Local Democracy in the Digital Age: towards unexploited opportunities and future challenges

May 20, 2024

On May 14, 2024, as part of the General Assembly and Festival of ALDA, the Digitalisation and Innovation Hub hosted the “Local democracy in the digital age: towards unexploited opportunities and future challenges” event at the El Born Sala Castellví, in Barcelona (Spain).

In Partnership Democracy Thrives and Endures: Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding between ALDA and the Committee of the Regions

May 20, 2024

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and ALDA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Barcelona (Spain) on May 13, 2024 during the ALDA Festival and General Assembly.

ALDA’s Strategic Vision for the Future: The new Governing Board will guide the Association until 2028

May 14, 2024

During the ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024, – Local Democracy will Save Democracy, which took place from May 13 to 15 2024 in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, a significant moment unfolded on the first day, marking an important evolution as the new Governing Board of the Association was elected.

ALDA General Assembly 2024: Local Democracy for Global Impact

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024, ALDA’s annual General Assembly convened in the lively city of Barcelona, Spain, marking a significant milestone for the Association. Taking place in the picturesque framework of El Born Cultural Center, this gathering held profound importance as it served as a platform for engaging discussions and crucial decisions. 
ALDA welcomes Mariupol delegation in Brescia and Verona, Italy

ALDA welcomes Mariupol delegation in Brescia and Verona, Italy

May 10, 2024

On Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 May, ALDA welcomed a delegation from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Europe Day 2024: 100 reasons to vote

Europe Day 2024: 100 reasons to vote

May 10, 2024

On Thursday 9 May, ALDA, through the voice of its employees and Secretary-general, Antonella Valmorbida, encouraged citizens to vote via a short video message.
ALDA at the EurHope Final Event

ALDA at the EurHope Final Event

May 10, 2024

On Wednesday 8 May, ALDA attended the EurHope campaign final event at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels, in the presence of EESC president Oliver Röpke.
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Better Europe Together at the European Parliament’s partners reception

May 7, 2024

On Monday 6 May, ALDA attended the European Parliament’s communications partners reception in Brussels, in the presence of European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
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Shades of Democracy Podcast on the European elections

May 4, 2024

Join us on this episode of ALDA Podcast “Shades of Democracy,” as we explore the significance of the EU Elections 2024 and their impact on the future of European democracy.

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Meeting with France’s Europe Minister

May 3, 2024

On 9 April, five young candidates to the European elections met and exchanged with young citizens in Brussels in an event organised by Stand Up for Europe.

Shaping Europe’s future: ALDA’s insights from the Union of European Federalists debate

May 2, 2024

ALDA recently participated in an interesting and important debate at the Press Club in Brussels (Belgium), hosted by the Union of European Federalists on April 25, 2024.
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European Treasure Hunt in Strasbourg

April 30, 2024

On 9 April, five young candidates to the European elections met and exchanged with young citizens in Brussels in an event organised by Stand Up for Europe.

Empowering inclusive communities: Insights from the INCLUDATE training in Gdynia, Poland

April 30, 2024

From April 15 to 19, ALDA’s project managers, alongside members from Sos Malta, We Youth, and the Street Art Museum of Amsterdam (SAMA) from Amsterdam (Netherlands), were part of a transformative 5-day training journey on migration inclusion in Gdynia, Poland.

Shaping the future of ALDA: Meet the Candidates for the 2024-2028 Governing Board Mandate!

April 29, 2024

On Monday, April 22, 2024, the ALDA Governing Board convened virtually to deliberate on the Association’s future strategy and to approve the roster of candidates contending for the new Governing Board term spanning 2024 to 2028. These candidates will undergo election during the forthcoming ALDA General Assembly 2024, slated from May 13 to 15 in Barcelona, Spain.

BOOST Kick-off Event to Drive Transformation in the Balkans

April 26, 2024

On the April 30 in Tirana (Albania), there will be a kick-off event for BOOST: Balkans for Optimising Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society
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Young citizens and European elections candidates debate in Brussels

April 23, 2024

On 9 April, five young candidates to the European elections met and exchanged with young citizens in Brussels in an event organised by Stand Up for Europe.
YOUTH Taking the lead: a TALE World Cafè in Rome

Students and young professional meet at TALE’s World Cafè in Rome

April 23, 2024

On 19 April 2024, in the framework of the European Youth Week, students, young professionals, and local associations met in Rome, Italy to discuss the upcoming European elections as well as youth participation beyond the voting process.

Combating hate speech, discrimination and religious intolerance through cooperation and civil society engagement

April 23, 2024

Together with the partners, we develop strategies and activities to counter intolerance and hate narratives, involving local entities and young people to disseminate positive messages and improve democratic construction.