Mab
@bjarnemalm.bsky.social
Secretary General @ European Pirates.
Digital Rights, Citizen participation, Open society, Copyright reform, Digitalisation
Digital Rights, Citizen participation, Open society, Copyright reform, Digitalisation
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🚨 Brussels, today 🚨Ursula! Stand up for Europe – not for Trump’s tech bros!
As the EU unveils its “Digital Omnibus” today, we're rolling out billboards calling on @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to stop bending to US and Big Tech pressure and enforce our digital laws #StandUpUrsula✊
As the EU unveils its “Digital Omnibus” today, we're rolling out billboards calling on @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to stop bending to US and Big Tech pressure and enforce our digital laws #StandUpUrsula✊
November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🚨 Brussels, today 🚨Ursula! Stand up for Europe – not for Trump’s tech bros!
As the EU unveils its “Digital Omnibus” today, we're rolling out billboards calling on @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to stop bending to US and Big Tech pressure and enforce our digital laws #StandUpUrsula✊
As the EU unveils its “Digital Omnibus” today, we're rolling out billboards calling on @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to stop bending to US and Big Tech pressure and enforce our digital laws #StandUpUrsula✊
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The EU’s #deregulation machine is running full-speed - and the Commission isn't keen on letting the public see how it works
In less than a year the Commission had 605 meetings with lobbyists on ‘simplification’ but #transparency is deeply insufficient
New post: corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...
In less than a year the Commission had 605 meetings with lobbyists on ‘simplification’ but #transparency is deeply insufficient
New post: corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...
Deregulation Watch | Corporate Europe Observatory
Check out our new posts on Deregulation Watch which helps civil society monitor new developments in the deregulation agenda, assess what’s at stake, and organise in defence of strong social, environme...
corporateeurope.org
October 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The EU’s #deregulation machine is running full-speed - and the Commission isn't keen on letting the public see how it works
In less than a year the Commission had 605 meetings with lobbyists on ‘simplification’ but #transparency is deeply insufficient
New post: corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...
In less than a year the Commission had 605 meetings with lobbyists on ‘simplification’ but #transparency is deeply insufficient
New post: corporateeurope.org/en/deregulat...
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Happening NOW in Brussels:
How can Europe protect its democracy from foreign tech monopolies?
Join @openmarkets.bsky.social & @article19.bsky.social for two days of debate, insight, and strategy.
📺 Livestream here → www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...
#DigitalSovereignty #Democracy #FreeSpeech
How can Europe protect its democracy from foreign tech monopolies?
Join @openmarkets.bsky.social & @article19.bsky.social for two days of debate, insight, and strategy.
📺 Livestream here → www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...
#DigitalSovereignty #Democracy #FreeSpeech
The Future of Democracy: Speech, Thought, Sovereignty, and Power in the Age of Platforms and AI
YouTube video by Open Markets Institute
www.youtube.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Happening NOW in Brussels:
How can Europe protect its democracy from foreign tech monopolies?
Join @openmarkets.bsky.social & @article19.bsky.social for two days of debate, insight, and strategy.
📺 Livestream here → www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...
#DigitalSovereignty #Democracy #FreeSpeech
How can Europe protect its democracy from foreign tech monopolies?
Join @openmarkets.bsky.social & @article19.bsky.social for two days of debate, insight, and strategy.
📺 Livestream here → www.youtube.com/live/KlO8ta8...
#DigitalSovereignty #Democracy #FreeSpeech
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‘The entire information environment is influenced not just by monopolistic platforms but increasingly by the seemingly ‘do no wrong’ AI industry + corporate surveillance’ – @davidakaye.bsky.social on the hold of corporate power over free speech.
@openmarkets.bsky.social
@openmarkets.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
‘The entire information environment is influenced not just by monopolistic platforms but increasingly by the seemingly ‘do no wrong’ AI industry + corporate surveillance’ – @davidakaye.bsky.social on the hold of corporate power over free speech.
@openmarkets.bsky.social
@openmarkets.bsky.social
"GDPR under attack" is the slightly provicative title for the session about to start at #PrivacyCamp25. I am here on behalf of the #EuropeanPirates, together with Sorana Ciovica, our new Operations Team Leader.
September 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"GDPR under attack" is the slightly provicative title for the session about to start at #PrivacyCamp25. I am here on behalf of the #EuropeanPirates, together with Sorana Ciovica, our new Operations Team Leader.
