THE:PLACE, the programme bridging EU and Turkish local actors comes to the end of its second edition ! 

June 20, 2025

After two years of meaningful collaboration, THE:PLACE programme has concluded its second edition with a final event in Prizren, Kosovo. Bringing together nearly 50 participants from the EU and Turkey, the event celebrated the achievements of nine civil society and local authority partnerships working on shared local challenges. Hosted in the unique setting of the Autostrada Biennale hangars, the gathering was a powerful reminder of how cross-border cooperation can turn common struggles into collective solutions.

Fostering Inclusive Labour Market Integration: ALDA’s Key Role in the AMIL Project

June 16, 2025

From 12 to 16 May 2025, ALDA took part in the latest consortium meeting of the AMIL Project, held in Athens, actively contributing to a pivotal phase of the initiative: consolidating stakeholder engagement for fair and inclusive labour market integration across the EU and beyond.

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

May 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.

ALDA International School is back in 2025 with Strong Regional and European Support for Democracy

April 14, 2025

ALDA officially launches the 2025 edition of its International School 2025, an ambitious, high-level training …

Regional Capacity Building: BOOSTing Development and EU Integration in the Western Balkans

April 4, 2025

From March 25 to 27, 2025, ALDA hosted the first BOOST Regional Capacity Building in Belgrade, focusing on youth, rural development, and cultural heritage. The event aimed to strengthen civil society and support EU integration in the Western Balkans.
Housing as a Human Right: Maite Arrondo’s Call for Action at Civil Society Week 2025

Housing as a Human Right: Maite Arrondo’s Call for Action at Civil Society Week 2025

April 1, 2025

At the Civil Society Week 2025, organised by the European Economic and Social Committee, housing took centre stage thanks to the impactful contribution of Maite Arrondo, member of ALDA’s Advisory Board and expert in innovation in housing policies.

Democracy in the Western Balkans: Citizens Take the Lead

Democracy in the Western Balkans: Citizens Take the Lead

March 24, 2025

ALDA hosted a high-level event on 20 March 2025 at the Press Club in Brussels, focusing on the growing democratic momentum in Serbia and its impact on the broader Western Balkans
ALDA at Civil Society Week 2025: Strengthening Local Democracy and Civic Engagement

ALDA at Civil Society Week 2025 to Engage Citizens on key European Issues

March 21, 2025

From 17 to 20 March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels hosted Civil Society Week 2025, bringing together organisations, policymakers, and engaged citizens to discuss key challenges facing Europe today.

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

March 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

March 5, 2025

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

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

February 24, 2025

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

Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures – Call for Proposals for Organisations

February 18, 2025

ALDA, in the context of the Operating Grant of the CERV programme – will support initiatives aimed at strengthening civic participation in the EU, and which align with ALDA Thematic Hubs.

Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award

February 6, 2025

The Award ceremony will take place during the constitutive Plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels, on 20 February 2025, in the Hemicycle of the European Parliament.

Proclamation of the winner of the Paweł Adamowicz Award

Proclamation of the winner of the Paweł Adamowicz Award

January 7, 2025

The Proclamation of the Winner of the Paweł Adamowicz Award is an important annual event held to honour the legacy of the late Mayor of Gdańsk, Paweł Adamowicz.

Embracing Challenges, Empowering Communities: New Year’s Message from Nataša Vučković, President of ALDA

December 20, 2024

As we close another year and look ahead to the future, it is important to reflect on both the challenges and the progress we have experienced at ALDA.

Looking for THE:PLACE to be? The programme’s beneficiaries in France and Italy share their experiences!

November 19, 2024

As the second round of the first edition of THE:PLACE programme is well underway, ALDA and MAD as coordinators have engaged in a series of visits of the programme beneficiaries these last weeks. 

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

November 14, 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.

The BOOST Programme’s first round of Regional Grants is now available – apply before December 27, 2024

November 6, 2024

ALDA is excited to announce that the first round of grants is available for regional projects within the BOOST Program.