Electra Rome Dochtsi

Nationality: Greek

Member Association past two years: Volt Greece + Volt Denmark

Gender: Female

What do you see as the most urgent democratic challenge facing Volt Europa's mission across the continent, and how would you lead the organisation's response? 

Our identity and culture.

We have established a movement that is fulfilling to be a part of. However, as we approach our tenth anniversary, we must recognise that internal optimism alone will not transform institutions. We need to prove to voters that a genuinely pan-European movement can mature into a governing force: a Federal Political Party.

Federal, because holding federalist ideals alone is insufficient. We must lead by example, operating more effectively and decisively than the EU itself to demonstrate that a truly United Europe is possible.

Political, because without concrete legislative impact across the continent, our voice will not be heard, regardless of the quality of our ideas.

Party, because this is our unique value proposition. We are not just a grassroots community or an activist movement; those already exist (e.g. UEF). We are the institutional vehicle built to win elections.

To lead this evolution, conviction must be paired with strategy. I will bridge the gap between our seasoned political veterans and our visionary activists, harmonise our internal structure and set a clear goal: to run across the Union in the 2029 European Parliament elections and establish a presence in every single country on the continent.

How would you handle a public disagreement with your Co-President on a matter of political strategy? 

My experience as national co-president has shown me that a public disagreement between the two heads of the party, especially on political strategy, is a sign of poor internal communication. While passionate internal disagreements are healthy, we must always present a united front externally. The furthest such a disagreement should be allowed to reach, solely for the constructive synergies of debate, is inside the board itself.

However, if my co-president ever escalated a disagreement publicly, I would immediately de-escalate. I would publicly acknowledge their viewpoint, demonstrating how our co-presidency’s strength lies in our differing perspectives. Then, I would swiftly redirect the discussion to the appropriate internal channels. I would also reflect on my own role; such escalation suggests that my co-president’s viewpoint may not have been properly considered.

Our mission is to lead a united federal party. This means we have to navigate internal disagreements, find consensus that aligns with Volt’s political goals and stand by it as a single leadership unit.

In what way will you ensure the European Board remains accountable to local volunteers and members in practice? Please give 2–3 specific mechanisms. 

To ensure the European Board remains truly accountable to our grassroots, I will implement three concrete mechanisms: 

Accountability Briefings: I will institute frequent, structured progress reports detailing the exact status of the Board’s projects. Members must know precisely what we are doing and where we stand, because let’s face it, nobody reads meeting minutes.

Transparent Confidentiality: Transparency does not mean every operational detail has to be made public, but it does demand respect for the membership. When information must remain confidential, I will proactively communicate the rationale for that restriction, ensuring trust rather than suspicion.

Boots on the ground: Accountability cannot be achieved solely from behind a desk. I will consistently travel to engage and participate in local chapter actions. Closing the physical and political gap between the European leadership and our local volunteers is how we build morale and prove that every chapter is an equal pillar of our party.