One year after the terrorist attacks on Israel: choosing the side of human rights
By Reinier van Lanschot
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Russian Attacks in Poltava: Volt Europa Calls for Stronger Military and Humanitarian Support for Ukraine
Volt Europa strongly condemns the barbaric attack and calls for immediate and comprehensive support for Ukraine.
Nela Riehl elected as Chair and Damian Boeselager as Co-Chair
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
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.
“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!”
European Parliament candidates for Volt travel to Kyiv, pledge 5 measures to support Ukraine’s victory
Last week, representatives of Volt from across the continent traveled to Kyiv to discuss the EU’s strategy and support required to win the war against Putin. Having spoken to Ukrainians about the impact of the war on life in Ukraine, Volt proposes five measures to ensure a safe and free Ukraine inside the EU.
Volt elects European lead candidates and transnational list
MEPs Damian Boeselager and Sophie in ‘t Veld elected as European lead candidates for Volt. As the only party in Europe, Volt sets up transnational list with candidates from 20 European countries .
Over two months of war: the EU must finally find one voice
The current humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is unacceptable and must be stopped.
Volt Europa Unveils Bold Vision for Europe and Elects New Leadership
Volt Europa, the first pan-European political party, held its biggest General Assembly (GA) ever this weekend in Paris, France, drawing over 900 Volters from across the continent.
Volt Europa Poised for the Election of its New Leadership
Volt Europa is gearing up for the election of its new board this weekend.
Volt Europa's GA in Paris: Addressing the ‘Elephant in the Room’
The upcoming GA marks a pivotal moment for Volt, as it prepares to tackle pressing issues and the “elephant in the room” of EU politics
Volt Elects Lead Candidates for Austria and Belgium for the 2024 European Elections
An important day for Volt as we mark the election of new lead candidates for the European elections across Europe.
A week of war, terror, and death
Our hearts are filled with shock, sadness, and anger, and we mourn in solidarity with the Israeli communities.
SOTEU 2023: A Laundry List of Non-Legislative Proposals
The weakest of the four SOTEU speeches of President von der Leyen is a missed opportunity to show young people EU cares about their future. List of non-legislative proposals for the last year before the 2024 elections are disappointing. We need urgent action for treaty change, to uphold democracy and rule of law.
SOTEU | Not another wishlist: Europe’s foundations are giving way!
Volt Europa and Damian Boeselager raise concerns ahead of State of the Union Address. To tackle today’s crises we expect more from an EU President: we need a quality check of our foundations to ensure the EU can deliver. A stronger European democracy and a more humane migration system are desperately needed.
Volt Europa’s stance on the current situation of abortion rights
Banning abortions is at its core sexist and antisocial and goes against all values we as Volt hold dear.
Volt Europa Gears Up for 2024 European Elections: Uniting Members from Across Europe in Bucharest
Volt Europa members from all over Europe gathered in Bucharest, Romania, almost a year prior to the June 2024 European Elections. Volt members voted on a series of votes. The co-presidents welcomed the newly formed Volt Slovakia and updated on all electoral successes. Volt demonstrated its unwavering commitment to presenting a unified political platform for the European elections with the ambitious goal of electing 23 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
Volt Celebrates 6th Birthday With More than 125 Elected Officials and Record High Donation
Volt was founded on 29 March 2017 and counts more than 27.000 members and over 125 elected officials.
Coal vs. Climate: Lützerath must stay!
Volt demands the immediate stop to the plans to excavate more brown coal in the North-Rhine Westphalia region.
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