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The world needs a leading European Development Agency

At a time when the USA has abruptly cut the USAID programme and development aid budgets are being trimmed in Europe, Volt calls on European countries not to abandon public development aid and to mutualise it within the EU.

Europe’s coming of age trial

Volt’s call to action to European leaders at the Emergency European Council European leaders had 4 months to prepare a plan to defend Ukraine and our democracy. Despite years of evidence that Trump only respects strength and punishes weakness, and repeated calls for urgent action, they thought the best strategy was to wait for an American plan.

It’s time for Europe to champion fair taxation

Volt calls on the EU to defend  the OECD project to ensure a 15% worldwide tax on multinational companies, against the whims of the United States.

Trump’s Inauguration: Join us in finding answers

Today, more than ever, we need to stand for science, multilateralism, equality, and the rule of law.

News from the European Parliament Delegation - 6 December 2024

Dear Volters and friends, Things in the European Parliament are really getting up to speed these days! It’s been intense weeks for the five of us and you might be wondering what we have been up to. Here’s a little recap of what we’ve all been working on.

COP Out - UN conference fails to achieve global commitment to fighting climate change

Another year, another COP, another missed opportunity to limit climate disaster.

War is spreading in the Middle East. We call for a comprehensive ceasefire and international accountability.

The EU and its member states must step up to protect international law.

The Anniversary of the Second Phase of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

Today, we solemnly observe the anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974—a day that forever changed the lives of many Cypriots and left a lasting scar on the island’s history.

The EU can no longer stand aloof when it comes to Israeli occupation policies

Volt Europa on the current escalation in the Middle East

Volt Europa calls for immediate de-escalation of the tensions between Israel and Iran and urges the international community to support diplomatic efforts to resolve the underlying issues and prevent further escalation.

Upholding International Justice: The Imperative of Supporting the ICC and the ICJ in the Hamas-Israel War

We affirm our support and respect for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Our ecosystems will not wait: freezing the EU’s nature restoration law is irresponsible

 At this crisis moment, turning away from protecting our environment is a mistake we will all suffer from.

Regenerative farming and a thorough revision of the CAP - not climate backtracking - is how Europe can help protesting farmers

Our farmers are right to protest. We need regenerative pan-European solutions to solve our food crisis.

Any barriers to comprehensive humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza must be lifted

At the beginning of this month, 118 Palestinians were killed and 760 injured while attempting to access humanitarian aid in the west of Gaza City. This incident illustrates how desperate the Palestinian people are to receive food and how norms, order and humanitarian international law have been so degraded in Gaza that the only responsible action is to stop the fighting now.

International Women’s Day: What is Volt doing for women?

Europe’s prosperity depends on gender equality. Here’s what Volt is doing for women.

Over two months of war: the EU must finally find one voice

The current humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is unacceptable and must be stopped.

One month of war: Civilians pay the price. This cannot go on.

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza demands action. Support our call for an immediate pause in hostilities, aid delivery, and protection of civilian lives.

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.

Uniting for Peace: The Role of a United Europe in a Turbulent World

Discover how a united Europe can address global challenges and promote peace on International Day of Peace.

Volt wants to ensure safe access to contraception for everyone in Europe

With the recent Luxembourg bill giving free access to contraceptive pills, Volt asks European leaders to take strong action for a harmonisation of contraception rights to guarantee safe access for everyone in all Member States. Volt believes reproductive health is a shared responsibility in all couples: we support research regarding male contraceptive pills and further studies on endometriosis to develop viable alternatives to current pills with related side-effects.

Volt suggests alternative ways of voting to ensure the participation of Portuguese voters at the 2024 European elections

European citizens will choose their new MEPs on 6-9 June 2024 but on this date historically many Portuguese don’t vote. Volt proposes solutions.