Piratbyrån was a Swedish think tank established to support the free sharing of information, culture, and intellectual property. Piratbyrån provided a counterpoint to lobby groups such as the Swedish Anti-Piracy Bureau.
Rasmus Fleischer, spokesman of Piratbyrån speaking at a demonstration in Stockholm held 3 June 2006.
The Pirate Party is a political party in Sweden founded in 2006. Its sudden popularity has given rise to parties with the same name and similar goals in Europe and worldwide, forming the International Pirate Party movement.
Rick Falkvinge, founder and party leader from 2006 to 2011
A Pirate Party banner at the demonstration held in Stockholm 3 June 2006.
Crowd at the 3 June demonstration.
A Pirate Party election campaign cabin in September 2014