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 ====== Pirate Common European Election Programme 2024 (CEEP 2024) ======
-The drafting process for the 2024 CEEP has taken place on [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/c/common-european-election-program/|the European Pirate Party discourse]]. Based on the contributions there, as well as the input from the CEEP workshop that took place on April 15th 20223 in connection with the [[:12th_council_meeting_2023|12th Council meeting]] in Strasbourg, the Board has decided to put forward the text below as the Board proposal for the CEEP 2024, to be decided upon at the [[:13th_council_meeting_2023|13th Council meeting]]. Any proposals for changes submitted by the Member parties before July 1st will be presented at the bottom of this page, and voted on during the Council meeting.
+The drafting process for the 2024 CEEP has taken place on [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/c/common-european-election-program/|the European Pirate Party discourse]].
+Based on the contributions there, as well as the input from the CEEP workshop that took place on April 15th 20223 in connection with the [[:12th_council_meeting_2023|12th Council meeting]] in Strasbourg, the Board decided to put forward the text below as the Board proposal for the CEEP 2024, at the [[:13th_council_meeting_2023|13th Council meeting]]. The proposals for changes submitted by the Member parties before July 1st is presented at the bottom of this page, and was voted on during the Council meeting, together with [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/motion-amendments-thread/440|other proposals for changes tabled on the Pirate Discourse]].
+The final text will be [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/vote-ratification-process/514|subject to grammatical and stylistic review by a professional linguistic expert]], before being presented to the Member parties for ratification. As soon as the review has been finalized it will be presented on this wiki.
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 ==== Preamble ====
-//A Preamble will be added in the next couple of days, once the Board has agreed on a text//
+Today’s European Union (EU) as a supranational institution is a project of its member states rather than of its citizens. Pirates believe that Europe should be organised in the common interest of all European citizens, as well as the interests of member states.
+Pirates in the European Union have adopted this election programme and strive together to make our vision for the Union a reality.
+The democratic deficit within the European Union has existed since its formation and has not been sufficiently addressed in the course of the integration process.
+An important goal of all Pirates is to build a solid democratic foundation for the Union. In order to achieve that goal it is crucial to ensure that political processes are more citizen-friendly. Together we must encourage the development of a common European space for culture, politics and society to protect the existing rich and diverse cultures that exist within the Union.
+The EU must live up to its own principles on subsidiarity. Decisions should not be taken at EU level if they can be better resolved at national, regional or local level. Equal and easy access to communication and an informed citizenry are basic requirements in legitimate democratic decision making. Political decisions at the European level need to be preceded by Europe-wide debate and allow for the adequate participation of all.
+Pirates strongly believe that all people must have the right to fair and equal treatment. It is essential that society respects the rights of minorities. We will stand against discrimination of any kind and oppose movements that act against Human Rights.
+The Internet as a medium of communication offers tremendous opportunities for political development, overcoming top-down, one-way communication. Pirates will therefore defend the freedom of the Internet with fierce determination at European level as well as on a global scale.
+[[https://european-pirateparty.eu/programme/|The board opted to suggest to reuse the preamble from the 2019 CEEP]]
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 Furthermore, we believe that the EU has a responsibility to promote these values not only within its own institutions and member states, but also in its interactions with other countries and international organizations. We believe that the EU should lead by example, demonstrating its commitment to these values in its external policies and working to promote them in countries and regions where they are under threat.
-==== Citizen Participation and Open Government - Democracy Add-On for Europe ====
+=== Citizen Participation and Open Government - Democracy Add-On for Europe ===
 Pirates advocate a directly elected citizens’ convention tasked with drafting a new EU treaty to clarify and replace current treaties and address the need for democratic reform within the Union, provided it is accepted by the citizens of the Union through a referendum.
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 We will work to promote and showcase the important work that NGOs are already doing across the EU. By highlighting their successes, we aim to encourage more people to get involved and support their efforts. We recognize the critical role that NGOs play in areas such as environmental protection, social justice, and human rights. Therefore, we are committed to supporting their efforts and working together to build a more just and sustainable society.
-==== Anti-corruption and Containing Corporate Lobbyism ====
+=== Anti-corruption and Containing Corporate Lobbyism ===
 The influence of money on politics is one of the key corruption risks in the EU and a threat to its democratic foundation. Political decisions will not be made in the best interests of all citizens when corporate interests are allowed to dominate.
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 All European political parties shall provide public insight into their bank accounts for campaign funds. The Authority overseeing European political parties shall be given effective auditing and sanctioning tools.
-==== Transparency and Whistleblower Protection ====
+=== Transparency and Whistleblower Protection ===
 Transparency gives the powerless the power to monitor the powerful. Pirates believe that transparency is needed to allow the public to make democratic decisions.
