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I am involved with the Icelandic Pirate Party. I'm a substitute member of the board of Pirates in Reykjavík and a district representative in a new institution of the party, the Information Board, it's role being the production of information for general consumption. Ask Me Anything.

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There's a factual error in the article. Birgitta Jónsdóttir is an influential member and won the primary for the capital region (3 districts ran a collaborative primary). She is not a leader of the movement. We aim for as flat a structure as possible. The grassroots are in theory more powerful than our elected representatives. If we are in the position of leading a coalition for government we will see a true test of that principle.

You mean you (personally) are opposed to Burgitta being PM or has this matter been discussed at the party and there's opposition to her?

No. She is interested in being speaker of the house. We have no leaders.

If you had to explain that your party stands for in a simple comment, what would you say it is?

We just recently had this discussion since we are gearing up for the elections. We agreed that besides the basic principles we hold, these 5 points should be emphasized during the run-up to the election: 1. Our constitution needs an upgrade. 2. More equitable distribution of our common property (thinking mostly that revenue from the fishing industry gets taxed properly). 3. Health care should be free. 4. The public should have a say in the legislation process. 5. Reclaim trust and fight corruption.

How are you related to other countries' Pirate Parties?

Loosely affiliated. We are a member of PPEU but have resigned from PPI.

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