Political congress [EN]

As the premier Euro-federalist movement, Volt resolutely chooses a united Europe that actually works. We challenge the status quo and the short-term thinking of the established parties. We opt for a social-liberal future with a vision that looks generations ahead, grounded in evidence-based policy and facts.

On March 1st, we will gather in Ghent to set our course and sharpen our vision. Join us and help build a powerful, federal continent that is economically, ecologically, and socially prosperous.

📅 Event Schedule

Morning: Opening & Keynotes

09:45 – 10:15: Arrival & Registration
10:20 – 10:30: Welcome Address by the Board
10:30 – 11:00: MEP Keynote Speech Anna Strolenberg (online) including opportunity to ask questions
11:00 – 11:15: Local Keynote Speech Featuring Tracey D'Afters, Local Elected Official.
11:15 – 11:30: Promotion: Bratislava GA Presented by Volt Slovakia by Lucia Klestincova (Volt Slovakia Co-President)
11:30 – 11:45: ☕ Coffee Break
11:45 - 12:30: Campaign Strategy 2029-2030 (board), presentation + discussion
12:30 – 13:00: Presentation on Europarty project by Mels Klabbers (EUR Co-president) followed by discussion

Afternoon: Vision & Deep Dive

13:00 – 13:50: 🍴 Lunch Break
13:50 – 15:15: Political Vision Update
13:50 – 14:15: Survey Results & Draft Vision Presentation
14:15– 15:15: Plenary Discussion (60 minutes)
15:15– 15:30: ☕ Short Break
15:30 – 16:15: Panel Discussion: Eurofederalism in practice / in our Daily lives (introduction by Werner Schrimer)
16:15 – 16:45: Policy Working Group Pitches Short presentations (3-4 mins) by Policy Coordinators on how to join their teams.
16:45 – 17:00: Buffer / Closing Remarks

Evening

17:00 – Finish: 🥂 After-drinks & Networking

Practical Information

🚶 Walk: 25 minutes from Ghent-Sint-Pieters station.
🚌 Bus: Take Bus 76 or 34 from the train station to the Gent Heuvelpoort stop. From there, it is only a 7-minute walk to the venue.
🚗 Car: Ample parking available nearby at Sint-Pietersplein