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 We as Pirates see the potential of crypto assets and that they may have a positive role in economic development. We want to protect cash for its anonymity including digital cash.
-[[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/final-text-economy-and-finance/402/5|Discourse link to the text on Economy and Finances]]
+[[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/final-text-economy-and-finance/402/|Discourse link to the text on Economy and Finances]]
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 ==== Foreign Affairs ====
+=== General Principles ===
+Pirates build on the basic values of democratic decision-making, non-discriminatory protection of human rights around the world and the free dissemination of information, together with freedom of the Internet. Pirates support everyone’s right to participate in public and political life and to free and fair elections. Pirates reject foreign interference in another country’s elections.
+The basis of Pirate foreign policy is an orientation towards alliances in the Euro-Atlantic area, with an emphasis on membership in the European Union and NATO.
+Pirates want to establish and develop relationships with democratic partners everywhere in the world, and support democracy and cooperation as a source of sustainable peace in the world. Pirates prefer cooperation over pursuing our own interests.
+Pirates must defend the Internet as a means of free sharing and obtaining information about the real world, but also as a tool for greater human connection.
+Pirates strive for ecological sustainability in accordance with international agreements, given the current world demographic and economic development.
+=== European Politics ===
+Pirates support the active role of the EU to promote peace and stability in the world, as well as the deepening of the common security and defense policy. Pirates promote changes leading to the strengthening of the elements of direct democracy. Pirates want to improve the transparency and democratic control of EU institutions.
+Pirates want to strengthen the role of the European Parliament, as the only directly elected EU institution, on decision-making on EU political matters. Pirates welcome the outcome of the Conference on the future of the EU and are in favor of its proper implementation. Pirates support the effort to acquire a right for the European Parliament to propose legislation, meaning acting as a true legislative body. Pirates seek to replace the current unanimous vote in the Council of the EU by introducing qualified majority voting, especially in the area of foreign and tax policies and matters related to the common budget. Vetoes posed by national states seriously undermine the ability of the EU to react swiftly and effectively to international challenges and threats.
+Decisions that can be better dealt with at the national, regional or local level should not be taken at the EU level. Equal and easy access to true and non-misleading information for all citizens is a basic prerequisite for legitimate democratic decision-making.
+The EU needs a functional and jointly implemented policy in a number of areas. The EU and its member states must support education, science and research more. In the EU, Pirates want to defend the free movement of people, goods, services and information and minimize bureaucracy and centralization. Pirates consider the promotion of digital freedoms to be at the heart of Pirate policy at the European level.
+Pirates support the enlargement of the European Union by other states that meet the conditions and criteria for entry. The EU should foster deeper relationships with countries interested in joining through increased economic, political, and cultural cooperation.
+=== International Affairs ===
+Pirates seek to reduce the financing of authoritarian regime, which is happening through mutual trade, and fight against trade linked to human rights abuses and forced and child labour.
+Pirates want to solve global environmental problems and disasters together at the international level. Pirates reject multilateral international treaties that enforce dysfunctional monopolies and patents at the expense of civil rights and human freedom. Pirates will advocate for the revision of international conventions, from which only negative consequences follow and which are upheld only for historical reasons.
+Pirates consider multinational corporations to be part of the international security environment and Pirates will hold them accountable for the impact of their actions on the security situation in the world.
+The European Union should be a political actor protecting European and international whistleblowers. They should be able to benefit from the right to political asylum in the EU.
+Pirates want to pay special attention to the stabilization of conflict outbreaks and fragile states, as their instability is a source of problems for the entire international community. Conflict resolution has to be based on respect for International Law.
+=== Migration ===
+Pirates recognize that immigration has always been an essential part of the European community and has contributed immensely to our shared cultural heritage and development of Europe. Migration is primarily a social affair and must respect the human dignity and rights of all migrants and asylum seekers.
+Pirates want to build a prosperous and dynamic Europe that is better prepared to meet future challenges and demands of the labour market. In light of Europe’s striking shortages of the labour force, an effective immigration system is inevitable to ensure the functioning of our communities and economies.
+Pirates call on all member states to receive refugees and asylum seekers according to their capacities. It is crucial to implement a European refugee and asylum policy based on solidarity that does not leave individual Member states alone with the financial, logistical, and administrative effort.
+Pirates are convinced that the most effective way to ensure safety of future asylum-seeker is an effective conflict prevention and fight with climate change.
+Following the emphasis on international cooperation, Pirates recognize that the migrant smuggling and trafficking must be tackled through a cooperation with the countries of recruitment of migrants and other trafficked persons. We refuse the criminalization of those providing humanitarian help to people in need.
