Andi Popp, candidate for the political manager of the German Pirates Party (Die Piraten) holds his voting cards during the party's federal congress on May 10, 2013 in Neumarkt, Germany. The Pirates rode a wave of popularity driven by voter discontent with Germany's established political parties that won the Pirates seats in several state parliaments. More recently, however, the Pirates have faltered, as political infighting, leadership changes and an unclear political message have contributed to a loss of support. Germany faces federal elections in September and at current polls the Pirates would fail to pass the 5% hurdle necessary to gain seats in the Bundestag.