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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.

The Responsibilities of the EU Before Facing Expansion

EU expansion challenges and reforms ahead. Learn about responsibilities, reforms, and the debate on unanimity.

Spain should lead the way against Euroscepticism

As the President of the Council of the EU, can Spain lead the way to a more united European Union?

A Journey from Berlin to Bucharest: Rails, Reflections and Border Checks

Jacob Lippold reminisces about taking the train to join our General Assembly in Bucharest and talks about the future of European international rail.

Join the Fight: Defend Human Rights, Combat Human Trafficking!

Criminal justice approaches have failed – we need to centre our strategies on the victims

Vote for Nature: Protecting Europe's Future with the Nature Restoration Law

As Europeans, we still have a chance to persuade EU Parliamentarians to cast thoughtful votes and support nature restoration but we have to act now!

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. 

To build a new Europe, transgender rights must be central

Ensuring that transgender people are able to live their lives to the fullest must become a moral imperative.

The limits to degrowth

In May 2023, MEPs, academics and advocates met in Brussels to discuss our future #BeyondGrowth. How can the EU lead us towards green growth?

Escalating Climate Crisis: Spain and the Mediterranean Call for Urgent Action

As temperatures rise and weather becomes more extreme, we must see and use our vote as a powerful tool for climate change mitigation.

EU Council Agreement on a common European Asylum System is a step in the wrong direction

Only by truly treating asylum as a European issue, instead of a national issue, can we solve its current crisis.

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 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.

A deeper look into the election that will shape Turkey’s relationship with the EU in the next 5 years

Ahead of the run-off of Turkish elections, we dig deeper on how this election will shape the EU’s relationship with the country

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.

Emmanuel Macron's 'climate regulatory pause' is a bad signal for Europe

Emmanuel Macron called for a "European environmental regulatory pause" but this is not the time to take a break from the fight against climate change.

Volt stands against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Volt reiterates its condemnation of anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, policy and legislation.

The most undemocratic champion of democracy

The European Union has been a beacon of hope for the continent but its democratic shortcomings have come to light recently.

Protests work: Climate activism holds the key

Climate activism is no replacement for good regulations and well-written laws. Without it though, change will just not happen at the speed we need.

Volt Europa stands in solidarity with Armenia and the Armenian people

Volt condemns all forms of denial of the Armenian genocide and stands with all Armenians in remembering the victims of the genocide.