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Volt Czechia

Volt Czechia (Czech: Volt Česko, Volt) is a political party in the Czech Republic and the Czech branch of Volt Europa.

Volt Czechia
Volt Česko
AbbreviationVolt
LeaderAdam Hanka [cs] and Kateřina Šrámková
Deputy LeadersKamila Kurníková [cs]
FounderAdam Hanka [cs] and Adam Felix
Registered29 June 2022; 3 years ago (2022-06-29)
HeadquartersPrague, Czech Republic
IdeologySocial liberalism
Progressivism
European federalism
Political positionCentre to centre-left
European political allianceVolt Europa
Colours 
Chamber of Deputies
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Senate
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European Parliament
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Website
voltcesko.org

History

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National sections of Volt Europa. The borders of the European Union are shown in red.

Volt Czechia was founded in 2019. It operated from 11 April 2021 to 28 June 2022 as a registered association, Volt Česká Republika, chaired by Karolina Machová and Adam Hanka, with Jan Klátil as treasurer. On 29 June 2022 Volt Česko was registered as a political party in the Czech Republic. Hanka was elected chair of the new party.[1][2]

The party contested an election for the first time in the 2022 Prague municipal election, receiving 4,816 votes (0.14%).[3][4]

In October 2022, Volt Czech Republic hosted the General Assembly of Volt Europa.[5] In October 2023, Volt and Senator 21 announced that they would be running a joint list of candidates in the 2024 European elections.[6][7] In November, the party elected Adam Hanka and Barbora Hrubá as the party's lead candidates for the European elections.[7][8] The SEN 21 and Volt joint list received 0.34%.[9]

Volt Czechia will participate in the 2025 Czech parliamentary election. The party filed lawsuits against the so-called "non-coalitions" of Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) and Stačilo!, arguing that they were circumventing the higher threshold in place for coalitions, but all cases were rejected at the regional courts. Volt said they would appeal the case to the Constitutional Court, which will rule on the case after the election, during the result certification process.[10]

Policies

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European integration

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Volt Czechia advocates deeper European integration and supports the long-term development of a federal European Union. The party supports strengthening the powers of the European Parliament, replacing unanimity voting in the Council of the European Union with qualified majority voting in more policy areas, and increasing democratic accountability at the European level.[11][12]

The party also supports the creation of common European defence capabilities, stronger coordination of foreign policy and intelligence services, and deeper cooperation among EU member states in security matters.[12]

Security and defence

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Volt supports strengthening Czech and European security through greater European cooperation. The party advocates shared intelligence capacities, joint procurement of military equipment and the gradual development of a European army operating alongside NATO.[13][14][12]

Economy

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Volt supports adoption of the euro by the Czech Republic and advocates policies aimed at strengthening innovation, entrepreneurship and technological development. The party supports reducing administrative burdens, investing in research and development, and creating favourable conditions for start-ups and small businesses.[15][12]

Climate and energy

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Volt considers climate change one of the key challenges facing Europe. The party supports achieving climate neutrality through investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and modern infrastructure. It advocates ending coal-fired electricity generation by 2033, expanding solar power and wind power, promoting community energy projects and modernising electricity networks.[16][12]

Education

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Volt advocates modernising the Czech education system with a stronger focus on digital literacy, critical thinking, foreign language skills and lifelong learning. The party supports closer cooperation between educational institutions and employers, as well as greater support for teachers.[12]

Social policy

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The party supports equal rights, social inclusion and accessible public services. It advocates affordable housing, improved mental health services, support for older people and measures aimed at reducing social exclusion. It also supports gender equality and equal treatment regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.[17][12]

Digitalisation

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Digital transformation of the state is one of Volt's core policy priorities. The party supports expanding e-government services, reducing bureaucracy through technology, increasing government transparency through open data and promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence in public administration.[18][12]

Finances

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The party is financed by donations from private individuals; donations from companies and legal entities are prohibited. All donations are published in a transparent account and non-financial donations are published on the party's website.[19]

Election results

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Chamber of Deputies

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Election List leader Votes % Seats +/−
2025 Mikuláš Peksa 3,639 0.06
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European Parliament

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Election List leader Votes % Seats +/− EP Group
2024[a] Lenka Helena Koenigsmark [cs] 9,955 0.34 (#15)
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Prague City Assembly

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Election Leader Votes % Seats
2022 Adam Hanka [cs] 4,816 0.02
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Notes

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  1. ↑ as part of the SEN 21 and Volt coalition.

References

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  1. ↑ "Volt Česko". Novinky.cz (in Czech). 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  2. ↑ "Rejstřík politických stran a hnutí - Ministerstvo vnitra České republiky". aplikace.mv.gov.cz (in Czech). Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  3. ↑ "Výsledky voleb". volby.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2022-09-29.
  4. ↑ Vašek, Tomáš (2022-08-14). "Projekt Volt. Proč strana, která chce něco změnit v Evropě, kandiduje v českých komunálních volbách?". Lidové noviny (in Czech). Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  5. ↑ Plevák, Ondřej (26 July 2022). "V Česku se bojíme mluvit o federativní EU, škodíme si tím, říká předseda nové strany Volt". Euractiv (in Czech). Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  6. ↑ Plesník, Svetozár (2022-07-26). "Představení politické strany Volt". České novinky1.eu (in Czech). Retrieved 2022-09-29.
  7. 1 2 "Eurovolby: Protestní rétorika Stačilo! stačit nebude, Přísaha je zpět a chce do EPP". Spotify (in Czech). 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  8. ↑ Vochozková, Tereza Rozalie (31 January 2024). "Hnutí SEN 21 a Volt Česko jdou společně do evropských voleb, lídryní kandidátky je Koenigsmark". CT24.cz (in Czech). Czech Television. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  9. ↑ "Volby do Evropského parlamentu". volby.cz. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  10. ↑ "Strana Volt trvá na zrušení kandidátky Stačilo! Obrátila se kvůli tomu na Ústavní soud". iROZHLAS (in Czech). 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  11. ↑ Plevák, Ondřej (14 April 2021). "Panevropské hnutí Volt slaví první "národní" úspěch. Do silného hráče má ale ještě daleko". Euractiv (in Czech). Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Program". Volt Česko (in Czech). Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  13. ↑ Hruška, Adam (27 March 2023). "Adam Hruška: Potřebujeme evropskou armádu". Deník Referendum (in Czech). Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "Strana PRO vyšle do senátních voleb sedm kandidátů". České Noviny (in Czech). Czech News Agency. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  15. ↑ Houska, Ondřej (27 July 2022). "Přijetí eura co nejdřív, manželství homosexuálů, uznání třetího pohlaví. Do voleb jde nová politická strana". Hospodářské noviny (in Czech). Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  16. ↑ Leinert, Ondřej (27 July 2022). "Progresivnější než Piráti: Volt chce zastavit těžbu uhlí, schválit třetí pohlaví a co nejdřív přijmout euro". Hospodářské noviny (in Czech). Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Hnutí SEN21 a Volt Česko představili společnou kandidátku do eurovoleb". Euractiv (in Czech). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  18. ↑ Plesník, Svetozár (26 July 2022). "Představení politické strany Volt". České Novinky 1 (in Czech). Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Nová strana chce zrušit právo veta jedné země EU, zavést euro i třetí pohlaví". Mladá fronta Dnes (in Czech). Mafra. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
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