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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 6h
Our 2025 GA was sold out, but we've expanded the venue, which means we can see each other in Frankfurt on 22–23 November. Get your ticket asap, when they're gone, they're gone! ⚡️😉

Fall in love with Volt GA (again and again) here 💜 https://volteuropa.org/events/volt-general-assembly
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 1d
When you vote Volt, you vote for the ideas you have contributed with. Share this with every Dutch person you know, and let's add more purple to the Dutch politics on October 29th 🧡🇪🇺💜

With @melsklabbers.volteuropa.org
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 2d
The domino effect of a federal, green, safe Europe starts one vote at a time.

Portugal holds local elections this Sunday, and we need your support! Tell all your Portuguese friends to vote for @voltportugal.org this Sunday! 💜
Illustration of a person pushing the first in a line of falling purple dominoes, symbolising how small local actions create a larger European impact. The text reads: “Act locally, Change Europe.” Each domino is labelled with progressive milestones: “You telling your Portuguese friends to vote for Volt this Sunday,” “Volt in Portuguese local Councils,” “Volt in the Portuguese Parliament,” “Volt in more National Parliaments,” “Volt registered as a Europarty,” and finally “Federal, green, safe Europe.” Volt’s logo appears in the top right corner on a purple background.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 3d
Standing by our values means making difficult choices. At Volt, we stand for science-based climate policy, truth, and a future built on cooperation. 💜🌱

With @voltnederland.org
A screen capture of a news article or press release, dated 8 October 2025. The headline reads: "Volt cancels NOS debate, refuses to discuss climate with FVD". The text below explains that Volt has withdrawn from an NOS leaders' debate on NPO Radio 1 because they don't want to debate climate issues with Forum for Democracy (FVD). Volt criticizes FVD's climate stance, stating the party "structurally denies the climate crisis" and has called climate scientists' work "witchcraft." The text quotes Volt saying, "After much deliberation — and against the backdrop of the rapid radicalization in our society — we have concluded that we no longer want to give oxygen to a party that lies." A screen capture of a longer statement by the Volt party, explaining their decision to withdraw from a debate with FVD. The text references experts on the far-right and populism who "warn about the dangers of further normalization of the far-right" and advise not to "give this ideology any more oxygen." Volt states, "We believe that this debate contributes to the normalization of the unacceptable." They emphasize that in the political arena, "facts must be guiding" and that when there are no facts on one side, "the truth is lost." The statement also invokes the "Popper paradox," which teaches that "unlimited tolerance toward structural intolerance ultimately threatens the open, tolerant society itself." The statement concludes with a hope that voters on October 29 will "unite against extremists who threaten our democratic constitutional state."
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 4d
White text on a collage background of many blurred faces in shades of purple and orange reads: "TWO YEARS LATER, THE PAIN OF OCTOBER 7th STILL CONTINUES. WE GRIEVE ALL THE LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN LOST DURING THE MASSACRE TWO YEARS AGO." The text OCTOBER 7th is in a larger, bold font with an orange line underneath it. Black text on a dark, blurry background of rubble and destroyed buildings reads: "Today is a devastating reminder of the immense human cost of our collective failure to achieve peace. The cycle of violence will continue to perpetuate itself if this is allowed to. Let's move closer towards peace and self-determination for everyone."
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 5d
💜🧡💜 Dutchies abroad, beware of the deadlines for your postal vote! The deadline is not the date you post it, but the date it is received. Vote on time! See this link for more information: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/voting-abroad/how-to-vote
Orange mailbox covers the entire slide. Top text in white says: POST In the middle text in purple: Dutchies voting by mail: Mind the deadlines! Icon: arrow Below that is the Volt logo in white. Purple background, an orange text bar in the left upper corner says: Mind the deadlines. In the upper right corner the white Volt logo. In the middle is an orange note with an orange clipper. Text on the note in purple: Your vote must be received: Before 24 October 10 AM CET At an ambassy or consulate Before 29 October 3 PM CET At the postal vote polling station in The Hague Make sure to post your ballot well in advance! Background is a black and orange Dutch mailbox with a white envelope going in. In front of the envelope is a red pencil. In the upper left corner is an orange text bar that says: Mind the deadlines. In the upper right corner the white Volt logo. In the middle is the text: Vote on time! See links in bio. Three icons of hearts in purple, orange and purple.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 8d
Vote Volt @voltcesko.org in Czechia 🇨🇿 💜 🇪🇺
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 8d
Our solidarity goes to Volt Rio Maior @voltportugal 💜

Portuguese municipal elections are already on October 12. We stand with our brave candidates who are defending democracy despite intimidations.

