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https://volt.team/simple-join/en

#ChatControl #ChatKontrolle #EUpol #Volt #EuropeanParliamant #EU #Europe

Viktor Orbán has turned Hungary into a Trojan horse inside the European Union. And the problem is - our current rules allow this to keep happening 🤯

Orbán’s foreign minister was calling Moscow during breaks in EU meetings to give his Russian counterpart “live updates” on what we were discussing.

Think about that for a second.

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#Orban #Hungary #Uktraine #Russia #Putin #EUpol #Volt

Have you seen our billboards all over Berlin?
Our message is clear: only a united Europe can solve today's challenges. 🇪🇺

#Berlin #Volt #Trump #EU #Europe

The collapse of the FCAS fighter jet project shows exactly why relying on national interests fails. While the US and China forge ahead, Europe is trapped in division because national capitals couldn't even agree on a name.

We need a single European authority for joint defence procurement, free from national vetoes. Cross-border challenges require genuinely European solutions. Let’s build true strategic autonomy, not fragmented national compromises.

Read more: https://volteuropa.org/news/one-fighter-three-names-zero-results

#FCAS

Congratulations to Hungary and to all of the EU! 🇭🇺 🇪🇺

In Albania, citizens are rising up in the Flamingo Revolution to protect the Narta-Vjosa coastal ecosystem from luxury developments. A recent law change threatens these protected habitats, home to rare wildlife, to benefit a wealthy few. As a pan-European party, Volt stands with Albania. Environmental destruction and climate challenges do not stop at borders: protecting our shared European natural heritage requires cross-border solidarity.

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#Volt #Albania #Environment #FlamingoRevolution

If recent NATO summits have demonstrated one truth, it is this: talking about a "stronger Europe" used to be cheap, but since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and labyrinthine back-and-forths of the USA, EU Member States have found themselves in an uncomfortable reality that forces them to back up their words.

A "stronger Europe" can only mean a Defence Union.

https://volteuropa.org/news/a-stronger-europe-can-only-mean-a-defence-union

#EUpol #NATO #EU #Europe #defense #defence #Ukraine #Russia #USA

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.

https://volteuropa.org/news/fertiliser-vulnerability-in-the-european-union

#EUpol #StraitOfHormuz #fertilizer #agriculture #Russia

Tomorrow, the European Parliament will vote on reducing tariffs on US goods as part of the EU–US trade deal agreed in August 2025. While this vote is limited in scope, it will in practice determine whether the broader trade deal moves forward. After careful consideration, the five Volt MEPs have decided to vote against this unbalanced deal. Here they explain why 👇

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#EUpol #TradeAgreement #TradeDeal #Trump #Tariffs #EP #Europe #US #USA #Volt

US law lets American authorities access data stored anywhere by US companies, even outside the US. That's not acceptable for a values-driven organisation.

So we're acting on it. Our community platform, member management, authentication, and event tools are already moving to European and open-source alternatives. More to follow.

Want to help? Join our Tech team, or just switch one tool in your own life. 💜

https://volteuropa.org/news/volts-path-to-digital-sovereignty

#Volt #Sovereignty #Tech #CloudAct

The 20 million women of Afghanistan are prisoners. They cannot feel sunlight on their faces, they cannot speak, and they do not know if they will ever be free.

This is all thanks to the Taliban. And these are the men who von der Leyen is inviting for talks on migration. The EP says we regret this invite. But regret is not enough.

Until the women of Afghanistan can speak and be heard - the Taliban are welcome in The Hague, but not in Brussels.

#Afghanistan #WomenRights #Taliban #Women #EUpol

International justice must be protected from political pressure. Volt urges the EU to defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) by activating the EU Blocking Statute to counter extraterritorial sanctions against court officials.

As a pan-European party, we know that defending international law requires a unified European response. No one is above the law. The EU must stand firm for the global rules-based order.

Read our full stance: https://volteuropa.org/news/icc-sanctions

#ICC #Trump #EUpol #Volt #EU

The US gov pulling the plug on Fable 5 is a massive wake-up call. It’s not about the AI hype; it’s about who holds the master switch to European digital life.

When we rely entirely on foreign corporate monopolies, our public sectors, researchers, and industries are left completely vulnerable to outside political whims.

We need to invest heavily in public, open-source European digital infrastructure now.

Read the full article:
https://volteuropa.org/news/fable-5

#DigitalSovereignty #Volt #EUpol

"I don't even blame Trump!"

Reinier van Lanschot, MEP Volt

"With Trump pledging to withdraw 5,000 troops from Europe, Europe’s leaders need to wake up right now to defend their citizens and protect us from the latest clown show coming straight from the circus in Washington."

