New leadership of Volt Europa dares governments to initiate treaty changes.
Bratislava, 18.06.2026 - Membership and country leaders of Volt Europa adopted the “Bratislava Declaration” to conclude its General Assembly. Inês Bravo Figueiredo and Sven Franck were elected as new co-presidents of Volt Europa. They announce a European political platform and call on heads of government to reform EU treaties. This Friday at 12:30, Volt (MEP Anna Strolenberg) and other pro-European organisations will protest in front of the European Council Summit to demand national leaders abol
With its declaration, Volt Europa works towards providing a blueprint for decision making in a more integrated European Union.
The Bratislava declaration (available in Volt’s website) calls on heads of government to initiate treaty reforms - long overdue since the 2007 Lisbon treaty ratifications - and indispensable considering the geopolitical context and enlargement ambitions from Moldavia to Ukraine.
Inês Bravo Figueiredo, Co-President of Volt Europa "Volt is here to unlock Europe's full potential and change people's lives for the better. With treaty changes, we can ensure that qualified majority voting replaces the paralysis of unanimity. If we abolish the veto, Europe can finally act swiftly and decisively on the issues that matter most to citizens, from securing our shared energy supply and defense to tackling the cost of living and the climate crisis. Europe’s future is no longer held hostage to the least ambitious government in the room.”
Sven Franck, Co-President of Volt Europa: "We will never have 27 pro-European governments at the same time. Treaty changes provide the timeframe and opportunity to engage and involve citizens in the process of deepening cooperation from defence and security to economic integration."
Only European leaders will move Europe forward. This is why Volt Europa will act on two fronts: building the next generation of European political leaders while also offering a platform for progressive, forward thinking minds keen on building the future Europe Union. Volt is the only European political party in its purest sense and its new leadership will focus on building momentum towards the 2029 European elections.
About Volt Europa
Founded in 2017 in response to rising nationalism and Brexit, Volt Europa operates in over 30 countries across Europe. With more than 40,000 members/supporters, over 360 elected representatives at municipal, national, and European level, Volt actively advocates for reforming the European Union into a united, democratic, and sovereign federal state, unlocking Europe's full potential.
Fact Sheet
Group in the European Parliament: Greens EFA
Years in Existence: 9 years (Founded on 29 March 2017)
Geographic Presence: Active in over 30 European countries
Total Membership: Over 40,000 members+supporters continent-wide
Votes in the European Elections: 1.4 million votes across Europe
MEPs elected: Damian Boeselager (Germany), Nela Riehl (Germany), Kai Tegethoff (Germany), Anna Strolenberg (Netherlands), Reinier van Lanschot (Netherlands)
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Elected Officials: 360 Officials elected in 11 Countries
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