What does Volt think? / A new economy that works for everyone

Develop capital markets and strengthen corporate governance standards

  • Develop our capital markets for both debt and equity financing and saving, especially for SMEs and facilitate the use of alternative methods of raising capital, such as crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending.

  • Strengthen corporate governance standards to reduce the risk of mismanagement, fraud, and excessive speculation, through a fair tax system.

  • Raise capital requirements for banks to avoid the need for excessive taxpayer subsidies to banks.

The 5+1 Challenges

Volt has defined 5+1 fundamental Challenges that need to be tackled in each European country and in Europe as a whole.

Why 5 + 1 Challenges?

The 5 Challenges are basically the same for every country, but their implementation can be adapted on the national level to take into account local realities.

The +1 Challenge – our proposal to reform and strengthen the EU – is identical across all our national programmes.

View the policy portfolio
  • 01

    Smart State

    Education and digitalisation are key elements of the 21st century

  • 02

    Economic Renaissance

    An innovative economy must be the engine of society's progress

  • 03

    Social Equality

    No-one should be left behind - no matter their gender, income, religion. or origin

  • 04

    Global Balance

    Europe needs to assume responsibility for its role in global challenges

  • 05

    Citizen Empowerment

    People must be empowered to influence politics beyond elections alone

  • +1

    EU Reform

    We love the EU - this doesn't mean there is no room for improvement