Civic Participation and Democracy: Limits, Potentials, and Extremes

June 25, 2025

On 11 June 2025, ALDA and Foster Europe Foundation hosted the international online conference “Civic Participation and Democracy: Limits, Potentials, and Extremes”, a key milestone of the FOSTER – Future Oriented Solutions Toward Environmental Resilience project, co-funded by the European Union.

ALDA Event on Territorial and Local Development: Shaping Sustainability from the Ground Up

June 25, 2025

On 11 June 2025, ALDA and the Foster Europe Foundation hosted the international online conference “Civic Participation and Democracy: Limits, Potentials, and Extremes”, as part of the EU-funded FOSTER project. The event gathered experts, practitioners, and engaged citizens to explore civic engagement across various contexts, from rural participation to activism in times of crisis, highlighting its vital role in strengthening democratic resilience.

Promoting European Values through Civic Participation: ALDA President Visits Chișinău as Part of the INSPIRED Moldova Project

June 20, 2025

As Moldova continues its journey toward European integration, the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) reaffirmed its support through a high-level visit by its President, Nataša Vučković, to the country’s capital.

THE:PLACE, the programme bridging EU and Turkish local actors comes to the end of its second edition ! 

June 20, 2025

fter two impactful years of collaboration, the second edition of THE:PLACE programme has come to a close. The final event took place in the unique and symbolic setting of Autostrada Biennale’s hangar in Prizren, Kosovo.

Building Europe Locally: ALDA at the 7th German-Ukrainian Municipal Partnership Conference

June 19, 2025

ALDA joined the 7th German-Ukrainian Municipal Partnership Conference in Münster, highlighting local democracy as key to Ukraine’s EU accession and post-war recovery.

Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water – AQUATIK-EU Conference in Venice

June 19, 2025

On 17–18 June 2025, the city of Venice (Italy) welcomed the AQUATIK-EU International Conference at the historic Cotonificio complex of Università IUAV. Held under the title “Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water”, the two-day event gathered project partners, academics, practitioners, and institutional representatives to explore the vital role of water in shaping both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
Circular Design CiD Project ALDA

ALDA Engages in Circular Design Dialogue at Genova Conference and Online Evaluation Session within the CiD Project

June 17, 2025

ALDA contributed to two key CiD Project events: the Genova conference on circular design and an online evaluation session with students from Leibniz University Hannover, promoting sustainability, innovation, and education.

Fostering Inclusive Labour Market Integration: ALDA’s Key Role in the AMIL Project

June 16, 2025

From 12 to 16 May 2025, ALDA took part in the latest consortium meeting of the AMIL Project, held in Athens, actively contributing to a pivotal phase of the initiative: consolidating stakeholder engagement for fair and inclusive labour market integration across the EU and beyond.

Local Actors, Shared Vision: Networking Event Held in Prespa, North Macedonia

June 16, 2025

On 29–30 May 2025, ALDA Balkans, acting as Head of Network for the Anna Lindh Macedonian Network, in cooperation with network member Go Green, successfully organised a two-day networking event in Prespa, North Macedonia.

Opening of the Local Democracy Agency (LDA) in Kharkiv Region: A Pillar of Democratic Resilience for Eastern Ukraine

June 9, 2025

On 8 June 2025, Kharkiv – a city that has become a symbol of Ukraine’s resilience – welcomed a powerful new institution: the Local Democracy Agency Kharkiv Region.

ALDA Advances Local Development and Governance in Central Asia  

June 6, 2025

From Astana to Bishkek, ALDA’s recent mission laid the foundation for future partnerships and democratic engagement across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Standing Together for a More Inclusive Europe: ALDA at the Launch of the Barometer on Living Together

June 6, 2025

ALDA joined Pulse and Groupe SOS for the launch of the SSE Barometer, spotlighting the power of the Social Economy to foster inclusion and solidarity in Europe.

From Ukraine to Europe: ALDA Supports the Launch of the TIPS4UA Internship Programme in Barcelona

June 2, 2025

On 2 June 2025, the province of Barcelona officially welcomed the launch of the TIPS4UA Internship Programme, a key step in fostering resilience, innovation, and European integration among Ukrainian municipalities.