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The Pan-European political movement acting to solve our shared challenges & build a better future together 🇪🇺

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Get ready for Volt GA 2025! 💜🇪🇺
This year’s GA brings together some of Europe’s most inspiring voices. Join us in Frankfurt this weekend 👉https://events.volteuropa.org/event/frankfurt/

#VoltGA2025 #UniteEurope
Purple gradient background with large white text at the top reading: “VOLT GA 2025”. Below, centred white text reads: “Meet the speakers: From Deputy Mayors to MPs, MEPs, and a former President!” Under the text, seven people are pictured standing in a row against the purple background: a former president, several MPs and MEPs, and Volt leaders. The Volt logo is in the bottom-right corner. Purple gradient background with small white text at the top: “VOLT GA 2025”. Large bold white text in the centre reads: “Opening Remarks with Francesca Romana D’antuono (Co-President of Volt) and Eileen O’Sullivan (Deputy Mayor of Frankfurt – Volt)” Two women stand at the bottom of the image. A small white arrow icon appears in the lower-right corner. Purple gradient background with small white text at the top: “VOLT GA 2025”. Large bold white text in the centre reads: “Keynote Speech with Toomas Hendrik Ilves (former President of Estonia – Volt)” Below the text, the speaker is seated, wearing a dark suit and bow tie. A small circular arrow icon is in the lower-right corner. Purple gradient background with small white text at the top: “VOLT GA 2025”. Large bold white text reads: “Volt & Friends: Uniting Pro-European voices to drive impact” Smaller white text underneath reads: “with Sven Clement (Luxembourgish MP, Pirates), Anna Strolenberg (MEP, Volt), Francesca Romana D’antuono (Co-President of Volt), Nicu Ștefănuță (Vice-President of the European Parliament, G/EFA), and Markéta Gregorová (MEP, G/EFA)” Five people stand in a row at the bottom of the graphic.
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Volters from Germany and Belgium, Isabel Arens and Emeric Massaut, share their insights on the EU role in climate action. We'd love to discover what actions you are taking locally in your city – we read every comment 💜.
November 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Today is the Global Climate Strike! Join the Fridays For Future where you live, and keep on pushing your government to act now.

#JustTransitionNow #FridaysForFuture #COP30 #GCS #Volt #JoinVolt #greenpolitics #europa
A campaign poster for "Volt" with a dark purple background. In the center is a physical globe of the Earth, wrapped tightly inside a pink, plastic garbage bag that is tied at the top. The text at the bottom reads, "Are you at the Global Climate Strike?". A small green badge in the top left corner says "Climate", and the logo "Volt" is in the top right.
November 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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We’re giving away 5 GA tickets – and you could be one of the winners! 🤩

To enter the lottery 👉 https://cause.lundadonate.org/volteuropa/buyyourluckyticketforthega

Your €2 contribution helps us cover logistics and might just win you a seat at our biggest event EVER in Frankfurt this weekend. 💜
An advertisement poster with a vibrant purple background. At the top, the logo Volt is in white text on the right. The main text reads: Enter the LOTTERY! in large, bold white letters, with a drop shadow effect. Below the text is a graphic of two overlapping purple lottery TICKET stubs with white text and numbers, specifically 683151 and 040161. At the bottom, a prominent white text section says: WIN 1 OF 5 GA TICKETS! Below that, smaller white text provides details: "Win a Frankfurt General Assembly ticket worth €100 for a €2 lottery entry fee, which will go towards covering our logistics expenses." A small winking face emoji with a crown is to the left of the "WIN" text. At the very bottom, there is a rounded rectangular button with light purple text on a lighter purple background that says: Details in description.
November 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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These 10 principles of our proposed Code of Conduct show how we wish to act with integrity every day. Join us next week at Frankfurt GA to vote on our new Code of Conduct. Last tickets here 👉https://events.volteuropa.org/event/frankfurt/
A purple background with the white text 'WE ARE BUILDING A GREEN, SAFE, AND UNITED EUROPE WITH' and a large yellow Lego-style block outline containing the word 'INTEGRITY'. The logo 'Volt' is at the top right, with green, orange, and blue Lego pieces scattered around. Proposed Code of Conduct point 1: CELEBRATE. Text: We treat all people with empathy and dignity, regardless of gender, origin, language, age, ability, beliefs or background, valuing and supporting diversity in all its forms. An illustration of yellow fireworks is next to the number 1. Proposed Code of Conduct point 2: INCLUDE. Text: We take responsibility for creating physical, digital, and mental environments that are welcoming, safe and accessible for everyone, especially for marginalised and underrepresented groups. The text is enclosed in large green brackets. Proposed Code of Conduct point 3: RESPECT. Text: We respect boundaries and do not tolerate any form of unconsented sexual intimacy, whether verbal, written, or physical. This applies to all forms of interaction and communication. An illustration of two people high-fiving is at the bottom right.
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Today is your last chance to get your Volt General Assembly ticket for €80! 💜

