INSPIRED Moldova: Strengthening Local Governance through Civil Society Engagement and European Exchange

April 9, 2026

Eight Moldovan NGOs receive EU-funded grants under INSPIRED Moldova to promote inclusive governance, civic participation, and dialogue with local authorities.

LDA Kharkiv Partner Meeting in Strasbourg: Strengthening Decentralised Cooperation for Ukraine’s Recovery

April 7, 2026

On 2 April 2026, the LDA Kharkiv Partner Meeting in Strasbourg gathered European and Ukrainian partners to reinforce cooperation, support recovery efforts, and advance the operational development of LDA Kharkiv.

From Exile to Engagement: Advancing Local Democracy Pathways for Belarus in Transition

April 1, 2026

The project “Towards a Local Democracy Agency Belarus in Exile” explored pathways for democratic participation, emphasising the role of local governance and civic engagement in exile communities.

30th Anniversary of the CEI-Executive Secretariat: advancing cooperation across central Europe together

March 20, 2026

ALDA participated in the 30th anniversary of the CEI Executive Secretariat in Trieste, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation, democratic governance, and cross-border partnerships across Central Europe.

Mostar Lights the Way: ROOT WB Project Launches, Sparking Regional Dialogue

March 17, 2026

The ROOT WB project officially launched in Mostar, bringing together regional partners to promote civic engagement and strengthen European values in the Western Balkans.

Ekrem İmamoğlu awarded the 2026 Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award for defending local democracy

March 6, 2026

Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul currently imprisoned in Turkey, has been awarded the 2026 Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award for his defence of democracy and local governance. ALDA Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida attended the ceremony in Brussels as a member of the selection committee.

Local Democracy at the Core of Ukraine’s Resilience and Recovery

February 27, 2026

Four years after the full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s resilience is visible in the continued functioning of its municipalities and local institutions. In 2025, ALDA strengthened its commitment through international coordination, institutional partnerships and concrete support on the ground, ensuring that decentralisation and participatory governance remain at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery and European integration.
ALDA General Assembly 2026

ALDA General Assembly 2026 in Malta: Local Democracy that Delivers

February 19, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: ALDA General Assembly 2025 is taking place on 12th July in the city of Rome, right after the URC.

Seeds of Democracy: Connecting people and Communities – Call for Proposals for Organisations

February 17, 2026

ALDA, in the context of the Operating Grant of the CERV programme, will support initiatives which align with ALDA Thematic Hubs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate: 12 projects will be funded!

MED-Hubs

February 17, 2026

Mediterranean Blue Economy Hubs: Maritime Innovation for Smart Specialisation

ALDA Italia: in prima linea nella promozione dell’inclusione sociale grazie al progetto RESPIRO

February 13, 2026

Nel quadro del progetto RESPIRO, finanziato da Fondazione Cariverona, ALDA Italia promuove il diritto alla salute e l’inclusione sociale sostenendo l’ambulatorio popolare di Caracol e organizzando un laboratorio partecipativo sulle tematiche di genere, volto a contrastare discriminazioni e rafforzare la coesione comunitaria.

Contributing to the EU Democracy Shield: ALDA Highlights the Role of Local Democratic Resilience

February 9, 2026

On 4 February 2026, ALDA contributed to the EU Democracy Shield consultation, highlighting the importance of local democratic resilience, civil society empowerment, and community-based approaches to counter democratic pressures in Europe and its neighbourhood.

Shaping Democratic Renewal: Antonella Valmorbida at the Major Civil-Society Event in Strasbourg

February 9, 2026

ALDA’s Secretary General, Antonella Valmorbida, took part in the International Conference on the New Democratic Pact for Europe in Strasbourg, contributing to high-level discussions on civic space, democratic resilience, and the vital role of civil society at local level. The event reaffirmed ALDA’s commitment to strengthening local democracy as a cornerstone of democratic renewal across Europe.

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.