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Protecting Biodiversity: How an EU Positive List Can Make a Difference

Exotic pet trade threatens biodiversity and animal welfare. Volt’s proposal for an EU-wide positive list aims to regulate which species can be traded, ensuring safer and more sustainable practices. Discover how this policy can protect our ecosystems and enhance public health.

One year after the terrorist attacks on Israel: choosing the side of human rights

By Reinier van Lanschot

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.

Statement on escalation of war in Libanon

By Reinier van Lanschot

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.

A Travel Itinerary Fit for the Future

Tourism is an essential part of modern life. But to be sustainable, it must evolve.

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.

Volt Cyprus: A Call for Diplomacy in a Time of Escalating Tensions

As Cypriots and European Union citizens, we find ourselves in a precarious position. The potential for further escalation threatens not only the stability of the Middle East but also the safety of our own communities. In these turbulent times, a collective commitment to diplomacy and dialogue is necessary more than ever. Only through a concerted effort to de-escalate tensions and seek peaceful solutions can we hope to achieve lasting stability in the region.

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.

The Release of Julian Assange: A Call to Defend Press Freedom and Strengthen Democracy

Julian Assange's release highlights the tension between national security and press freedom. Volt urges the protection of journalistic integrity and enhanced whistleblower protections to preserve democracy.

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

Snap Elections in France: Europe is on the Ballot

Volt, alongside grassroots political movements, has launched the Front européen to offer a progressive, pro-European alternative in the upcoming elections. Amidst rising far-right influence, fragmented left-wing coalitions, we aim to unite pro-European voices and safeguard democratic principles.

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.

Chat control won’t protect children. Instead, it will erode our rights

Coercion is not consent: the recent CSAR proposal remains unacceptable and ineffective.

Armenia: a country Europe should take seriously for what it promises

Armenia has a fragile but dynamic democracy. like Georgia, it is fighting for its life to become a normal country, part of the European family.

Armenia and the EU: two perspectives on why it matters

Amid the geopolitical shifts and the regional challenges, the strategic value and importance of the EU to Armenia and vice versa can be unequivocally pointed out now more than ever.

Ukraine’s Fight for the Future: The Urgent Need for More Consistent European Military Support

Opinion article by EP candidates Teun Janssen & Cristian Castrillon

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).