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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.

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.

Mental Illness & Mental Health Issues Are Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

We need to make a change to the attitude of mental health, both as individuals and as a collective, which must start by increasing awareness of the importance of mental health in all stages of a person’s life. We need education about the importance of mental health and the complexities of mental illness need to be given priority, with a focus on empathy, understanding, and lack of judgement.

ONE And NET Should Stop Being Regulated By Company Law

Political party stations should not be regulated by corporate law, but by political party financing laws to overcome loopholes

Change in local politics

If you are tired of feeling politically homeless, dislike the way local politics has been carried out… then check out Volt Malta

Decriminalisation of Abortion is necessary for Gender Equality

Pro-choice is not pro-abortion. Pro-choice is fuelled by the desire to promote equality and ensure a person's complete autonomy, and empowerment over their bodies

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.