Let's support this outstanding courage 👉 https://voltportugal.org/donations
Black background with white text. A red line crosses out 'UNDER ATTACK'. The text reads: 'DEMOCRACY IS UNDER ATTACK IN PORTUGAL' next to a Portuguese flag. Below, smaller text in a white box says: 'Volt Rio Maior files criminal complaint over explosion at headquarters and attacks on the candidate.' Purple background with the Volt logo and the title 'Democracy in Portugal'. A banner at the top shows three political candidates for 'LIGADOS a RIO MAIOR' (Carmen Antunes, Jorge Silva, and Jorge Peixoto). Below are four red 'X' bullet points listing attacks: 'An explosive device found at the campaign headquarters,' 'Vandalised vehicles,' 'Anonymous phone calls,' 'Intimidation at the candidate's residence.' The bottom text states: 'VOLT CANDIDATES IN RIO MAIOR, PORTUGAL, ARE UNDER ATTACK'. Purple background with the Volt logo and the title 'Democracy in Portugal'. Large white text reads: 'VOLT WILL NOT TOLERATE THE EROSION OF DEMOCRACY BY THOSE WHO SEEK TO SILENCE OUR VOICE AND PREVENT THE DEBATE OF IDEAS.' Below is a quote: '"We are not scared. We will not give up"'. Underneath the quote is a photo of Jorge Silva, wearing glasses and a suit, identified as 'Jorge Silva, Volt Lead Candidate in Rio Maior'. Purple background with a small purple heart icon. The white text reads: 'Support Volt Portugal ahead of the October 12 municipal elections. See link in description.' The phrase 'municipal elections' is underlined in green.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 9d
With @voltnederland.org 💜
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 9d
Volt is the only party in the Netherlands that sees climate as a #1 priority. With our candidate for Dutch Parliament, Simone Ritzer, do something new – vote Volt on 29 October. 💜🧡💜

‼️ IMPORTANT: A Dutchie living abroad? Get your postal vote to the embassy before October 24.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 10d
Help us heal invisible wounds: https://tinyurl.com/ytd7kzty

