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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

Regarding the recent no-confidence vote in Bulgaria

Volt Bulgaria will continue to fight for our ideals and for a country that can bring prosperity, peace and freedom to all its citizens.

Volt demands complete and immediate ban on Russian energy imports

If we do not stop Putin and his war machinery now, there is no telling where he will stop - Moldova, Georgia, Estonia, Finland, Poland…

Disability and ableism in the European Union, what politics can (and must) do

If we want to overcome the ableism still largely dominating the political debate, we also need to have much more diverse political representation.

Volt Suomi and Volt Sverige demand NATO membership

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Volt Sverige and Volt Suomi are demanding that Sweden and Finland join NATO.

Volt demands NATO membership for Sweden and Finland

In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Volt Sverige and Volt Suomi are demanding that Sweden and Finland join NATO.

Ukraine needs to be part of the European Union!

Volt Europa urges the EU and its member states to promptly grant Ukraine EU membership candidate status.

Why Russia must be excluded from SWIFT

This is not the time for indecisiveness! Volt calls for the European governments to exclude Russia from SWIFT.

Statement on the invasion of Ukraine

We are deeply troubled by President Putin’s decision to declare war on Ukraine and we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Europe must stand with Ukraine

Russia's actions are an irrefutable and unprecedented breach of international law. Europe must answer with unity and severe sanctioning.

Statement on the suspension of Nilüfer Gündoğan from the Parliamentary Group

Nilüfer Gündoğan was suspended from Volt’s parliamentary group after complaints of transgressive behaviour had been made about her.