Modelled after a negative tax system, where people earning below a certain income threshold receive payments instead of paying taxes, this measure provides a safety net and incentivises work to support people in escaping poverty traps.
The legal fundament for EBI is already binding for all Member States through the TFEU (Treaty and Functioning of the European Union) Article 107, concerning state aid.
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