Strategic Autonomy Needs People: ALDA Brings Citizens’ Voices to the European Parliament on Critical Raw Materials
October 22, 2025As the CIRAN project moves toward its conclusion in December 2025, its commitment to building …
Promoting youth advocacy on sustainability: the launch of the RISE project
October 22, 2025On 10 October 2025, ALDA hosted an event in Marseille, France to bring together all the partners of the RISE project (Resilience, Inclusion and Sustainability through Empowerment in Climate Advocacy). The gathering included our first Transnational Partner Meeting and a public event focused on youth engagement in sustainability.
Circular Economy and Entrepreneurship at the Tallinn Conference
October 21, 2025ALDA took part in the “Circular Economy & Built Environments: From Vision to Implementation” conference on 11–12 September 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, organised within the Circular Design Alliance (CiD) project. The event gathered experts and innovators to explore how circular economy principles can reshape architecture and urban design. ALDA presented its work on Observatories and the CCRI Knowledge Hub, highlighting its role in turning knowledge into action for a more circular and sustainable future.
Cultural Heritage and Democracy: ALDA at the European Heritage Hub Forum
October 17, 2025At the European Heritage Hub Forum in Brussels, ALDA President Nataša Vučković discussed how cultural heritage and democracy reinforce each other through participation and local action.
Bringing the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Closer to Citizens: Lessons from the FOCUS Project
October 17, 2025Through the FOCUS project, ALDA and Democracy Reporting International promoted the local implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, organising international and local trainings to bridge the gap between EU values and citizens’ daily lives.
Antonella Valmorbida at the OGP Global Summit: strengthening Local Democracy for resilient communities
October 15, 2025ALDA’s Secretary General, Antonella Valmorbida, took part in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit, held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, from 6 to 10 October 2025.
Building Bridges for Democratic Engagement: ALDA and Wrocław Municipality Host Dialogue with Belarusian Exiled Communities
October 14, 2025On October 6th, the Municipality of Wrocław hosted a meeting in its historic City Hall, organised by ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy, in cooperation with the Wrocław Municipality and with the support of the German Marshall Fund (GMF).
The event provided a platform for dialogue between representatives of Belarusian civil society in exile, municipal officials, and European partners, held within the framework of the project “Towards Local Democracy Agency Belarus in Exile.”
Together to Shape the Future of Local Governance in Europe: the Citizens Foresight Europe Event
October 14, 2025On 9 December 2025, ALDA will host the Citizens Foresight Europe event at the EESC in Brussels, gathering stakeholders to co-create policy ideas and explore the future of local governance through foresight, open dialogue, and scenario-building methods that empower citizens to shape Europe’s democratic future.
Collaborating for a Better Future of Democracy in Europe: the Launch of the Community of Interest
October 14, 2025ALDA launches the Community of Interest within the Citizens Foresight Europe project, creating an open platform for stakeholders across Europe to co-design the future of democracy, foster citizen participation, and share innovative policy ideas for a more inclusive and resilient Europe.
SCEPA Midterm Event in Paris: building social impact together
October 10, 2025ALDA participated in the SCEPA Midterm Event in Paris to foster cooperation and social impact in tackling energy poverty across North-West Europe.
Towards Gender Equality: the Journey of Politik-Her
October 8, 2025Local democracy for inclusivity: Exploring gender equality and human rights in urban spaces, time policies and the political sphere.
Members Lead the Way in ALDA’s First Environment & Climate Hub Event!
October 3, 2025ALDA’s Environment & Climate Hub launched its first online exchange with members, highlighting Green Skills and Environmental Education as key priorities.
ALDA and Labsus Strengthen Ties Through Cross Membership
September 30, 2025ALDA and Labsus have formalised their partnership through a cross membership, reinforcing years of collaboration on citizen participation and shared governance. This step opens new opportunities to co-create initiatives, exchange expertise, and promote inclusive, resilient, and participatory societies across Europe.
Even a single step can make a difference: Standing with Palestine
September 30, 2025Thousands across Italy joined the 22 September strike to demand justice and peace for Palestine. In the same spirit, ALDA is taking action to support Palestinian communities and show that every act of solidarity matters.
ALDA President Nataša Vučković strengthens partnerships in Podgorica
September 30, 2025On 19 September 2025, ALDA President Nataša Vučković carried out a series of high-level meetings in Podgorica, Montenegro, reinforcing ALDA’s commitment to supporting European integration, local democracy, and civil society cooperation in the Western Balkans.
Moldova chooses Europe: a democratic milestone
September 29, 2025The Moldova elections 2025 delivered a clear pro-European majority. ALDA welcomes this democratic milestone and reaffirms its support for Moldova’s European journey.
Promoting Resilience Through Circular Economy: CCRI Mentoring Programme
September 25, 2025The CCRI Mentoring Programme helps European cities and regions accelerate their transition to a circular economy. ALDA supports participants like the Poltava Region in Ukraine with tailored mentoring, citizen engagement strategies, and innovative digital tools. The second call for cities and regions is now open—apply by 17 October 2025 to join the programme and strengthen your local circular economy.