This upcoming Tuesday, 18.30h CEST, you can find out why scanning all our private messages is a very bad idea. Please join a webinar on #Chatcontrol, organized by @marketkag.bsky.social
More info and registration here: act.greens-efa.eu/chatcontrol
More info and registration here: act.greens-efa.eu/chatcontrol
Stop Chat Control: Why scanning all our private messages is a very bad idea
🔴 Webinar - Tue 30 Sep 18.30h CEST
act.greens-efa.eu
September 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
This upcoming Tuesday, 18.30h CEST, you can find out why scanning all our private messages is a very bad idea. Please join a webinar on #Chatcontrol, organized by @marketkag.bsky.social
More info and registration here: act.greens-efa.eu/chatcontrol
More info and registration here: act.greens-efa.eu/chatcontrol
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🇬🇧Public pressure works: Belgium, Finland & Czechia will NOT approve the #chatcontrol mass surveillance law in October. But other governments whose vote is crucial are still on the fence. Urge them to protect our digital privacy and encryption now […]
[Original post on digitalcourage.social]
[Original post on digitalcourage.social]
September 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🇬🇧Public pressure works: Belgium, Finland & Czechia will NOT approve the #chatcontrol mass surveillance law in October. But other governments whose vote is crucial are still on the fence. Urge them to protect our digital privacy and encryption now […]
[Original post on digitalcourage.social]
[Original post on digitalcourage.social]
I think we all get by now that #Chatcontrol will not go away by itself. All of us wanting a free and open society must commit to push back every time one member state or the other tries to move the proposal forward. This time around it is Denmark pushing it.
european-pirateparty.eu/chat-control...
european-pirateparty.eu/chat-control...
Chat Control: Where Things Stand – and Why We Must Act Now | European Pirate Party
The European Union is once again moving fast on the dangerous Chat Control regulation. This proposal would force providers to search all private chats, messages, and emails automatically for suspiciou...
european-pirateparty.eu
September 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I think we all get by now that #Chatcontrol will not go away by itself. All of us wanting a free and open society must commit to push back every time one member state or the other tries to move the proposal forward. This time around it is Denmark pushing it.
european-pirateparty.eu/chat-control...
european-pirateparty.eu/chat-control...
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The 'Théâtre D'opéra Spatial' case has flown a bit under the radar given all of the ongoing copyright infringement cases. Prof Ryan Abbot has filed a motion for summary judgement on behalf of the claimant, and it makes for interesting reading. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
August 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The 'Théâtre D'opéra Spatial' case has flown a bit under the radar given all of the ongoing copyright infringement cases. Prof Ryan Abbot has filed a motion for summary judgement on behalf of the claimant, and it makes for interesting reading. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Held my first recruitment interview for the European Pirates Team Lead positions today. Made me realize how long ago it was I was actually responsible for recruitment interviews, and how important it is for the the interviewer to be properly prepared to allow the interviewee to deliver their best.
September 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Held my first recruitment interview for the European Pirates Team Lead positions today. Made me realize how long ago it was I was actually responsible for recruitment interviews, and how important it is for the the interviewer to be properly prepared to allow the interviewee to deliver their best.
First round of interviews for the Team Lead positions for the European Pirates will be held at the end of next week. Don't miss your chance to apply!
european-pirateparty.eu/join-our-lea...
european-pirateparty.eu/join-our-lea...
Join Our Leadership Team — Apply to Be a Team Lead for the European Pirates! | European Pirate Party
We’re building something big — a European umbrella organisation working to support our pirate parties across Europe and amplify our shared political voice. Our movement is rooted in collaboration, gra...
european-pirateparty.eu
August 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
First round of interviews for the Team Lead positions for the European Pirates will be held at the end of next week. Don't miss your chance to apply!
european-pirateparty.eu/join-our-lea...
european-pirateparty.eu/join-our-lea...
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Less than 1 week (5 days) left to sign the #StopKillingGames European Citizens' Initiative!: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/
Bug EU family and friends to sign if they haven't already!
If you have signed, contact your MEPs!: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
www.parliament.uk/get-involved...
Bug EU family and friends to sign if they haven't already!
If you have signed, contact your MEPs!: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
www.parliament.uk/get-involved...
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
July 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Less than 1 week (5 days) left to sign the #StopKillingGames European Citizens' Initiative!: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/
Bug EU family and friends to sign if they haven't already!
If you have signed, contact your MEPs!: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
www.parliament.uk/get-involved...
Bug EU family and friends to sign if they haven't already!
If you have signed, contact your MEPs!: www.europarl.europa.eu/committees/e...
www.parliament.uk/get-involved...
I have now been the Secretary General of the European Pirates for a month. There is a lot to do to get this organisation back into shape. But I am up for the challenge. Feel free to ask me anything about my plans here: discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/mattias-bj...
Mattias Bjärnemalm - Secretary General - AMA
Dear Pirates, It is with proud heart I start my new role as Secretary General for the European Pirates this week. Exactly what this role will entail is still to early to tell, but in short I have bee...
discourse.european-pirateparty.eu
July 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I have now been the Secretary General of the European Pirates for a month. There is a lot to do to get this organisation back into shape. But I am up for the challenge. Feel free to ask me anything about my plans here: discourse.european-pirateparty.eu/t/mattias-bj...
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1 million to 1.4 million in 17 days! Incredible! Push for 1.5-1.6 million to have politicians pay more attention to us and build our buffer!: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public
Come on gamers, gamer allies and relatives of gamers! Let's fight against "own nothing and be happy" and #StopKillingGames !
Come on gamers, gamer allies and relatives of gamers! Let's fight against "own nothing and be happy" and #StopKillingGames !
