Releasing software components funded by public resources under a free, open-source software (FLOSS)
Treating open-source solutions as a deciding factor
Paving the way for initiatives similar to the Open Technology Fund, the Open Collective or the Sovereign Tech Fund, that
help generate funding for open digital technologies
Cultivating a financially sustainable ecosystem that reduces our dependency on precarious volunteer efforts for key IT infrastructure
Volt has defined 5+1 fundamental Challenges that need to be tackled in each European country and in Europe as a whole.
Why 5 + 1 Challenges?
The 5 Challenges are basically the same for every country, but their implementation can be adapted on the national level to take into account local realities.
The +1 Challenge – our proposal to reform and strengthen the EU – is identical across all our national programmes.
Education and digitalisation are key elements of the 21st century
An innovative economy must be the engine of society's progress
No-one should be left behind - no matter their gender, income, religion. or origin
Europe needs to assume responsibility for its role in global challenges
People must be empowered to influence politics beyond elections alone
We love the EU - this doesn't mean there is no room for improvement