Photo Gallery The Struggles of the Pirate Party
The Pirate Party is unlikely to win the vote share required to enter the German parliament, the Bundestag. The Pirates' policy coordinator Katharina Nocun poses on a pile of campaign posters.
The Pirates' "Grumpy Cat" poster was voted a campaign highlight by Germany's daily Bild newspaper. "Do Something!" it reads. "I'm Out of Dope!"
The campaign posters are designed to appeal to young voters. This one reads: "Don't trust a poster, get informed!"
The party has attempted to distinguish itself from the established political players.
One of the Pirates' posters even featured a neckerchief-wearing dog. "I'm Against Corruption" it reads.
Young party candidates are featured on campaign posters alongside provocative slogans. "The Damn Rents Are Too High," this one reads.
A Pirate Party member is pictured at a protest against government surveillance.
