Signing Ceremony – Rhineland-Palatinate and DIBA Join the LDA Vinnytsia Partnership

On 13 October 2025, the LDA Vinnytsia Partnership signing ceremony takes place in Brussels, marking a new milestone for European cooperation on local democracy. The State of Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) formally joins the partnership supporting the Local Democracy Agency in Vinnytsia, while the Diputació de Barcelona (DIBA) officially signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Hosted at the Representation of Rhineland-Palatinate in Brussels, the event brings together regional and local leaders, civil-society organisations and partners committed to citizen participation and democratic resilience.

The LDA Vinnytsia Partnership strengthens the growing European-Ukrainian network that promotes cooperation between municipalities, enhances civic participation and supports sustainable regional development. By joining forces, Rhineland-Palatinate and DIBA contribute new expertise and political support to common initiatives that promote transparent governance, participatory planning and community-led recovery.

Speakers will outline future priorities and joint activities for 2025–2026, focusing on capacity-building for local administrations, youth engagement, and inclusive policy design. The ceremony also builds on commitments discussed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025, reinforcing Europe’s dedication to Ukraine’s democratic transformation.

This cooperation perfectly reflects ALDA’s mission to foster active citizenship and decentralised governance across Europe — learn more on our Our Mission page. By expanding partnerships and pooling expertise, the event highlights how European regions and civil-society actors can work together to make democracy tangible at local level and create lasting impact through solidarity and participation.

📍Representation of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate in Brussels, Avenue de Tervueren 60, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

📆 13 October 2025 – 18:00 CET