Short summary of the proposal
The purpose of the proposal is to formalize the relationship between the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament and the European Pirate Party. It clarifies
Instead of Pirate MEPs joining the Group as independents on an individual basis, the Group will now recognize that all Pirate MEPs are welcome in the Group, and that they form a distinct pirate delegation. This delegation is granted access to the Bureau meetings of the Group. The agreement goes on to specify the resources the Group commit to this delegation, namely Staff, Budget and Visibility.
Staff: The Group commits to dedicate Group staff to support the pirate delegation equal to the number of MEPs in the delegation. The Group will also dedicate an intern to the delegation.
Budget: In addition to the normal Information budget the Group provides to all Members, there will be an additional budget line for the pirate delegation in case it consists of at least 4 members.
Visibility: The Group will indicate on the Website of the Group that the Pirates are part of the Group, and that they are separate from the Greens and from the EFA members of the Group.