Four years of synergy for Ukraine: ALDA, CSV Vicenza and Comune di Vicenza reaffirm their commitment to a just peace

February 24, 2026

On 24 February 2022, war returned to the heart of Europe with the invasion of …

All Digital Weeks 2026 Launch: Digital Well-being for a Competitive Europe

February 19, 2026

On 10 March 2026, the launch of All Digital Weeks 2026 will bring policymakers, practitioners and digital inclusion experts to Brussels to explore how digital well-being can strengthen participation, safety and rights across Europe. Join the discussion on building a competitive, inclusive and human-centred digital society.

Migrant Inclusion and the Labour Market: the challenge of sustainable integration in EU policies

February 19, 2026

This contribution explores how the integration of migrant people into the labour market has become …

Strengthening the Voices of Remote and Rural Areas: Contribute to the ProVote Initiative

February 19, 2026

Across Europe, citizens in remote and rural areas often face structural barriers in accessing EU information and engaging in democratic processes. Through the CERV-funded ProVote initiative, ALDA is launching a questionnaire and a call for best practices to strengthen participation, improve local relevance of EU policies, and ensure that the voices of remote territories are fully included in Europe’s democratic future.

ALDA Engages in Youth Climate Action Network Project in Nairobi

February 18, 2026

In February 2026, ALDA joined the Youth Climate Action Network (YCAN) Kick-Off Meeting in Nairobi, contributing to workshops on communication, youth engagement, and community-based climate action. The initiative strengthened cooperation between European and African young leaders, fostering international collaboration and practical solutions to address climate change.

Seeds of Democracy: Connecting people and Communities – Call for Proposals for Organisations

February 17, 2026

ALDA, in the context of the Operating Grant of the CERV programme, will support initiatives which align with ALDA Thematic Hubs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate: 12 projects will be funded!

I-Civic

February 17, 2026

Innovating Civic Engagement Pedagogies for a Resilient Generation

MED-Hubs

February 17, 2026

Mediterranean Blue Economy Hubs: Maritime Innovation for Smart Specialisation

Global team, shared purpose: ALDA’s 2026 Staff Meeting

February 16, 2026

From 9 to 13 February 2026 in Vicenza (Italy), colleagues from across Europe and beyond came together for ALDA’s annual Staff Meeting, a key moment for strategic alignment and renewed collective purpose.

Presentato a Thiene il progetto ASPIRA! a sostegno dei giovani NEET

February 16, 2026

Il 29 gennaio 2026 si è tenuto a Thiene l’evento di lancio del progetto ASPIRA!, iniziativa finanziata da Fondazione Cariverona e coordinata da ALDA Italia APS per coinvolgere i giovani NEET dell’Alto Vicentino. Attraverso laboratori, attività formative e momenti di restituzione alla comunità, il progetto mira a rafforzare motivazione, competenze e opportunità di inserimento lavorativo.

ALDA Italia: in prima linea nella promozione dell’inclusione sociale grazie al progetto RESPIRO

February 13, 2026

Nel quadro del progetto RESPIRO, finanziato da Fondazione Cariverona, ALDA Italia promuove il diritto alla salute e l’inclusione sociale sostenendo l’ambulatorio popolare di Caracol e organizzando un laboratorio partecipativo sulle tematiche di genere, volto a contrastare discriminazioni e rafforzare la coesione comunitaria.

Contributing to the EU Democracy Shield: ALDA Highlights the Role of Local Democratic Resilience

February 9, 2026

On 4 February 2026, ALDA contributed to the EU Democracy Shield consultation, highlighting the importance of local democratic resilience, civil society empowerment, and community-based approaches to counter democratic pressures in Europe and its neighbourhood.
Shared Green Societies

Shared Green Societies officially launched in Brussels: a new European Forum connecting SSH research, practice and policy 

February 9, 2026

The Shared Green Societies Forum was officially launched on Wednesday 28 January 2026 during a full-day event in Brussels

Shaping Democratic Renewal: Antonella Valmorbida at the Major Civil-Society Event in Strasbourg

February 9, 2026

ALDA’s Secretary General, Antonella Valmorbida, took part in the International Conference on the New Democratic Pact for Europe in Strasbourg, contributing to high-level discussions on civic space, democratic resilience, and the vital role of civil society at local level. The event reaffirmed ALDA’s commitment to strengthening local democracy as a cornerstone of democratic renewal across Europe.

Youth Power in Action: Komotini Sparks EU Democracy

February 5, 2026

Young people from eight European countries came together in Komotini for the ProVote event “Mobilising Citizens for Stronger European Democracy”, engaging in interactive workshops and discussions on youth participation, innovation, and the future of EU democracy.

PACT project kicks off WP1 coordination, paving the way for inclusive governance and minority participation in Europe

February 3, 2026

The PACT – Participatory Action for Community Transformation project has officially launched its first phase …

ROOT WB

February 3, 2026

Regional Ownership of Our Tomorrow: Citizens and Civil
Society Growing EU Values in the Western Balkans

AI and Democracy: Antonella Valmorbida at the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

February 3, 2026

ALDA’s Secretary General, Antonella Valmorbida, took part in an inspiring week in Taipei (Taiwan), hosted by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, centred on one of today’s most urgent debates: the relationship between AI and democracy.