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  Across Europe, affordable housing is in crisis. Everyone deserves the right to housing. Now and forever! Volt Europa and House Europe are uniting with civil society groups to lead a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to make safe, affordable housing a recognised right for everyone in the EU. Sign now: https://eci.ec.europa.eu/064/public/#/screen/home Learn more: https://volteuropa.org/news/right-to-housing-european-citizens-initiative :boost_requested: #ECI #Petition #EUPol #Housing #Housi...

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  The events in Ceuta and knee-jerk reactions from EU politicians expose a broken approach to migration. Threatening Schengen and scapegoating member states will not save lives or build effective border management. Cross-border challenges demand genuinely European solutions. We need fair asylum distribution, humane procedures, and real solidarity instead of political finger-pointing. Read our statement: https://volteuropa.org/news/ceuta-exposes-the-eus-broken-approach-to-migration #Volt #EUpol...

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  Buying a game should not mean purchasing a temporary license that can be revoked any moment. Sony's planned phase-out of physical discs threatens consumer ownership and second-hand markets. When servers close down, paid-for media should not simply vanish. Volt stands with players against digital rug-pulls. We are pushing for robust game preservation rules in the upcoming EU Digital Fairness Act. https://volteuropa.org/news/volt-europa-rallies-players-to-fight-sonys-2028-physical-phase-out...

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  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 #EUp...

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  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. 1/2 #Volt #Albania #Environment #FlamingoRevolution

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  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

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  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/new...

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  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 #Europ...

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  Let's be many 💜 https://volt.team/simple-join/en #ChatControl #ChatKontrolle #EUpol #Volt #EuropeanParliamant #EU #Europe

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  When the far-right turns up shouting about ‘remigration’, we had to sneak in our own ideas on how to ‘Save Europe’. Our ideas involve compassion, tolerance, courage, and not hatred, division, and racism. And while they shout Europe is Full, we say it is full of talent, hope, and respect. Of course, it’s hard to satirise someone in jackboots shouting racist slogans. So while this was fun, we will continue the fight inside and outside the European Parliament. We hope you’ll join us! #EUpol #Volt

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  On July 15th, Inês Bravo Figueiredo and @svenfranckvolt@mastodon.world will officially become Volt's new Co-Presidents. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive their welcome message (https://actionnetwork.org/forms/become-part-of-the-change-for-a-future-made-in-europe), and stay tuned for their inaugural address. 💜 #Volt #VoltEuropa

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  The racists are coming to the heart of Europe: Tomorrow, Eva Vlaardingerbroek and Martin Sellner are holding a rally in front of the European Parliament supporting "remigration". Remigration is their dream of creating an all-white Europe by deporting and expelling people. Migration is a complex and sensitive topic that we are happy to debate with anyone. But this dog-whistle racism has no part in European politics. If they show up tomorrow, we will be there. #Remigration #Racism #EUpo...

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  The data is clear: Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average. While some use lies to distract us, the reality is that the next climate refugees will be us: families in Spain, Portugal, or Italy forced to flee because it is simply too hot. Climate change is a cross-border crisis that demands a genuinely European solution. As the only real pan-European party, Volt is fighting for collective action. (1/2) #EUpol #ClimateAction #Volt #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis

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  Today, our 5 MEPs are voting (again!) against the "Chat Control" proposal. We need to pressure all the MEPs to do the same. You can do this in a few clicks here: https://fightchatcontrol.eu #ChatControl #ChatKontrolle #Chat #FightChatControl #EUpol #ChildAbuse #Encryption #ChildSafety #DataPrivacy #DigitalRights #EuropeanParliament

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  Press freedom is under pressure globally and in Europe. Recently, in Brussels, journalists were removed from a US administration event just for doing their job. This is a major wake-up call. A free, independent media landscape is vital for democracy. As a pan-European party, Volt believes that cross-border threats to press freedom require strong European action. We must protect journalists and secure free speech. Full statement: https://volteuropa.org/news/free-speech-for-me-but-not-for-thee...

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  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. https://volteuropa.org/news/brexit-10years #UK #Britain #Brexit #GB #DowningStreet #Volt #EUpol #RejoinEU #Europe

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  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-stumblin...

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  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 #V...

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  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. 1/2 #Volt #Cyprus #Europe #EUpol #Democracy

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  "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

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  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

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

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  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

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  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 #...

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  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

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  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

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  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 #...

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  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

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  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

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  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 #Westba...