+=== Ethical and effective immigration system ===
+Pirates are convinced that migration must be well managed to benefit all participating parties. We demand a comprehensive immigration system that recognizes the skills and talents of each individual. Any discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality contradicts our core values.
+It is crucial to ensure fair and transparent recruitment of migrant workers and international students so that everyone is equally allowed to develop their full potential. In this regard, the cooperation with the sending states to ensure orderly migration is of the utmost importance.
+We acknowledge that immigration may pose challenges. We are committed to addressing them responsibly and effectively. We insist on that immigration must be dealt with holistically and with a commitment to foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and respect European values.
+Pirates demand a common European immigration policy that:
+  * enables ways of legal migration to the European labour market while ensuring ethical and transparent recruitment of migrant workers and international students,
+  * protects rights of migrant workers and international students and enhances their participation in the daily life of receiving societies,
+  * ensures fair representation of interests of non-EU labour migrants under the temporary labour migration programmes,
+  * values language skills and other given skills of the applicants positively in the process,
+  * recognizes given certificates and professional qualifications in a simplified way,
+  * enables member states to adjust their requirements according to their situation and needs,
+  * is sensitive and non-discriminatory against migrants‘ religion, ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality.
+=== Asylum ===
+=== Asylum system ===
+Pirates are committed to a comprehensive revision of European refugee and asylum policy. We demand a reform of the asylum system based on public debate across the whole Europe (followed by a referendum as a part of our effort to strengthen elements of direct democracy). We need a thorough reform of the asylum system that will reflect not only the political interests but also the values of contemporary Europeans.
+Pirates firmly believe that Europe’s refugee and asylum policy must be based on respect for human rights and International law. All EU states have an obligation to support refugees and asylum seekers as they are legally binded to this responsibility by international treaties. All EU states must comply with the provisions of the Geneva Refugee Convention and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
+Pirates condemn the criminalization of all people and organizations assisting to those seeking protection. The criminalization of humanitarian aid is fundamentally undermining the principle of legal certainty and, thus Rule of Law in the EU.
+The EU border agency Frontex must comply with International Law in the same way as Member states. Frontex‘s allegations of the breach of the rule of non-refoulment must be taken seriously.
+We must work on non-discriminatory reform of the asylum system all Member states will respect.
+Pirates demand a common European Asylum Policy that implements the following:
+  * reconsiders the first safe country of asylum principle as decisive in determining where the asylum procedure takes place and where the asylum-seeker must stay,
+  * promotes the possibility of family reunification first for those whose application was approved;
+  * employs a system of mutual processing of asylum applications, allowing each application to be made directly to the EU, while leaving a discretion to the Member States to decide whether to admit asylum-seekers onto their territory,
+  * emphasizes the principle of solidarity among the Members States as a leading principle to face humanitarian crisis,
+  * avoids dehumanizing detention of asylum seekers and fast-track procedures at land borders and airports,
+  * ensures that applications for asylum can be done from any location on the planet, so that refugees can be transported to the host country in humane and safe ways.
 [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/final-text-foreign-affairs/420/1|Discourse link to the text on Foreign Affairs]]
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 ==== Free software and open data ====
+Pirates support the promotion of software that can be used, analyzed, disseminated and modified by anyone. Free/Libre Open Source Software is essential for users’ control of their own technical systems and provides a significant contribution to strengthening the autonomy and privacy of all users.
+=== Free Software, Formats, and Protocols in Public Administration ===
+Citizens’ data must be processed, managed and secured with Free Software tools wherever possible. Proprietary software may only be used as long as Free Software cannot effectively be used for that specific purpose, and the option of creating such a piece of software is not viable.
+Free Software reduces administrative costs, promotes local technical support and significantly strengthens security - for example, by allowing anyone to easily check for malicious, vulnerable or backdoored code embedded within software. We will drive the migration of the public sector to Free Software so that there is no longer a dependency on specific suppliers.
+Citizens and businesses must never be forced to use proprietary software when dealing with public administration or any other communication with their government. It must never be based on proprietary forms of communication designed to only work with specific, usually non-free software. Instead, it must use open, interoperable, vendor-neutral protocols and formats.
+=== Free software funding and development ===
+Free software, a lot of which powers critical infrastructure, is often maintained by a few volunteers in their spare time. We want to provide funding to innovative open source projects, as well as contribute to existing free software development. This can, for example, include direct funding and organized hackathons.
+We also plan to encourage member states’ governments to set up their own Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs). This will greatly enhance the ability to create and collaborate on free software that can be (re)used across the Union.
+Finally, free and open source software development must never be held to the same obligations that proprietary software development is, and its developers cannot be held liable for damage linked to the free usage of their work.
