ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026: registration is open!
March 23, 2026From 12 to 14 May, ALDA brings together members, partners, and friends from across Europe and beyond to explore a vital theme: Local Democracy that Delivers.
30th Anniversary of the CEI-Executive Secretariat: advancing cooperation across central Europe together
March 20, 2026ALDA participated in the 30th anniversary of the CEI Executive Secretariat in Trieste, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation, democratic governance, and cross-border partnerships across Central Europe.
ALDA mission to Ukraine consolidates partnerships and reinforces support for democratic recovery
March 18, 2026ALDA’s mission to Ukraine strengthened partnerships, advanced Local Democracy Agencies, and reinforced support for democratic recovery and local resilience.
Promotion of Minorities’ Participation in Multilevel Governance
March 17, 2026The PACT project officially started in Brussels with a 2-day international conference and workshop On …
Giornata Mondiale dell’Acqua 2026: prospettive di genere dal Sannio
March 17, 2026Santa Croce del Sannio ospita un evento per la Giornata Mondiale dell’Acqua 2026 dedicato al rapporto tra accesso all’acqua e parità di genere.
RISE Training in Cáceres: Empowering Youth for a Climate-Positive Future
March 17, 2026The RISE training in Cáceres brought together young people from across Europe to build skills in climate advocacy, resilience, and sustainability through non-formal education.
Mostar Lights the Way: ROOT WB Project Launches, Sparking Regional Dialogue
March 17, 2026The ROOT WB project officially launched in Mostar, bringing together regional partners to promote civic engagement and strengthen European values in the Western Balkans.
ALDA Italia APS e Villa Fabris: una sinergia che continua
March 17, 2026Villa Fabris in Thiene will host the ASPIRA project, supporting NEET youth through coaching, workshops, and local partnerships to foster inclusion and opportunities.
Advancing Inclusive Metropolitan Transitions: MICAD General Assembly in Barcelona
March 17, 2026From 18 to 20 February, ALDA participated in the MICAD General Assembly in Barcelona, contributing to discussions on inclusive climate and digital transitions and supporting the development of metropolitan roadmaps.
Connecting Rural Communities to European Democracy: ALDA at ProVote in Brașov
March 13, 2026An international workshop held in Brașov on 10 March 2026 brought together local authorities, civil society representatives and European networks to explore ways of strengthening democratic participation in rural and remote communities.
Education, Democracy, and the Role of Civil Society Organisations: ALDA at the 2026 Civil Society Week
March 11, 2026At the 2026 Civil Society Week organised by the European Economic and Social Committee, ALDA co-hosted a session on civic education and democratic resilience, highlighting the key role of civil society organisations in strengthening democratic participation across Europe.
SG4Y-CLIMATE Kick-Off Meeting in Istanbul: Empowering Youth for Democratic and Inclusive Climate Action
March 11, 2026The SG4Y-CLIMATE Kick-Off Meeting in Istanbul gathered partners and stakeholders from Türkiye, Romania, and Moldova to promote youth involvement in climate action and strengthen inclusive climate governance through smart digital solutions.
Ovruch and Saint-Brieuc strengthen cooperation in renewable energy development
March 9, 2026An international webinar brought together representatives of Ovruch (Ukraine) and Saint-Brieuc (France) to exchange experience on renewable energy development, energy resilience and local energy transition. The initiative, supported by the ALDA network, strengthens decentralised cooperation between Ukrainian and European municipalities.
Ekrem İmamoğlu awarded the 2026 Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award for defending local democracy
March 6, 2026Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul currently imprisoned in Turkey, has been awarded the 2026 Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award for his defence of democracy and local governance. ALDA Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida attended the ceremony in Brussels as a member of the selection committee.
Exploring Alternative Forms of Participation – Youth Social Act Study Visit in Greece
March 2, 2026The Youth Social Act Erasmus+ project reunites 25 young people in Thessaloniki to promote active …
Local Democracy at the Core of Ukraine’s Resilience and Recovery
February 27, 2026Four years after the full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s resilience is visible in the continued functioning of its municipalities and local institutions. In 2025, ALDA strengthened its commitment through international coordination, institutional partnerships and concrete support on the ground, ensuring that decentralisation and participatory governance remain at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery and European integration.
