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.
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.