#Germany #Poland #Military #USpol #EUpol #Defense #Defence #Trump #Volt #NATO

A massive thank you to everyone who voted for Volt Cyprus in their first-ever parliamentary election! 💜

​With 3.1%, we came incredibly close to the 3.6% threshold. While we did not enter parliament this time, we are immensely proud of our team. On a divided island, they ran an innovative campaign focused on bringing people together.

​We do not stop here. We will keep fighting for unity, progress, and a shared future: both in Cyprus and all across Europe. 🇪🇺

#Cyprus #Volt #EUpol #Election

1,000 of you. Honestly? 🤩

We didn't know exactly what to expect when we showed up here. You asked hard questions. You challenged our positions. You kept us honest. That's undoubtedly what we came here for.

This isn't a number. It's a conversation that's actually happening. Thank you all for being part of it. 💜

If the EU were one country, it would be the 2nd largest economy in the world. Imagine what we could achieve with even deeper integration. 🇪🇺

Sign our petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/united-states-of-europe-now-national-leaders-unlock-our-potential

#Volt #Europe #EU

We cannot wait for war to unite us: we must unite to prevent war.

The Russian regime's imperialism will not stop at Ukraine. If Europe remains divided, we remain a target. While national leaders stumble, Volt has a plan.

We need a true European Defence Union. By pooling our 27 militaries, we gain real security for all Europeans and save €100 billion.

It is time to run for a united defence. 🇪🇺

https://volteuropa.org/news/europe-must-run-for-a-defence-union-national-leaders-are-stumbling-at-the-start

#Russia #War #Ukraine #EUpol #Military #Defense #Defence

Germany's border controls violate the EU's Schengen Agreement on freedom of travel, a court in the western city of Koblenz ruled on Monday, in a case brought by a law professor.

https://dpa-international.com/politics/urn:newsml:dpa.com:20090101:260427-99-250809/

#SchengenAgreement #Schengen #BorderControl #Germany #OpenBorders #Europe

On 14 June 1985, the Schengen Agreement changed Europe forever, making it possible to cross borders freely, without passport checks. 41 years later, we still benefit from this milestone every time we travel, study, or work across the continent. 🇪🇺

This summer, celebrate Schengen's anniversary by joining Volt in Bratislava on 13–14 June for our 2026 General Assembly. Get your ticket now, and easily travel to Bratislava (thanks to Schengen).
👉 https://volt.link/bratislava2026

#Schengen #Volt #Bratislava

Kyiv lifted its travel warning for Hungary. The Kremlin offered only a cool "we respect the choice."

Hungary's voters just ended 16 years of Orbán. A real democratic win. 💜

But here's the harder truth: Orbán's rise was not a Hungarian anomaly. It was a European failure, and the conditions that enabled it, inequality, democratic alienation, no real European political space, are still there.

Volt's Co-Presidents on the deeper story:
https://volteuropa.org/news/hungarys-election-is-a-turning-point-that-should-mark-the-start-of-change-also-for-the-eu

#Hungary #Volt #EUpol #Orban #Magyar

Orbán might be gone - but our biggest problem remains ❌

We’re still slaves to the veto.

This is not about getting a man like him out of office, is about a systemic change in how the EU takes decisions.

Without moving to a qualified majority voting in foreign policy, we’ll still be weak.

It’s time to do something about it. Help us build a better European Union! We need to have one strong voice across the world.

Damian Boeselager, MEP Volt

#Volt #Orban #Veto #EUpol #Europe #EU #EuropeanUnion

Volt is on the rise: Across 11 different countries, 300+ Volt elected officials are fighting for a united Europe. 💜

Did you know that you can meet them all in one place? Join us in Bratislava for Volt's 2026 General Assembly on 13-14 June

👉 https://volt.link/bratislava2026

#Volt #Bratislava #VoltGA #Europe

Breaking: New poll puts Volt Cyprus on course to win 3 seats in parliament! This is the first-ever Cypriot legislative election Volt participates in. 🚀

#Volt #Cyprus #Election #Poll #Crowdfunding

The Cypriot elections are this Sunday, and Volt made history as the new progressive, pro-European force on the island. We congratulate our Cypriot team on an amazing campaign and wish them the best of luck on election day. 🍀

Let's enter Parliament! 🇪🇺🇨🇾

#Volt #Cyprus #Elections

Meet Tom, Co-Lead of QueerVolt: our pan-European network advocating for LGBTQI+ rights across borders. 💜

Major challenges like inequality and discrimination cannot be solved by single nations alone. We need a united Europe that actively protects human dignity for everyone.

