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Nela Riehl elected as Chair and Damian Boeselager as Co-Chair

Volt MEPs Nela Riehl elected as Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Education and Culture and Damian Boeselager as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

MEP Markéta Gregorová announces close cooperation with the 5 Member Volt delegation in the European Parliament

MEP Markéta Gregorová announces close cooperation with the 5 Member Volt delegation in the European Parliament

Snap Elections in France: Europe is on the Ballot

Volt, alongside grassroots political movements, has launched the Front européen to offer a progressive, pro-European alternative in the upcoming elections. Amidst rising far-right influence, fragmented left-wing coalitions, we aim to unite pro-European voices and safeguard democratic principles.

Volt joins Greens/EFA in the European Parliament

> After negotiations with both Greens/EFA and Renew Europe, Volt held a membership vote on their MEPs’ group affiliation. > A majority of 87%voted in favour of joining the Greens/EFA group.

Volt gets 5 pan-European MEPs elected

Volt, Europe’s only pan-European party, secured five seats in its second electoral race.  The party will be represented by Anna Strolenberg and Reinier van Lanschot, both from the Netherlands, as well as Damian Boeselager, Nela Riehl and Kai Tegethoff, all three from Germany. 

Belgium’s time to act: Leading the Council in time of need.

  Belgium has taken over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. This comes at a moment when a lot is at stake within and outside of the Union. Disinformation, climate change and conflicts already ongoing or in the process of erupting around the globe, in addition to the European Parliament Elections in June, Belgium’s presidency is especially poignant.

Warsaw and Brussels: a unique opportunity to move forward

Donald Tusk can offer a stable relationship, but some unresolved questions remain. The EU must exercise caution if it wants to have a chance at reconciliation and future growth vis-à-vis Warsaw.

SOTEU 2023: A Laundry List of Non-Legislative Proposals

The weakest of the four SOTEU speeches of President von der Leyen is a missed opportunity to show young people EU cares about their future. List of non-legislative proposals for the last year before the 2024 elections are disappointing. We need urgent action for treaty change, to uphold democracy and rule of law.

SOTEU | Not another wishlist: Europe’s foundations are giving way!

Volt Europa and Damian Boeselager raise concerns ahead of State of the Union Address. To tackle today’s crises we expect more from an EU President: we need a quality check of our foundations to ensure the EU can deliver. A stronger European democracy and a more humane migration system are desperately needed.

The Responsibilities of the EU Before Facing Expansion

EU expansion challenges and reforms ahead. Learn about responsibilities, reforms, and the debate on unanimity.

Spain should lead the way against Euroscepticism

As the President of the Council of the EU, can Spain lead the way to a more united European Union?

The most undemocratic champion of democracy

The European Union has been a beacon of hope for the continent but its democratic shortcomings have come to light recently.

Volt calls for the abolition of veto power in the European Council

Volt Europa calls for the abolition of the Veto power in the Council and for another vote to approve Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area.

The State of the EU in 2022: We need a stronger, reformed European Union

The SOTEU speech provides a response to the current crises in Europe, but it didn’t lay out a detailed plan to address institutional shortcomings.