Volt is committed to championing policies in government that ensure that no one is left behind. Far too long, the economic cost of exclusion has been ignored or underestimated. At a time when Belgium faces numerous crises and challenges, many of the solutions that must be deployed require all Belgians to reach their full potential. As a country committed to the EU values, we will ensure that comprehensive federal, regional and provincial plans exist to tackle discriminations where they happen, but also take into account the historic, structural, and systemic causes of these discriminations. To tackle them, we champion a mainstream approach, underpinned by a comprehensive evidence base stemming from both public and private sources, and measurable targets that ensure real progress is taking place to reduce the number of people facing exclusion and discrimination. This is essential not just for victims, but also for society as a whole which ultimately suffers from the costs of exclusion.
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.