Whether you want to shape progressive policies or find a welcoming community, your voice matters here. Learn more: https://volteuropa.org/queervolt

#Volt #QueerVolt #LGBTQIA #Queer #Equality #EUpol

The EU's current "veto" system is like a car with square wheels. When one country hits the brakes, everyone stops. We can’t wait for the least ambitious politician to act on climate or defence.

Volt supports a "multi-speed" Europe: a coalition of the willing. An inner core can move toward a United States of Europe today, while others join when ready. This "European onion" model keeps us moving forward without leaving anyone behind.

https://volteuropa.org/news/why-volt-embraces-a-multi-speed-europe

#Volt #EUpol #NoVeto #Veto #EU

The masks are off. A far-right ELAM candidate has proposed an authority to monitor and ban progressive political parties in Cyprus, explicitly targeting Volt.

Those who admire authoritarians and try to undermine democratic pluralism now want to dictate what freedom is by outlawing us. They think we will back down or be silenced, but they are wrong. We are standing tall in the light. Watch our video to see the vision they want to ban.

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#Volt #Cyprus #Europe #EUpol #Democracy

Ukrainian drones have crashed on Finnish soil.
But Ukraine is not to blame.

The @EUCommission@ec.social-network.europa.eu has been clear: Russia's systematic interference knocked the drones off course into Finnish airspace.

This is not an isolated incident. It is part of a bigger picture.

Russia is strategically targeting countries across Eastern Europe.

Finland's security is Europe's security.

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#Ukraine #Finland #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar #Drones #War #EU #EUpol #Volt #EDIP

Sucking up to Trump is not a strategy – we need a United States of Europe. Please sign and share our petition:

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/united-states-of-europe-now-national-leaders-unlock-our-potential

#Trump #Putin #Europe #EU #Volt

Picture this: your favourite people in one place.

Book your trip to Bratislava today, and get your Volt General Assembly ticket here 👉 https://volt.link/bratislava2026 💜

#Volt #GA #Bratislava

The far-right promotes isolationism, but actually unites beyond borders.
So why are we progressives still divided by national boundaries?

Volt is changing that. Join now: https://volt.team/simple-join/en

#Volt #Progressive #Nationalism #Europe #FarRight

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank are being systematically displaced through settler violence, land seizures, and denial of basic resources. The ICJ calls it a prohibited forcible transfer. The Rome Statute calls it a war crime. The EU calls it... nothing.

Volt calls for suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement and sanctioning those responsible.

Read more: https://volteuropa.org/news/stop-settler-terrorism-displacement-and-annexation-in-occupied-palestine

#Israel #Palestine #Westbank #ICJ #EU #EUpol #Volt

The priority now is clear for us: protect Iranian human rights and strengthen Iranians to take charge of their democracy and society again.

The safety of civilians first: After weeks of escalation and existential threats, civilians in and around Iran get a desperately needed respite. Lives will be saved by this ceasefire. The negotiations that follow must put people, human rights and human dignity first.

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#Iran #Trump #War #EUpol #USpol #Europe #EU

From Vienna to Bratislava, we are bridging borders this June! Watch this snippet from our Europe Day live event, where we shared our big plans for the Volt Europa General Assembly (13-14 June).

While some look toward Moscow, we are building a democratic, united Europe right here in its heart.

Join us for inspiration, social events, and a massive boost for Volt Slovakia!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://volteuropa.org/events/volt-europa-general-assembly-bratislava

#Volt #Bratislava #Wien #GA #Europe #UnitedEurope #GA #EuropeDay

As innovative as Volt is, we didn't actually come up with the name "United States of Europe." For years, leaders have pointed out the urgency of a federal Europe, including Churchill in 1946. 🇪🇺

80 years later, it's more urgent than ever. Sign the petition 👉
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/united-states-of-europe-now-national-leaders-unlock-our-potential

#Volt #Europe #EU

On our 9th birthday, we'd like to know about that first time you heard about us! 💜

#Volt #VoltEuropa

Imagine you can digitally start a company anywhere in the EU in 48h. That's what the EU Inc. is about. It would be a legal entity structure (the "28th regime") valid across all 27 EU Member States 🇪🇺. It is now a real legislative proposal, but… it still needs work.

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#Volt #EUInc #EU #EUpol #Europe #business #company

Help us build a social web that belongs to us.

If you need no explanation of what the #Fediverse is and are ready to help us build it, apply as a volunteer here:

https://volteuropa.org/volt-comms-ambassador-fmd

Bring your friend group to the GA and win 5 (!!) pairs of the most stylish pieces of clothing out there: Volt socks. 💜🧦

General Assembly Volt Europa
June 13-14 | Bratislava

All details:
https://volt.link/bratislava2026

#Volt #Socks #GA #Bratislava