Servizio Civile Universale Bruxelles

Incontro tra l’Ambasciatore Marco Canaparo e i volontari del Servizio Civile Universale a Bruxelles

October 28, 2025

Un incontro alla Rappresentanza d’Italia a Bruxelles ha riunito i volontari del Servizio Civile Universale, tra cui ALDA con il progetto “BET ON EU”, per promuovere i valori di solidarietà, cittadinanza e diplomazia dei cittadini.

At Forum Civica 2025, the dialogue between participation and governance took centre stage.

October 28, 2025

At Forum Civica 2025 in Camaldoli, ALDA’s Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida joined an open dialogue on how local democracy and cooperation between citizens and institutions can strengthen trust and build the common good.

Strategies and Tools for Social Workers Engaged in the Labour Inclusion of Third-Country Nationals

October 28, 2025

Exploring the main challenges and opportunities for the labour inclusion of migrants
Environment and Climate Hub Event

Wrap-up: Environment and Climate Hub Events 2025 – Successful Event in Brussels and ALDA Members Session

October 27, 2025

The 2025 Environment and Climate Hub Event in Brussels brought together civil society, local authorities, and innovators to shape greener and smarter cities across Europe.
European Week of Regions and Cities

ALDA at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025

October 27, 2025

ALDA’s participation in the 2025 European Week of Regions and Cities showcased the Association’s strong commitment to inclusion, local democracy and sustainable communities.
LDA Vinnytsia Region

A New Partnership for Local Democracy: Rhineland-Palatinate joins LDA Vinnytsia Region

October 24, 2025

A new step for European cooperation and solidarity: Rhineland-Palatinate officially joins the LDA Vinnytsia Region partnership to support democracy and local reconstruction in Ukraine.

Erasmus: a legacy that inspires ALDA’s Commitment to Learning and Participation

October 23, 2025

ALDA carries forward the Erasmus legacy through projects and partnerships that connect learning, inclusion, and civic participation — empowering citizens to shape democracy in Europe.

Council of Europe Standards for Civil Society: Conference in Chişinău

October 23, 2025

On 21 October 2025 in Chişinău, ALDA’s conference on “Council of Europe Standards for Civil Society and Instruments of Civic Participation” convened civil society, public authorities and international experts to advance inclusive civic space and democratic governance through standards, tools and innovative digital participation methods.

ALDA Empowers Citizens in Veles to Reimagine the Future of “White Hill”

October 22, 2025

ALDA is proud to play a key role in the FIC-Fighters project, an initiative tackling the environmental and social legacy of phosphogypsum (PG) waste stacks across Europe.

Strategic Autonomy Needs People: ALDA Brings Citizens’ Voices to the European Parliament on Critical Raw Materials

October 22, 2025

As the CIRAN project moves toward its conclusion in December 2025, its commitment to building …

Promoting youth advocacy on sustainability: the launch of the RISE project

October 22, 2025

On 10 October 2025, ALDA hosted an event in Marseille, France to bring together all the partners of the RISE project (Resilience, Inclusion and Sustainability through Empowerment in Climate Advocacy). The gathering included our first Transnational Partner Meeting and a public event focused on youth engagement in sustainability.

Circular Economy and Entrepreneurship at the Tallinn Conference 

October 21, 2025

ALDA took part in the “Circular Economy & Built Environments: From Vision to Implementation” conference on 11–12 September 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, organised within the Circular Design Alliance (CiD) project. The event gathered experts and innovators to explore how circular economy principles can reshape architecture and urban design. ALDA presented its work on Observatories and the CCRI Knowledge Hub, highlighting its role in turning knowledge into action for a more circular and sustainable future.
cultural heritage and democracy

Cultural Heritage and Democracy: ALDA at the European Heritage Hub Forum

October 17, 2025

At the European Heritage Hub Forum in Brussels, ALDA President Nataša Vučković discussed how cultural heritage and democracy reinforce each other through participation and local action.
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

Bringing the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Closer to Citizens: Lessons from the FOCUS Project

October 17, 2025

Through the FOCUS project, ALDA and Democracy Reporting International promoted the local implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, organising international and local trainings to bridge the gap between EU values and citizens’ daily lives.

Antonella Valmorbida at the OGP Global Summit: strengthening Local Democracy for resilient communities

October 15, 2025

ALDA’s Secretary General, Antonella Valmorbida, took part in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit, held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, from 6 to 10 October 2025.

Building Bridges for Democratic Engagement: ALDA and Wrocław Municipality Host Dialogue with Belarusian Exiled Communities

October 14, 2025

On October 6th, the Municipality of Wrocław hosted a meeting in its historic City Hall, organised by ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy, in cooperation with the Wrocław Municipality and with the support of the German Marshall Fund (GMF).
The event provided a platform for dialogue between representatives of Belarusian civil society in exile, municipal officials, and European partners, held within the framework of the project “Towards Local Democracy Agency Belarus in Exile.”

Together to Shape the Future of Local Governance in Europe: the Citizens Foresight Europe Event

October 14, 2025

On 9 December 2025, ALDA will host the Citizens Foresight Europe event at the EESC in Brussels, gathering stakeholders to co-create policy ideas and explore the future of local governance through foresight, open dialogue, and scenario-building methods that empower citizens to shape Europe’s democratic future.

Collaborating for a Better Future of Democracy in Europe: the Launch of the Community of Interest

October 14, 2025

ALDA launches the Community of Interest within the Citizens Foresight Europe project, creating an open platform for stakeholders across Europe to co-design the future of democracy, foster citizen participation, and share innovative policy ideas for a more inclusive and resilient Europe.