European Pirates

Account for the European Pirates, managed by the Communications Team.
Member of the European Parliament: @MarketkaG.
Chair: @Emerodh
Secretary General: @_mab_

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

"Prove that you are human."
That familiar little internet checkbox may no longer be as harmless as it seems.
Google's reCAPTCHA overhaul is quietly changing how trust, privacy, and access work online.

Read more:
https://t.co/dSVCeZFyfM

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

Reminder!!
The Think Twice Conference 2026 Call for Speakers is still open.

Seeking talks/panels on AI, digital governance, online freedom, transparency & democratic tech.

📍 Brussels|📅 Oct 16–17, 2026|⏳ Deadline June 1, 2026

Apply:https://t.co/eiBTOYnbW5

#AI #DigitalRights

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

The European Pirates stand in solidarity with the Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP) amid growing concerns around democratic freedoms and political pressure in Hungary.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/YCDxLSekf2

#Democracy #Hungary #CivilLiberties #EuropeanPirates

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

Meta's encryption debate is raising bigger questions about privacy, platform control, and the future of digital rights online.

What happens when private communication stops being fully private?

Read more 👇
https://t.co/UBSZWa0Xmh

#DigitalRights #Privacy #Encryption

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

As platforms increasingly rely on AI, can systems evolve from reacting to harm… to anticipating misuse before it happens?
A question shaping discussions around AI governance, digital freedom, and the upcoming Think Twice Conference, 2026.

Read more👇
https://t.co/wV505G7J7N

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

European Pirates stand in solidarity with Access Now after the abrupt cancellation of RightsCon 2026 (5–8 May, Lusaka & online). RightsCon is a vital space for digital & human rights dialogue. We remain committed to an open, rights-respecting internet.

#HumanRightsDefenders

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

@theshakesbeer @Stardus63556727 @StopKilingGames @Europarl_EN @MarketkaG @theshakesbeer Re-forming Copy-Right has become preventing Govt. overreach.. sadly.
Read our position papers for example.
https://t.co/8BSzOwk2S5

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

@theshakesbeer @Stardus63556727 @StopKilingGames @Europarl_EN @MarketkaG @theshakesbeer The old ways of the dedicated linux server renaissance would draw 'managing'-like proposals, fail due to individual hosters, but be caught for the publisher to comply, because the providing of a platform/access.

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

@theshakesbeer @Stardus63556727 @StopKilingGames @Europarl_EN @MarketkaG @theshakesbeer Would you guarantee-fulfill the things demanded from the European Union (health and safety-wise) with privately hosted servers? There is the compliance issue. Then you have to police and monitor as a designated deputy or something similar.

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

AI is already shaping governance. The question is, how do we shape it?

📢 Speak at Think Twice Conference 2026
📍 Brussels | 📅 16–17 Oct
⏳ Apply by 1 June

#AI #Governance #DigitalRights

https://t.co/eiBTOYnbW5

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

The Digital Networks Act (DNA) aims to expand 5G, boost connectivity, and strengthen Europe’s telecom sector.

But it also raises questions about net neutrality, market fairness, and the future of the open internet.

A closer look 👇

https://t.co/p0CfqRSSmI
#DigitalNetworksAct

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

You bought the game.

So why can it just… stop working?

On 16.04.2026, Brussels hosts a hearing on “Stop Destroying Videogames.”

It’s raising bigger questions about ownership, control, and what players actually pay for.

Worth a look:
https://t.co/3bAlufFKkn

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

The European Pirates are pleased to share that Michaela Moricová has been appointed Deputy Secretary General of the European Pirates.
A strong step forward for collaboration and growth across Europe.
https://t.co/G9IJ4mxfYt

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

In the age of AI, whistleblowers are often the first to spot hidden risks.

The EU is extending protections to cover AI systems. A strong step forward.

But one question remains:
Is having a policy enough if people still hesitate to speak up?

🔗 https://t.co/vy7fwg6zUk

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

Struggling with 'default opt-in' systems that assume your consent? The Digital Fairness Act (DFA) opens new paths to challenge these practices together. https://t.co/9P1KvlyuHX

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

Coming Fall Think Twice will happen. Think you have a presentable idea related to AI & Governance? The call for submissions is https://t.co/OcsJFubVqX

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

Democracy isn’t just about elections anymore.
It’s about participation, transparency & access to information - online and offline.
A stronger future depends on informed, engaged citizens who shape decisions every day.
Read more👇
https://t.co/eWQknJdYTc

#Digitaldemocracy

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

Due to European Pirates the European Parliament voted to keep the Chat Control regime at bay, reinforcing 'innocent' citizens’ right to privacy.

Question remains: Can AI-driven chat scanning protect children online without compromising digital freedom? https://t.co/WGWzH7Sm7n

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

@Miru404aoi @Miru404aoi Current ideas on it: Nice idea, well intended, wrong layer to implement it thought!

[European Pirates @EuropeanPirates]

@climatebabes @Matthijs85 @Piratenpartij @ppinternational @Mark_Anthony_vT @VNGemeenten @EnergieOekraine @oekraine @wernerwafelman @M00000 @climatebabes ...waarde creëren? haha