Electricity surges. It courses through wires and powers our modern world. Similarly, Volt Deutschland aims to electrify the political landscape.
Volt Deutschland is a social-liberal pro-European party. It is the German branch of Volt Europa. Volt operates on a European level. Andrea Venzon, Colombe Cahen-Salvador, and Damian Boeselager founded Volt Europa in 2017. They wanted to counter rising nationalism. They opposed right-wing populism in Europe.
Volt Germany was founded on March 3, 2018, in Hamburg. The party’s name comes from the electrical unit “volt.” It is a uniform name that symbolizes new energy for Europe.
Volt focuses on reforming the European Union. They want to tackle the climate crisis. They advocate for a fair and sustainable economy and digitalization. Volt embraces an evidence-based, scientific approach. The party seeks to introduce best practices.
Volt’s first election was the 2019 European elections. Damian Boeselager won a mandate. He now serves in the European Parliament. At the municipal level, Volt is in city governments. These include Munich, Cologne, and Frankfurt am Main.
Volt views itself as more than a party. It is a citizens’ movement. Several initiatives and NGOs were founded or supported by Volt. These include #EuropeCares and #StopHomelessness.
In the 2021 federal election, Volt secured 0.4% of the national vote. They did not win any seats. In the 2024 European parliament elections, Volt received 2.6% of the vote. This secured three seats. Boeselager was re-elected. Nela Riehl and Kai Tegethoff also won seats.
Volt aims for Germany to be CO2-neutral by 2035. They want climate neutrality by 2040. Volt sees climate policy as a cross-cutting issue. They want a socially compatible approach. They also seek an ecologically sustainable economy.
Volt strives for social mobility and prosperity for all citizens. They advocate for social security systems. These systems should enable people to participate in society. They also need to plan their lives. Volt wants to reform the education system. They envision the “school of the future.”
The party opposes discrimination. It calls for direct support for those affected. Volt supports inclusion for people with disabilities. They want to combat racism and antisemitism. Volt calls for a progressive asylum and immigration policy.
Volt combines green, liberal, and social elements in its economic policy. They aim for an ecologically-social and economically sustainable economy. At the European level, Volt wants to harmonize EU tax systems.
In digital policy, Volt supports nationwide broadband expansion. They aim to digitize administration like Estonia. Volt also advocates for ethical guidelines for AI research.
Uwe Jun classifies Volt as left-liberal. He notes the absence of conservative positions. Dorothea de Nève says Volt appeals to younger, educated voters. Edgar Grande believes Volt fills a political gap. They address Europe, which has been mainly discussed by Eurosceptics.
Volt’s structure includes a federal executive committee. The party subdivides into state associations. Volt Europa consists of national organizations from 29 countries.
Volt Germany’s members are often younger, well-educated, and internationally connected. The party publishes donations over 3,000 euros on its website.
So, as you stand here, remember that Volt Deutschland is working toward a new future. It is a future of European unity and sustainability. It’s a future powered by new ideas.