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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.

Volt look-back: 2022

As the year is drawing to an end, it is time to sit back and reflect on our great achievements this year.

Frontex violations of human rights

On Tuesday, Members of the European Parliament rejected granting a 2020 budget discharge to the EU’s Border Guard Agency, Frontex.

“Women, Life, Freedom”: Volt stands in solidarity with Iranian women and calls for an end to violence by the government!

Volt Europa strongly condemns the violence by the regime and fully supports the fight of all Iranians for equal rights and freedom.

Turkey’s provocative behaviour in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

A serious response is necessary for the EU to signal that its Member States’ borders and maritime zones are EU borders and maritime zones.

Boris Johnson’s resignation is welcomed by Volt Europa

His departure should be an opportunity for the Conservative Party to make right and bring integrity and values back to their political project.

Statement on border violence and pushbacks at Melilla border

The latest outburst of violence at Melilla again highlights the injustice and violations of human rights taking place at the EU’s external borders

Regarding the recent no-confidence vote in Bulgaria

Volt Bulgaria will continue to fight for our ideals and for a country that can bring prosperity, peace and freedom to all its citizens.