around the globe to participate, in practice it meant that those towards the East or West extremes of UTC were excluded from half the meetings. As such, we hope that everyone can attend more frequently. […]
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 […]
Statement on the Taliban’s New Penal Code
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 […]
Upcoming Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 10th at 17:00 UTC
Our next PPI board meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10th at 17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET. All official PPI proceedings, board meetings included, are open to the public. Feel free to stop by. We’ll be happy to have you. Where: https://jitsi.pirati.cz/PPI-Board Agenda: Pad: https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/feb10-2026boardmeeting-qjxl0re All of our meetings are posted to our calendar: https://pp-international.net/calendar/ We look forward to seeing visitors. Thank you for your support, The Board […]
Board Meeting on 20.01.2026, 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
Our next PPI board meeting will take place on 20.01.2026, 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET. All official PPI proceedings, board meetings included, are open to the public. Feel free to stop by. We’ll be happy to have you. Where: https://jitsi.pirati.cz/PPI-Board Agenda: Pad: https://etherpad.pp-international.net/p/ppi-board-meeting-2025-12-09-g26l055 All of our meetings are posted to our calendar: https://pp-international.net/calendar/ We look forward to seeing visitors. Thank you for your support, The Board of PPI
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: […]
Congratulations to the 16th Board of PPI!
Congratulations to the 16th Board of PPI! Yesterday, January 10th 2026, we held our General Assembly. For the first time since 2018, we held an on site GA meeting. We had traditionally rotated between hybrid and on site meetings, until COVID forced all of our meetings online. The following individuals were elected as board members: Sebastian Krone (PPDE), Carlos Polo (PPCH), and Grigorii Dizer (PPRU), […]
Update PPI GA 2026 Information
Dear All Members of Pirate Parties International and all interested parties, The 2025-2026 PPI Winter GA will take place on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, starting at 09:00 UTC. The event will be hybrid, with some participants physically attending in Potsdam, Germany. If representatives from your organization intend to participate in person, please let us know by requesting a completely free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975346809482 The venue is […]
Solidarity with Iran: PPI Supports the Path to a Democratic Future
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 […]
Pirate Parties International on the Crisis in Venezuela
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 […]
