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Bodily autonomy and reproductive rights

Reproductive rights are fundamental rights

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.

MEP candidates differ in opinions on environmental priorities and migration in University debate

MEP candidates had differing opinions when it came to environmental priorities and migration in a debate on the University of Malta’s campus on Friday afternoon. Present in this debate, organized by the student organisation JEF Malta, were Alex Agius Saliba and Steve Ellul from the Labour Party, Norma Camilleri and Peter Agius from the Nationalist Party, Sandra Gauci from ADPD, ABBA’s Ivan Grech Mintoff, Volt Malta’s Matthias Iannis Portelli, and independent candidate Arnold Cassola.

A new dawn for Europe, where democracy is reimagined

In a world where the very essence of democracy is under siege, where the cries for unity and progress echo louder than ever, it is imperative that we not only listen but act. Our participation, or the lack thereof, in the political arena, is not a silent protest but a surrender — a relinquishment of our power to shape the destiny we share.

Meet Matthias Iannis Portelli, The Progressive MEP Candidate Promising A ‘Radical Change For The Better’

Matthias Iannis Portelli is a 21-year-old budding politician who’s looking to serve as a progressive alternative in this year’s upcoming MEP elections. Portelli is a member of the pan-European party Volt that’s vowed to take a pragmatic approach to politics, and instead of viewing matters from a national perspective, it views them “from a European perspective with European solutions”.

Layers of Identity: Malta as the Qaqoċċ Mimli of Europe

As the European election horizon draws near, our thoughts inevitably drift towards the puzzle of Malta’s place within the broader European tapestry—a reality that, at times, feels more distant than intimate.

The Silent Crisis: The Political Apathy in European Elections

In the heart of Europe, where the tapestry of unity and diversity weaves its most complex patterns, the significance of the European Union (EU) elections often slips quietly under the radar. Despite their paramount importance in shaping the continent’s future, these elections are paradoxically treated as second-tier elections, overshadowed by national ballots and marred by historically low turnouts. Nowhere is this ambivalence more palpable than in Malta, where a stark decline in voting interest

‘We have to show Brussels that the periphery states matter’

An MEP candidate from Volt Malta has spoken of the need to show the European institutions that periphery states matter, adding that "we cannot have policies that are redundant and somewhat outdated that are harming states like Malta, Spain, Cyprus, Ireland and others".

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.

How Volt Malta Helped Me With My Depression - Şeyma d'Anjou

'I joined Volt Malta as a volunteer policy editor. As we continue to think about the issues that plague Malta, we think of fact-based solutions and best practices that can be contextualized for Malta. If we need help during this process, we have a whole continent of Volters from all over Europe who are ready to dedicate their time and resources to help us find the answers.'

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

The minimum wage should already be €1,100/month

The minimum wage should increase to €1,100 over 3 years. An NSO Directorate to calculate the living wage should be setup. Agreements may be created with individual companies most impacted by the rise.

A culture propagating misogyny and femicide

By educating our future generations in the reality of these potential dog whistles to misogyny they would be better armed to weed out misogyny around them and fight against it.