A thriving EU with renewed legitimacy

At Volt, we seek to fortify the EU’s capacity for collective action, ensuring that Member States collaborate effectively to address shared challenges. Central to this is the bolstering of the EU’s democratic legitimacy. The current institutional framework prioritises the interests of Member States over those of citizens, creating decision-making processes that are inefficient and heavily influenced by national interest, limiting the EU’s ability to act fast and with ambition in the interest of the people. 

Establishing a European Constitution and an elected EU government will increase transparency and place citizens and democratic legitimacy at the heart of European democracy. Bridging the gap between citizens and the institutions will reinforce trust in the Union, creating a true European representative democracy and counteracting harmful disillusionment in the political system, and provide the EU with the capacity to effectively respond to challenges both at home and abroad. Forming a true fiscal and monetary union will enable a cohesive, unified and transparent system that enhances the EU’s capacity to address economic shocks effectively.

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