Future: Made in Europe
We are Volt – the first pan-European party active in over 30 countries.
Our vision: A Europe without borders. A Switzerland that boldly leads the way instead of waiting around. We don't wait for tomorrow's politics – we create them ourselves.
Together with people from all across Switzerland and Europe, we are rethinking politics. Because whether it's the climate crisis, rising living costs, or pressure on our democracy: our challenges do not stop at national borders. We want a Switzerland and a Europe that works for everyone.
As one united movement, we bring proven ideas and evidence-based solutions to Bern, Zurich, Geneva, and across all of Switzerland.
Future: Made in Europe
How We Create Change: Unite. Empower. Change.
How We Create Change: Unite. Empower. Change.
Unite: We connect people across cantonal and national borders, turning political isolation into real collaboration.
Empower: We bring fresh minds into politics and equip them with the tools to make an immediate impact.
Change: We implement bold, evidence-based solutions that create concrete value for your everyday life.
A Party for all of Europe
A Party for all of Europe
Switzerland is not an isolated island; it is the heart of Europe. Yet established Swiss politics often remains stuck in debates of demarcation or outdated compromises. We look beyond the horizon and bring a fresh perspective:
One movement, one compass: We are not just a Swiss party with a European name. We share the same core programme, the same values, and the same vision as our teams in Amsterdam, Milan, Warsaw, or Paris. When you vote for Volt, you vote for an entire network of elected representatives across Europe.
Best practices instead of stagnation: Why reinvent the wheel when we already have so many working solutions all around us? We bring affordable housing from Vienna, Copenhagen’s cycle paths, and Estonia’s digital administration directly to Swiss municipalities.
Clear commitment to Europe: Switzerland’s potential can only fully unfold together with our European partners. As the only truly pro-European force, we actively fight for a reliable, strong, and equal partnership with the EU.
in over 30 countries working together as one movement.
in municipal and national parliaments.
in the European Parliament for a strong pro-European voice.
Our History
2017: The Start of a European Movement
2017: The Start of a European Movement
The Brexit referendum and rising populism motivated three Europeans to stop standing by idly. Italian Andrea Venzon, Frenchwoman Colombe Cahen-Salvador, and German Damian Boeselager co-founded the movement Volt on 29 March 2017 to shape politics with a new approach: the first cross-border party for a united Europe.
2019: Founding of Volt in Switzerland
2019: Founding of Volt in Switzerland
After several informal meetings among pro-Europeans, Volt in Switzerland was officially founded as a political party in October 2019.
A lot has happened since then: as a party, we now actively participate in Swiss political discourse, contribute to quarterly public votes, help collect signatures for referenda and initiatives, and run forin municipal and cantonal elections on all levels.
2022: First Electoral Campaign in Zurich
2022: First Electoral Campaign in Zurich
Following initial delays caused by the pandemic, Volt ran in the Zurich city council elections on 13 February 2022 in Districts 7+8 and 10. We secured 1,120 votes (1%), marking a major milestone for our team.
2024: Breakthrough in the EU Parliament & Elections in Bern
2024: Breakthrough in the EU Parliament & Elections in Bern
On 9 June 2024, Volt won five seats in our second European Parliament election. The party is represented by Anna Strolenberg and Reinier van Lanschot from the Netherlands, alongside Damian Boeselager, Nela Riehl, and Kai Tegethoff from Germany.
In November 2024, during the Bern municipal parliament elections, we distributed our purple electoral programme to every household and gathered 11,009 votes — a substantial result that firmly anchored us in the Swiss political landscape.
2025: Massive Growth & Initiatives
2025: Massive Growth & Initiatives
Volt in Switzerland continues to grow rapidly and to steadily professionalise. With a targeted initiative for women, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender people (FLINTA*), we set a strong example for diversity and parity in politics.
At the same time, we actively shape Swiss politics by supporting forward-looking popular initiatives, such as the Family Time Initiative for a fair 18-week parental leave per parent, as well as the Democracy Initiative to make Switzerland more democratic.
2026: Electoral Successes in Bern and Zurich & Bilaterals III
2026: Electoral Successes in Bern and Zurich & Bilaterals III
We continue to professionalise, and our political footprint keeps growing: in the Zurich city council elections, we reached 1% of the vote, and in the cantonal parliamentary elections in Bern, we achieved a strong result of 0.5%.
Concurrently, as the leading pro-European voice, we are launching our campaign for the Bilaterals III, advocating on the front lines for a strong, sustainable, and reliable partnership between Switzerland and Europe.
Shape the Future with Us!
Political change does not happen on its own – it needs people like you. Whether you want to roll up your sleeves, contribute ideas, or simply be part of the journey: