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NATO 3.0 can only be built with a European Defence Union

Since last year, non-US allies have increased their defence spending by 139 billion USD. Several will reach their 3,5% targets ahead of schedule, but as the Secretary General of NATO said on June 25: ‘’Russia is not afraid of commitments, but of capabilities’’. .

Free speech for me, but not for thee?

Time for the EU to act in the defence of free press.

Fertiliser vulnerability in the European Union

The Strait of Hormuz blockade exposes the EU's critical dependency on fertiliser imports. Volt calls on the Commission to achieve strategic autonomy by phasing out Russian imports, scaling biofertilisers, and reviving circular nutrient plans.

One Fighter, Three Names, Zero Results

The FCAS failure highlights Europe's need for a single authority to overcome national interests and avoid foreign jet dependence.

Statement on export controls for Anthropic Fable 5

The Anthropic debacle highlights the danger of foreign-reliant tech and the urgent need for a sovereign, open, European digital infrastructure.

Volt believes Britain's future is at the heart of Europe and Volt UK is there to provide a Bridge to Europe.

Ten years ago, Britain was promised the world. It has had seven prime ministers and a shrinking economy. The UK will soon have a new PM. Volt strongly encourages whoever takes the keys to Number 10 to take this opportunity to bring the UK back to where it should be: at the very heart of Europe, not on the margins.

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

Volt Europa Bratislava Declaration

The following declaration was approved by the Volt Europa members in the June 13/14 2026 General Assembly in Bratislava.

New Volt Europa Board Elected

Volt Europa Elects New Leadership Team to Shape the Future of the Pan-European Movement

Volt’s Vision: the EU’s Role in the New World Order

Opinion article by the Volt MEP's. Volt rejects false choices to tackle 9 global crises by uniting democratic values with strategic power, pushing for EU strategic autonomy, defence unity, and true global partnerships.

Volt Europa to Elect New Leadership at General Assembly in Bratislava June 13/14

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA — June 4, 2026 — Volt Europa, the first pan-European political party, will host its General Assembly (GA) in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 13–14, 2026 to elect a new leadership. The event will bring together members, volunteers, and supporters from over 30 European countries to elect a new European Board and Co-Presidents.

Europe Must Defend the ICC Against US Sanctions

The sanctions imposed by the United States against judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) constitute a serious attack on the independence of international justice and the rules-based multilateral order.

Europe must run for a Defence Union: national leaders are stumbling at the start

Unite to prevent On the 9th of May, we celebrate Europe as a peace project, but the clouds of war are gathering again. Instead of waiting for war to unite us, we must unite to prevent war. Russia will not cease its imperialism unless it is stopped in Ukraine and will attack Europe if we are weak. Relying on the United States for protection is a dangerous gamble. But our militaries resemble bonsai trees: miniature, expensive and fragile. What we need is one solid oak to shelter us from the storm.

On antisemitism

We at Volt believe that there is no place for anti-Semitism in our society and we stand firmly against it. The number of incidents and targeted attacks - as we have seen in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and London - is increasing and this is deeply concerning.

Why We Need to Embrace a Multi-Speed Europe (Duplicated)

Opinion article by Reinier van Lanschot, Volt MEP. The EU is like a car with square wheels. It only starts moving when a lot of pressure builds, and when it does, it's sudden, bumpy, and hard to predict how long the wheels will turn.

Volt's path to digital sovereignty

Relying on American hyperscalers is not sustainable for Volt. We are committed to transitioning completely to European and open-source solutions. In this post, we transparently share what we've done, what we're doing, and where we still need to take steps.

Hungary’s election is a turning point that should mark the start of change also for the EU

Yesterday’s election in Hungary has been widely described as historic. And it is. After 16 years in power, Viktor Orbán, the emblem of Europe’s “illiberal democracy”, has been defeated. For many, this marks a long-awaited democratic breakthrough. It was a good day for democracy and the rule of law.

Stop settler terrorism, displacement, and annexation in Occupied Palestine

Volt calls for decisive action by the European Union against systematic displacement in the West Bank.

Iranians deserve a legitimate intervention from the international community

Europe needs to show its commitment to international law and human rights, or the people of Iran will continue to be trampled by repression and aggression and we risk further undermining the validity of the international rules based order.

Building a European Army in three steps: it's naïve to be against!

This piece explains Volt's vision for the integration of our armed forces. For our broader position on the future of European Defence, such as the defence industry, please read here.

Volt’s Call for European Independence: Time to Build the United States of Europe

Europe is a beautiful place. A place worth defending, but a place that can still become so much better. We have 500 million citizens living in diverse societies, independent courts and fair elections, a large and advanced social-market economy, and among the highest standards of living on the globe.