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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...
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Bodily autonomy and reproductive rights

Reproductive rights are fundamental rights
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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‘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...
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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...
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Abortion should be removed from the criminal code & classification as Healthcare

Volt calls for on the Government to take the opportunity to legalise abortion
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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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