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.
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.
Restoring Trust in Europe: Insights from European Dialogues in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Settembre 23, 2025From September 17 to 20, 2025, the European Dialogues in Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered key voices from civil society and youth activism to explore the role of trust in fostering lasting peace and social cohesion. One of the standout contributors was Maddalena Alberti, ALDA Governing Board member, who shared her insights on how trust can be restored in post-conflict societies. Emphasizing the power of community-driven initiatives and participatory governance, Maddalena highlighted the importance of local democracy in rebuilding citizens’ trust in institutions. Her reflections underscore the need for transparency, accountability, and youth engagement to create societies where trust is nurtured through everyday democratic experiences. The future of Europe, she argued, depends on citizens feeling truly involved in shaping their communities and their futures.
Caracol and ALDA Italia join forces for fair access to healthcare
Settembre 22, 2025Caracol Olol Jackson and ALDA Italia organised three community events in Vicenza to promote the Ambulatorio Popolare and recruit new volunteer doctors, highlighting the universal right to health through the project Cura e Solidarietà – Prospettive dal Basso.
AMIL working with social workers on a European toolkit dedicated to third-country nationals
Settembre 22, 2025The AMIL project continues its journey alongside social workers engaged in job orientation for third-country …
Media4EU study visit: Macedonian journalists explore EU integration and media freedom in Vicenza
Settembre 22, 2025As part of the Media4EU project, ten young journalists and media students from North Macedonia joined ALDA in Vicenza for a four-day study visit, exploring EU integration, media freedom, and cross-border cooperation through workshops, exchanges, and hands-on activities.
