Ineffective measures pass despite being ineffective at what they’re supposed to adress, but effective in establishing an infrastructure of surveillance. This is a feature not a bug of EU intergovernmentalism
Mihalis Panayiotakis
A discussion with Sven Franck from Volt Europa
In this interview, Volt co-chair candidate Sven Frank argues for a pragmatic, ideology-free federalism. He explains why treaty reform is stuck and how citizen initiatives, not Parliament, can truly push Europe toward federation.
Why America’s latest Assault on Europe makes a Federal European Response urgent
The sanctioning of EU officials reveals the fatal weakness of a fragmented Europe. A federal union, with a single diplomatic voice and integrated digital sovereignty, would engage America as an undeniable equal, transforming survival into strength through unity.
The July 27 Trade Deal: Europe’s Wake Up Call
The July 27 Trump–von der Leyen trade deal starkly exposed Europe’s institutional weakness, deepening U.S. dependency while delivering negligible gains. Only a Federal European State, transcending intergovernmental fragmentation, can restore strategic autonomy and prevent Europe’s progressive subordination in twenty-first-century geopolitics.
Federation or Vassalage: The European Union at a Crossroads
From military dependence to economic subservience, the EU risks fracturing into powerless client states. The only escape? A federal European democracy—or irreversible decline. The choice can’t wait.
Together for Europe Announces June 2025 Online Meetup
We are pleased to announce our upcoming monthly online meetup, taking place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM CET