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.
Four years of synergy for Ukraine: ALDA, CSV Vicenza and Comune di Vicenza reaffirm their commitment to a just peace
February 24, 2026On 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, 2026On 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, 2026This 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, 2026Across 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, 2026In 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, 2026ALDA, 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!
Global team, shared purpose: ALDA’s 2026 Staff Meeting
February 16, 2026From 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, 2026Il 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, 2026Nel 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, 2026On 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 officially launched in Brussels: a new European Forum connecting SSH research, practice and policy
February 9, 2026The 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, 2026ALDA’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, 2026Young 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.
