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.
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.