Global Balance
An environmental policy that transforms Europe into a green powerhouse
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Global Balance
Europe must face its responsibilities in facing the challenges of an increasingly interconnected world. We must address climate change, international trade relations, sustainable agriculture, food security, biodiversity, flight and migration as well as international development cooperation. Through systemic adjustments to our economic framework, we want to create sustainable development in all areas that benefits people, animals and nature.
Global Balance
Sustainability
Our current economic system is based on the fact that we can generate as much value as possible for as little effort as possible; and usually isolates the...
Agriculture
The current agricultural policy in Switzerland is designed for constant growth and favours large industrial companies. Between 2000 and 2022, the number of...
Animal welfare
Animals are sentient beings. Volt recognizes that humans share this planet with other life forms that should live together in an interdependent ecosystem. The...
Energy systems
On June 18, 2023, the Climate and Innovation Act was approved by the Swiss electorate. In order to advance climate protection, the Paris Climate Agreement set...
Mobility
Mobility makes it possible to get from A to B flexibly and quickly. Be it by car, scooter, motorcycle, public transport, bicycle or on foot. The choice is large...
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The 5+1 challenges
Volt has defined 5+1 fundamental challenges that need to be addressed in every European country and in Europe as a whole.
Why 5 + 1 challenges?
The 5 challenges are essentially the same for each country, but their implementation can be adapted at the national level to take into account local circumstances.
Challenge No. +1 - our proposal to reform and strengthen the EU - is identical in all our national programs. Here in Switzerland, our relations with the EU are the focus.
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Smart State
Education and digitalisation are key elements of the 21st century
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Economic Renaissance
An innovative economy is the engine for the progress of society.
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Social Equality
No one should be left behind - regardless of gender, income, religion or origin.
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Global Balance
Europe must live up to its responsibility in the world to secure our common future.
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Citizen Empowerment
European citizens must be able to make informed political decisions, independently influence politics beyond elections and exercise their democratic rights.
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EU Reform
We love the EU - but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement.