Sentencing of Marine Le Pen: we call for respect for the rule of law
Nobody is above the law. Volt will continue to defend democratic values, transparency and good governance throughout Europe
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Unite to prevent war | A capabilities-based European NATO as the best path to a European Defense Union
Our call to urgency and vision to effectively put Europe in the position to deter and defend against ‘’the most extreme military contingencies’’ at the latest by 2030
Let’s not wait for war to unite us, let’s unite to prevent war
We have been working since day one of entering office to make sure the EU’s new defence initiatives are more ambitious than the dangers that threaten our continent. Since Christmas, we have been meeting hundreds of experts, officials and journalists and negotiated on two files: the White Paper on EU defence, and the European Defence Industrial Programme. We worked together closely with the Volt defense community and led the effort of creating a common position with the Greens.
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.
EU Response to a Changing World Order: A 9-Point Action Plan
INSTITUTIONAL RESILIENCE 01 United Decisions. Trigger Art. 7 to stop Viktor Orbán’s veto and empower the Hungarian opposition. If blocked, establish a European Union 2.0. 02 EU Foreign Minister. Empower Kaja Kallas to negotiate foreign policy and impose sanctions on behalf of countries via an intergovernmental accord. 03 Treaty Change Now. Conduct a targeted revision of the treaties to add defense. Open a holistic Treaty Convention to prepare for enlargement.
We need the United States of Europe!
Brussels, 19th February. The image Europe has shown the world on Monday is anything but decisive. We are back again at a table of indecision and internal quarrels. EU heads of state and government who should defend and take care of our citizens are leaving them out in the cold, literally. The outcome of the Paris emergency meeting is nothing but words. This cannot go on, especially in this increasingly fragmented and growingly valueless world order where autocrats set the tone.
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.
This is how Reinier van Lanschot moves from grand ambitions to concrete intermediate steps
Reinier van Lanschot (born 1989) is an MEP for Volt Europa. In parliament, he is a member of the defence, foreign affairs, internal market and constitutional reform committees. He is committed to innovation, climate neutrality and better European cooperation. In his (Dutch) book ‘ We are Europe ’ Reinier exposes the weaknesses of European cooperation and shows what needs to change to secure our future.
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.
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