#MentalHealth #PTSD #TraumaRecovery #StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine #UkrainianVeterans #Neurofeedback #TraumaTherapy #HealthInnovation #EveryDonationCounts #Fundraiser #HopeForUkraine
Based on the images provided, here is the text for an effective alt text description of the four slides in a carousel post. I've focused on describing the content and purpose of each image, which all appear to be part of a fundraising or awareness campaign by an organization named Volt for veterans and civilians in Ukraine. Alt Text for Carousel Images Image 1 (fileName: 5.jpg): A side-by-side illustration with a blue and yellow background. On the left (blue) a man hangs up a military uniform with a small Ukrainian flag patch. The text above reads: "YOU CAN TAKE OFF A UNIFORM". On the right (yellow) a silhouette of a person sits hunched over, holding their head in their hands against a backdrop of bombed-out buildings and two fighter jets flying above. The text above reads: "BUT YOU CAN'T JUST TAKE OFF A TRAUMA". A Volt logo is in the top right. A campaign slide with a blue and yellow background and the Volt logo. The main text reads: "PTSD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS ARE THE MOST COMMON TRAUMA CASES". A purple box contains the text: "Every day, thousands of veterans and civilians in Ukraine struggle with the invisible wounds of war. However, we are still missing modern diagnostic tools and sustainable rehabilitation approaches." The bottom text says: "WE WANT TO CHANGE THIS." A campaign slide with a blue and yellow background and the Volt logo. The main text reads: "WE NEED TO ACQUIRE NEUROFEEDBACK, BIOFEEDBACK, AND EYE-TRACKING SYSTEMS, SO THAT WE HAVE:". A purple box lists three outcomes: Evidence-based diagnostics – objective data on trauma and stress responses Personalized rehabilitation – tailored therapy programs for each veteran Sustainable improvement – long-term reduction of PTSD and anxiety disorders The bottom text says: "SUPPORT US NOW". A campaign slide with a blue and yellow background and the Volt logo. The main text reads: "YOUR DONATION COUNTS!". A purple box contains the text: "Help us turn hope into real support and new knowledge! Together, we can secure the financing. Psychologists, neurologists, rehabilitation centers, and international research networks are launching a scientific study alongside this project. This will not only provide direct help but also create new knowledge for the future of trauma therapy – in Ukraine and beyond." The bottom text says: "FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SACRIFICED SO MUCH" with a small line below reading "read caption below".
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 11d
The far-right is a political technology for getting votes and then usurping power. We know its mechanics, so let's focus on the antidote. Join Volt https://volt.team/simple-join/en
In the upper left corner is the Volt logo.  There are two photo’s: each covers half the slide.  Top half: London.  In the background is the government building in London. A huge crowd of protestors is in the foreground. They have British flags, and flags of England, Scotland, Wales. People climbed on top of a statue of a lion. Bottom half: The Hague. Orange smoke. Protestors, mostly men. Many dressed in black with face covering. They carry normal Dutch flags and so-called ‘prince flags’ or ‘NSB and VOC flags’. These flags represented the Nazi’s in World War 2, and they represent the neo-Nazi’s today. In the middle of the slide is a black text box with the text: Political violence in European cities fits the authoritarian playbook 100%. Icon arrow to the next slide. In the background of this purple slide is a vague picture of a burning police car and behind it we see protestors.  Black text box holds the title: The authoritarian playbook Text below: Facts don’t matter, lie shamelessly Idealise a past that doesn’t exist Scapegoat foreigners, minorities, queer Attack anyone who would counter lies: press, science, art, education Say political opponents are destroying the country Label all of them as enemies and call for emergency measures. Say the white majority is the victim of a conspiracy to replace them Stoke violence Seek allies in other Great Leaders Icon of an arrow indicates another page In the background of this purple slide is a vague picture of two old ladies and a sign: grannies against fascism. Black text box with the title: What can you do? Text below: Vote Speak up Unite Socialise Recognise what's happening Support democracy Do not obey in advance Know that you are with many Every little contribution counts Icon of an arrow indicates another page A crowd of people dressed in purple with Volt flags and banners. Text in a purple text bar in the middle of the slide says: Join us! See link in bio. Icon of a purple heart.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 12d
🇲🇩 Moldova’s future is in the EU! 🇪🇺

Volt congratulates PAS on their decisive victory. Despite Russian intimidation, the people of Moldova have again chosen Europe.

We stand with them on their path to EU membership. Do you? 💜 Join Volt 👉 https://volt.team/simple-join/en
A graphic with the flag of Moldova in the center, surrounded by the twelve yellow stars of the European flag on a blue background. Large white text reads: 'MOLDOVA HAS CHOSEN EUROPE (AGAIN)'. The word 'Volt' appears in the upper right corner.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 15d
With @voltnederland.org 🧡💜
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 15d
Christiaan Meinsma, Co-Lead of the Thematic Communities at Volt Europa, showcases the strength of our pan-European party: the Dutch Election Programme was written with input from Volters from all over Europe. Join us and vote Volt on 29 October! 💜🧡💜 https://volt.team/simple-join/en

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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 16d
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 16d
A Dutchie being elected in Germany? Check. 🇳🇱💜🇩🇪

Meet Derk Hans Beemer, a Volt member from the Netherlands who has just been elected, along with 75 other Volt officials, in North Rhine-Westphalia! 🥳

You can revolutionise politics. Join Volt 💜👉 https://volt.team/simple-join/en
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 17d
Peaceful power works. And you are the power. Share this video, speak up, and join Volt https://volt.team/simple-join/en