+=== Government-provided Software ===
+Government-provided software, such as mobile ID cards, must be made functional on free and open source operating systems, including those not installed by default or officially supported by device vendors, wherever it is technically feasible. No artificial restrictions should be placed on this functionality. Furthermore, versions of the software should be made available for all major mobile platforms.
+Software developed using public funds must be open source - “public money, public code.” However, if there is a valid reason for not disclosing the source code at a given time - such as a potential threat to national security - the code must be made public as soon as the reason no longer applies. We also suggest that the source code for such software be hosted by the corresponding country’s OSPO using Git or other similar software repositories.
+To ensure broadest possible use and accessibility, we also recommend that governments license their software with a copyleft license. The software should also be compatible with all major operating systems on the platform it was designed for. Additionally, web-based programs should be designed to be portable and compatible with all major free and open source browsers, preferably respecting web standards as defined by the W3C.
+=== Open data ===
+Data are driving every decision in our society and there is now a huge asymmetry between governments, large companies and individuals.
+We strive for a Freedom of Information Act at the European level that stands for an open and free access to all public data, fully anonymised in order to respect individual’s privacy, shared using an open and standard format, free of any charges and easily accessible to everyone.
 [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/final-text-free-software-and-open-data/412|Discourse link to the text on Free software and open data]]
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 ==== Human Rights in the Digital Age ====
+The European Pirate Party stands for the protection of fundamental rights both in the physical and digital world. We stand against measures targeted to undermine the personal liberties and freedoms of individuals. The protection of fundamental freedoms has always played a vital role within the legal order of the Union. Whereas significant progress had been made to extend the freedoms of Union citizens, the protection of fundamental rights in the digital world requires further scrutiny.
+=== The Right to Internet Access ===
+The respect for fundamental freedoms and liberties should naturally flow to the digital world. Internet access allows us to participate in an increasingly digitally-driven society. Whereas access to the internet has rapidly become a standard within the European Union, there are still many that have not been able to enjoy its potential.
+We believe that the right to internet access should be effectively guaranteed across the EU, both in terms of coverage and quality. Digital transformation and progress should not leave anybody behind. Everyone should be able to enjoy access to affordable high-speed internet under favorable conditions. In keeping with current standards, the quality of internet access should be sufficient to allow persons to be able to sufficiently partake in digital affairs.
+Access should be provided without unreasonable difficulties, burdens, or costs.
+=== The Right to Privacy ===
+Everyone should have the right to privacy, which includes the right of individuals to control their personal information and to be free from pervasive surveillance. As a fundamental human right, respect for privacy is essential to safeguard the interests of individuals and prevent abuse. Privacy includes the right to discretion and the right to remain anonymous, both online and offline. Anonymity does not relieve any person of responsibility for their actions.
+Individuals who constantly feel watched and under surveillance cannot freely and effectively exercise their rights and stand against abuses. Surveillance, distrust, and fear risk transforming our society into a community susceptible to the erosion of rights. We do not want to live in such a society. We believe in accountability in the collection and use of personal data and advocate for robust data protection laws that give individuals control over their personal information.
+To preserve our rights and freedoms, and to ensure the effectiveness of law enforcement, Pirates demand that the retention of personal data be limited to persons who are suspected of committing or preparing a crime (targeted investigations). Pirates wish to abolish the practice of routine, automated, and untargeted data processing. We advocate for a moratorium on new legislation for mass surveillance or systematic data collection of the population, be it on our communication, movement, internet use, biometrics, or other data.
+Specifically, we defend the right to privacy of digital data against policies that generally and indiscriminately search private chats, messages, emails, or photos automatically for suspicious content (Chat Control). We defend the right to communicate anonymously against mandatory age verification policies. Publicly accessible spaces should be free from biometric mass surveillance, including biometric identification and automated behavioral monitoring. Pirates oppose the automated profiling of people to divide them into risk categories. We reject the blanket and indiscriminate collection of traffic data (Data Retention). Every person should have the right to use the internet without being pervasively tracked.
+Pirates oppose the exchange of personal data with countries that lack effective safeguards. Such transfers may be permitted only under exceptional circumstances, where this is done in an emergency and subject to appropriate safeguards and limitations.
+Adequate protection against crime is an important responsibility of the state. We must ensure this responsibility is fulfilled through an intelligent, rational, and evidence-based security policy. We, therefore, want the European Fundamental Rights Agency to systematically examine all current and future surveillance powers and programs as to their effectiveness, cost, adverse side effects, alternatives, and compatibility with our fundamental rights.
+Pirates support the funding of research through the EU, however, the frequent funding of surveillance and control technologies (such as iBorderCtrl) demonstrates a clear intention to use such technologies in a way that dismantles civil rights. We, therefore, argue that the EU must not fund technologies that interfere with fundamental rights, that human rights-defending bodies and NGOs should be involved in drafting tenders and selecting applicants, and that all publicly funded project results be fully disclosed.
