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Europe must run for a Defence Union: national leaders are stumbling at the start

Unite to prevent On the 9th of May, we celebrate Europe as a peace project, but the clouds of war are gathering again. Instead of waiting for war to unite us, we must unite to prevent war. Russia will not cease its imperialism unless it is stopped in Ukraine and will attack Europe if we are weak. Relying on the United States for protection is a dangerous gamble. But our militaries resemble bonsai trees: miniature, expensive and fragile. What we need is one solid oak to shelter us from the storm.

On antisemitism

We at Volt believe that there is no place for anti-Semitism in our society and we stand firmly against it. The number of incidents and targeted attacks - as we have seen in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and London - is increasing and this is deeply concerning.

Why We Need to Embrace a Multi-Speed Europe

Opinion article by Reinier van Lanschot, Volt MEP. The EU is like a car with square wheels. It only starts moving when a lot of pressure builds, and when it does, it's sudden, bumpy, and hard to predict how long the wheels will turn.

Volt's path to digital sovereignty

Relying on American hyperscalers is not sustainable for Volt. We are committed to transitioning completely to European and open-source solutions. In this post, we transparently share what we've done, what we're doing, and where we still need to take steps.

Hungary’s election is a turning point that should mark the start of change also for the EU

Yesterday’s election in Hungary has been widely described as historic. And it is. After 16 years in power, Viktor Orbán, the emblem of Europe’s “illiberal democracy”, has been defeated. For many, this marks a long-awaited democratic breakthrough. It was a good day for democracy and the rule of law.

Stop settler terrorism, displacement, and annexation in Occupied Palestine

Volt calls for decisive action by the European Union against systematic displacement in the West Bank.

Iranians deserve a legitimate intervention from the international community

Europe needs to show its commitment to international law and human rights, or the people of Iran will continue to be trampled by repression and aggression and we risk further undermining the validity of the international rules based order.

Building a European Army in three steps: it's naïve to be against!

This piece explains Volt's vision for the integration of our armed forces. For our broader position on the future of European Defence, such as the defence industry, please read here.

Volt’s Call for European Independence: Time to Build the United States of Europe

Europe is a beautiful place. A place worth defending, but a place that can still become so much better. We have 500 million citizens living in diverse societies, independent courts and fair elections, a large and advanced social-market economy, and among the highest standards of living on the globe.

Greenland, its people and European sovereignty are not for sale

Volt Europa urges Europe to stand for its sovereignty, democracy, and the rights of its people.

The protests in Iran: Europe's responsibility in times of crisis

We at Volt stand firmly alongside the protesters, who are fighting for their rights, and call for a consistent, coordinated response from the EU.

Venezuela: the impossible dilemma

We shouldn’t choose between the fall of Maduro and international order.

American Strategy 2025: Replacement, Nationalism and Interference

There are documents that slip in quietly, without ceremony, but which deserve loud alarm bells. The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy is one of them. At first glance, it carries the usual institutional tone. Look closer, and something more disturbing emerges: the major strategic partner of Europe is echoing the rhetoric of autocratic regimes.

Ending digital violence: reclaiming online spaces for women and girls

Violence against women and girls has moved into our devices. From image-based abuse to coordinated harassment and non-consensual synthetic media, these attacks silence, intimidate and exclude women from public life. The UN’s 16 Days of Activism this year names the problem plainly: “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.”

The European Parliament’s resolution addresses the horror of the civil war in Sudan but not those profiting from it

The conclusion of the EU trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates must be conditional on credible steps towards ending the Sudanese civil war.

Volt Europa in Frankfurt: “Europe must stop waiting and start leading”

The pan-European party’s General Assembly addressed Europe’s pressing challenges: digital integrity, security and sustainability with smart and brave solutions.

Judicial independence in Europe is increasingly under severe pressure.

In particular in times of rising authoritarianism, an independent judiciary is vital. However, judicial independence in Europe is increasingly under severe pressure.

European Communities' News November 2025

Changing Europe can’t be done just by winning seats in an election. Changing Europe takes the power of people with a vision for a better future. That’s why we’ve launched Volt’s European Communities, an opportunity for you to contribute directly to addressing our most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges. In this newsletter, you’ll learn about what Volt’s Communities have been doing over the last month. And maybe it’ll inspire you to join us!

European Communities' News December 2025

Changing Europe can’t be done just by winning seats in an election. Changing Europe takes the power of people with a vision for a better future. That’s why we’ve launched Volt’s European Communities, an opportunity for you to contribute directly to addressing our most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges. In this newsletter, you’ll learn about what Volt’s Communities have been doing over the last month. And maybe it’ll inspire you to join us!

Volt Europa calls for a just, inclusive, and lawful peace process in Gaza

Volt Europa welcomes every serious initiative aimed at ending the catastrophic violence in the Gaza Strip and views the so-called “Trump Plan” with caution. What is decisive for evaluating such a plan is not the rhetoric around it but its transparent, fair, and humane implementation by all parties involved, above all through the active inclusion of Palestinians. No external plan can endure if it excludes those whose lives and futures are directly affected.

Returning peace to Europe is our responsibility

We can set its conditions with a no-fly zone and a reassurance force in Ukraine We all want to return peace to Europe, to stop the killing. A just and lasting peace can only be achieved if we eventually restore a democratic and prosperous Ukraine to its original 1991 sovereign borders and make it a full member of the EU and NATO.