Felix Reda

Felix Reda, born on November thirtieth, nineteen eighty-six, is a prominent German politician and researcher known for his impactful contributions in the realm of digital rights and civil liberties. He served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing the Pirate Party Germany until March twenty-seventh, two thousand nineteen, and was a key figure in the Greens–European Free Alliance, where he has held the position of vice-president since two thousand fourteen.

Reda's political journey is marked by his leadership as the president of the Young Pirates of Europe, where he championed the interests of youth in the digital age. Following the European Parliament elections in two thousand nineteen, he passed the torch to notable successors including Patrick Breyer and Marcel Kolaja, ensuring the continuation of progressive values within the party.

In addition to his political endeavors, Reda has made significant strides in academia and civil rights. In two thousand nineteen, he became a fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard, furthering his research on the intersection of technology and society. The following year, he joined the Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte (GFF), where he serves as an expert on copyright and freedom of communication.

As of March two thousand twenty-four, Reda has taken on a new role at Microsoft GitHub, where he continues to advocate for digital rights and innovation in technology.