Volya Movement facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Volya Movement Движение Воля
Leader	Veselin Mareshki
Founded	15 July 2007; 17 years ago (2007-07-15) (Liberal Alliance) 4 November 2012 (2012-11-04) (Today) 28 November 2016 (2016-11-28) (Volya)
Split from	Order, Law and Justice
Preceded by	National Movement for Freedom and Democracy
Headquarters	Varna, Bulgaria
Ideology	Bulgarian nationalism Right-wing populism Anti-corruption Anti-establishment Euroscepticism
Political position	Right-wing to far-right
National affiliation	Bulgarian Patriots
European affiliation	Identity and Democracy Party (until 2022)
Colours	Teal and white      Light blue (former)
National Assembly	0 / 240
European Parliament	0 / 17
Political parties

The Volya Movement (which means "Will Movement" in Bulgarian) is a political party in Bulgaria. It is known for its right-wing populist ideas. This means it often supports the common people against what it sees as a powerful, unfair system. The party was started by a businessman named Veselin Mareshki. Its main goals are to fight against corruption and to stand up for ordinary people. Before 2016, it had different names, like Today and Liberal Alliance.

History of the Volya Movement

How Volya Started

The Volya Movement began on July 15, 2007. It was first called the Liberal Alliance. Later, it was briefly known as the Dnes party. On November 28, 2016, its name was changed to Volya. The party was founded by Veselin Mareshki.

Volya in Elections

In the 2017 Bulgarian parliamentary election, Volya won 12 seats. These seats were in the National Assembly, which is Bulgaria's main law-making body. After the election, Volya agreed to support a government formed by other parties. This support helped a coalition government stay in power.

In 2018, Volya joined a group of European political parties. This group is called the Identity and Democracy Party. It brings together nationalist parties from different countries in Europe. Famous members include the National Rally from France and the League from Italy.

Volya also took part in the 2019 European Parliament election in Bulgaria. For this election, they formed a group called the Volya-The Bulgarian Patriots coalition. This group hoped to win two seats in the European Parliament. However, they did not win any seats and finished in 6th place.

Before the second Bulgarian election in 2021, Volya formed another alliance. They teamed up with the National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria and the IMRO – Bulgarian National Movement.

Volya's Political Ideas

The Volya party supports ideas that are popular with many people. They want to make changes that benefit ordinary citizens.

Key Policies and Beliefs

Volya promotes patriotism, which means a strong love for Bulgaria. They also want strict controls on who can enter the country. The party believes Bulgaria should have friendlier relations with Moscow. They want to "sweep away the garbage" of what they call a corrupt political system.

Volya also wants Bulgaria to leave NATO. They think being part of NATO costs Bulgaria too much money. They believe it does not help Bulgaria's safety. Even though Veselin Mareshki has talked about a "strong united Europe," the party is generally seen as Eurosceptic. This means they are cautious about the European Union.

Economy and Families

The Volya party wants to help businesses grow in Bulgaria. Mareshki has said they focus on small and medium businesses. They want less paperwork and more chances for businesses to develop. They also want more investments and new jobs. The party believes the government should strongly support businesses.

Volya also knows that Bulgaria's birth rate is going down. However, they do not want to solve this by increasing immigration. Instead, they prefer government programs. These programs would encourage young families to have more children.

Election Results Overview

Bulgarian National Assembly Elections

This table shows how Volya has done in elections for the Bulgarian National Assembly.

European Parliament Elections

This table shows how Volya has done in elections for the European Parliament.

See also

In Spanish: Volya para niños