The Pirate Party in Prague experienced a significant drop in votes during this year’s municipal elections, receiving roughly half the support they had in 2022. Party leader Zdeněk Hřib attributes this decline primarily to a lack of financial resources. He believes insufficient funding hampered their campaign efforts and ultimately impacted their performance at the polls. Looking ahead to future elections, the Pirate Party plans to shift its fundraising strategy. They intend to rely more heavily on small donations from individual supporters rather than larger contributions. This approach aims to broaden their base of financial support and reduce their vulnerability to funding shortages. The party hopes this new strategy will improve their prospects in upcoming electoral contests in Prague.