Volt Cyprus, the newest political party in Cyprus, launched with a founding ceremony at the ‘Filoxenia’ Conference Centre in Nicosia. With a vision for a socially just, prosperous, and united Cyprus within a strong Europe, Volt Cyprus aims to bring about progressive change and empower citizens to shape the nation’s political future.
What is the new political movement Volt Cyprus?
Volt Cyprus is the newest political party in Cyprus, launched with a founding ceremony at the ‘Filoxenia’ Conference Centre in Nicosia. It represents a collective desire for progressive change, combining European progressive principles with a vision for a socially just, prosperous, and united Cyprus within a strong Europe. Volt Cyprus is poised to offer a novel platform for citizen engagement in the nation’s political future.
The Birth of Volt Cyprus
On a sunny afternoon, the ‘Filoxenia’ Conference Centre in Nicosia became the cradle of Cyprus’s newest political party, Volt Cyprus. The founding conference was not just a formality but a signifier of the island’s dynamic political landscape, widening with the addition of fresh voices and visions.
VIPs and Voices
The ceremony was marked by the presence of key figures, including Deputy Government Spokesman Yiannis Antoniou. He conveyed President Nikos Christodoulides’s support, affirming the government’s respect for initiatives aimed at enriching the political process. The event was attended by a mix of representatives—from parliamentary parties to members of Volt Europe and other international branches of Volt.
Collaboration for Change
Volt Cyprus’s conception emerges from a collective desire for progressive change. It’s a confluence of independent, active citizens and two movements—’New Wave – The Other Cyprus’ and ‘Famagusta for Cyprus’. Together, they are knitting a new narrative for the nation’s future.
European Progressivism at Heart
Speaking for the president, Antoniou stressed the timeliness of Volt Cyprus’s European progressive principles. In a climate riddled with inequalities, he suggested that Volt’s vision aligns not only with the government’s federalist ambitions for the EU but also with the wider political consensus in Cyprus.
A United Vision for the Future
The aspiration for a prosperous, socially just, and united Cyprus within a strong Europe resonates with Volt’s ideology. It’s a vision that intertwines with President Christodoulides’s dreams for the nation, suggesting a common path forward for Volt Cyprus and the current government.
Shaping the Leadership
In the aftermath of the conference, the newly formed political council, comprised of 25 members, congregated to decide on the executive office. The 9-member executive office is a blend of experience and fresh perspectives, with Alexandra Attalides and Charilaos Velaris as co-presidents and a team that promises to lead Volt Cyprus towards a pioneering future.
A New Wave in Cypriot Politics
Volt Cyprus is set to sail on the Cypriot political seas, waving the flag of progressivism and European unity. With its foundation solidified and leadership in place, it’s poised to tackle the challenges that lie ahead and offer a novel platform for citizens to engage in shaping their nation’s trajectory.
Quick Recap
- Volt Cyprus is the newest political party in Cyprus, launched with a founding ceremony at the ‘Filoxenia’ Conference Centre in Nicosia.
- The party aims to bring about progressive change and empower citizens to shape the nation’s political future.
- The founding conference was attended by key figures, including Deputy Government Spokesman Yiannis Antoniou.
- Volt Cyprus is a collaboration between independent citizens and two movements, ‘New Wave – The Other Cyprus’ and ‘Famagusta for Cyprus’.
- The party’s vision aligns with the government’s federalist ambitions for the EU and President Christodoulides’s dreams for the nation.
