ALDA at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026: Connecting Innovation, Governance and Global Partnerships

May 22, 2026

From 20–23 April 2026, ALDA joined the Global Sustainable Islands Summit in Gran Canaria as part of the MED-Hubs consortium, contributing to international discussions on blue innovation, governance, sustainability, and resilient island communities.

A Great Success for the ROUTE+ Closing Event

May 22, 2026

The final ROUTE+ event brought together international experts and local stakeholders in Montebelluna to present innovative restorative justice practices promoting youth inclusion, dialogue, and community-based approaches across Europe.

La Giornata dell’Europa a Villa Fabris tra scuola, istituzioni e cultura

May 21, 2026

L’8 maggio 2026 Villa Fabris, a Thiene, ha ospitato le iniziative per la Giornata dell’Europa promosse da ALDA Italia APS, tra attività educative per studenti, dibattiti sull’Unione europea e momenti culturali dedicati alle tradizioni locali.

Strengthening Humanitarian Cooperation in Odesa Region

May 21, 2026

ALDA and LDA Odesa Region joined representatives of MEAN – Europe Movement for Nonviolent Action and the Odesa Regional Military Administration to discuss humanitarian priorities, local resilience, and long-term support for vulnerable communities affected by the war in Ukraine.

NEVERMORE Concludes with Final Event in Luleå

May 21, 2026

The NEVERMORE project concluded its four-year journey with a final event in Luleå, Sweden, bringing together over 300 participants to discuss climate adaptation, digital tools, participatory governance, and local resilience across Europe.

CLIMART-D Project kicks off and launches an open call for young emerging artists across Europe

May 18, 2026

The European project CLIMART-D launches an open call for emerging artists aged 18–35 from Germany, Italy and Portugal to collaboratively create participatory digital artworks exploring democracy and climate action. Applications are open until 24 May 2026.

Building the future of local democracy: Final day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026

May 15, 2026

The final day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 brought together experts, local authorities, civil society organisations, and international partners to discuss AI, youth participation, EU enlargement, participatory governance, and the future of local democracy in Europe and beyond.

A new space for Democratic Innovation: ALDA launches the Centre of Expertise on Participative Local Democracy

May 14, 2026

The evening of 13 May 2026 ALDA officially launched its new Centre of Expertise on Participative Local Democracy. 

An important institutional moment: ALDA General Assembly 2026

May 14, 2026

The second day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026, “Local Democracy that Delivers”, officially opened with the Ordinary General Assembly of ALDA. The Assembly represents a key moment for the Association and an important opportunity to collectively reflect on the future of local democracy in Europe and beyond.

Local Democracy that Delivers: ALDA General Assembly & Festival 2026 kicks off in Malta

May 13, 2026

ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 kicked off under the overarching theme of “Local Democracy that Delivers”. More than 200 delegates, experts, and local administrators from over 36 countries gathered at MICAS, Malta.

ALDA strengthens strategic ties with Latin America at the Observatory of Decentralised Cooperation in Barcelona

May 13, 2026

From 6 to 8 May 2026, ALDA took part in the X Conference of the Observatory of Decentralised Cooperation EU–Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Barcelona and promoted by the Diputació de Barcelona.

AMIL Project : New Online Course on the Italian Labour Market Launched – Discovering the “Work Roadmap”

May 12, 2026

An innovative tool for inclusion and professional guidance created under the AMIL Project: the new Online Course on the Italian Labour Market.

ALDA’s Migration Hub Membership Consultation 2026: navigating together the future EU migration policy framework

May 7, 2026

ALDA recently convened a members’ consultation meeting to contribute to the development of its Migration Flagship 2026

With AMIL, empowerment and employment: the training pathway for migrant women at Casa di Giorgia

May 7, 2026

In March, at Casa di Giorgia – a center that welcomes migrant women, either alone …

There’s more space in THE:PLACE! Do you want to join us?

May 6, 2026

THE:PLACE is entering its second edition, opening the first round of this new cycle and bringing together CSOs and Local Authorities to co-create solutions for shared local challenges.

ProVote Skopje: Resilient Futures Begin in Local Communities

May 5, 2026

The city of layered histories, Skopje, became the destination of the ProVote initiative on 28 April, when the international event “Strengthening Local Democratic Resilience” examined how communities can reinforce democracy amid disinformation, declining trust, and reduced civic participation.

ALDA at the II International Cohesion Forum in Kyiv: Strengthening Partnerships for Ukraine’s Resilience

May 4, 2026

On 29 April 2026, ALDA contributed to the II International Cohesion Forum in Kyiv, Ukraine, a key high-level event bringing together international and local actors to advance cohesion and resilience as pillars of Europe’s future.