ALDA General Assembly 2025: One community – Focus and expertise in a changing world
July 15, 2025Held in Rome at Europa Experience – David Sassoli, the 2025 ALDA General Assembly brought members together to approve key documents, welcome new members, and reinforce citizen participation in a changing world.
Democratic resilience and citizen participation at the core: Gunn Marit Helgesen opens ALDA’s General Assembly
July 14, 2025Gunn Marit Helgesen, Vice-President of the Congress of the Council of Europe, opened ALDA’s 2025 General Assembly with a powerful call to strengthen democratic resilience and promote citizen participation, especially at the local level.
ALDA at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025
July 10, 2025From 10 to 11 July 2025, ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy – …
Youth Impact Forum: Empowered youth, vibrant Democracies
July 9, 2025On 18 September 2025, Brussels (Belgium) will host the Youth Impact Forum, a dynamic and engaging event dedicated to rethinking how young people participate in democratic life, organised by ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy.
WE ACT Project Launches a Comprehensive Handbook on Gender Equality and Political Participation
July 8, 2025The WE ACT Project, supported by the European Union Delegation to Türkiye, reached a significant …
Towards a Democratic, Socially, and Environmentally just EU: Civil Society releases its 2025 State of the Union Report
July 2, 2025As the President of the European Commission prepares to deliver the official State of the Union address, civil society organisations across Europe are stepping forward to make citizens’ voices heard on the issues that matter most. In response, Civil Society Europe (CSE), together with a broad coalition of organisations, has published the “Civil Society State of the Union 2025”.
ALDA’s Commitment in Bhutan: A Workshop on “Strengthening Pathways in Channelling Needs of CSIs for Inclusive and Participatory Decision-Making”
July 2, 2025In Trashiyangtse, East Bhutan, ALDA delivered a four-day training to strengthen the role of business associations in policymaking. The workshop brought together civil society and public sector stakeholders to foster inclusive governance and participatory dialogue, marking a key step in ALDA’s growing engagement in South-East Asia.
Get Ready for CERV Town Twinning 2025 – Join the Free Online Training!
June 30, 2025Discover how to turn your town into a hub of European cooperation! This July, ALDA is offering free online training sessions on CERV’s Town Twinning programme, available in English, French, and Italian. Learn from successful projects, gain practical tips, and get ready to strengthen European ties through civic participation and shared values.
ALDA General Assembly 2025: Reuniting in Rome After the Ukraine Recovery Conference
June 27, 2025ALDA’s General Assembly 2025 will gather members, partners, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to celebrate local democracy, exchange best practices, and shape the future of the Association. Join us for inspiring discussions, strategic decisions, and vibrant networking moments.
Civic Participation and Democracy: Limits, Potentials, and Extremes
June 25, 2025On 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, 2025On 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, 2025As 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, 2025fter 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, 2025ALDA 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, 2025On 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.
ALDA Engages in Circular Design Dialogue at Genova Conference and Online Evaluation Session within the CiD Project
June 17, 2025ALDA 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, 2025From 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.
