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Volt Europa Board Update August 2027

Welcome to the latest Volt Europa update! This edition covers our recent political actions and key campaign milestones, including the launch of the "We are the 1 Million" campaign, our presence at international policy forums, and local government successes in Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. Explore our responses to critical European developments, events like the State of the European Union live stream and the Right to Housing launch, plus recommended reading and press highlights.

New leadership of Volt Europa dares governments to initiate treaty changes.

Bratislava 18.06.2026- Members and country leaders of Volt Europa adopted the “Bratislava Declaration” to conclude its General Assembly. Inês Bravo Figueiredo and Sven Franck were elected as new Volt Europa co-presidents. They announce a European political platform and demand heads of government to reform EU treaties. This Friday at 12:30 Volt MEP Anna Strolenberg and other pro-European organisations will protest in front of the European Council Summit to demand national leaders abolish the veto

New Elected Official: Local Councillor for Volt Belgium in Tervuren

Volt Belgium & Volt Europa proudly announce a newly elected official in Tervuren, Belgium: Tracey D’Afters

The Release of Julian Assange: A Call to Defend Press Freedom and Strengthen Democracy

Julian Assange's release highlights the tension between national security and press freedom. Volt urges the protection of journalistic integrity and enhanced whistleblower protections to preserve democracy.

Chat control won’t protect children. Instead, it will erode our rights

Coercion is not consent: the recent CSAR proposal remains unacceptable and ineffective.

“Show Up for Europe” Day : Meet Volt on the streets across Europe

One week ahead of the European elections, the pan-European party Volt will take a stand against nationalist and anti-democratic forces. Lead Candidate Damian Boeselager: “We are fighting for a socially just, prosperous and resilient EU. In times of growing nationalism, we are here to show up for Europe!”

Volt elects European lead candidates and transnational list

MEPs Damian Boeselager and Sophie in ‘t Veld elected as European lead candidates for Volt. As the only party in Europe, Volt sets up transnational list with candidates from 20 European countries.

From the General Assembly to the European Elections: Volt's strategy to navigate political barriers in France

Meet Volt France's lead candidates, Sven and Rayna, as they share insights on the crucial Paris GA, a pivotal event leading to the European elections.

Volt Europa Unveils Bold Vision for Europe and Elects New Leadership

Volt Europa, the first pan-European political party, held its biggest General Assembly (GA) ever this weekend in Paris, France, drawing over 900 Volters from across the continent.

Volt Europa Poised for the Election of its New Leadership

Volt Europa is gearing up for the election of its new board this weekend.

Volt Europa's GA in Paris: Addressing the ‘Elephant in the Room’

The upcoming GA marks a pivotal moment for Volt, as it prepares to tackle pressing issues and the “elephant in the room” of EU politics

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.