Thematic Communities round-up, October 2025
Changing Europe can’t be done just by winning seats in an election. Changing Europe takes the power of people with a vision for a better future. That’s why we’ve launched Volt’s European Communities, an opportunity for you to contribute directly to addressing our most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges. Here is what Volt’s Communities have been doing over the last month: we hope to inspire you to join us!
ECONFINCom (Economy & Public Finance Community (now including the Future of Work))
At the end of September, we held a panel discussion in Brussels on workers' rights and development in cooperatives. Featuring contributions from NGOs and Volt European Parliament APA, Charlotte Bechert, we looked at how the cooperative model can improve workers’ lives and the potential impact of AI. You can watch a video of the event here.
What else?
Working on a position paper in anticipation of the EU Commission’s forthcoming Quality Jobs Roadmap.
An interactive workshop on restructuring the workplace at the General Assembly (GA) in Frankfurt. Get your tickets here!
DREamCom (Democracy & EU Reform Community)
Over the summer, we helped to shape Volt Netherlands’ electoral programme. The Dutch Bar Association (NOvA) ranked it among the strongest on democracy and the Rule of Law. Proof that a bold and principled vision on democracy gets noticed.
What else?
Supported the Volt EP team on a roadmap for making EU enlargement a driver of reform.
Two events coming up at the GA in Frankfurt: a side session on local democracy, and a main-stage event on EU Enlargement.
Established two new working groups: on enlargement and on the Swiss democracy model
AGRICom (Agriculture & Food Community)
In time for the harvest period, AGRICom advised Volt MEP, Anna Strolenberg, on Volt’s Vision for Food in Europe, a strategic plan focusing on circularity, healthy nutrition, and strategic autonomy.
What else?
Supporting the EP team with a position paper on reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
A session at the GA: ‘Europe's food future: where technology and nature meet’
Worked with Volt Members across Europe to build the Dutch election programme.
DefCom (Defence & Security Community)
Recent Russian incursions on Europe’s eastern flank require a concerted and coordinated European response. Together with Reinier van Lanschot MEP, we published a Volt Europa position regarding introducing a no-fly zone and a European Reassurance force.
What else?
Worked with Volt Members across Europe to build the Dutch election programme.
Setting up working groups on topics related to integration and military service.
Established a social media presence with a DefCom Instagram account.
ANICom (Animal Community)
Earlier in October, we joined a World Animal Day event in Amsterdam against industrial livestock farming. With over 3,000 people in attendance, this was the biggest event against the industrial livestock industry ever. Dutch Volt MP, Laurens Dassen, gave a speech emphasising the importance of cultured meat and proteins of non-animal origin.
What else?
As a new Community, we’re currently recruiting topic experts and core team members. If you’re interested, join us by clicking below.
CLEaNCom (Climate & Energy Community)
We recently launched our LinkedIn page, which will enable non-Volt members to engage with our ideas and contribute to our work.
What else?
An interactive workshop at the General Assembly in Frankfurt on reaching climate neutrality by 2040. (A few tickets are still available here.)
THoMCom (Tourism, Housing & Mobility Community)
This month we’ve been sketching out some ideas on innovative urban transportation, based on best practices from European and non-European cities. It’s a work-in-progress and we’d love to have your insights and ideas!
What else?
We’ll be at the Frankfurt GA with a workshop on the future of aviation - finding a balance between environmental protection and the social importance of travel.
Worked with Volt Members across Europe to build the Dutch election programme.
EUR QueerVolt
Ahead of the Dutch elections, we collaborated with six other parties on the Regenboog Stembusakkoord, a commitment to tackling discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community during the next mandate.
What else?
A workshop at the Frankfurt GA: ‘How to Pride’
MICom (Migration & Integration Community)
We’re currently looking at the desirability and feasibility of a passport for migrants. To learn more about this, join us on Sunday at the Frankfurt GA!
What else?
A project mapping out local projects across Europe and finding ways for such initiatives to inform European migration policy
Scoping out the possibility for working groups on family reunification, job insertion and autonomy and the criminalisation of solidarity and people on the move
European Community vacancies
Want to get more involved with our Communities? Take a look at our current vacancies! (Please note that all positions within Communities are voluntary)
EUR Volt Women - core team members with a focus on community management
DREamCom - volunteers for a project to support the EP team on their work on EU Electoral Law, by mapping out the patchwork of weird, quirky and inconsistent national election rules, to build a case for a European approach
DREamCom - a new Co-Lead (f/x), as well as additional core team members to support outreach and connect with elected officials.
Non-Academics - volunteers with non-academic careers to contribute to policy development
ANICom - core team members and topic experts
THoMCom - a Community Co-Lead with a background in housing
To apply for one of these roles, click the links above for each of the European Communities.
Note: To join one of our European Communities, you’ll need to be a Volt Member with access to Haiilo. If you’re a Member but not already on Haiilo, follow these instructions.