Volt Albania: A New Wind in Albanian Politics?
Volt Albania is not just a political party, but a vision for a different Albania. As a branch of Volt Europa, the first pan-European movement, we aim to bring the spirit of cooperation and evidence-based policies, addressing the most important challenges facing our country today.
Volt Albania is not just a political party, but a vision for a different Albania. As a branch of Volt Europa, the first pan-European movement, we aim to bring the spirit of cooperation and evidence-based policies, addressing the most important challenges facing our country today.
How was Volt Albania born?
Volt Europa was created in 2017 as a response to common European challenges, such as Brexit, the rise of populism and the lack of real cooperation between states. In Albania, Volt came as a need to change the way politics is done, to give citizens a voice and build a better future.
A historic moment for Volt Albania
On November 17, 2024, Volt Albania held its first Assembly for the first time, electing me as their first president of this movement that aims to become a party. Together with the board and other members, I have the honor to lead this project as a student and as a citizen who believes that Albania has the potential to become a development model in the region and why not, in Europe as well. This moment marks the beginning of a new era, where Albanian citizens will have a pragmatic alternative based on transparency, equality and achievable results.
At the General Assembly of Volt Europe, in the opening speech I emphasized the importance of building a society that places people at the center of politics and development. For us, politics is not an end in itself, but a means to bring about real and lasting change.
Our attitudes and the values that guide us
Volt Albania relies on three main pillars: transparency, progress and solidarity. Here are some of our priorities:
To stop the wave of immigration that is as almost over 60% of young people are of the idea that they want to leave and we want to stop this by providing opportunities for economic growth, employment and social welfare in the country.
To promote green policies, since the level of environmental pollution is at extremely high levels, it is no coincidence that Tirana is one of the cities with the highest risk of lung cancer in Europe, and we aim to achieve this by protecting the environment and invested in renewable energy.
To strengthen the role of women and young people, making them main actors in politics and in the development of the country.
What do we aim for?
Volt Albania is not only for young people or professionals, it is for every Albanian citizen who wants a better future. We welcome farmers looking for support for their land, entrepreneurs who want favorable policies, women who fight for equality and students who dream of a fairer education system. Every citizen has a story and a contribution to make, and we are here to ensure that no one is left behind.
In the 2025 elections, Volt Albania aims to secure representation in the Albanian Parliament. This is not only a political challenge, but also a responsibility to show that politics can be done differently.
Our call for cooperation
Volt Albania is a movement open to all those who want to be part of the change. We invite citizens, professionals and young people to join us, as supporters or active members, to build together a European Albania that reflects its true potential. Joining Volt is easy! You can become a member by registering on our official website, where you can contribute as a volunteer to local projects or participate in our public activities. Contact us for more details or visit our social media pages to follow the latest developments. So, now I want to close with an expression that I quoted during the General Assembly:
ENOUGH WITH ALBANIA IN EUROPE, LET'S BRING EUROPE IN ALBANIA!
Ardit Minarolli
Co-President i Volt Shqipërisë