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Volt Slovakia (Slovak: Volt Slovensko) is a progressive, pan-European political party in Slovakia and the Slovak chapter of [[Volt Europa]]. It was established as part of the broader European movement aiming to create a federal Europe with a common and unified approach to pressing global and local challenges.
History
Volt Slovakia was founded in late 2019 or early 2020, following the establishment of the pan-European movement [[Volt Europa]] in 2017. The party officially registered in Slovakia to participate in national and European elections, bringing Volt Europa's vision of a united and democratic Europe to the Slovak political landscape.In the [[2020 Slovak parliamentary election]], Volt Slovakia participated as part of a broader coalition or an electoral list, though it did not secure any seats. The party has since continued to build its local presence and advocate for its policy agenda.
In the [[2024 European Parliament election in Slovakia]], Volt Slovakia ran independently, campaigning on its pro-European platform and advocating for reforms at both the national and European levels.
Ideology and Policies
Volt Slovakia adheres to the core ideology of [[Volt Europa]], which is rooted in European federalism, progressivism, and pro-Europeanism. The party advocates for evidence-based policies designed to address issues relevant to Slovakia and the European Union as a whole. Key policy areas include:- European Integration: Strengthening the European Union, promoting closer political and economic integration, and advocating for a more democratic and efficient EU.
- Climate Change: Implementing ambitious environmental policies, transitioning to a green economy, and investing in renewable energy sources.
- Social Justice: Ensuring equality, inclusivity, and opportunities for all citizens, reforming social welfare systems, and combating discrimination.
- Digital Transformation: Fostering innovation, developing a robust digital infrastructure, and ensuring digital literacy for all.
- Economic Reform: Promoting sustainable economic growth, reducing corruption, and improving the business environment.
- Healthcare and Education: Advocating for accessible and high-quality healthcare and modernizing education systems to meet future challenges.
Volt Slovakia emphasizes a bottom-up approach, encouraging active citizen participation and cross-border cooperation to develop common European solutions.
Organization
As a national chapter of [[Volt Europa]], Volt Slovakia operates within a unified European framework while maintaining its own national leadership and organizational structure. It is governed by its members, who elect national leadership and decide on party policies in line with Volt Europa's principles. The party engages in grassroots activism, public campaigns, and policy development.Electoral Performance
- 2020 Slovak parliamentary election: Volt Slovakia participated as part of an electoral coalition.
- 2024 European Parliament election (Slovakia): The party ran independently, aiming to represent Slovakia in the European Parliament and contribute to the Volt Europa group.
See also
- [[Volt Europa]]
- [[Politics of Slovakia]]
- [[European federalism]]
External links
- [https://www.volt.sk/ Official website of Volt Slovakia (Slovak)]
- [https://volteuropa.org/ Official website of Volt Europa]