Towards a Democratic, Socially, and Environmentally just EU: Civil Society releases its 2025 State of the Union Report

2 srpnja, 2025

As the President of the European Commission prepares to deliver the official State of the Union address, civil society organisations across Europe are stepping forward to make citizens’ voices heard on the issues that matter most. In response, Civil Society Europe (CSE), together with a broad coalition of organisations, has published the “Civil Society State of the Union 2025”.

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

27 lipnja, 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.

Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water – AQUATIK-EU Conference in Venice

19 lipnja, 2025

On 17–18 June 2025, the city of Venice (Italy) welcomed the AQUATIK-EU International Conference at the historic Cotonificio complex of Università IUAV. Held under the title “Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water”, the two-day event gathered project partners, academics, practitioners, and institutional representatives to explore the vital role of water in shaping both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

ALDA Advances Local Development and Governance in Central Asia  

6 lipnja, 2025

From Astana to Bishkek, ALDA’s recent mission laid the foundation for future partnerships and democratic engagement across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water – Join the International Conference

26 svibnja, 2025

Join the first AQUATIK-EU International Conference that will take place in Venice (Italy), the city of water par excellence, in at Università IUAV – Cotonificio on 17-18 June 2025. The two-day gathering will bring together over 70 participants, including local authorities, civil society actors, researchers, and citizens, from across Europe.

Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures

16 svibnja, 2025

16 organisations have been selected for the call launched by ALDA “Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures”.

Empowering Youth in Democratic Participation Across East Africa: a look back at the WYDE Civic Engagement event in Tanzania!

26 veljače, 2025

Empowering Youth in Democratic Participation Across East Africa: a look back at the WYDE Civic Engagement event in Tanzania!

The ALDA+ Website is now available in English!

21 veljače, 2025

We are excited to announce that the ALDA+ website is now available in English, making our services even more accessible to an international audience.

How to Be an Ally in Combating Islamophobia: Insights from Get the Trolls Out!

20 prosinca, 2024

As a partner of Get the Trolls Out! project, ALDA supports initiatives like the booklet How to Be an Ally, produced by the Media Diversity Institute within the framework of the project. The booklet provides practical guidance for individuals committed to fighting Islamophobia.

Empowering Democracy in exile: strengthening Civil Society for Belarus, a look back at the Conference in Gdansk

14 studenoga, 2024

On November 4 and 5, 2024, the conference “Democracy in Exile: Empowering Local Democracy and Civil Society for Belarus” was held in Gdansk, Poland.

Applications for the Council of Europe’s 2024 European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) in Türkiye are open!

23 rujna, 2024

Applications for the Council of Europe’s 2024 European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) in Türkiye are open! Deadline: October 11, 2024

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

14 rujna, 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.

Youth and the Future of Europe: Nocera Umbra Seminar Concludes the ‘Let’s Become European Citizens’ Competition

29 kolovoza, 2024

From 22 to 27 July 2024, Nocera Umbra, a picturesque village in the province of Perugia (Italy), hosted the final stage of the competition ‘Let’s become European Citizens’, an important initiative promoted by the European Federalist Movement (MFE) in collaboration with Europe Direct Venezia Veneto of the Municipality of Venice.

Nominations are open: Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award 2024, recognising courage and excellence in promoting freedom, solidarity, and equality

14 kolovoza, 2024

The nominations for the Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award 2024 are open! Apply by October 31st, 2024.

EU Enlargement: Protagonist at the 23rd CIVEX Commission Meeting in Vilnius

26 srpnja, 2024

On 8 & 9 July 2024, the ALDA delegation attended the 23rd meeting of the CIVEX Commission in Vilnius, Lithuania.

ALDA’s Coordination Board meeting at Villa Fabris: Shaping the future of the Association

22 srpnja, 2024

The picturesque Villa Fabris in Thiene provided a charming backdrop for a crucial two-day gathering of ALDA’s Coordination Board members.

ALDA’s remarkable year: A journey of success and strategic growth

19 srpnja, 2024

Throughout 2024, ALDA made substantial progress in enhancing its management system. Under the guidance of an experienced external consultant, the team worked diligently towards ISO 9001 compliance.

GTTO – Get The Trolls Out

12 srpnja, 2024

Undivided Action on Divisive Speech