International Day of Democracy: celebrating Democracy by navigating a tapestry of perspectives

septembre 14, 2024

To celebrate the International Day of Democracy, ALDA took to the streets of Vicenza to ask its citizens directly what democracy meant to them, inviting them to express it in a single sentence or concept. What we discovered, however, defied our expectations.

ALDA Summer School on Local Democracy: a new impetus to local democracy. Watch the video!

août 30, 2024

The ALDA Summer School on Local Democracy has just come to its end, after three days of enriching and insightful lectures and discussions regarding the foundations, challenges, and future of local governance, with a special emphasis on Ukraine’s current situation.

[Day 3] Ukraine in the spotlight: looking into the future for sustainable and deep democracy

août 30, 2024

The final day of the ALDA Summer School on Local Democracy centered on Ukraine, addressing the profound challenges faced by local governments and civil society amid ongoing conflict and efforts toward recovery.

[Day 2] Deep into Local Democracy

août 29, 2024

The second day of our Summer School on Local Democracy saw a lighter agenda in terms of expert interventions, but definitely more specific for what concerns citizens participation and decision-making processes.

[ Day 1] The ALDA Summer School on Local Democracy kicks off!

août 28, 2024

The first edition of the ALDA Sumer School on Local Democracy kicked off today, on Wednesday 28th of August, when the over 30 participants arrived in Villa Fabris, in Thiene (Italy) ready to start a fruitful day of discussion on the history and development of local democracy over time to the present day.

On Day 3 of the ALDA Summer School, the spotlight was on Ukraine’s path to resilience and democracy, with discussions centred around the immense challenges faced by local governments and civil society.

Building Democracy Amidst Crisis: Speakers from Ukraine at ALDA Summer School

août 28, 2024

On Day 3 of the ALDA Summer School, the spotlight was on Ukraine’s path to resilience and democracy, with discussions centred around the immense challenges faced by local governments and civil society.

ALDA takes flight to Benin: strengthening ties at Africa’s International Forum on Participatory Democracy

août 19, 2024

From 7 to 11 August, 2024, a dedicated delegation of ALDA traveled to the Republic …
WYDE Civic Engagement call for proposals - Third Round

WYDE Civic Engagement call for proposals – Third Round

juin 13, 2024

Are you a Civil Society Organisation working for and with youth? Are you interested in youth civic engagement and participation? We are looking for you! Participate in the WYDE Civic Engagement project call for proposals with your project idea!

CSV Positive Radio ospita ALDA: Una nuova rubrica mensile sul Volontariato e la Cittadinanza Attiva

juin 11, 2024

ALDA – l’Associazione Europea per la Democrazia Locale è entusiasta di annunciare una nuova collaborazione con il Centro di Servizio per il Volontariato della provincia di Vicenza (CSV di Vicenza), socio di ALDA.

ALDA Statement on European elections – Use your Vote!

juin 5, 2024

Read the statement made by our President, Nataša Vučković, and by the whole Governing Board on the upcoming European Elections.
EU enlargment & Ukraine

Shades of Democracy Podcast on EU Enlargment and Ukraine

juin 4, 2024

Join us on this new episode of ALDA Podcast “Shades of Democracy” as we discuss EU enlargement, and developments in Ukraine. 

SPEAK UP

juin 3, 2024

SpeakUP – addressing societal problems and fostering participatory democracy through public debates
“Citizens’ voice: How to get engaged on EU values and policies - Call for Proposals for Organisations”: results are out!

“Citizens’ voice: How to get engaged on EU values and policies – Call for Proposals for Organisations”: results are out!

mai 31, 2024

In March 2024, ALDA launched a call for proposals to fund ALDA members willing to support impactful initiatives that promote a sense of belonging to the European Union in the year of the EU elections.
On the afternoon of May 15, 2024, the ALDA Festival and General Assembly hosted an amazing event within its framework, focusing on advancing territorial development and decentralisation

Climate, environment, and citizens engagement panel at ALDA’s General Assembly

mai 30, 2024

On the afternoon of May 15, 2024, the ALDA Festival and General Assembly hosted an amazing event within its framework, focusing on advancing territorial development and decentralisation

Uniting European Citizens for the SDGs, the European Green Deal and Citizen participation: ALDA in Rome within the Real Deal project

mai 29, 2024

Within the REAL DEAL project, on May 7 and 8, 2024, ALDA actively participated in the ASviS Festival of Sustainable Development in Rome, Italy.
300+ candidates signed our pledge

300+ Candidates Signed the European Civil Society’s Pledge

mai 29, 2024

On 28 May, ALDA and parters of the Civil Society for EU’s campaign led by Civil Society Europe secured more than 300 signatures by European election candidates.

Communicating on the Importance of Democratic Participation

Communicating on the Importance of Democratic Participation

mai 27, 2024

On 22 May, ALDA contributed to a workshop on Communicating Europe Locally and the Importance of Democratic Participation in Fiesso Umbertiano, Italy, in collaboration with the Europe Direct Center of Padova.
ALDA at the Eurovision debate in Brussels

ALDA at the Eurovision Debate 2024

mai 23, 2024

On 23 May, ALDA was present in the hemicycle of the European Parliament where was held the Eurovision debate of the lead candidates for the Commission presidency.