A Travel Itinerary Fit for the Future Tourism is an essential part of modern life. But to be sustainable, it must evolve.
The Anniversary of the Second Phase of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus Today, we solemnly observe the anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974—a day that forever changed the lives of many Cypriots and left a lasting scar on the island’s history.
Volt Cyprus: A Call for Diplomacy in a Time of Escalating Tensions As Cypriots and European Union citizens, we find ourselves in a precarious position. The potential for further escalation threatens not only the stability of the Middle East but also the safety of our own communities. In these turbulent times, a collective commitment to diplomacy and dialogue is necessary more than ever. Only through a concerted effort to de-escalate tensions and seek peaceful solutions can we hope to achieve lasting stability in the region.
Volt Europa on the current escalation in the Middle East Volt Europa calls for immediate de-escalation of the tensions between Israel and Iran and urges the international community to support diplomatic efforts to resolve the underlying issues and prevent further escalation.
The Release of Julian Assange: A Call to Defend Press Freedom and Strengthen Democracy Julian Assange's release highlights the tension between national security and press freedom. Volt urges the protection of journalistic integrity and enhanced whistleblower protections to preserve democracy.
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 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.
Chat control won’t protect children. Instead, it will erode our rights Coercion is not consent: the recent CSAR proposal remains unacceptable and ineffective.
Armenia: a country Europe should take seriously for what it promises Armenia has a fragile but dynamic democracy. like Georgia, it is fighting for its life to become a normal country, part of the European family.
Armenia and the EU: two perspectives on why it matters Amid the geopolitical shifts and the regional challenges, the strategic value and importance of the EU to Armenia and vice versa can be unequivocally pointed out now more than ever.
Ukraine’s Fight for the Future: The Urgent Need for More Consistent European Military Support Opinion article by EP candidates Teun Janssen & Cristian Castrillon
Upholding International Justice: The Imperative of Supporting the ICC and the ICJ in the Hamas-Israel War We affirm our support and respect for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
“Show Up for Europe” Day : Meet Volt on the streets across Europe One week ahead of the European elections, the pan-European party Volt will take a stand against nationalist and anti-democratic forces. Lead Candidate Damian Boeselager: “We are fighting for a socially just, prosperous and resilient EU. In times of growing nationalism, we are here to show up for Europe!”
Our ecosystems will not wait: freezing the EU’s nature restoration law is irresponsible At this crisis moment, turning away from protecting our environment is a mistake we will all suffer from.
The Platform work directive: an insufficient step in the right direction The new directive is helpful, but it falls far short of meeting Volt’s expectations.
Holistic Climate Governance: What it is, why it’s needed, and how to get there To succeed in transitioning to a more sustainable future, we need a new model to transform the entire economy, incorporating societal considerations and involving all relevant stakeholders.
Strengthening European Unity: The Case for a Common European Intelligence Agency We propose that the ‘’Intelligence and Situation Centre’’ (INTCEN) of the EU evolve to create collective assessments based on member states' sources and gain its own intelligence gathering capabilities that will inform a more effective, speedy and united European front against foreign interference. An opinion article by Adam Hruška and Teun Janssen.