How to Build a Political Movement Across Borders
What does it take to turn a bold idea into a pan-European movement? In this session, Damian Boeselager, Co-Founder of Volt Europa and Member of the European Parliament, shares the skills behind building a cross-border movement now including 35'000 members. In conversation with Grit Zwingenberger, One Young World Ambassador and global sustainability leader, you’ll discover how to mobilize people around a shared vision, navigate political systems, and create meaningful change. Whether you're working on peace, climate, or democracy, this session will equip you with practical tools to drive cooperation and create impact - starting with your own network.
Speakers
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Grit ZwingenbergerOYW Ambassador & Sustainability LeaderGrit Zwingenberger
OYW Ambassador & Sustainability Leader
Grit is a One Young World Ambassador, social & climate psychologist, and global sustainability leader working across business, academia, and politics to drive climate action and social justice. As a former scholar at the University of Cambridge, Grit explores how to inspire sustainable behavior and integrate it into leadership and strategy. From management consulting to global industry, Grit has championed sustainability and initiatives that amplify youth voices and empower young people to lead change. Today, as Lead for Pan-European Initiatives in Volt’s Elected Officials Office, Grit coordinates political action across Europe to build a fairer, more sustainable future.
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Damian BoeselagerMEP & Co-Founder of Volt EuropaDamian Boeselager
MEP & Co-Founder of Volt Europa
Volt EuropaDamian is a Member of the European Parliament and co-founder of Volt Europa, the first pan-European movement fighting for a united and democratic Europe. Elected in 2019 as Volt’s very first MEP and joined in 2024 by four more colleagues, he’s been pushing for bold EU reforms on everything from migration to digital policy. Damian started Volt with friends after seeing Trump, Brexit, and the far right on the rise – determined to prove that young people can change politics across borders. Today, he’s working to make the EU stronger, fairer, and future-ready – and he’s inviting a new generation to help shape it.