+Everyone should be entitled to access key public services in the EU. The EU digital identity proposal provides a gateway to easily access services and authorities under a single digital pass. Such a system should provide for the independent processing of personal data and ensure that strict technical measures are in place to prevent tampering and abuse by states or 3rd parties. Such a system should respect the personal integrity of Union subjects.
+=== Freedom of Expression ===
+Individuals shall have the right to express themselves on the internet without fear of censorship or retribution. The freedom of expression shall be safeguarded without restrictions to the extent to which it does not encroach on the rights and liberties of others. Large online platforms should respect legitimate online discourse and provide an open space for persons to express themselves.
+It has become the case that states mandate the censorship of dissent expressed online in order to curtail protests and whistleblowing against restrictive policies. The use of such measures should only be permissible in extreme circumstances, where there is a particular risk of causing adverse effects to the personal integrity of other persons as long as these measures are proportional and necessary to avoid legitimate harm, and not as a means of pursuing government policy or to curtail rights. Online platforms shall take proportional measures to tackle illegal content published online while paying due regard to societal interest and the rights of others.
+We advocate for the use of open-source software, decentralized platforms, and other software that helps to facilitate the utilization of the freedom of expression. We advocate for greater protection of whistleblowers, and for laws that protect the freedom of the press and information.
+=== Personal Integrity ===
+Individual interests shall be safeguarded from interference by public authorities or corporations. Personal identity should not be used as a tool for political or economic propagation. Discriminatory algorithms and unreasonable disclosure of personal data shall be prohibited. Personal data shall not be used for profiling purposes in circumstances where clear behavioral and personal attributes of persons can be ascertained. Public authorities shall not retain or request personal information that is not essential or incompatible with the mandated purpose.
+Developments in AI in recent years have resulted in increased reliance on the technology. Whereas AI serves as a useful tool for humanity, it should not work to undermine the freedoms and privileges of individuals. AI development should respect the highest ethical standards and preclude discriminatory biases or profiling. Artificial intelligence should not curtail the capacity to make individual choices.
+=== The Right to Self-Determination ===
+We consider the people’s right to responsible self-empowerment and self-determination as self-evident. We advocate for using digital infrastructure to enhance citizen participation in decision-making processes.
+In order to safeguard the freedom of self-determination, states shall ensure that sufficient respect is paid to the transparency and legitimacy of the voting process. Sufficient safeguards must be in place to ensure ballot secrecy. The influence of foreign actors in the voting process is unacceptable.
 [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/final-text-human-rights-in-the-digital-age/403|Discourse link to the text on Human Rights in the Digital Age]]
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 ==== Net Policy ====
+The digital revolution has changed social and economic structures throughout Europe; free and equal access to the Internet is now a basic requirement for participation in civil society. Citizens should have the option to access the Internet anonymously.
+Pirates wish to include the right of “digital participation” in the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. We will support measures which seek to ensure the capacity of representative civil society to participate in multi-stakeholder forums. We will oppose any attempts by corporate, governmental or intergovernmental agencies to take control of Internet governance. The Internet is global and attempts to splitting it up into disconnected parts are detrimental to fundamental rights.
+=== Protecting Freedom of Expression Online ===
+Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of a democratic society. It must not be placed in the hands of private corporations or algorithms. Very large on-line platform providers must not remove content from their platforms solely as a result of their own decision, with the exception of cases of manifestly illegal or fraudulent content. The decision to remove content shall be reserved to an independent public body such as a judge.
+Online intermediaries should not be liable for actions of their users. The use of automated upload filters to block content online should be banned, because they frequently lead to the deletion of legal content, including documentation of human rights violations.
+=== Net Neutrality ===
+Net Neutrality is crucial for keeping the Internet free for everybody. We will not allow any traffic restrictions. Especially, restriction or prioritization based on the nature of the content/service must be banned. Traffic management measures shall only be allowed for technical reasons and operated in a clear and transparent manner.
+=== Upgrading of Net Infrastructure ===
+Pirates strongly support the Europe-wide development of state of the art communications infrastructure. Our goal is to provide access to broadband for everyone in the EU.
+While networks are improved and modernized, any monopoly over infrastructure must be avoided.
+=== Unlocking the Net: A Right to Interoperability ===
+Commercial social and messaging platforms are well known to spy on their users, to help advertisers manipulate them and to censor online communications. When leaving such platforms, Pirates want users to have the right to take their contacts to an alternative service and keep in touch with them. Interoperability obligation for messaging services under the Digital Markets Act shall be extended to social networks.
