ALDA is “On the Road to URC 2025”: Strengthening Local and Regional Partnerships for Ukraine’s Recovery
May 16, 2025On Monday 12 May, ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy – took part in the high-level conference “On the Road to URC 2025 – Local and Regional Dimensions”, held in Verona.
ALDA at Stop e-Motion Days: Awarding Creativity, Participation, and European Values through Animation
May 16, 2025ALDA established the “Premio ALDA” (ALDA Award) — a special prize granted to a short stop-motion film that embodies European values and encourages active participation.
Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures
May 16, 202516 organisations have been selected for the call launched by ALDA “Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures”.
NEVERMORE Partners Meet in Bucharest to Align Final Steps Towards Climate Resilience
May 15, 2025Two intensive days of exchange and collaboration have just concluded in Bucharest, Romania, where partners of the NEVERMORE project gathered for a strategic in-person meeting hosted by SIMAVI.
Europe Day 2025: Renewing the Spirit of Unity, Participation and Peace
May 9, 2025On 9 May 2025, ALDA marked this anniversary with a European Breakfast at its office in Vicenza, gathering colleagues, partners, and public representatives to honour that legacy and reaffirm its meaning today.
2025: A Strategic Step Forward for ALDA’s Thematic and Regional Hub
May 6, 2025In 2025 ALDA opens a new chapter by relaunching its Thematic and Regional Hubs. This renewed structure reinforces ALDA’s mission by focusing on key priority areas such as migration, gender equality, and rural development, while also anchoring activities in specific geographic regions. By enhancing coordination among working groups, regional teams, and members, the hubs aim to boost engagement, improve coherence, and amplify the impact of ALDA’s actions throughout Europe.
Explore the art of public engagement! Join ALDA and CCRI’s workshop on “Enhancing Public Engagement in Circular Transitions”
May 2, 2025Explore the art of public engagement! Join ALDA and CCRI’s workshop on “Enhancing Public Engagement in Circular Transitions”
Spotlight on Democracy and Culture: ALDA at the Closing Ceremony of Europe autour de l’Europe
April 30, 2025ALDA took part in the 20th edition of the Europe autour de l’Europe Film Festival in Paris as a partner of the Mouvement Européen Paris. During the closing ceremony at Cinéma Les Parnassiens, ALDA and ME-F Paris awarded the E-motion Prize for Best Documentary to Nonkonform by Arne Körner, celebrating civic values and cultural expression at the heart of European democracy.
REAL UTOPIA, SPUR: making cities resilient and inclusive for everyone
April 30, 2025The SPUR project consortium met in Vodnjan-Dignano, Croatia, to present co-designed action plans enhancing urban resilience and inclusion. From citizen-led revitalisation initiatives to crowdfunding training, SPUR promotes sustainable and democratic urban development across Europe.
Working Together for a Fair Energy Transition: Highlights from the SCEPA Partner Meeting in Nijmegen
April 29, 2025From 14 to 16 April 2025 partners of the SCEPA project convened at HAN University of Applied Sciences in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. They met to deepen their shared commitment to tackling energy poverty across North‑West Europe. The meeting focused on aligning transnational strategies and piloting innovative energy-saving tools. Together they advanced a Joint Action Strategy, drafted Local Action Plans, and strengthened outreach to vulnerable households, ushering in a more inclusive and equitable energy transition.
Strengthening Youth Democratic Participation in Sub-Saharan Africa: ALDA Hosts a Major Regional Event in Dakar
April 23, 2025Dakar, Senegal — April 15 to 17, 2025 ALDA, in partnership with the International Observatory …
The Need for Transparency is Clear – An Updated Analysis on the Transparency of Permanent Representations to the EU
April 23, 2025Transparency of the institutions is required by the Treaties of the EU (article 15 TFEU), …
Democracy through voices and stories: ALDA podcast “Shades of Democracy” launches its fourth season
April 22, 2025The ALDA podcast Shades of Democracy returns for its fourth season, with a renewed format that brings listeners closer to the voices shaping democracy across Europe and beyond.
In the Footsteps of the Great War: [Free] Guided Hike to Monte Zebio (Vicenza) on 11 May 2025
April 22, 2025On Sunday, 11 May, the second guided hike of 2025 will take place — a unique opportunity to explore historic landmarks set in the breathtaking landscapes of the Asiago Plateau.
New Online Course: European Project Design for Environment and Territory
April 22, 2025Join the Online Course on European Project Design for Environment and Territory, ideal for those eager to contribute to sustainable development in their communities.
From the AMIL project partners, a strategic contribution to the training “Upskilling for Operators of Social and Labour Services”
April 18, 2025As part of the Upskilling for Operators of Social and Labour Services training, CGIL Roma …
From “The Future We Want” to EYE 2025: Taking action on Fast Fashion
April 16, 2025At EYE 2025, ALDA will host a lobbying simulation at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on fast fashion, with young participants and MEPs
