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Switzerland must stand together with the EU - now more than ever
Europe’s coming of age trial
Volt’s call to action to European leaders at the Emergency European Council European leaders had 4 months to prepare a plan to defend Ukraine and our democracy. Despite years of evidence that Trump only respects strength and punishes weakness, and repeated calls for urgent action, they thought the best strategy was to wait for an American plan.
Volt says YES to the Environmental Responsibility Initiative
We depend on a clean environment and a functioning ecosystem. However, our planet's resources are limited and with our current lifestyle, Switzerland consumes almost three times as many resources as are available on earth. Global warming and the extinction of species are already jeopardising life on this planet. We therefore urgently need to adapt our way of life to the environmental challenges. Volt therefore says YES to the environmental responsibility initiative.
Volt fully supports the new package of agreements between Switzerland and the European Union (Bilaterals 3)
After more than 190 meetings, Switzerland and the EU have agreed on a new, customised negotiation package aimed at making bilateral relations fit for the future. It includes the modernisation of existing agreements and the conclusion of new agreements on electricity, food safety and health. We at Volt will do our utmost to ensure that this new package is well received by the population.
Volt says NO to the Changes in the Rental Law
At the end of 2022, more than 60% of the 2.4 million households in Switzerland lived in rental or cooperative housing—a trend that is on the rise. The two current proposals on rental law aim to significantly restrict tenant protection for this majority, without leading to any notable improvement in the housing market. While the first proposal would make it easier for owners to assert personal use, the second proposal targets stricter regulations for subletting. We reject this weakening.
Volt says YES to the Amendment of the Federal Insurance Act (KVG)
There are numerous disincentives in the healthcare system and they are an extreme obstacle to efficient healthcare. The amendment to the Federal Health Insurance Act (KVG) calls for a standardised distribution of treatment costs between the insurers and the cantons. Volt supports the reform, but also recognises that there is a strong need for further reform in the healthcare system.
Volt says NO to the National Road Expansion
Road traffic generates high costs and negatively impacts the environment and local residents. The expansion of national roads aims to reduce traffic jams, but it creates false incentives and leads to increased traffic. Volt rejects the federal decree on the 2023 expansion step and demands more investment in public transport.
Volt Kosova & Switzerland: More than just a cooperation
Volt Kosova and Volt Switzerland are part of the pan-European political movement and party that works for a more united, stronger, and fairer Europe. With a deep belief in the values of democracy, human rights, and equality, Volt is striving to bring these principles to every corner of Europe, including our two European non-EU countries.
Volt is running in the municipal elections in Bern
On 24 November, Bern will elect 80 new members of the city council. Volt is running for the first time and wants to bring best practices from Europe to Bern, particularly in the area of mobility. The expansion of the pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, mobility hubs and development towards a sponge city are all on the agenda.
Volt says YES to the Biodiversity Initiative
Biodiversity is essential for long-term prosperity and quality of life in Switzerland and worldwide. Due to various threats, including climate change and the intensive use of natural resources, biodiversity is severely endangered. We at Volt support the Biodiversity Initiative to promote effective measures for protecting biodiversity and to secure natural foundations.
Front Européen as a progressive alternative: Interview with Marie-Julie Jacquemot, candidate for Volt France
This week, we hosted Marie-Julie Jacquemot, Volt's French candidate for the 6th constituency of French citizens in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and François Aubriot, her deputy, in Zurich. Together we discussed the shift to the right in the European Parliament as well as Macron's decision to dissolve the parliament and the challenges this poses for France and therefore also for the EU.
Volt gets 5 pan-European MEPs elected
Volt, Europe’s only pan-European party, secured five seats in its second electoral race. The party will be represented by Anna Strolenberg, Reinier van Lanschot, from the Netherlands and Damian Boeselager, Nela Riehl and Kai Tegethoff from Germany.
Our Voting Recommendations for 9 June 2024
On June 9th, 2024, Switzerland will vote on the future of its energy supply with renewable sources and on two initiatives to finance its healthcare system. All three are hotly debated in Switzerland and we want to bring our usual out-of-the-box perspective.
Upholding International Justice: The Imperative of Supporting the ICC and the ICJ in the Hamas-Israel War
We affirm our support and respect for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
For a strong Switzerland in Europe: Launch of the Europe Initiative
Today the time has finally come: we are launching the Europe Initiative together with Operation Libero, the European Movement Switzerland and other organisations of the Europe Alliance.
Over two months of war: the EU must finally find one voice
The current humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is unacceptable and must be stopped.
Volt Europa Unveils Bold Vision for Europe and Elects New Leadership
Volt Europa, the first pan-European political party, held its biggest General Assembly (GA) ever this weekend in Paris, France, drawing over 900 Volters from across the continent.
One month of war: Civilians pay the price. This cannot go on.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza demands action. Support our call for an immediate pause in hostilities, aid delivery, and protection of civilian lives.
"Women, Life, Freedom"
Volt stands in solidarity with Iranian women and calls for an end to violence by the government!
A week of war, terror, and death
Our hearts are filled with shock, sadness, and anger, and we mourn in solidarity with the Israeli communities.
Volt supports the Climate Protection Law
At the latest since the climate strikes and the ensuing public debate, the Swiss are increasingly concerned with climate change and the topic of climate protection. However, the topic got off to a difficult start, with the vote on the CO2 law in 2021 being lost. As a result, concrete measures against climate change failed to materialise. But this is about to change, the Swiss electorate will vote on the Climate Protection Law on 18 June.
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