Opinions
Perspectives from our members on current issues.
Affair Lavrilleux: our proposals to protect freedom of information
Volt France is concerned about the arrest and prosecution of investigative journalist Ariane Lavrilleux
Europe and the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
On 21 September, the Armenian people celebrate the independence of the Republic of Armenia. However, the mood is far from festive.
The limits of degrowth
In May 2023, MEPs, academics and activists gathered in Brussels to discuss our #BeyondGrowth future.
Soulèvements de la Terre: a dissolution against the current
The government's dissolution of Soulèvements de la Terre restricts civil liberties and raises concerns about the challenges of climate change.
The social movement and political crisis caused by pension reform must find a democratic outlet
Volt France is calling for a debate on a fairer reform.
Open letter to the European Political Community
Nous nous adressons aux chefs d’État de 47 pays européens à l'occasion de la deuxième réunion de la communauté politique européenne (CPE)
Marseille shootings: what if Europe was part of the solution?
21 deaths. This is the grim toll of the shootings that have taken place in Marseille since the start of the year.
Emmanuel Macron's 'climate regulatory pause' is a bad signal for Europe
Putting economy and ecology at odds is a serious error in judgement
Volt France stands in solidarity with Armenia and the Armenian people
On this 24th of April, the anniversary of the outbreak of the Armenian genocide, Volt demands that Turkey finally recognises the genocidal nature ...
Politique européenne de défense : à quand l'autonomie stratégique?
By favouring bilateral cooperation over European integration, we risk losing Europe as an international lever
Frontex violations of human rights
On Tuesday, Members of the European Parliament rejected granting a 2020 budget discharge to the EU’s Border Guard Agency, Frontex. A step in the right
The European political community - based on the blueprint of Volt Europa?
The leaders of 44 European countries met in Prague to bring to life a European political community. Just like Volt Europa
Our previous opinion pieces
Livre Blanc : L'élan européen
2021-12-15
27 concessions pour légitimer l’UE pour la présidence française du du Conseil de l’Union Européenne. Lires plus...
Opinion : Pour un modèle social européen pour les travailleurs handicapés
2021-11-23
The 25th edition of the European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities (EWPD) ended on Monday. With more than 80 million people with disabilities in Europe, the… Read more
Opinion : Giving young people a voice
2021-10-06
In her State of the EU address, Ursula von der Leyen declared that 2022 would be the year of European youth. But this is not enough. Read more…
Opinion : Systematic integration of climate crisis policies
2021-09-20
Climate change and environmental disasters are impacting the world in many ways. Read more….
Opinion: The EU vs. the Nations - A misguided and dogmatic opposition
2021-08-31
The fear of seeing one's national identity and culture disappear is one of the most powerful brakes on good European governance. (Interview by Christophe Carreau)