ALDA at the 4th Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv

May 27, 2026

The 4th International Summit of Cities and Regions brought together over 100 local and regional governments from across Europe in Kyiv.

La Giornata dell’Europa a Villa Fabris tra scuola, istituzioni e cultura

May 21, 2026

L’8 maggio 2026 Villa Fabris, a Thiene, ha ospitato le iniziative per la Giornata dell’Europa promosse da ALDA Italia APS, tra attività educative per studenti, dibattiti sull’Unione europea e momenti culturali dedicati alle tradizioni locali.

Building the future of local democracy: Final day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026

May 15, 2026

The final day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 brought together experts, local authorities, civil society organisations, and international partners to discuss AI, youth participation, EU enlargement, participatory governance, and the future of local democracy in Europe and beyond.

A new space for Democratic Innovation: ALDA launches the Centre of Expertise on Participative Local Democracy

May 14, 2026

The evening of 13 May 2026 ALDA officially launched its new Centre of Expertise on Participative Local Democracy. 

An important institutional moment: ALDA General Assembly 2026

May 14, 2026

The second day of the ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026, “Local Democracy that Delivers”, officially opened with the Ordinary General Assembly of ALDA. The Assembly represents a key moment for the Association and an important opportunity to collectively reflect on the future of local democracy in Europe and beyond.

There’s more space in THE:PLACE! Do you want to join us?

May 6, 2026

THE:PLACE is entering its second edition, opening the first round of this new cycle and bringing together CSOs and Local Authorities to co-create solutions for shared local challenges.

ProVote Skopje: Resilient Futures Begin in Local Communities

May 5, 2026

The city of layered histories, Skopje, became the destination of the ProVote initiative on 28 April, when the international event “Strengthening Local Democratic Resilience” examined how communities can reinforce democracy amid disinformation, declining trust, and reduced civic participation.

ALDA at the II International Cohesion Forum in Kyiv: Strengthening Partnerships for Ukraine’s Resilience

May 4, 2026

On 29 April 2026, ALDA contributed to the II International Cohesion Forum in Kyiv, Ukraine, a key high-level event bringing together international and local actors to advance cohesion and resilience as pillars of Europe’s future.

Giornata dell’Europa a Thiene: dialogo, teatro e musica a Villa Fabris

April 24, 2026

In occasione della Giornata dell’Europa, Villa Fabris apre le sue porte con una serata dedicata …

ALDA and the Secretariat of the Council of Europe renew their Memorandum of Co-operation 

April 7, 2026

ALDA has signed a new Memorandum of Co-operation with the Secretariat of the Council of Europe, marking a significant step in a long-standing relationship dedicated to strengthening local and regional democracy in Europe and beyond.
Civil Society Week 2026

Education, Democracy, and the Role of Civil Society Organisations: ALDA at the 2026 Civil Society Week

March 11, 2026

At the 2026 Civil Society Week organised by the European Economic and Social Committee, ALDA co-hosted a session on civic education and democratic resilience, highlighting the key role of civil society organisations in strengthening democratic participation across Europe.

ROOT WB

February 3, 2026

Regional Ownership of Our Tomorrow: Citizens and Civil
Society Growing EU Values in the Western Balkans

European Movement France: Adrien Licha elected to the Governing Board

January 22, 2026

Adrien Licha, Coordinator of ALDA’s Secretariat, has been elected on behalf of ALDA as member of the Board of the European Movement – France.

Strengthening Journalism Standards: Media4EU Conference in Skopje

January 8, 2026

On 16 December in Skopje, North Macedonia, the Media4EU conference “Enhancing Media Education: Networking with EU Journalism Schools” gathered journalists, academics and local authorities to strengthen journalism standards in the context of EU integration. Through expert discussions and hands-on training, the event highlighted the crucial role of independent, ethical and well-trained local media in countering disinformation and supporting informed public debate on North Macedonia’s European perspective.
Local authorities Global Gateway

Local Authorities and the Global Gateway: The Mayor of Sireți at the Cities and Regions Forum

December 19, 2025

ALDA supported the participation of the Mayor of Sireți at the Cities and Regions Forum, highlighting local authorities’ role in the Global Gateway.

A Year of Impact: #ProjectBOOST Strengthens ALDA Balkans Regional Role

December 12, 2025

Project BOOST (Balkans for Optimising Opportunities, Sustainability and Transformation of Civil Society) has defined the year for ALDA Balkans, advancing its flagship mission across the region, by supporting 67 selected projects at both regional and national levels. The programme is building a strong network of civil society organisations (CSOs) working across three key sectors: youth and entrepreneurship, rural development and environment & cultural heritage and community development.

Shared Horizons Project Builds Bridges of Unity Across the Western Balkans

December 12, 2025

The Shared Horizons Project – Component 2, coordinated by ALDA and supported by Expertise France, has marked …

Not for Ukraine, but with Ukraine!

December 1, 2025

Post-Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 Forum takes place in Lviv: “Capitalisation and the Way Forward: Decentralisation and Local Governance at the Centre of Ukraine’s Reconstruction”, organised by ALDA and CEI.