ALDA and Labsus Strengthen Ties Through Cross Membership

septembre 30, 2025

ALDA 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.

ALDA Governing Board Welcomes New Members!

septembre 25, 2025

On 23 September 2025, ALDA’s Governing Board welcomed seven new members to the network, including local authorities, NGOs, and academic institutions from Türkiye, Hungary, France, Poland, Slovenia, and Ukraine. Their inclusion strengthens ALDA’s multi-stakeholder community and provides new opportunities for collaboration, engagement in thematic hubs, and projects advancing local democracy, citizen participation, and sustainable development.

Strengthening Local Democracies in times of Change: ALDA International School 2025

août 27, 2025

This September ALDA, with the patronage of the European Committee of Regions, the Province of Vicenza and the Municipality of Thiene and the generous contribution of Regione Veneto, presents the second edition of its International School, which will take place  in Villa Fabris (Thiene) from September 3rd to 5th, 2025.

ALDA General Assembly 2025: One community – Focus and expertise in a changing world

juillet 15, 2025

Held in Rome at Europa Experience – David Sassoli, the 2025 ALDA General Assembly brought members together to approve key documents, welcome new members, and reinforce citizen participation in a changing world.
Democratic resilience at core of Helgesen’s ALDA speech

Democratic resilience and citizen participation at the core: Gunn Marit Helgesen opens ALDA’s General Assembly

juillet 14, 2025

Gunn Marit Helgesen, Vice-President of the Congress of the Council of Europe, opened ALDA’s 2025 General Assembly with a powerful call to strengthen democratic resilience and promote citizen participation, especially at the local level.

ALDA at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025

juillet 10, 2025

From 10 to 11 July 2025, ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy – …

ALDA General Assembly 2025: Reuniting in Rome After the Ukraine Recovery Conference

juin 27, 2025

ALDA’s General Assembly 2025 will gather members, partners, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to celebrate local democracy, exchange best practices, and shape the future of the Association. Join us for inspiring discussions, strategic decisions, and vibrant networking moments.

Opening of the Local Democracy Agency (LDA) in Kharkiv Region: A Pillar of Democratic Resilience for Eastern Ukraine

juin 9, 2025

On 8 June 2025, Kharkiv – a city that has become a symbol of Ukraine’s resilience – welcomed a powerful new institution: the Local Democracy Agency Kharkiv Region.

Europe Day 2025: Renewing the Spirit of Unity, Participation and Peace

mai 9, 2025

On 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

mai 6, 2025

In 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.

ALDA’s Online Workshop on “How to engage with the EU”

avril 10, 2025

On March 26, 2025, ALDA brought together around 15 participants for an engaging online workshop: “How to Engage with the EU”.

Strategic Momentum in Belgrade: ALDA’s Governing Board Meets to Advance Local Democracy and Thematic Priorities

mars 31, 2025

ALDA’s Governing Board convened for a very important in-person meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, marking a strategic milestone in the organisation’s continued commitment to fostering local democracy, civic engagement, and European integration, particularly in the Western Balkans.

A New Chapter Begins: ALDA Inaugurates its New Office in the Heart of Vicenza, Italy

mars 25, 2025

On Monday, 24 March, ALDA officially inaugurated its new headquarters in Corso Palladio 76, right in the beating heart of Vicenza — a symbolic and strategic move that reflects our growing role both locally and across Europe.

L’ADL Tunisie déploie des espaces citoyens pour renforcer les services de proximité

mars 11, 2025

L’ADL Tunisie a inauguré des espaces citoyens à Djerba, Remada, et bientôt à Chebika, modernisant l’administration locale avec des services municipaux accessibles, transparents et numériques, contribuant à l’inclusion et au développement local.

LDA Vinnytsia Starts Operations to Strengthen Local Democracy in Ukraine

mars 5, 2025

A New Milestone in European-Ukrainian Cooperation – 🇬🇧, 🇺🇦, 🇫🇷 below ALDA together with its …

ALDA Staff Meeting 2025: Strengthening Strategy, Cooperation, and Growth

février 26, 2025

From February 24 to 26, the ALDA Staff Meeting 2025 brought together over 70 colleagues for three days of strategic discussions, collaboration, and future planning.

#ALDAforUkraine: Three Years of War in Ukraine – Our Continued Commitment to Democracy and Local Resilience

février 24, 2025

February 24, 2025, marks three years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a war …

ALDA Congratulates the New Leadership of the European Committee of the Regions and Strengthens Cooperation for Local Democracy

février 22, 2025

ALDA extends its warmest congratulations to the newly elected leadership, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening cooperation on key priorities such as EU enlargement, deliberative democracy, and citizen participation.