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.

Nov 27, 2023
Bild des neuen Europäischen Vorstands in Paris, die vor einer Gruppe Menschen stehen und klatschen

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. The GA was a resounding success, culminating in the unveiling of a groundbreaking cross-border electoral campaign program, the election of a new board, and a symbolic march of Volters through the streets of Paris.

Key Highlights of the GA:

  • Unveiling of Volt Europa's electoral programme, which will be the basis of the campaigns in all Volt countries

  • Election of a new board, including co-presidents Francesca Romana D'Antuono and Mels Klabbers, and treasurer Christophe Quirynen

  • Symbolic walk of 900 Volters through the streets of Paris

New board members

In addition to co-presidents Francesca Romana D'Antuono and Mels Klabbers, and treasurer Christophe Quirynen, the new Volt Europa board includes:

  • Lucia Nass, non-executive member from Portugal

  • Emma Bacci, non-executive member from Italy

  • Jennifer Scharpenberg, non-executive member from Germany

  • Luis Alfonso Almeida Fernandes, non-executive member from Portugal

  • Janko Heineken, non-executive member from the Netherlands

  • Slavomir Maňásek, non-executive member from Slovakia

Unveiling the cross-border Electoral Manifesto 

Volt Europa's groundbreaking cross-European electoral campaign program will serve as the foundation for the party's campaign for the upcoming European elections in June 2024. The program outlines the party's vision for a more united, sustainable, and prosperous Europe. The program is based on the party's Moonshot Programme, which sets forth a bold agenda to address shared societal challenges in areas such as climate change, education, and healthcare. 

Volt Europa stands ready to champion its vision of a truly united continent, where citizens from all corners of the world can seamlessly live, work, and thrive. The party's unwavering commitment to a united and progressive Europe positions Volt Europa as a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming EU elections.

About Volt

Volt is the first pan-European party, uniting members and supporters from 30 countries across Europe. The party is committed to democracy, transparency, and accountability, and it has won seats in the Dutch and German parliaments, as well as local councils across Europe. With over 120 elected officials, Volt is on the rise across the continent.

Today, Volt is pioneering a distinctive approach to policy making, implementing the same electoral manifesto in as many countries as possible towards the European Elections of June 2024.