Marina Weisband

Der Spiegel suggested that the Pirate Party needed to dispel a perception that it was a sympathetic environment for radical extremists.

Shortly afterwards Weisband announced she would not be seeking re-election next month, citing the need to focus on studying for her degree in psychology.

[1][2] Weisband was the Pirate Party's most recognised face, appealing particularly to younger voters with her "laid-back style".

[3][4] She revealed in September 2016 that she had left the Pirate Party the previous year and was focussing on the Aula project, an initiative to facilitate children's participation in politics using software she had developed that was being tested in four German cities.

[7] Weisband was a Pirate Party delegate to the Federal Convention for the purpose of electing the President of Germany in 2017.