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.
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The protests in Iran: Europe's responsibility in times of crisis
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.
Europe needs a humane and coordinated migration process now!
Recent events in the Mediterranean Sea demonstrate that asylum rights and protection must be reinforced.
A Retirement Reform Disconnected from Contemporary Issues
Debate on pension reform in France highlights the need for a system reform taking into account all challenges of today's society.
Volt Celebrates 6th Birthday With More than 125 Elected Officials and Record High Donation
Volt was founded on 29 March 2017 and counts more than 27.000 members and over 125 elected officials.
EU Member States’ choice to turn back time on asylum leads to more deaths in the Mediterranean
The endless delay and lack of ambition of EU Member States in negotiating a functioning solidarity framework has once again costed lives
Combustion engines have no future - with or without e-fuels
This is not the time for debates that are more based in national clientelism than in facts - the climate breakdown clock is ticking.
With rights being restricted worldwide, Europe must push for universal reproductive freedom
With reproductive rights under attack across the Atlantic, Europe must not waver on ensuring its citizens have access to vital healthcare.
No to Fences — Yes to a Europe of Solidarity!
Fortress Europe” is not the solution. ‘Fortress Europe’ is at the core of the problem”, says Volt.
Give Ukraine what it needs and give it now!
Volt urges European leaders to send Leopard 2 Main Battle Tanks to Ukraine as soon as possible!
Coal vs. Climate: Lützerath must stay!
Volt demands the immediate stop to the plans to excavate more brown coal in the North-Rhine Westphalia region.
Jacinda Ardern was an inspiration to women in politics
As New Zealand’s 40th PM steps down, we look at female political representation across Europe and how Volt intends to bring gender parity to politics.
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