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Beyond Bricks: Understanding the Layers of Europe's Housing Crisis and Volt's Blueprint for Affordable Living

Dive into the complexities of Europe's housing challenges—high costs, investor concentration, and environmental impact.

One month of war: Civilians pay the price. This cannot go on.

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza demands action. Support our call for an immediate pause in hostilities, aid delivery, and protection of civilian lives.

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: Rethinking Challenges to Journalists’ Security

2 November marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists which draws attention to the unresolved cases of violence against journalists and highlights the importance of protecting the freedom of expression.

Volt Elects Lead Candidates for Austria and Belgium for the 2024 European Elections

An important day for Volt as we mark the election of new lead candidates for the European elections across Europe.

Championing Period Equity: Volt Europa's Vision for a Period-Inclusive Society

Discover Volt Europa's commitment to providing free menstrual hygiene products and promoting period dignity.

World Food Day Highlights Flaws, Opportunities in European Food Security

Europe's Food Security: Challenges & Solutions. Explore food waste, loss, and the path to resilient systems.

A week of war, terror, and death

Our hearts are filled with shock, sadness, and anger, and we mourn in solidarity with the Israeli communities.

Bridging the ‘trust gap’: the EU and the European citizen

It is crucial to build a bridge between the EU and its citizens, making it not just comprehensible but also accountable and effective for all Europeans, thereby ensuring that we will have a Union which legitimises itself towards European citizens, and one that is able to deliver on results.

No times to stand aside - the EU must act to the aid of Armenians fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh

Urgent call to address Nagorno-Karabakh crisis and EU's role in promoting peace and stability.

State of the European Union speech Underplays Climate Crisis and the Green Deal Future

Lead candidates Duarte and Rhia assess Ursula von der Leyen's EU address, its climate impact, and the 2024 European elections.

Sustainable Tech: Repair, Reuse, and Rethink

Discover how Volt Europa is leading the charge for a 'Right to Repair' revolution in Europe, tackling electronic waste and promoting sustainability.

As 2024 European Elections Loom, Climate Inaction is Leading to Major Issues

Summer 2023's climate chaos in Europe: wildfires, droughts, and political inertia. Explore the causes, impacts, and Volt Europa's climate policies.

The lack of women in politics is hurting us all. Let’s fix it!

Gender parity in politics is on the horizon! Unfortunately, at the current rate of change, none of us will live to see it.

Uniting for Peace: The Role of a United Europe in a Turbulent World

Discover how a united Europe can address global challenges and promote peace on International Day of Peace.

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!