I think the culture of a party is something that is ignored way too much. There's so much more to a party than just a set of policy statements. I'd much rather belong to a party that I is full of people I enjoy and get along with than one which is a perfect fit ideologically but hostile and stressful.
So sorry, I'm already an active member in a UK party. Its rules forbid me from joining a second (like most UK parties). But if I ever need another political home in future if consider it for sure!
@@FredoRockwell sad to hear that. even though I am happy about everyone who is political engaged :) I hope you will join us soon anyways, either way keep making great Videos about Volt, that's also helping very much =)
Hey, cool! Good to see you again. How would Volt fit into your video about different European party types? Does it fit any of the categories, or is it something new?
I Vote Europe is working on changing the EU politics and making more interesting by creating trans national political parties, making the elections uniform and creating a real european democracy!
i have to add, that "pragmatism" is one one Volts basic attributes. (you denied that) the other two are "pan-european" and "progressive" These 3 short terms describe Volt best
CORRECTIONS: First of all, huge apologies to misgendering my source Juju, who I should have referred to using they/fae. Also, it appears that pragmatism is a label Volt is officially happy with. Thanks to everyone for supplying the corrections! Believe it or not, I actually wrote and recorded the line that "Volt wants to make Europe a better place" before I discovered this is already a line used by Volt campaigners! Here are some of the sources used to make this video (although, much of the information comes from the Volt Europa website and conversations with Volt members on Discord). Guardian column by Volt co-founder Colombe Cahen-Salvador : www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/05/shock-brexit-launch-erasmus-generation-volt Volt Malta becomes Malta's first pro choice party: www.independent.com.mt/articles/2021-05-04/local-news/Volt-Malta-becomes-Malta-s-first-pro-choice-political-party-6736233172 Volt Europa 2020 year-end report: assets.volteuropa.org/2021-01/Europa-Report-13-December-2020.pdf
Actually, I've been contacted by Volt Europa and they will be supplying subtitles in various languages soon. I'm so delighted you think it's worth doing!
Hi @Fredo - we would love to add Danish subtitles to this video - what do you think? May I do that? Best regards, Kathrine Richter, co-president of Volt Danmark.
Hi Kathrine, I would be honoured to have Danish subtitles on my video. Can you please email me? My email address can be found on the About page of my channel. :)
wow what an amazing Video. this kind of made me cry. 😅 you captured our feelings, goals and mindset very accurately. any chance we are allowed to upload this on Volt Europas TH-cam channel? Lila Grüße aus Deutschland 💜🇪🇺💜
Thank you! I'm really glad you liked it. Regarding the video, I've spoken to someone at the party who had permission to use it internally, but I'd prefer for it not too be in another TH-cam channel - at least for now while I'm working towards establishing my channel. I hope you understand.
@@FredoRockwell understandable. but it might help to grow your channel when we share it with your information... just think about it =) it would be really great. maybe we can re-upload it in a few month, then it doesn't hurt your views at all? =)
Wow! I had never heard of this party before. I was always in despair watching EU politics since it was always the same left/right divide. Here I see people with an actual project to make life better! Count me in!
Just had a chat with the very friendly folks on the Volt discord server (worth joining) and you are allowed to join Volt as an American via their "Volt Abroad" group. I don't know much more than this, but it might be worth looking up. I'm told you can apply just as normal but select United States as your country of residence. :)
I have to say it all sounds very exciting and refreshing. I do feel european and I think that we need to bring forth a kind of cultural expression that emphasizes our european identity. Also, the term pragmatic sounds very good to me. It actually fits my idea of what a new politic movement should pursue above all, quite perfectly. I'm very curious and willing to follow the partie's actions and, since there´s a Volt in Portugal, maybe I'll think about giving it my support. For the time being I'm quite happy with the liberal partie, but I consider myself also a pragmatic person so, I don't discard the possibility of supporting Volt... let's wait and see...
I'm glad you found the video interesting! I'm certain that Volt would be happy to have your support. I think they have a "supporter" group who are not full members but are still sympathetic. You might want to get in touch with Volt Portugal.
Oh sorry! I thought you were commenting on my video about Eritrea! 🤣🤣 So sorry! Eritrea levies a tax on Eritreans living in Europe and North America and that's what I thought you were referring to. So sorry!
