The Pirate Party, a Swedish political party set up to promote internet piracy and reform copyright laws, is set to win several seats in the European parliament, according to reports.
The Times reported that the pro-file-sharing party is now Sweden’s third largest political party, according to a new poll which put support at eight per cent, enough to give the party a number of seats in Brussels.
Rick Falk Vinge, the party’s leader, is reported as saying that the establishment and politicians have “declared war against our entire generation”.
“Our politicians are digital illiterates,” he added. “We need politicians that will not let themselves be bullied by foreign powers. To vote in the EU elections is more important than ever before.”
The Pirate Party was founded in early 2006 and strives to reform laws around copyright and patents, as well as strengthening the right to privacy.
