ROOT WB

February 3, 2026

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

AI and Democracy: Antonella Valmorbida at the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

February 3, 2026

ALDA’s Secretary General, Antonella Valmorbida, took part in an inspiring week in Taipei (Taiwan), hosted by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, centred on one of today’s most urgent debates: the relationship between AI and democracy.
The European Democracy Shield and the Civil Society Strategy

The European Democracy Shield and the Civil Society Strategy

February 2, 2026

From 2 to 4 July 2025, ALDA takes part in IMISCOE 2025 in Liège, focusing on the intersection of migration, inequality, and participatory democracy.
New Democratic Pact for Europe

Shaping democratic renewal: civic space and the path to a New Democratic Pact for Europe

February 2, 2026

From 2 to 4 July 2025, ALDA takes part in IMISCOE 2025 in Liège, focusing on the intersection of migration, inequality, and participatory democracy.

Unity of Ukraine Day: Local Democracy as a Daily Act of Unity

January 22, 2026

On 22 January, Ukraine marks Unity of Ukraine Day, commemorating the 1919 Act of Unification. More than a historical milestone, unity remains a daily practice built through local democracy, community resilience, and solidarity between citizens, institutions, and European partners.

Promuovere salute, inclusione e competenze: continua il progetto RESPIRO

January 19, 2026

Il progetto RESPIRO di ALDA Italia APS promuove il diritto alla salute e il welfare generativo attraverso servizi di prossimità, partecipazione comunitaria e attività dedicate ai giovani.

LDA Kharkiv Hosts Online Dialogue on Sustainable Community Development in War and Post-War Contexts

January 14, 2026

On 22 December 2025, LDA Kharkiv Region hosted an online dialogue on sustainable community development in Ukraine, bringing together local authorities, experts and international partners to discuss resilience, recovery and post-war governance.
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.

Strengthening Local Democracy through CERV: ALDA’s Training Tour Across Europe

December 18, 2025

Between October and December 2024, ALDA organised a series of four workshops across Europe dedicated to the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme.
study visits grants Moldova

Call for proposals: Grants for exchanges of European best practices in local cooperation and consultation mechanisms for sustainable community involvement

December 16, 2025

This Call for Proposals offers study visits grants in Moldova to support civil society organisations in exchanging European best practices and strengthening cooperation with local public authorities.

INSPIRED Moldova: 2025, the year young people rediscovered the power of voting

December 15, 2025

In 2025, ALDA achieved significant progress in implementing the INSPIRED Moldova project, funded by the European Union, contributing to strengthening the role of civil society in promoting civic education, democratic processes, and youth participation.

30 years later in Barcelona – taking stock and looking forward to a new pact for the Mediterranean

December 9, 2025

November is the month of the Mediterranean, and the best city to reflect the Euro-Mediterranean is the one where an important engagement was taken, Barcelona.
Belarusian democratic engagement

STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT: Belarusian Civic Networks and Local Partnerships in Kraków

December 4, 2025

Kraków hosted a key dialogue bringing together Belarusian civic actors in exile and local partners to advance cooperation and shape the future LDA Belarus in Exile initiative.

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.

ALDA Strengthens Local Democracy Engagement at the FIDEPA Meeting in Dakar, Senegal

November 24, 2025

During the first week of November 2025, ALDA actively participated in the FIDEPA Meeting held …

A unique moment in Barcelona: ALDA’s Governing Board and Coordination Board gather for a joint retreat!

November 24, 2025

On 20 and 21 November, the Governing Board and Coordination Board of ALDA gathered in Barcelona (Spain) for a two-day retreat dedicated to reflection, shared learning, and strategic foresight.

ALDA Moldova Takes Part in Study Visit to Brussels to Strengthen EU Integration Dialogue

November 24, 2025

On November 10-11, 2025, Viorica Tudos, director of ALDA Moldova, joined representatives of 14 civil …

ALDA brings territorial perspectives for the new Euro-Mediterranean strategic Agenda at the ARLEM plenary in Palermo

November 11, 2025

ALDA brings territorial perspectives for the new Euro-Mediterranean strategic Agenda at the ARLEM plenary in Palermo