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We must resuscitate our democracy now

In the run-up to the June 2024 European & national elections, there was a lot of discussion on “particracy” and the necessity of democratic renewal. There were citizen initiatives such as We Need To Talk , an open letter signed by numerous prominent Belgians, and a debate in the Chamber of Representatives on the approach to party financing. But the day after the elections, all of this was forgotten.

Forum for women in politics

The public space is a place for exchanges, meetings and the co-construction of society. As such, it must be a place of representation, diversity and safety. To mark International Women's Rights Day, Volt would like to reiterate its commitment to increasing the number of women involved in politics and in society, to improving public policies to make them more inclusive and to ensuring that women have truly equal access to elected office.

Call to Women

Worldwide, only 27% of politicians are women. In Volt Europa, the numbers are not better.

Let's Colour 2025 Purple! 💜

Everyone at Volt Belgium wishes you a Happy New Year 2025!

Season's greetings

As the year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on an incredible journey filled with achievements, growth, and resilience.

Statement on the Belgian federal government negotiations

Ambition and Vision Needed – The Future Won’t Wait

Statement on rising vandalism and intimidation

> Volt Belgium condemns rising vandalism and intimidation and calls for respectful conduct during elections

Volt Belgium calls for Reforms in line with Draghi Report

Press release - Brussels, September 9-10, 2024 : Volt Belgium urgently calls on the federal and regional government formateurs to show courage and decisiveness. The party refers to the Draghi report, which calls for sweeping reforms to revitalize the European economy. Without swift action, Europe risks losing ground in terms of prosperity, freedom, and the environment, Draghi warns.

Volt needs YOUR support!

Volt needs YOUR support to run in local and provincial elections!

Tell your network about Volt!

Send a message to your friends, housemates, neighbours, or family members whom you think could use a message, and support the campaign. If each member sends a message, we can reach many more people! To make it as easy as possible for you, we have prepared a message for you to use on WhatsApp.

De antwoorden van Volt op de stemtests

Ontdek de standpunten van Volt op de verschillende stemtests!

Election Exit Polls: Volt gets 1st Dutch pan-European seat in the European Parliament

Brussels, 6 June: Exit polls in the Netherlands predict that Volt has won its first European seat in Parliament. Volt Netherlands’ lead candidates Reinier van Lanschot or Anna Strolenberg will likely become a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), together with many other Volt MEPs.

Appeal to VRT

Read below Volt's appeal to VRT in an open letter.

Summary judgement

PRESS RELEASE - Judge does not intervene in VRT exclusion of Volt in TV debate: Volt calls on VRT to enter inclusive dialogue

First Hearing in Summary Proceedings against VRT

PRESS RELEASE - Volt Belgium: First Hearing in Summary Proceedings against VRT (unofficial translation from NL)

Volt stapt naar de rechter (NL)

PERSBERICHT - Volt stapt naar de rechter

Volt Tervuren – Volt Belgium Goes Local

Volt Tervuren – Volt Belgium Goes Local

Volt laakt uitsluiting van gemeentelijke aanplakborden verkiezingsaffiches (NL)

PERSBERICHT - Volt laakt uitsluiting van gemeentelijke aanplakborden verkiezingsaffiches

Laat de democratie spreken bij het Europees VRT debat (NL)

PERSBERICHT - Er is geen enkele objectieve rechtvaardiging voor de uitsluiting van twee partijen - waaronder Volt - aan het VRT Europees Verkiezingsdebat. Het is zelfs in strijd met de publieke opdracht van de VRT. Aldus de klacht die vandaag werd ingediend door de partij Volt.

41 days left till the elections…

…and we need your help! We are happy and proud to announce that we will run in the upcoming elections with a total of 72 candidates ( official source )! You will be able to vote for pan-European progressive politics in Belgium on 9 June in the following constituencies:

Antwoorden stemtest (NL)

De kiezer moet volledig geïnformeerd een keuze kunnen maken op de verkiezingen van 9 juni. Maar helaas worden nieuwe partijen, zoals Volt, uitgesloten van verschillende stemtests. Bij Volt hebben wij een uitgebreid verkiezingsprogramma opgesteld, waarvan de kiezer het verdient om over ingelicht te worden. Zie hieronder onze antwoorden op de VRT stemtest.