With @francescaromanadantuono.volteuropa.org
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 17d
A just and lasting peace in Europe can only be achieved if Ukraine restores its original 1991 sovereign borders and becomes a full member of the EU and NATO. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Read our full article 👉 https://volteuropa.org/news/returning-peace-to-europe-is-our-responsibility
A stylized image with a purple background. A watercolor painting of a dove in the colors of the Ukrainian flag (blue wings, yellow body) flies while holding a yellow olive branch in its beak. Overlaid in large, red, bold text are the words "STOP THE KILLING". At the bottom, white text reads "OUR PLAN FOR PEACE" with an arrow. The Volt logo is in the top right corner. A photo of a crowd of people at a rally, many holding Ukrainian and blue and yellow flags. In the foreground, a man with a beard and dark jacket holds a large, bright yellow sign with the text "NO FLY ZONE" written in large green, stylized capital letters. Overlaid on the image in white and purple text is the phrase: "1. European no-fly zone over Western Ukraine." The Volt logo is in the top right corner. A close-up photo of a person wearing a military camouflage uniform. A patch showing the flag of the European Union (12 yellow stars on a blue background) is sewn onto the sleeve. Overlaid on the bottom left of the image in white and purple text is the phrase: "2. Get the European Reassurance Force ready". The Volt logo is in the top right corner. photo of three flags flying on poles in front of a modern building: the European Union flag on the left and right, and the Ukrainian flag in the center. Overlaid on the photo is a white banner with the text: "RETURNING PEACE TO EUROPE IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY". Above the image, white text reads "Details in our full article" with a pointing finger emoji. Below the image, a light blue box with a link icon reads "Link in description". The Volt logo is in the top right corner.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 18d
Join Volt! It's what Susannah would have wanted 😉👉 https://volt.team/simple-join/en

You don’t need to have seen The Summer I Turned Pretty to get this: it’s all about choosing a future. We choose a Federal Europe! 💜🇪🇺

#TheSummerITurnedPretty
Water background with the Volt logo in the top right corner. The text reads "The summer I turned into a European Federalist", mimicking the poster of the show "The summer I turned pretty" Purple background with Volt logo in the top right corner. On the left side of the screen, the text reads "Team Conrad" followed by a big circle underneath with the EU flag. On the right, a smaller text reads "Team Jeremiah" with multiple small circles, each with one EU country flag, symbolising a divided Europe. Purple background with Volt logo in the top right corner. The white text reads: "Whether you watched this love triangle unfold or not, make this the summer you turned into a Volt member", followed by a blue box saying "link in description". Underneath, a picture of the characters from the TV show "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 19d
Waiting list for the GA is open https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw4Rvc67ExlxDqJZQBVDsf0bs1QcCetk7PCZRaHN6_YA5vZw/viewform?usp=header
An illustration with a purple background. The logo for "Volt" is in the top right corner. The text "Still want to join our General Assembly in Frankfurt, but no ticket?" is in the top half of the image. A stylized white drawing of a ticket with the word "TICKET" on it is in the center. The bottom text says "Today might just be your lucky day..." with an arrow pointing to the right. A purple image with the Volt logo in the top right corner. The main heading is "We've opened a waiting list!". Below the heading, the text says "We're working hard to make sure no one who wants to be there gets left out — but it's first come, first served." A yellow finger-pointing emoji and the text "Don't wait too long, sign up now via the link in description!" is at the bottom.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 19d
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 19d
Today is the 🇪🇺 European Car-Free Day! Our MEP Kai Tegethoff has come from Brussels to Lisbon 🚇 by train to support the VoltPortugal municipal elections campaign, with Co-President Duarte Costa and our local candidate Ksenia Ashrafullina revolutionising mobility.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 21d
We love the tradition, but on 29 October 2025 we want to #DoSomethingNew
Vot Volt 💜🧡💜
A four-part carousel for a social media post by Volt. Image 1: A king's coach pulled by horses on a street in the Netherlands, with guards in red and white uniforms on horseback and on foot. Text on the image reads, "In the Netherlands, the start of a new parliamentary year sees all the king's horses. It's celebrated on a Prince's Day, aka Budget Day." The King of the Netherlands sits on a throne, wearing a suit and glasses, and reads from a document. The text on the image reads, "The King reads out the plans of the cabinet for the coming year. (The European Union and climate change weren't even mentioned!)" Laurens Dassen, the party leader for Volt Netherlands, stands on a stage holding a tablet. The text on the image is a quote from him that reads, "IT'S TIME FOR A NEW GENERATION AND NEW IDEAS." The bottom of the image reads, "Laurens Dassen, Volt Netherlands' party leader." A solid purple background with text that reads, "DO SOMETHING NEW. Join us and vote Volt!" Three hearts, two orange and one purple, are next to the text.
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Volt Europa @volteuropa.org · 22d
Tell us what your mood is today 👇

Pro tip: if you're feeling like 7, do 5 and you'll immediately feel better! 😉
https://actionnetwork.org/forms/become-part-of-the-change-for-a-future-made-in-europe
Purple background with the Volt logo on the top right corner. At the top, a white text reads "Which Friday mood are you?" followed by 9 images of Volt elected officials.
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