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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.

Volt look-back: 2022

As the year is drawing to an end, it is time to sit back and reflect on our great achievements this year.

COP15 Biodiversity Accord is a good start, but it can be better

Volt calls for increased policy attention to biodiversity preservation in Europe!

Volt calls for the abolition of veto power in the European Council

Volt Europa calls for the abolition of the Veto power in the Council and for another vote to approve Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area.

The risks of American protectionism to EU industries

The recent American protectionist measures will add another blow that will likely accelerate a widespread de-centralisation of Europe.

We need a real European High Speed Rail Network

The climate problem of Europeans flying everywhere is clear by now, but it would be a lot smaller if Europe had a real European High Speed Network.

Part sale of European Infrastructure: One small step for Olaf Scholz, one giant leap for China’s silk road

Volt continues to criticise plan to give Chinese state-owned company stake in the port of Hamburg.

Frontex violations of human rights

On Tuesday, Members of the European Parliament rejected granting a 2020 budget discharge to the EU’s Border Guard Agency, Frontex.

“Women, Life, Freedom”: Volt stands in solidarity with Iranian women and calls for an end to violence by the government!

Volt Europa strongly condemns the violence by the regime and fully supports the fight of all Iranians for equal rights and freedom.

Why the EU must centrally procure arms

Jointly procuring arms is key for the EU be able to act as one in dealing with the aggression on our doorstep.

The State of the EU in 2022: We need a stronger, reformed European Union

The SOTEU speech provides a response to the current crises in Europe, but it didn’t lay out a detailed plan to address institutional shortcomings.

Turkey’s provocative behaviour in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

A serious response is necessary for the EU to signal that its Member States’ borders and maritime zones are EU borders and maritime zones.

Boris Johnson’s resignation is welcomed by Volt Europa

His departure should be an opportunity for the Conservative Party to make right and bring integrity and values back to their political project.

Statement on border violence and pushbacks at Melilla border

The latest outburst of violence at Melilla again highlights the injustice and violations of human rights taking place at the EU’s external borders