I would like A Volt member or supporter to answer me. We know that Volt is pro European federalism. Can we also designate it as a social liberal party in the progressive center of the political spectrum?
I hope someone from Volt answers you, but you might find you get a quicker answer on their Discord server. I think there is just a channel for this sort of question on it. :)
Center-left progressive party. We have defined our self as socially liberal after Venzo and Cahen-Salvador left. Venzo was big on the "movment" idea and didn’t really define his ideology during his campaign. But that’s changed now because most Volt Europa members have realised that without a solid ideology, the party can’t really establish itself in politics. Still, Volt Europa is pragmatic in some ways, recognising that what works in one part of Europe might not work in another.
European History starts with Alexander the Great's Conquest. It is therefore our responsibility to revise the way we think about Europe. Much support from Greece
Interesting - in America we start European history by learning about Sumeria (which I admit, doesn't sound right on its face as that is today part of Iraq). Glad you liked the video - thank you for watching!
@@platinumsun4632 It existed but the ideals and glory spread by Alexander were defining for Europe. He spread the greek Culture everywhere and je inspired the greatest of the Romans to Cary on his legacy who formed Europe as we know it.
@@FredoRockwell No you misunderstand. I mean did urban civilization not exist in Europe long before Alexander The Great. Obviously it did not originate in Europe.
@@notdoneyet1361 Nationalism full stop is a step backwards, but nationalism which relies on vilifying a longstanding minority is a step back to the 1930s.
@@FredoRockwell Explain how Muslims have a “longstanding” presence in France, when almost all of them are either first or second generation immigrants? Furthermore, if nationalism is always bad, why do leftists always support third-world nationalist and anti-globalization movements, but only reject nationalism when Europeans do it? It seems that everyone in the world is allowed to preserve their culture except us!
@@notdoneyet1361 No idea why you're asking me this, but I really try not to make political judgements based on the rights of groups. Do Muslims have a long-standing preserve in France? I don't think it matters. What matters is that the right of each and every French citizen to express their own beliefs is respected. As for why leftists think certain things, not being a leftist I don't think I'm in any position to comment. I would find one and ask them instead. 🙂
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I joined Volt a few months ago. It is so refreshing to be able to share positive progressive political thoughts and ideas.
I think the culture of a party is something that is ignored way too much. There's so much more to a party than just a set of policy statements. I'd much rather belong to a party that I is full of people I enjoy and get along with than one which is a perfect fit ideologically but hostile and stressful.
@Fredo then join us? :)
So sorry, I'm already an active member in a UK party. Its rules forbid me from joining a second (like most UK parties). But if I ever need another political home in future if consider it for sure!
@@FredoRockwell sad to hear that. even though I am happy about everyone who is political engaged :)
I hope you will join us soon anyways, either way keep making great Videos about Volt, that's also helping very much =)
Love it! Will check out Volt Europa asap, looks interesting!
Really well made video!
Thank you!
Being half Irish and half German, Volt is the first political party, that I can proudly call my political haven 🍀🥳
Wow, what a great example of a benefit of a pan-European party! Thanks for watching!
Love your video 💜 from a Volt fan
Thank you! I'm not planning to join, but I guess if have to classify myself as a Volt fan too!
@@FredoRockwell Yeah, I just joined as a volunteer, not gonna be a member just yet.
This is a very informative video about Volt Europa, I will share it :)
That would be great - thank you!
You know that your party is famous when you get your own YT videos :D
Great video, really well made with lots of accurate research. Must have been quite a few interviews! Will use this to explain to people what we do 💜
Thank you! And I'm flattered you'd think it might be useful that way.
Oooo new video! Gonna share! 🤗
Hey, cool! Good to see you again. How would Volt fit into your video about different European party types? Does it fit any of the categories, or is it something new?
Brilliant video :) 🇪🇺
Thank you!
I Vote Europe is working on changing the EU politics and making more interesting by creating trans national political parties, making the elections uniform and creating a real european democracy!
i have to add, that "pragmatism" is one one Volts basic attributes. (you denied that)
the other two are "pan-european" and "progressive"
These 3 short terms describe Volt best
Thank you for the correction!
Nice video! Thank you for bringing some light onto the smaller parties in Europe!
Thank you!
Really good and sergically accurate video!
''Has Volt Europa just created a new form of Politics?''
My answer: Yes!
#GenerationEuropa
Thank you!
