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As 2024 European Elections Loom, Climate Inaction is Leading to Major Issues

Summer 2023's climate chaos in Europe: wildfires, droughts, and political inertia. Explore the causes, impacts, and Volt Europa's climate policies.

The lack of women in politics is hurting us all. Let’s fix it!

Gender parity in politics is on the horizon! Unfortunately, at the current rate of change, none of us will live to see it.

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?

A Journey from Berlin to Bucharest: Rails, Reflections and Border Checks

Jacob Lippold reminisces about taking the train to join our General Assembly in Bucharest and talks about the future of European international rail.

Join the Fight: Defend Human Rights, Combat Human Trafficking!

Criminal justice approaches have failed – we need to centre our strategies on the victims

Vote for Nature: Protecting Europe's Future with the Nature Restoration Law

As Europeans, we still have a chance to persuade EU Parliamentarians to cast thoughtful votes and support nature restoration but we have to act now!

To build a new Europe, transgender rights must be central

Ensuring that transgender people are able to live their lives to the fullest must become a moral imperative.

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?

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.