Pirate Party (France)

The Pirate Party (France), or Parti Pirate (PP) in French, is a political party in France founded in 2006, inspired by the Swedish Pirate Party. It advocates for copyright reform, open access to information, freedom of expression, privacy, transparency of government, and participatory democracy.

The party's platform generally aligns with the international Pirate Party movement, focusing on issues related to digital rights and freedoms. Specifically, the Pirate Party (France) has been critical of strict copyright enforcement, advocating for reduced copyright terms and promoting non-commercial sharing of creative works. They support net neutrality, oppose mass surveillance, and call for greater government transparency through open data initiatives. They also often advocate for reform of patent laws.

Like other Pirate Parties globally, the French party has struggled to achieve significant electoral success at the national level. However, they have participated in numerous elections, including presidential, legislative, and European Parliament elections, often focusing on raising awareness of their core issues and engaging in online activism. The party has sometimes formed electoral alliances with other smaller political groups. Their support base primarily consists of younger voters interested in technology and digital rights. The party structure is based on a decentralized model, emphasizing online participation and internal democracy.