CORRECTIONS: First of all, huge apologies to misgendering my source Juju, who I should have referred to using they/fae.
Also, it appears that pragmatism is a label Volt is officially happy with.
Thanks to everyone for supplying the corrections!
Believe it or not, I actually wrote and recorded the line that "Volt wants to make Europe a better place" before I discovered this is already a line used by Volt campaigners!
Here are some of the sources used to make this video (although, much of the information comes from the Volt Europa website and conversations with Volt members on Discord).
Guardian column by Volt co-founder Colombe Cahen-Salvador : www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/05/shock-brexit-launch-erasmus-generation-volt
Volt Malta becomes Malta's first pro choice party: www.independent.com.mt/articles/2021-05-04/local-news/Volt-Malta-becomes-Malta-s-first-pro-choice-political-party-6736233172
Volt Europa 2020 year-end report: assets.volteuropa.org/2021-01/Europa-Report-13-December-2020.pdf
Understood alot about the volt, very interesting 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thank you!
@@FredoRockwell Welcome👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
When your channel become famous, dont forget me ;)
@@TheGlobetrottersCollection Never! Let's be famous together!
@@FredoRockwell Agreed friend 🤝🤝🤝
Looking forward to the next one!
I'm hoping it will be out this weekend!
Is ist possible to add subtitles in different European languages?
Actually, I've been contacted by Volt Europa and they will be supplying subtitles in various languages soon. I'm so delighted you think it's worth doing!
Thank you for this interesting video! -)
Happy to make it. Thank you!
Super cool video! Great work!
I'm glad you think so - thank you!
Let’s go Volt!
Are you a member, or just a fan?
@@FredoRockwell just a fan
Great video👍
Thank you!
Great video, great content. From a new enthusiastic voter!
Glad you liked it!
Hi @Fredo - we would love to add Danish subtitles to this video - what do you think? May I do that? Best regards, Kathrine Richter, co-president of Volt Danmark.
Hi Kathrine, I would be honoured to have Danish subtitles on my video. Can you please email me? My email address can be found on the About page of my channel. :)
wow what an amazing Video. this kind of made me cry. 😅 you captured our feelings, goals and mindset very accurately.
any chance we are allowed to upload this on Volt Europas TH-cam channel?
Lila Grüße aus Deutschland 💜🇪🇺💜
Thank you! I'm really glad you liked it. Regarding the video, I've spoken to someone at the party who had permission to use it internally, but I'd prefer for it not too be in another TH-cam channel - at least for now while I'm working towards establishing my channel. I hope you understand.
@@FredoRockwell understandable. but it might help to grow your channel when we share it with your information...
just think about it =) it would be really great. maybe we can re-upload it in a few month, then it doesn't hurt your views at all? =)
good video!
Thank you!
Wow! I had never heard of this party before. I was always in despair watching EU politics since it was always the same left/right divide.
Here I see people with an actual project to make life better! Count me in!
Take a look at the Volt Europa discord server. It's a great place to learn about the party and (from what I can see) get involved.
Awesome Video! Thank you :)
I'm glad your liked it!
I'm American and I really wish I could join something like this.
That's a pretty serious compliment for Volt, I'd say!
You actually can!
Check out "Volt Abroad"!
Just had a chat with the very friendly folks on the Volt discord server (worth joining) and you are allowed to join Volt as an American via their "Volt Abroad" group. I don't know much more than this, but it might be worth looking up. I'm told you can apply just as normal but select United States as your country of residence. :)
Hoho I look forward to seeing the successes in new campaigning techniques. The ability to always campaign. Wonderful.
I hope to do a followup on Volt eventually and if I can find some examples of innovations I will include that in the video!
I have to say it all sounds very exciting and refreshing. I do feel european and I think that we need to bring forth a kind of cultural expression that emphasizes our european identity. Also, the term pragmatic sounds very good to me. It actually fits my idea of what a new politic movement should pursue above all, quite perfectly. I'm very curious and willing to follow the partie's actions and, since there´s a Volt in Portugal, maybe I'll think about giving it my support. For the time being I'm quite happy with the liberal partie, but I consider myself also a pragmatic person so, I don't discard the possibility of supporting Volt... let's wait and see...
I'm glad you found the video interesting! I'm certain that Volt would be happy to have your support. I think they have a "supporter" group who are not full members but are still sympathetic. You might want to get in touch with Volt Portugal.