Join 1700 other Volters from 22-23 November in Frankfurt 👉 https://events.volteuropa.org/event/frankfurt/
An advertisement for Volt's General Assembly tickets. It highlights a limited-time offer: 'Last 112 Frankfurt General Assembly tickets left at €80 TODAY' versus '€100 TOMORROW.' The image also shows a progress bar indicating most of the tickets have been sold, and a graphic of two purple tickets.
November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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What do you think your government should do? We read all your comments!
Graphic with a green cannabis leaf in the centre. Below it, bold green text reads “Volt moves to legalise cannabis in Cyprus”. At the bottom right corner is a small green arrow icon. Background is light green. Alexandra Attalides, Volt MP in Cyprus, speaking. Text reads: CYPRUS HAS ONE OF THE MOST RESTRICTIVE CANNABIS POLICIES IN EUROPE. Alexandra Attalides, Volt MP in Cyprus, wants to change that. Volt policy point: Public Health. Remove the stigma around medical use. Bring medical cannabis into the National Health System (GESY). Treat addiction as a medical issue. Introduce quality health checks. Volt policy point: Economy and Development. Create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs. Boost agricultural production, investment and tourism. Generate tens of millions of euros annually for the state.
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Bar hopping? Networking? Speeches and panels? It’s all of that – and more! 💜

Join hundreds of Volt members from across Europe in Frankfurt on 22-23 Nov for a weekend of ideas, energy, and connection.

🎟️ Last tickets at €80 available till Nov 12: 👉 https://events.volteuropa.org/event/frankfurt/
Friends smiling in crowd near Ferris wheel, text reads "WHAT MY FRIENDS THINK I'LL DO AT THE VOLT GA: Bar hop around Frankfurt". Group of co-workers posing outdoors, text reads "WHAT MY CO-WORKERS THINK I'LL DO AT THE VOLT GA: Network". Young woman (Anna Strolenberg) speaking at a microphone, text reads "WHAT MY FELLOW ACTIVISTS THINK I'LL DO AT THE VOLT GA: Listen to inspiring speeches". Collage showing socialising, networking, a conference crowd, and a speaker; text reads "WHAT I'LL ACTUALLY DO AT THE VOLT GA: ALL OF THAT!".
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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9 November represents turning points in European history: the November Revolution of 1918, Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, Kristallnacht in 1938, and the symbol of hope – the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Your lit candle is a sign of remembrance, humanity, and peace.
A lit candle sits on a windowsill at dusk, overlooking rooftops and a church steeple in the background. The text reads: “This Sunday, 9 November, at 7:30 p.m. your local time, place a candle in your window as an expression of remembrance, hope, and peace.” The Volt logo appears in the top right corner.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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It is Friday, and some of you are still not subscribed to our weekly newsletter. Here is how to fix it: https://loom.ly/yzsAG7Y
A meme featuring two characters from the movie "White Chicks" looking shocked. One holds a policy document titled "Electoral Moonshot Programme Volt." A speech bubble says "You are unprofessional because you use memes 😒" and text below reads "HOLD MY POLICY PROGRAMME." The Volt logo is in the top right corner. Purple background with the Volt logo. A speech bubble says "You are too focused on the European level 🇪🇺." Below that, text reads: "Unprofessional would be to give jobs to friends and family." and "Problems don't stop at borders, neither should solutions. We can't tell climate change and inflation to stop at the frontier next time." Purple background with the Volt logo. A speech bubble says "You are utopian." Below the bubble, text reads: "All progress we now take for granted was once dismissed as impossible." Purple background with the Volt logo. An orange cat is peeking out of a cardboard box at the bottom. A large purple box in the center contains text: "Get to know us better: subscribe to our weekly newsletter" with a chain link and heart emoji. Text below the box reads: "Cat meme intended."
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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We stand with Latvian women. Join Volt to protect women's rights all across Europe https://volt.team/simple-join/en 💜
The Latvian parliament has voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention—a treaty aimed at preventing violence against women and domestic violence. The image shows a woman at a protest looking down at her phone, with blurred protest signs and people in the background. Image of Ainars Šlesers, leader of the right-wing populist party Latvia First, below text stating he has called on Latvians to choose between a 'natural family' and a 'gender ideology with multiple sexes.' Orange, claw-like hands are illustrated in the foreground. A bar chart showing that females experience physical or sexual violence at a higher percentage than males across all adult age groups (18-74, 18-29, 30-44, 45-64, 65-74) in Latvia. Text above reads, "In Latvia, women suffer the most from all types of violence." Text below states, "Violence repeats itself. Violence is not tradition." Call to action on a purple background: 'Show that you care!' with three check-marked action items: Join a solidarity march wearing purple, check @jef_latvia for locations; Comment and share this post; We can create a safe and equal Europe together—join Volt.
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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No woman in the EU should be forced to leave her state to receive basic healthcare. Volt says YES to safe, legal, and accessible abortion care in every EU member state.