July 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
1 million to 1.4 million in 17 days! Incredible! Push for 1.5-1.6 million to have politicians pay more attention to us and build our buffer!: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public
Come on gamers, gamer allies and relatives of gamers! Let's fight against "own nothing and be happy" and #StopKillingGames !
Come on gamers, gamer allies and relatives of gamers! Let's fight against "own nothing and be happy" and #StopKillingGames !
We made it! We reached 1 million signatures for the #stopkillingGames ECI!
That is absolutely amazing! It will force the EU to discuss the content of the initiative! Hopefully it will spark a broader discussion about ownership and licensing in the digital age.
european-pirateparty.eu/skg-update/
That is absolutely amazing! It will force the EU to discuss the content of the initiative! Hopefully it will spark a broader discussion about ownership and licensing in the digital age.
european-pirateparty.eu/skg-update/
european-pirateparty.eu
July 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We made it! We reached 1 million signatures for the #stopkillingGames ECI!
That is absolutely amazing! It will force the EU to discuss the content of the initiative! Hopefully it will spark a broader discussion about ownership and licensing in the digital age.
european-pirateparty.eu/skg-update/
That is absolutely amazing! It will force the EU to discuss the content of the initiative! Hopefully it will spark a broader discussion about ownership and licensing in the digital age.
european-pirateparty.eu/skg-update/
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June 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The European Pirates are fully behind the #StopKillingGames campaign! If you also want to save games from being destroyed, and you're an EU citizen or a British citizen, SIGN THE PETITIONS!
EU: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/
UK: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#stopkillinggames #skg
EU: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/
UK: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#stopkillinggames #skg
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
July 2, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The European Pirates are fully behind the #StopKillingGames campaign! If you also want to save games from being destroyed, and you're an EU citizen or a British citizen, SIGN THE PETITIONS!
EU: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/
UK: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#stopkillinggames #skg
EU: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/
UK: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#stopkillinggames #skg
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Ready for #IGF2025? As governments & experts around the world receive invitations, our hosts are welcoming ALL to the largest UN meeting in Norway!
Prepare Travel, incl. Time-sensitive Hotel Bookings: www.igf2025.no/
See the Press Release! www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
Prepare Travel, incl. Time-sensitive Hotel Bookings: www.igf2025.no/
See the Press Release! www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025
In an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet. “IGF 2025 will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway and an impo...
www.regjeringen.no
April 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Ready for #IGF2025? As governments & experts around the world receive invitations, our hosts are welcoming ALL to the largest UN meeting in Norway!
Prepare Travel, incl. Time-sensitive Hotel Bookings: www.igf2025.no/
See the Press Release! www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
Prepare Travel, incl. Time-sensitive Hotel Bookings: www.igf2025.no/
See the Press Release! www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
Here's a quick reminder to tell all your European friends to support the Stop Destroying Videogames inititiative: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#...
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
February 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here's a quick reminder to tell all your European friends to support the Stop Destroying Videogames inititiative: eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#...
At my first ever ISOC Belgium event: Great crowd, great atmosphere, great beer, interesting speeches.
January 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
At my first ever ISOC Belgium event: Great crowd, great atmosphere, great beer, interesting speeches.
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Henrik Jalalian: ”Hela nätet skulle kunna vara som Wikipedia. Istället är demokratin i händerna på Musk och Zuckerberg.”
Piratpartiet hade rätt om allt
Hela nätet skulle kunna vara som Wikipedia. Istället är demokratin i händerna på Musk och Zuckerberg.
www.etc.se
January 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Henrik Jalalian: ”Hela nätet skulle kunna vara som Wikipedia. Istället är demokratin i händerna på Musk och Zuckerberg.”
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Why #Italy’s #PiracyShield risks moving from tiresome digital farce to serious national tragedy - walledculture.org/why-italys-p... it's a catastrophic vulnerability. After the #Google Drive block, both Elisa Giomi (AGCOM board member) & Stefano Quintarelli (IT expert) warn against serious risks.
Why Italy’s Piracy Shield risks moving from tiresome digital farce to serious national tragedy
<p>Walled Culture has been following the sorry saga of Italy’s automated blocking system Piracy Shield for a year now. Blocklists are drawn up by copyright companies, without any review, or the possib...
walledculture.org
December 4, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Why #Italy’s #PiracyShield risks moving from tiresome digital farce to serious national tragedy - walledculture.org/why-italys-p... it's a catastrophic vulnerability. After the #Google Drive block, both Elisa Giomi (AGCOM board member) & Stefano Quintarelli (IT expert) warn against serious risks.
I got a bit stuck after starting my account here, trying to figure out what I should put in my very first message. I guess I felt it would set the tone for what I'll be posting in the future. And to be honest, I don't really know what I want from this place. Happy for suggestions of what to expect!
December 4, 2024 at 2:28 PM
I got a bit stuck after starting my account here, trying to figure out what I should put in my very first message. I guess I felt it would set the tone for what I'll be posting in the future. And to be honest, I don't really know what I want from this place. Happy for suggestions of what to expect!