Nicely done
Thank you!
I’m a citizen of both Canada Italy last election I voted for the league next election I’m voting for the Brothers of Italy.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Why do you support that party now? Would you consider yourself a nationalist?
I agree with almost everything except their tax on corporations. That may be a threat to economic development in Europe
Thanks for watching and for your comment! Do you mean you agree with almost everything in the video or almost everything the Eritrean government does?
@@FredoRockwell Well. I meant I agree with most volt values and details, but I also agree with the video so yhea. Both I guess
Oh sorry! I thought you were commenting on my video about Eritrea! 🤣🤣 So sorry! Eritrea levies a tax on Eritreans living in Europe and North America and that's what I thought you were referring to. So sorry!
This channel has way too less subscribers. I am sure, that will change. :)
I enjoy making these videos enough that I will probably continue whatever my sub count, but it would be nice to hit 1k one day!
💜
I would like A Volt member or supporter to answer me. We know that Volt is pro European federalism. Can we also designate it as a social liberal party in the progressive center of the political spectrum?
I hope someone from Volt answers you, but you might find you get a quicker answer on their Discord server. I think there is just a channel for this sort of question on it. :)
Center-left progressive party. We have defined our self as socially liberal after Venzo and Cahen-Salvador left. Venzo was big on the "movment" idea and didn’t really define his ideology during his campaign. But that’s changed now because most Volt Europa members have realised that without a solid ideology, the party can’t really establish itself in politics. Still, Volt Europa is pragmatic in some ways, recognising that what works in one part of Europe might not work in another.
European History starts with Alexander the Great's Conquest. It is therefore our responsibility to revise the way we think about Europe. Much support from Greece
Interesting - in America we start European history by learning about Sumeria (which I admit, doesn't sound right on its face as that is today part of Iraq). Glad you liked the video - thank you for watching!
How exactly? Did urban civilization not exist long before that in Europe.
@@platinumsun4632 Urban civilization in Sumeria began long before it did in anywhere in Europe.
@@platinumsun4632 It existed but the ideals and glory spread by Alexander were defining for Europe. He spread the greek Culture everywhere and je inspired the greatest of the Romans to Cary on his legacy who formed Europe as we know it.
@@FredoRockwell No you misunderstand. I mean did urban civilization not exist in Europe long before Alexander The Great. Obviously it did not originate in Europe.
perhaps more "level" audio next time?
Apologies for the sound inn done videos. I'm still learning and that was a problem I struggled with until more recently. Thanks for watching! 🙂
@@FredoRockwell totally understand; great content though!
Thank you!
Nope, the future of European politics is Zemmour! 🇫🇷🇫🇷
If this is true then the future would be a huge step backwards!
@@FredoRockwell what is backwards? Preserving our nation’s existence, or allowing civilizational collapse and the ascendance of medieval islam?
@@notdoneyet1361 Nationalism full stop is a step backwards, but nationalism which relies on vilifying a longstanding minority is a step back to the 1930s.
@@FredoRockwell Explain how Muslims have a “longstanding” presence in France, when almost all of them are either first or second generation immigrants?
Furthermore, if nationalism is always bad, why do leftists always support third-world nationalist and anti-globalization movements, but only reject nationalism when Europeans do it? It seems that everyone in the world is allowed to preserve their culture except us!
@@notdoneyet1361 No idea why you're asking me this, but I really try not to make political judgements based on the rights of groups. Do Muslims have a long-standing preserve in France? I don't think it matters. What matters is that the right of each and every French citizen to express their own beliefs is respected. As for why leftists think certain things, not being a leftist I don't think I'm in any position to comment. I would find one and ask them instead. 🙂
Funded by...?
Yes! Lets give even more money to Loekasjenko. Great job Europe!
Europe is not a country, but a continent hust like Asia or Africa... they're building in the wrong soil.
Do you think continents shouldn't form political unions? Australia has had a very successful one for over a century.
@@FredoRockwell Australia is not a continent... it's a country in a continent called *Oceania*
@@dantedante839 Okay - thanks for explaining. 🙂
5:41 Abortion in other words.
Of course.
no thanks, give all power to the top is not a good policy.
I would support Volt if they were right wing
there's nothing stopping you from forming a Volt-like party but with different policies while keeping the European identity