A more humane and safe asylum system

Asylum seekers and refugees in Europe endure distressing conditions due to delayed decisions, inhumane reception conditions, mass detention and exclusion at EU borders. The distribution of asylum seekers within the European Union also remains contentious, leaving vulnerable people in legal limbo.

Right to seek asylum

There should be a fair right to seek asylum, which upholds human rights, affords protection under the Geneva Convention, and is not outsourced to remote locations or third countries.

Right to seek asylum

Safe and regular pathways for refugees

Safe pathways to the EU must be established in order to stop the massive losses of life due to individuals resorting to dangerous routes.

Safe and regular pathways for refugees

Humane, fast and fair asylum procedures

We must create a swift and safe system to register asylum seekers upon arrival. This should include efficient registration centres at EU borders, offering adequate support to vulnerable people, and protecting children by ensuring they are never detained.

Humane, fast and fair asylum procedures

Common European Asylum System

We should establish a Common European Asylum system, that ensures an asylum procedure takes a maximum of 3 months from entering the country to the first decision, but which also looks after the social, legal and psychological well being of applicants.

Common European Asylum System

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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.

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  • 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