Russia is ramping up pressure - and testing the unity of both the EU and NATO. What happened in Romania was no accident. It was an attack. And Europe’s security can no longer be taken for granted. 🇪🇺🇷🇴 (note: this video was recorded last week, the attack is now 2 weeks ago)

A dependent or sovereign digital Europe? I know my preference. Europe cannot remain in a position where one decision made in Silicon Valley can disrupt our hospitals, schools, governments, or democratic debate. We need to hack our dependency. 🇪🇺

Imagine a person clinging to a tiny speck of rock in ocean. “I am the sovereign ruler of this land!”, the person shouts at the waves. This is the future nationalists and the far right want for European countries.

UPDATE Trump just U-turned on the Polish troop deployment, pledging an additional 5,000 troops. Knowing Trump, this will be followed by another U-turn next week. Regardless: we shouldn’t depend on Trump or any American president for our security- so let's take decisions into our own hands

We’ve been enjoying Pokémon games for 30 years! But with some modern games, the publisher can decide to take a perfectly good game away from you whenever they want. It’s not fair, and it has to end.

In Nederland moeten Joodse kinderen veilig naar school kunnen. Deze dreigementen op scholen en synagogen zijn onacceptabel.

I DON’T EVEN BLAME TRUMP! He’s only doing what a wannabe dictator would do, by destabilising his allies and helping Putin!

Being elected as a MEP carries responsibilities that extend beyond 🇪🇺 borders. I aspire to be the voice of those who cannot speak freely.

We’ll also hear from @reiniervanlanschot.volteuropa.org - co-founder of Volt Netherlands and MEP. In Brussels, he works on European defence, treaty reform and regulating Big Tech. streamyard.com/watch/NeRcQG...

Ik heb geen begrip voor de zorgen. En al helemaal geen begrip voor deze daden. Gelukkig is er niemand gewond geraakt. Overal zo snel mogelijk de spreidingswet doorvoeren. En alle politici moeten pal naast gemeentelijke bestuurders staan. nos.nl/l/2614145

“If you think Europe can ever defend itself without the US, keep on dreaming.”   That’s what Mark Rutte told us during a visit to the European Parliament.    When I heard it, I immediately thought: we need to prove him wrong.   This is not a dream, it's a necessity.

So glad to be a part of this. A defence union will be one of those ideas that seem so natural and obvious when we finally build it. Let’s not wait for war to unite us, let’s unite to prevent war

Any Russian presence at the Venice Biennale is an insult to every Ukrainian artist who can no longer create because of Russia’s war

There are many ways to protest, but damaging the national monument, especially today, is not one of them. Incredibly disrespectful. nos.nl/artikel/2613...


Last month, we saw two horrible attacks on the Jewish community in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Now, we are confronted with a deeply disturbing attack in London, where two Jewish men were stabbed.

Horrible news from London. The stabbing of two Jewish men is deeply disturbing. Antisemitism is a poison that is rising again, and it must be fought. I'm relieved they caught the suspect, so he can be brought to justice. I hope for the full recovery of the victims.

Gelukkig! De 90 miljard is de levenslijn voor Oekraïne. Een grote opluchting; zo kan Oekraïne hun soldaten, leraren en dokters blijven betalen.   nos.nl/l/2611550

My mood today! Welcome back in the EU, Hungary! 🇭🇺 For years, Orbán held Hungary hostage and Europe to ransom. That’s over now. For Hungarians, rebuilding starts: free courts, free press, a government that actually believes in the country it runs. For Europe, one fewer veto.

Europe must draw the right lessons from the war in Iran. We were not consulted before the war began, and we were not at the table when the ceasefire was negotiated. That has to change. The EU has not positioned itself clearly enough!

If we put aside human rights, peace in Europe, the destruction of international law, and the probable mass killings of Ukrainians- wouldn’t a quick peace in Ukraine be beneficial for Europe?

Europe must be able to defend itself. With or without the US in NATO. That’s why I’m reposting my speech from last year talking about what we, Europeans, can actually do about it 🇪🇺 @volteuropa.org #eu #volt

Europe must be able to defend itself with our without the US in NATO. I can’t believe that my speech from last year is still so relevant. European leaders- please don’t make me post this again in a year!

Trump threatens to leave NATO.   All because European allies refuse to follow him into a war he chose to start. Let’s be clear: NATO is a defensive alliance, built to protect us from external aggression.   Europe must be able to stand on its own two feet. ASAP.

WHY VOLT WILL NOT SUPPORT THE EU-US TRADE DEAL    On 26 March, the European Parliament will vote on reducing tariffs on US goods as part of the EU–US trade deal agreed in August 2025.

Unbelievable! Besides Orban’s continuous blackmails of the EU, he also shared our most sensitive information with Russia.  He is not only an obstructor, but also a security threat.

