Volt Malta
Volt Malta (abbreviated Volt) is a progressive and Eurofederalist political party in Malta. It is the Maltese branch of Volt Europa, a political movement that advocates greater European cooperation throughout Europe. The party announced plans to participate in the next general elections.[1] With Damian Boeselager, who represents all of Volt Europa, it already has a Member of the European Parliament.
Volt Malta | |
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| Abbreviation | Volt |
| President | Arnas Lasys |
| Vice-President | Alexia DeBono |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Registered | 30 April 2021 |
| Ideology | Progressivism Social liberalism Pro-Europeanism European federalism |
| Political position | Centre to centre-left |
| European affiliation | Volt Europa |
| Colours | Purple |
| Parliament of Malta | 0 / 67 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 6 |
| Local Council Seats | 0 / 462 |
| Website | |
| voltmalta.org | |
Foundation
Volt Malta was founded in 2020.[2]
On 30 April 2021, Volt Malta was registered as a political party.[3][1] This makes it the 16th national representative of Volt Europa registered as a party.[4]
Policies
As part of the European network, Volt Malta follows a pan-European approach to many policy areas such as climate change, migration, economic inequality, international conflict and the impact of the technological revolution on the labor market.[5]
In addition, the party has set out to address a wide range of issues in Malta, such as corruption through the promotion of transparent governance and separation of powers, or environmental and climate protection, through an emphasis on a circular economy. On refugees and economic migrants, the party is committed to European asylum systems and a humanitarian approach. It also promotes sexual & reproductive rights by calling for the decriminalization of abortion and the classification of all contraceptives as essential medicine, making it the first pro-choice party in Malta.[6][7] The group also emphasizes this with #IneedMAP!, an initiative to improve access to the Morning After Pill (MAP), pharmacies were mapped that sell the MAP.[8][9]
Volt Malta also supports the European citizens' initiative "Voters Without Borders", which calls for voting rights at local and national level for EU citizens as well. If the initiative is successful, it could give them access to foreign voters who currently cannot vote in general elections and do not identify with the Nationalist Party or the Labour Party.[10][11]
External links
References
- ^ a b "Volt registered as political party in Malta". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ "Volt Malta: new kids on the electoral block". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ "MT Team". Volt Malta. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ "Can newcomer Volt charge Maltese politics?". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "Policies". Volt Malta. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "Volt registered as political party in Malta". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "Volt Malta becomes Malta's first pro-choice political party - The Malta Independent". www.independent.com.mt. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "#IneedMAP!". #IneedMAP!. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ Vassallo, Sam (2020-11-04). "I Need MAP! New Chart Details All Maltese Pharmacies That Stock The Morning After Pill". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ Vassallo, Sam (2020-11-14). "Volt: Meet Malta's New Progressive Party Hoping To Make Waves In The Next Election". Lovin Malta. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "Sign our European Citizens' Initiative - Homepage". Voters Without Borders. Retrieved 2021-06-09.