+=== Security in the Digital Era ===
+With the Internet of things, computers affect our world in a direct and physical manner (e.g. car or hospital technology). Devices and tools that are insecure and vulnerable to integrity and availability threats increasingly risk our lives and property. We can afford security disasters happening regularly.
+Pirates want to oblige commercial manufacturers of devices to provide regular security updates for a reasonable period of time. If fixes of critical security vulnerabilities aren’t provided within a reasonable timeframe after their discovery, commercial manufacturers shall be held liable. When a manufacturer decides to abandon a product that is still in widespread use, the source code and development tools must be made public to allow the community to maintain it.
+Public authorities shall be obliged to disclose vulnerabilities they find or acquire. There shall be no backdoors in encryption technology as that would weaken and threaten the integrity and security of all systems.
 [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/final-text-net-policy/404|Discourse link to the text on Net Policy]]
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 ==== Social Affairs and Healthcare ====
-//A chapter on Social Affairs and Healthcare will be added in the next couple of days, once the Board has agreed on a text//
+All inhabitants of the EU have the right to the highest attainable standard of the quality of health care and health education, no matter how health systems have been structured (private, public or mixed).
+This includes preventive, curative and palliative health care, as well as mental health care. It also includes the underlying social determinants of health, such as safe food, potable water, basic sanitation and adequate housing, safe and healthy working conditions and a healthy environment.
+An adequate level of health care can only be provided if the health care workers are paid a decent wage and enough equipment and medicines are available. Training and employing enough medical professionals is necessary to reduce waiting lists and to keep medical professionals working in the field.
+The costs of Health care should either be paid for by public funds or public health insurance or a combination. Health insurance should be mandatory and affordable for all EU citizens regardless of their income level, and coordinated between EU countries.
+=== Availability & Comfort of the Patient ===
+Pirates want an equal access to health care for every inhabitant of the EU, irrespective of the resources available to a state, and support:
+  * No discrimination (direct or indirect) in access to health care, irrespective of the resources available to a state.
+  * Health goods and services should be accessible to everyone. States must ensure that no persons face barriers in accessing their right to health including the access to information about health and health services.
+  * Health goods and services affordable for everybody regardless of their income level.
+  * Health laws and policies designed and implemented in a transparent manner and with meaningful participation of persons affected by it. All health systems must include a framework for accountability, which should include access to effective judicial or other appropriate measures for violations of the right to health.
+  * Free access to prenatal care for all pregnant women, with focus on both physical and mental well being.
+  * Adequate perinatal care
+  * Free guidance by public health nurses and doctors, monitoring physical and mental health and development of children in their families.
+  * Preventing and fighting poverty. Poverty leads to poor health in children by e.g. poor diet, bad housing, stress, feelings of inferiority.
+  * To ensure mobility of nurses within the EU, all countries should conform to the same minimum academic standards in training.
+  * Easier cross-border care utilization: Improving opportunities to use health care systems abroad on the account of domestic health insurance companies.
+  * Cross-border care should not lead to the implementation of policies that violate privacy, nor against decentralization of data or patients control and consent over the use of their data.
+  * EU health card for the world: Negotiation of the validity of the European Health Insurance Card (Blue Card) in the non-EU countries.
+=== Patents and Technology ===
+Reducing the number and lifetime of patents for medicines or at least avoiding administrative prolongation of patents. Publicly funded medicines, including e.g COVID related vaccines, should be available under patent-free open-source license.
+Pirates demand that the Europe strengthens its sovereignty on active ingredient and medicines production.
+Pirates demand that Europe strengthens its sovereignty in production and development of biomedical equipment.
+Apps and equipment that measure biomedical data, including menstruation and firness apps, should fully comply to the GDPR and should never be used for Biometric Mass Surveillance.
+The European Pirate Party demands adequate data protection for the European Health Data Space. We understand that health data is useful for science, but it can be misused by e.g. insurance companies and employers.
+Health data must be anonymized and encrypted. To this end, it must be clearly defined where they are stored and when and by whom they may be used.
+=== Right to Bodily Autonomy ===
+The European Pirate Party considers bodily autonomy to be an important human right, therefor all medical procedures must be based on informed consent obtained without coercion.
+Bodily autonomy implies that safe and legal abortion be available to all, no matter the reason for their choice. We also demand free access to contraceptives, including both male and female sterilization.
+That all medical procedures must be based on informed consent obtained without coercion is particularly true for those related to sexual and reproductive health and rights. As such, we demand the criminalization of sex corrective procedures done on intersex infants unless it is absolutely medically neccesary.
+In addition, we demand an informed consent model for gender affirming care, that it is made affordable and also accessible. Neither legal gender recognition nor access to medical or surgical sex reassignment should be made conditional on abusive requirements such as psychiatric diagnosis, normative gender expression, or medical procedures.
+We will work towards creating a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can freely express their gender identity and sexual orientation, without fear of discrimination or violence.
+=== Free Movement of Workers ===
+EU nationals working in another EU country have to overcome dozens of administrative obstacles to work in and fully integrate into another EU country – especially different social security systems, different nature of the payment into these systems, registration to health care systems etc. Therefore the EU should encourage its Member states to continue in removing administrative barriers to the Free movement of Workers through the harmonisation of social security systems and public healthcare systems, especially the harmonisation of payments into these systems and sharing the information between the member states.
+=== Fighting Discrimination ===
+We propose policies that promote equal rights and opportunities for all individuals regardless of gender or sexual orientation. We prioritize mainstreaming gender equality and LGBTI rights. This would involve ending discrimination and violence against women and LGBTI individuals, promoting reproductive health and rights, and ensuring equal pay and employment opportunities. We believe that recognition of same-sex marriage and parenthood should be enshrined.
+=== Just transition ===
+As advocates of the digital and green transitions, we acknowledge the interconnectedness of social, digital, and environmental issues, especially in certain regions. We therefore promote adequate EU funding to the most impacted regions, and for the promotion of new required skills. We push for life-long learning via up-skilling and re-skilling for instance. Ensuring that science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors are appropriately staffed, with a view of integrating underrepresented categories is a priority.
+As part of no one left behind policy, we do believe that providing funding to vulnerable persons/households for their transition regarding transport, heating, insulation, etc. is necessary.
+=== Social Standards ===
+Pirates defend the idea of universal access to education, knowledge, healthcare and adequate social protection. On the latter, we need to protect vulnerable groups from poverty and exclusion, including through policies that guarantee a minimum income and adequate social services.
+Workers shall be granted appropriate and good working conditions. Teleworking and platform work are becoming more and more prominent but are still facing regulatory gaps. We must ensure that new forms of work are not enhancing employees surveillance nor degrading their working conditions and rights.
+European countries shall ensure adequacy of wages for the employees working in European Economic Area. While we recognize impossibility to define it uniformly in current Europe, we believe the employees shall be provided with transparent access to information and proper legal protection to be able to negotiate fair wage. No double standard for refugees and other non-citizens working in Europe shall be allowed. Further research and pilot projects for universal basic income are welcomed.
+=== European Pension Fund ===
+Our goal is a truly social Europe with comparable social rules and comparable pension conditions for all Europeans.The pension regulations should not install an even fiercer race of the poor against the very poor!
+Multiple countries face crises of national pension schemes due to demographic changes and migration between European countries. Therefore Pirates propose foundation of common European pension fund. The fund shall not be considered a replacement of national pension schemes but rather additional complement to them to provide necessary minimum income where needed. No one in Europe shall face poverty in the elder-hood. The pensions shall be available fairly to everybody, without needless restrictions based on age or other criteria.
+[[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/final-text-social-affairs-and-healthcare/432/15|Discourse link to the text on Social Affairs and Healthcare]]
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 ==== Space Programme ====
+=== Space as a Vital Factor ===
+Satellite-based communication and navigation, Earth observation for weather forecast, disaster relief, pollution tracking, and orbital based research are normal parts of our life today. Space has become a commercial factor.
+The EU plays a vital, yet relatively small role in space technology. We want to stimulate this sector and open it up. This will generate a major push for technology as well as collaboration between EU member states and other partner nations.
+With the commercialization of space, new opportunities like space mining and colonisation of space arise which will generate large economical advances. The EU needs to make sure to get its share of this development.
+=== EU Space Vision for the Future ===
+Due to technology advancement and commercialization, activities in space are no longer topics for distant future interplanetary travel, planetary defense, space mining, production in space, colonisation of other planets, even early concepts for interstellar space probes are issues that need to be addressed today.
+The EU needs to define a clear vision, strategy, and objectives to ensure international cooperation, multilateral global governance and basic principles of rule of law, justice and democracy in the space domain. We need to ensure the continued development of the EU Space Programme Agency that is politically and financially accountable to the EU public through the EU Institutions and receives an adequate EU-wide mandate for space development.
+=== Industrial Space Policy ===
+World wide, the activities in space are shifting from government agencies to private and commercial entities.
+The EU Space Programme should concentrate on stimulating the development in the private sector. Public funded research should primarily use commercial launch services and concentrate on the high risk aspects where it can break ground for disruptive technologies, like light sails for long range missions and resource extration in space.
+Independent EU launch capacities with full reuseability have to be developed to ensure EU has sufficient access to space and can stay in a leading position technologically and economically.
+A legal framework is required to prevent abuse and weaponisation of space assets.
+=== Law in Space ===
+The Outer Space Treaty (OST) does not cover many important legal issues regarding the use and commercialization of space. The EU as a prime example of multiple nations working together for a common good should take a leading role in pushing to expand the OST to cover important issues like space mining, space debris, and environmental aspects.
+Space must be accessible and utilized for the good of all mankind.
+Environmental laws in space should address issues like pollution that can affect wide areas or reach inhabited or potentially inhabitable space objects, areas that can possibly be home for extraterrestrial life, and also protecting places that are of high importance to research, like the far side of the moon which has exceptionally low radio frequency interference which makes it a very important spot for radioastronomy.
+=== Space Debris ===
+Derelict satellites, rocket stages and debris in orbit are threatening space travel. The EU must push for international treaties that mandate removing space debris, prevent new space junk by controlled deorbiting of spent rocket stages and end of life satellites. Activities that generate space debris, like tests of anti satellite systems, must be outlawed.
+Research programs for technologies to remove space debris have to receive additional funding.
+=== Planetary Defense ===
+An impact of a major object can cause immense damage on earth. Planetary defense against such events is of high importance. We want to increase the funding for projects to detect potentially dangerous near earth objects and for technologies to deflect dangerous objects.
+The activities for planetary defense have to be coordinated and integrated internationally.
+=== Near-Term Goals ===
+Expendable launch systems are becoming outdated fast, the economical benefit of reusable systems is significant. The EU needs its own reusable launch capability to stay competitive and enable larger scale projects.
+Also an independent crew transport capability initially to earth orbit is necessary.
+Developing these systems domestically will be necessary to keep up with the international development that currently is dominated by the USA and China.
+=== Long-Term Goals ===
+The EU space programme should also fund goals that are or seem to be out of reach today. Working on far-flung targets, like building an interstellar probe, space elevator or space hook, will stimulate the development of radically new technologies and materials. To ensure civilian use for humankinds benefit as well as effective scientific and economic collaboration, such large and powerful space technologies should be developed with international partners.
+=== Reaping Benefits of the Space Program ===
+The return on investment in space technologies is tenfold. PIRATES believe that investing in a large scale space program will produce research results that have the potential to improve the lives of everyone. We want open access principles for the research results to make them broadly available. The application of space technology should benefit everyday life of all people, like the already increasing internet coverage in remote areas and satellite based navigation.
+=== Tell the Story ===
+Space exploration is underrepresented in Media. A vital part of the EU Space Programme must be communication of the projects to the general public to raise awareness of the importance of space for the future of mankind.
 [[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/final-text-space-programme/405|Discourse link to the text on Space Programme]]
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 Any proposals for changes submitted by the Member parties before July 1st will be presented here as they are received by the Board, and voted on during the Council meeting.
+[[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/motion-amendments-thread/440|Additional proposals can be found in Discourse]]
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+==== Proposal to replace the Preamble - Updated 2023-07-06  ====
+**Submitted by:** PPSE \\
+**Proposal:** to replace the entirety of the draft preamble in the Board proposal with the following text:\\
+=== Preamble ===
+=== A movement for the 21st-century ===
+Born of a vision of the free exchange of information and knowledge enabled by the Internet, the Pirate parties of Europe are truly a movement for the 21st century. As pirates we embrace this emerging culture of creativity, free sharing, communication and collaboration.
+The pirates want to build a solid democratic foundation for the EU and its member states, by making political processes more transparent and accessible, allowing for meaningful citizen participation.The EU must live up to its own principles on subsidiarity. Decisions should not be taken at EU level if they can be better resolved at national, regional or local level. Decisions at the EU level should be preceded by European-wide debate within member-states
+The EU tends to primarily see the internet as a new digital commercial market, overlooking the potential for a new creative culture of free knowledge and sharing. We want to promote the development of this potential and of digitalisation in general - a development that must be carried out with insight and care. The dominance of big tech companies should be reduced. The rapid development of AI must managed such that it benefits all of society. The EU and its member states must refrain from mass surveillance of their citizens. The Pirates will defend the freedom of the internet with fierce determination at both the EU and the global level.
+We want to see a free, fair and sustainable society, that embraces the protection of the fundamental human rights, integrity, dignity, the rule of law, justice, non-discrimination and rights of minorities, while promoting responsible self-empowerment in all areas of life and society.
+[[https://discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/motion-amendments-thread/440/6|Link to the proposal in Discourse]]
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+==== Proposal to replace sentence in Space Program - Updated 2023-07-07  ====
+**Submitted by:** Pirates.cat \\
+**Proposal:** adding 4 words:\\
+“ The EU Space Programme should concentrate on stimulating the development in the private sector.”
+into
+“In the current decade the EU Space Programme should concentrate on stimulating the development in the privat sector”
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