We, the Signatories, //Convinced that, while remaining proud of their own national identities and history, the peoples of Europe are determined to transcend their former divisions and, united ever more closely, to forge a common destiny.// [[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/JOHtml.do?uri=OJ:C:2004:310:SOM:EN:HTML|[1, Preamble] ]] Based on the Uppsala and Prague Declarations, Aspiring to be recognized as a Political Party at EU Level, Promoting the unviolable and unalienable rights of the human being, freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law. Supporting the evolution of democracy on every level and assuring transparency for political processes and decision-making, Believing that a new style of policy is possible, which is build on rationality, public participation, cooperation and respect. Disregarding generally nationality, race, belief, gender, sexuality, age and social status as criteria for different legal and personal treatment, Focussing on the long-term welfare of European citizens instead of big money, Emerging from the struggle for a free, open and participative internet as a truly transnational and international movement, Uniting the forces of Pirates and Pirate Parties from all over Europe to influence European policy together, but with respect for the autonomy of its members, Cross-Inseminating new ideas, concepts and actions to initiate progress in Europe, Hoping to contribute to prosperity and peace all over Europe, Subject to the ratification of the member parties, agree to create an international non-profit association according to Belgian law and determine its statutes as follows: