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It will be interesting to see just how much influence he's able to have. Even without being the leader of a major government, this could make a difference in how the party is perceived. Just having a Pirate Party member in government is pretty significant, IMO.



> It will be interesting to see just how much influence he's able to have.

The giovernemtn have said there will be democratic elections within 60 days. If they renege on this, it would probably make sense for him to resign, lest he be seen as a collaborator with the old regime.

> Just having a Pirate Party member in government is pretty significant, IMO.

He's the first Pirate in government, as far as I know.




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