With @myvoicemychoice.bsky.social 🫰💜🇪🇺
A promotional graphic on a purple background. It features a photo of Anna Strolenberg, Volt MEP, outlined in a pink and white border, seated in the lower center. Large white text reads: "Volt says YES to safe and accessible abortion in the EU." The words "YES" and "abortion" are highlighted in bright pink. A promotional graphic on a solid purple background. Large white text announces: "On Wednesday, November 5, FEMM (Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality) will vote on the My Voice, My Choice Citizens' Initiative that demands safe and accessible abortion." The phrase "My Voice, My Choice" is highlighted in pink. A protest photo overlayed with a purple filter. People are holding a black sign with chalk lettering that reads "WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN..." A bright pink text box covers the lower center, stating: "In the EU, more than 20 million women still don't have access to safe abortion. We urge the committee to vote YES." The Volt logo is in the top right corner. A graphic overlayed on a photo of a large crowd of protesters, many wearing pink hats or clothing. A bright pink box at the top contains the call to action: "You can help. This Wednesday, wear pink!" Below, action items are listed in a bulleted style, including "Show it: post pictures and stories," "Tag: @myvoicemychoice and @volteuropa," "Share: this post," and "Comment: purple heart emoji on all related posts."
November 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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On Nov 22-23, volunteers, candidates, and elected officials from 30+ countries will gather in Frankfurt to shape Europe’s future. 🎟️ We have only 127 tickets left at €80 (will be €100 on Nov 12).

💜 Get your ticket today https://events.volteuropa.org/event/frankfurt/
A promotional image for Volt's Frankfurt General Assembly. The background is white. In the top left corner, an orange banner diagonally states "LAST CHANCE". The Volt logo in purple is in the top right. Large, bold purple text in the center reads "ONLY 127 FRANKFURT GENERAL ASSEMBLY TICKETS LEFT", with the number "127" in orange. Below this, smaller purple text states: "at €80, the price will go up to €100 on November 12 – get yours today!"
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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🇵🇸 Volt Europa calls for a just, inclusive, and lawful peace process in Gaza. Read our full statement here https://volteuropa.org/news/volt-europa-calls-for-a-just-inclusive-and-lawful-peace-process-in-gaza 💜
Volt's statement on a purple background with a small 'Peace in Gaza' and Palestinian flag icon at the top. The text reads: 'Volt calls for the implementation and upholding of an immediate and permanent ceasefire so that the current fragile situation, which is characterised by intermittent fighting and mutual threats, with Israeli strikes killing reportedly dozens overnight, can be stabilised.' There is a button to 'Read our full statement'.
November 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Happy Halloween! 🎃
What other evil spirits should the EU ward off?