If Europe wants to strengthen its security, we need to develop key defence capabilities together instead of 27 times separately.    I would love more action and more speed, but when I take a step back, I can see something encouraging…

Together with @hildevautmans.bsky.social, I’m working towards the creation of a European army. 80% of Europeans want to cooperate on defense, its time to finally make it happen! Read our full statement here:

What we have: An EU that takes long before responding to the war in Iran. What we want: A United States of Europe that takes action together. 🇪🇺

The EU’s power struggle is heating up... The European Parliament and Commission are getting closer and the European Council is NOT happy about it. Read on for the juice ⤵️

If companies are criticised abroad for building ethical safeguards into AI, Europe should be the place where they are welcomed with open arms. So if Anthropic truly aims to build a value-based and trustworthy AI, it should see Europe as its natural home. Read the letter I sent to the Commission 👇🏼

The war in Iran, a very telling example of a paralyzed EU, unable to act, while war wages next door. EU leaders need to accept a basic truth: they can only be taken seriously in the world if they accept that the majority should decide for the whole and we finally speak with one voice. My take:

A film crew from ARTE followed me around for a few days to talk about the monthly commute between Brussels and Strasbourg (spoiler alert: I’m against it!), but also about the juggle of dad life and work life. 💜

Dit is Volt! 💜⚡️

If the US nuclear umbrella disappears… can Europe deter Russia on its own? Macron presents the French nuclear doctrine and offers to station nuclear weapons in Europe for the first time! Good news. Developing a European nuclear deterrent will decrease the chance of nuclear escalation.

Macron will speak on France's doctrine on nuclear deterrence any moment now. Our take: Europe must step up. - Immediate Anglo-French cooperation - Stronger conventional defence - A future EU deterrent under a democratic United States of Europe. Deterrence without proliferation.

1.2 million Europeans signed the My Voice My Choice European Citizens’ Initiative to defend access to abortion. Citizens organizing across borders and speaking with one voice. The ball is now in the Commission’s court. Time to show European democracy listens and protects safe abortion across the EU.

Een kat in het nauw maakt rare sprongen. Orban lijkt de verkiezingen, ondanks zijn staatspropaganda, te gaan verliezen en dus neemt hij steeds drastischere maatregelen. Daar mag Oekraine niet de dupe van worden.

Being here in Ukraine today reminds me what this is about: people, freedom, dignity. Ukrainians deserve peace and have my full support, for as long as it takes. 🇺🇦🕊️

The EU’s €90B is a lifeline for Ukraine. Without it they can’t pay soldiers, doctors, civil servants, or service debt. Orbán blocking it now is outrageous. Europe must stop being held hostage: suspend his voting rights and end the veto blackmail.

Insane! The parliament should not have less, but way more powers. That gives all Europeans more power! Do the leaders threatening with this courtcase think it’s 1976? They should stop putting their own power above the future of Europe.

Europe cannot afford veto games, especially when lives are at stake.   We need a Europe that can act. A Union that stands by Ukraine. Without being blocked by Orbán.   On my way to listen, to learn, and to show that many Europeans do stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦

We know WHY we need a European Army- but how do we build one? 

The first step is to make NATO work better for Europeans- by Europeans. The we start building a European Defence Union. 

If you want to get the full details- let me know and I’ll send them directly to you!

Great step forward. Europe needs strong global partners that stand for international law and security. Welcome to SAFE, Canada! 🍁

The truth might make us uncomfortable but it will set Europe free! United, Europe is invincible. Divided, we look like exactly what we are- a bunch of middle sized powers constantly flinching from the moves of the great powers

Europa kent "een oerwoud aan regels" voor start-ups en scale-ups die per land verschillen. Hierdoor trekken bedrijven weg uit Europa. Het antwoord is niet: geen regels. Het antwoord is: één set regels. EU Inc met dezelfde regels voor elk land, met ruimte om te groeien en talent aan te trekken.

Europe is taking over part of NATO command. Great news. But this is only the beginning. Europe must be able to stand on its own two feet much more: from defense capabilities to satellite systems and intelligence. Baby steps, but in the right direction.

De nieuwe minister BZ (CDA) noemt het Europees leger een 'non-discussie'.   Tom, wij willen het wel. En de meerderheid van NL ook! Laten we de discussie voeren - en nog belangrijker - onze schouders eronder zetten. Onzin dat een EU-leger niet kan. We doen het al op kleine schaal, nu nog groter.

Goed dat er een regeerakkoord is, maar de Europese ambitie schiet tekort. Het kan echt veel beter! Deze tijd vraagt om het meest pro-Europese kabinet in de Nederlandse geschiedenis. Dat zich NU inzet voor Europese investeringen in tech, een Europees leger en een Verenigde Staten van Europa 🇳🇱🇪🇺

Rutte serves NATO and his job is to keep it together. But the best way to keep NATO together is to see Europe and America as two equal adults. Each taking responsibility.   Europe can take care of its own security if we have to take action now.

Why are our institutions still on a platform that creates nudes of women, produces child pornography? What’s next- broadcasting our plenary speeches on Pornhub?