Below is a short FAQ about the deal. I will try to add other questions as they come up.
FAQ
Q: What is this deal about?
A: It is a deal that clarifies, before the EU elections, which political Group in the European Parliament elected pirate MEPs will join after the elections. Here’s a summary of the content.Q:Why make a deal now?
A: The deal has been negotiated for two years, and it is scheduled to be approved now to give clarity to all parts before the elections next year.Q: Does this deal mean that the Pirates are now Greens?
A: No, the deal explicitly states that the Pirates are separate from the Greens, but working together in the same Group in the European Parliament.Q: What does the Pirates get from the deal?
A: Staff, Budget and Visibility (See the summary above for explanation).Q: For how long is this deal binding?
A: The deal don’t have an end date. It can however be ended by either side at any time.Q: why don’t we get more stuff from this deal?
A: The deal provides the minimum resources that the Pirates will be entitled to, there is still room to discuss other things with the Group in the future on a case by case basis. It also contains a clause saying it will be reopened to “to better reflect the size of the pirates within the group” if the pirates end up with 8 MEPs or 15% of the entire Group.Q: I want a better deal!
A: That is not a question. But if you want a better deal, make sure to get more pirates elected!