The limits to degrowth
In May 2023, MEPs, academics and advocates met in Brussels to discuss our future #BeyondGrowth. How can the EU lead us towards green growth?
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Escalating Climate Crisis: Spain and the Mediterranean Call for Urgent Action
As temperatures rise and weather becomes more extreme, we must see and use our vote as a powerful tool for climate change mitigation.
EU Council Agreement on a common European Asylum System is a step in the wrong direction
Only by truly treating asylum as a European issue, instead of a national issue, can we solve its current crisis.
A deeper look into the election that will shape Turkey’s relationship with the EU in the next 5 years
Ahead of the run-off of Turkish elections, we dig deeper on how this election will shape the EU’s relationship with the country
Emmanuel Macron's 'climate regulatory pause' is a bad signal for Europe
Emmanuel Macron called for a "European environmental regulatory pause" but this is not the time to take a break from the fight against climate change.
A Retirement Reform Disconnected from Contemporary Issues
Debate on pension reform in France highlights the need for a system reform taking into account all challenges of today's society.
With rights being restricted worldwide, Europe must push for universal reproductive freedom
With reproductive rights under attack across the Atlantic, Europe must not waver on ensuring its citizens have access to vital healthcare.
No to Fences — Yes to a Europe of Solidarity!
Fortress Europe” is not the solution. ‘Fortress Europe’ is at the core of the problem”, says Volt.
Give Ukraine what it needs and give it now!
Volt urges European leaders to send Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks to Ukraine as soon as possible!
Jacinda Ardern was an inspiration to women in politics
As New Zealand’s 40th PM steps down, we look at female political representation across Europe and how Volt intends to bring gender parity to politics.
COP15 Biodiversity Accord is a good start, but it can be better
Volt calls for increased policy attention to biodiversity preservation in Europe!
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 risks of American protectionism to EU industries
The recent American protectionist measures will add another blow that will likely accelerate a widespread de-centralisation of Europe.
We need a real European High Speed Rail Network
The climate problem of Europeans flying everywhere is clear by now, but it would be a lot smaller if Europe had a real European High Speed Network.
Part sale of European Infrastructure: One small step for Olaf Scholz, one giant leap for China’s silk road
Volt continues to criticise plan to give Chinese state-owned company stake in the port of Hamburg.
Why the EU must centrally procure arms
Jointly procuring arms is key for the EU be able to act as one in dealing with the aggression on our doorstep.
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.
Disability and ableism in the European Union, what politics can (and must) do
If we want to overcome the ableism still largely dominating the political debate, we also need to have much more diverse political representation.
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