Cultural Heritage and Democracy: ALDA at the European Heritage Hub Forum
Ottobre 17, 2025At the European Heritage Hub Forum in Brussels, ALDA President Nataša Vučković discussed how cultural heritage and democracy reinforce each other through participation and local action.
Bringing the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Closer to Citizens: Lessons from the FOCUS Project
Ottobre 17, 2025Through the FOCUS project, ALDA and Democracy Reporting International promoted the local implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, organising international and local trainings to bridge the gap between EU values and citizens’ daily lives.
Antonella Valmorbida at the OGP Global Summit: strengthening Local Democracy for resilient communities
Ottobre 15, 2025ALDA’s Secretary General, Antonella Valmorbida, took part in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit, held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, from 6 to 10 October 2025.
Building Bridges for Democratic Engagement: ALDA and Wrocław Municipality Host Dialogue with Belarusian Exiled Communities
Ottobre 14, 2025On October 6th, the Municipality of Wrocław hosted a meeting in its historic City Hall, organised by ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy, in cooperation with the Wrocław Municipality and with the support of the German Marshall Fund (GMF).
The event provided a platform for dialogue between representatives of Belarusian civil society in exile, municipal officials, and European partners, held within the framework of the project “Towards Local Democracy Agency Belarus in Exile.”
Together to Shape the Future of Local Governance in Europe: the Citizens Foresight Europe Event
Ottobre 14, 2025On 9 December 2025, ALDA will host the Citizens Foresight Europe event at the EESC in Brussels, gathering stakeholders to co-create policy ideas and explore the future of local governance through foresight, open dialogue, and scenario-building methods that empower citizens to shape Europe’s democratic future.
Collaborating for a Better Future of Democracy in Europe: the Launch of the Community of Interest
Ottobre 14, 2025ALDA launches the Community of Interest within the Citizens Foresight Europe project, creating an open platform for stakeholders across Europe to co-design the future of democracy, foster citizen participation, and share innovative policy ideas for a more inclusive and resilient Europe.
SCEPA Midterm Event in Paris: building social impact together
Ottobre 10, 2025ALDA participated in the SCEPA Midterm Event in Paris to foster cooperation and social impact in tackling energy poverty across North-West Europe.
Towards Gender Equality: the Journey of Politik-Her
Ottobre 8, 2025Local democracy for inclusivity: Exploring gender equality and human rights in urban spaces, time policies and the political sphere.
Members Lead the Way in ALDA’s First Environment & Climate Hub Event!
Ottobre 3, 2025ALDA’s Environment & Climate Hub launched its first online exchange with members, highlighting Green Skills and Environmental Education as key priorities.
ALDA and Labsus Strengthen Ties Through Cross Membership
Settembre 30, 2025ALDA 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.
Even a single step can make a difference: Standing with Palestine
Settembre 30, 2025Thousands across Italy joined the 22 September strike to demand justice and peace for Palestine. In the same spirit, ALDA is taking action to support Palestinian communities and show that every act of solidarity matters.
ALDA President Nataša Vučković strengthens partnerships in Podgorica
Settembre 30, 2025On 19 September 2025, ALDA President Nataša Vučković carried out a series of high-level meetings in Podgorica, Montenegro, reinforcing ALDA’s commitment to supporting European integration, local democracy, and civil society cooperation in the Western Balkans.
Moldova chooses Europe: a democratic milestone
Settembre 29, 2025The Moldova elections 2025 delivered a clear pro-European majority. ALDA welcomes this democratic milestone and reaffirms its support for Moldova’s European journey.
Promoting Resilience Through Circular Economy: CCRI Mentoring Programme
Settembre 25, 2025The CCRI Mentoring Programme helps European cities and regions accelerate their transition to a circular economy. ALDA supports participants like the Poltava Region in Ukraine with tailored mentoring, citizen engagement strategies, and innovative digital tools. The second call for cities and regions is now open—apply by 17 October 2025 to join the programme and strengthen your local circular economy.
The MICAD Project moves Forward: Stay Connected and Participate
Settembre 25, 2025The MICAD project – Metropolitan Inclusivity in Climate and Digital Transitions – has officially launched its website. MICAD supports metropolitan authorities in co-planning inclusive green and digital transitions, offering knowledge, tools, and participatory spaces for public authorities, citizens, researchers, and enterprises. Join the Community of Practitioners and subscribe to the newsletter to stay updated on project news, resources, and upcoming events.
ALDA Governing Board Welcomes New Members!
Settembre 25, 2025On 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.
Voices of a Generation: Young Women for Change
Settembre 24, 2025On 10 September 2025, the Politik-Her project culminated in the Voices of a Generation conference in Brussels. The event brought together young women leaders and civil society to launch the Politik-Her Toolkit, a resource to advance inclusive leadership and gender equality across Europe. Highlights included inspiring speeches, powerful presentations, and the unveiling of concrete methodologies to replicate the project’s practices.
