What is Volt Europa?

It is the German branch of Volt Europa, a political movement that operates on a European level. Italian Andrea Venzon, French Colombe Cahen-Salvador and German Damian Boeselager founded Volt Europa in 2017 as a counterpart to the rising nationalism and right-wing populism in Europe.

When did Volt Germany start?

Volt Hamburg was the first national association of Volt Germany to be founded in late 2019. By April 2021, the founding of the other 15 state associations followed, so that Volt Germany is now organized nationwide in state associations. Volt's first elections were the 2019 European elections.

Who founded Volt Europa?

Italian Andrea Venzon, French Colombe Cahen-Salvador and German Damian Boeselager founded Volt Europa in 2017 as a counterpart to the rising nationalism and right-wing populism in Europe. The party has been classified as socially liberal and pro-European.

Will Germany help Northvolt build a battery plant in Heide?

Germany's proposed measure is designated to assist Northvolt in establishing a facility in the city of Heide, with an annual capacity of 60 GWh, able to produce batteries for approximately 800,000 to 1 million electric vehicles annually.

What does volt think of the European Union?

Volt sees the European Union (EU) as the most successful intergovernmental project since the Second World War, enabling Europe's citizens to live in peace, freedom and prosperity.

Where is Northvolt located?

Northvolt has emphasized that the coastal location in northern Germany near the border to Denmark means the factory is ideally placed to use locally produced offshore wind power . Scholz welcomed the start of building the Northvolt 3 plant as a sign of his country's industrial appeal.