With @annastrolenberg.volteuropa.org @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org Kai Tegethoff and Nela Riehl 💜
October 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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We are indeed disappointed, as we had hoped for more. Yet at the same time, we are thrilled to see that progressive ideas have triumphed over far-right hatred. All of us will continue, with all our courage, to work toward the Europe you and we believe in. 💜
A purple graphic with the Volt logo in the top right. On the left, white italic text quotes Laurens Dassen reflecting on the election results — acknowledging the disappointment of losing a seat but expressing pride in Volt’s campaign, gratitude to supporters, and optimism for the future. On the right, Laurens Dassen is shown in a blue shirt, clapping with a thoughtful expression. The quote is attributed to him at the bottom, identifying him as the party leader for Volt in the Dutch House of Representatives.
October 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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💜 Volt cares deeply about climate change. Vote Volt today! 🧡

October 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The former President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves has a message for all the Dutch people out there: "Volt is the one party that has a clear vision of what needs to be done." 🇪🇪 🇳🇱 🇪🇺

This Wednesday, October 29, do something new: vote Volt. 💜
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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This October 29, defend free press, defend democracy. Vote Volt 🧡 🇪🇺 💜.

With @voltnederland.org
Volt party graphic showing a table with the 2025 Political Press Freedom index scores for Dutch political parties. Volt ranks highest with a Total Score of 8.8, followed by D66 at 8.2 and Partij voor de Dieren at 7.9. The text reads: "Volt ranks highest on the 2025 Political Press Freedom index of all Dutch political parties!" Full table from the Political Press Freedom index ranking 16 Dutch political parties. Volt is at the top with an 8.8 total score, while the lowest-ranked party (Volt Europa) has a 2.6. The header text states that "press freedom is not guaranteed," and a sidebar notes that "Several parties actively fail to protect our press freedom." A purple and orange graphic with the Volt logo. The text in the center reads: "Defend free press. Defend democracy. This October 29, vote Volt 💜."
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Do something new. Vote @voltnederland.org on October 29. 💜🧡💜

A graphic with a split vertical design. The left side, titled "VOTING FOR VOLT IN THE NETHERLANDS ON OCTOBER 29," lists key policy goals: Federal Europe, Abolish Veto Power, Give Everyone a Basic Income, Invest in Silicon Europe, Ethical AI, European High-Speed Rail Network, Common European Minimum Corporate Tax, Build a European Army, Climate Neutral by 2040, Stop Tata Steel and Build Tata City, and A Fair and Safe Place for Refugees. The right side is a blank orange field labeled "NOT DOING ANYTHING NEW," implying the alternative to voting Volt.
October 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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This can be you one month from now! 🤩

The tickets are selling out for Volt's 2025 General Assembly in Frankfurt. Run to get yours before it's too late! 👉 https://events.volteuropa.org/event/frankfurt/
A purple-themed graphic shows a smartphone screen displaying the time “09:00” and the date “Saturday, 22 November.” Above it, white text reads: “POV: You wake up in Frankfurt on the 22nd of November and look at your phone.” A pop-up notification below says: “Reminder — The 2025 Volt GA is about to start! 💜 Aren’t you glad you got your ticket in time last month? 🤩.” The overall design uses Volt Europa’s signature purple colour palette.
October 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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We need 7,500 signatures to make Manuela Magno a formal candidate in the 2026 Portuguese presidential elections with the support of @voltportugal.org

Please share with all your Portuguese friends regardless of which passport you hold 💜

