Volt’s Nela Riehl wins Best Newcomer at European Parliament Awards
One year after being elected, MEP Nela Riehl (Volt) has been recognised in Brussels as Best Newcomer in the European Parliament.
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Volt Europa on the current escalation in the Middle East
Volt calls for immediate de-escalation of the tensions between Israel and Iran and urges the international community to support diplomatic efforts to resolve the underlying issues and prevent further escalation.
Two Volt MEPs take leadership roles in key European Parliament committees
Nela Riehl elected Chair of the Committee on Education and Culture, while Damian Boeselager becomes Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.
Volt joins Greens/EFA in the European Parliament
> After negotiations with both Greens/EFA and Renew Europe, Volt held a membership vote on their MEPs’ group affiliation. > A majority of 87%voted in favour of joining the Greens/EFA group.
Volt Malta & MEP Candidate Matthias Iannis Portelli Campaign expenses 2024 EU Elections
Volt Malta & its MEP Candidate Matthias Iannis Portelli collectively spent €1,279.75 for the 2024 EU Election Campaign. This includes €102.98 spent on urging EU Citizens to register to vote in Malta.
Volt elects European Lead Candidates and transnational list
Volt elects European Spitzenkandidaten and transnational list > MEPs Damian Boeselager and Sophie in ‘t Veld elected as European Spitzenkandidaten for Volt. > As the only Pan-European arty in Europe, Volt sets up transnational list with candidates from 20 European countries.
Volt Malta's first MEP election candidate, Matthias Iannis Portelli
Matthias Iannis Portelli, 21, presented as Volt Malta’s first MEP candidate. In 2019 Volt Europa gained 416,171 across 7 countries, winning an MEP seat in Germany. Volt believes the most pressing global challenges need transnational solutions
Abortion should be removed from the criminal code & classification as Healthcare
Volt calls for on the Government to take the opportunity to legalise abortion
Bug bounty programs protect the public and businesses
> Urge Government to develop Good Samaritan laws for Ethical Hackers > Urge firms to adopt bug bounty programs > Appalled by the police action to arrest, strip search and seize their computer equipment was wrong
Volt Malta elects a new Board for the 2022 - 2024 term
In December Volt Malta elected a new Board to carry the party forward for the next 2 years, leading it through the upcoming 2024 European Parliament elections.
Volt calls for more ambitious IVF law & legalisation of surrogacy
Volt calls for the legalisation of altruistic surrogacy, the introduction of pre-implantation genetic testing for chromosomal structural rearrangements (PGT-SR) and allowing siblings to donate eggs for IVF.
Vertical Farming, Agritech & fostering a Robotics industry
Invest into vertical farming to further food security & increase production, incentivise Urban & Community farming, build an agritech business incubator in Gozo and invest in a robotics industry to increase the productivity of existing industries.
Reframing Malta’s Approach to Mental Healthcare
It has been estimated by WHO that close to 120,000 people in Malta are living with mental health difficulties
An innovative transport system, night busses and bicycle parking stations
Develop a consistent night bus schedule that compliments a day schedule, ensure bike-sharing by setting up more bicycle parking stations and effective security barriers for bicycle lanes and transition into permanent pedestrianisation of village cores
Volt proposes links to North America, an IPO of Air Malta & a Diaspora Pass
Volt calls for the promotion of quality tourism with direct air links to North America, a Diaspora Pass for persons of Maltese descent and long-term residents abroad and an IPO of Air Malta for shareholder activism
Period Poverty: People Should Not Be Charged For Menstruating
Menstrual products should be free, or reimbursable, and should be part of the 'Pharmacy of Your Choice’ Scheme
A Modern Sexuality & Relationships Education Syllabus for 21st Century Malta
There should be mandatory syllabus for schools which is inclusive (LGBTIQ+, disability (both physical & mental), not-segregated, furthermore, disinformation should not be accepted.
Statement on Gender Quotas Bill
Volt Malta believes that the low representation of other genders in the House of Representatives is a serious concern however disagrees that the gender balance mechanism is the best way forward and will not address the democratic deficit in Malta’s policymaking system.
Twenty weeks of parental leave for each parent & twenty weeks to share
Fair parental leave is essential to further gender equality, combat employer discrimination and improve the wellbeing of the child.
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