<hidden onHidden=“P10 ⇲” onVisible=“P10 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> We, the Signatories,</hidden> <hidden onHidden=“P20 ⇲” onVisible=“P20 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> 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. [1, Preamble] </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P30 ⇲” onVisible=“P30 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Based on the Uppsala and Prague Declarations, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P40 ⇲” onVisible=“P40 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Aspiring to be recognized as a Political Party at EU Level, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P50 ⇲” onVisible=“P50 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Promoting the unviolable and unalienable rights of the human being, freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law. </hidden>

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Supporting the evolution of democracy on every level and assuring transparency for political processes and decision-making,

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<hidden onHidden=“P70 ⇲” onVisible=“P70 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Believing that a new style of policy is possible, which is build on rationality, public participation, cooperation and respect. </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P80 ⇲” onVisible=“P80 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Disregarding generally nationality, race, belief, gender, sexuality, age and social status as criteria for different legal and personal treatment, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P90 ⇲” onVisible=“P90 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Focussing on the long-term welfare of European citizens instead of big money, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P100 ⇲” onVisible=“P100 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Emerging from the struggle for a free, open and participative internet as a truly transnational and international movement, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P110 ⇲” onVisible=“P110 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> 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, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P120 ⇲” onVisible=“P120 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Cross-Inseminating new ideas, concepts and actions to initiate progress in Europe, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P130 ⇲” onVisible=“P130 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Hoping to contribute to prosperity and peace all over Europe, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P140 ⇲” onVisible=“P140 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> Subject to the ratification of the member parties, </hidden>

<hidden onHidden=“P150 ⇲” onVisible=“P150 ⇱” initialState=“visible”> agree to create an international non-profit association according to Belgian law and determine its statutes as follows: </hidden>