#MAGNO26
A photo of smiling, short-haired woman, Manuela Magno, wearing glasses and a light gray jacket, standing with her arms crossed. The text reads: #MAGNO26 and MANUELA MAGNO. Below the photo, the large text says: PORTUGAL COULD HAVE ITS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT ALREADY IN 2026 – AND YOU CAN HELP IT HAPPEN 💜. The image is part of a Presidential elections campaign by Volt. Biographical information about Manuela Magno on a purple background. The text reads: Born in Lisbon in 1953, Manuela graduated in Nuclear Physics and pursued advanced studies in music at Columbia University. This unique combination of science and art shaped her holistic vision for leading Portugal. Manuela is recognized for her work in music, education, and social justice, leading initiatives in Portugal and Timor-Leste. The title is Presidential elections by Volt. An image showing a screenshot of the official Portuguese online candidacy portal with Manuela Magno's photo displayed. The text overlay reads: Any Portuguese citizen with a digital mobile key can support Manuela Magno’s candidacy with a few clicks: The screenshot shows a highlighted "Apoiar" (Support) button next to the candidate's name, Manuela Magno - Cidadania Ativa, por Portugal, na Europa e no Mundo. A final slide with a simple call-to-action on a purple background. The text says: Link to support Manuela Magno in descriprion 🔗💜. The campaign is for Presidential elections by Volt.
October 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Europe must end cooperation with Libya and create safe, legal routes for those seeking safety. We need to be many to defend our core values, join here: https://volt.team/simple-join/en 💜
Purple background with large white and red text reading “STOP THE SHOOTINGS AT SEA!” The Volt logo appears in the top-right corner. Below, a headline from Alarmphone states “Libyan forces fire bullets at escaping migrants in the Central Mediterranean, European authorities do not care.” At the bottom, an image shows an overcrowded migrant boat on the open sea being rescued. Purple background with bold white and red text: “THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT.” Below, a torn newspaper snippet from Al Jazeera reads “Libya’s coast guard fired upon rescue vessel searching for boat in distress.” Additional text explains that in August, Libyan forces fired on the humanitarian rescue ship Ocean Viking in international waters, using a vessel transferred by Italy under an EU-funded programme. Volt logo at the top-right corner. Purple background with a portrait of Francesca Romana D’Antuono wearing a blue blazer on the left. Large white and red text quotes her: “When the Ocean Viking is fired upon, it is not only Libya that is guilty. It is the Italian government that renews its shameful pact with Tripoli, the far right that feeds on fear, and the mainstream parties that copy their rhetoric in the name of a false security.” Her name and title, “Co-President of Volt Europa,” appear below. Volt logo in the top-right corner. Purple background with a portrait of Anna Strolenberg on the right, wearing a dark coat. Large white and red text quotes her: “The EU should take responsibility and live by its own values: respect for and protection of human rights. Europe must stop outsourcing its legal responsibilities for refugees to Libya.” Her name and title, “Member of the European Parliament (Volt),” appear below. Volt logo in the top-right corner.
October 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Remember what we owe to each other and that what we have in common across borders is greater than national interests. Read the full piece by our European Policy Co-Lead Kate Fistric here: https://volteuropa.org/news/best-way-to-recognise-sacrifice
A square quote card with a purple background. At the top, a small image of a World War II Avro Lancaster bomber plane is shown. Below the quote is a headshot of Kate Fistric, European Policy Co-Lead. The text reads: "On the night of 28 June 1944, the Lancaster airbomber, the British Royal Airforce (RAF) soldiers were flying in, was shot down in a field beside the town of Bransles in the Seine-et-Marne region of northern France. All seven were killed. My great-great-uncle, Glan Dixon, was among them. He was 21 years old." A square quote card with a purple background over a faded image of soldiers wearing helmets and gear, sitting on an armored vehicle with a Ukrainian flag visible on the right. The text reads: "The news that Germany had reintroduced voluntary military service more than a decade after it had been abolished suggests the very real possibility that Europe is gearing up for global conflict." The words "global conflict" are highlighted in red. A square quote card with a plain deep purple background. The text reads: "That in 2025, we can be glorifying war, speculating about recalibrating our production lines for military purposes, and indulging the imperialist fantasies of some of the world's worst leaders, that is an insult to all those who have died in war." The phrases "glorifying war," "war," and "insult" are highlighted in red. A square quote card with a purple background featuring a photograph of a military memorial service. A group of people in formal and military attire stand near a small green memorial plaque and various flags. Several framed photos of soldiers are placed on display near the flags. The text quote above the image reads: "Remember what we owe to each other and that what we have in common across borders is greater than national interests." A yellow button at the bottom says: "Read the full piece by Kate Fistric."
October 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Do you want to meet our Volt MEPs in person? 🤩

Then get your ticket now to Volt's 2025 GA! There, you'll get the chance to hear from our MEPs and talk to elected officials from all over Europe 1-on-1 in between panels. 💜

Get your ticket before they sell out 👉 https://loom.ly/k1Jo604
Five Volt Europa Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) smiling and waving while sitting and standing on a beige couch against a purple background. The text reads: “Meet our Volt MEPs and get the chance to talk to them 1-on-1!” The Volt logo appears in the top right corner. Purple background announcing Volt’s 2025 General Assembly. The text reads: “Get your tickets to Volt's 2025 General Assembly and meet elected officials from across Europe! 22nd and 23rd of November, KAP Europa, Frankfurt, Germany.” A green button at the bottom says “Link in description.” The Volt logo appears in the top right corner.
October 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM